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Minecraft for Windows Phone already in the works
Minecraft for Windows Phone already in the works
According to a new report, the company was already working on the port for Windows Phone, even before the major acquisition. 11 Oct 2014
New owner Microsoft promises to bring Minecraft to Windows Phone
New owner Microsoft promises to bring Minecraft to Windows Phone
Earlier this month, Microsoft confirmed rumors and announced the acquisition of Minecraft creator Mojang AB for $2.5 billion. 20 Sep 2014
Microsoft acquires Minecraft creator Mojang for $2.5 billion, Notch will not stay on
Microsoft acquires Minecraft creator Mojang for $2.5 billion, Notch will not stay on
Microsoft has confirmed it is acquiring Minecraft creator Mojang AB for $2.5 billion, a huge bet that the popular game will remain popular into the future, and that the company can build other hits, as well. 16 Sep 2014
Microsoft trying to say goodbye to Windows Phone and Nokia brands
Microsoft trying to say goodbye to Windows Phone and Nokia brands
Microsoft will drop the Nokia and Windows Phone brands after the holiday season, sticking instead with Lumia and Windows for their products. 11 Sep 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft on verge of deal to purchase Minecraft creator Mojang
Microsoft on verge of deal to purchase Minecraft creator Mojang
According to multiple sources, Microsoft is in deep discussions to buy 'Minecraft' maker Mojang AB, at a $2 billion price tag. 10 Sep 2014 - 3 comments
Warner Bros. in talks with Microsoft to buy Xbox Entertainment Studios
Warner Bros. in talks with Microsoft to buy Xbox Entertainment Studios
Earlier this month, Microsoft announced that it was shutting down its Xbox Entertainment Studios division, after investments for the past few years led to just one original program. 17 Aug 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft confirms White Xbox One bundle details
Microsoft confirms White Xbox One bundle details
Microsoft has used Gamescom to confirm details about the previous announced 'Cirrus' white console. 13 Aug 2014 - 2 comments
Microsoft unveils $25 Nokia 130 phone for Asia, Africa
Microsoft unveils $25 Nokia 130 phone for Asia, Africa
Microsoft, through its newly acquired Nokia, is looking to expand their presence to the emerging markets of Asia and Africa, unveiling the new $25 Nokia 130. 12 Aug 2014 - 4 comments
Microsoft sets end-of-life for all Internet Explorer versions before 11
Microsoft sets end-of-life for all Internet Explorer versions before 11
Microsoft has selected an end-of-life date for older Internet Explorer browser versions, giving users until January 12, 2016 to use all versions before IE 11, if they want to keep up-to-date security that is. 08 Aug 2014 - 9 comments
Microsoft planning on bringing a retail store to New York City's Fifth Ave
Microsoft planning on bringing a retail store to New York City's Fifth Ave
According to a new report, Microsoft is working on bringing a retail store to Fifth Avenue in New York City, near the now iconic Apple cube on 59th and 5th. 08 Aug 2014
Windows 8.1 getting updated on August 12th
Windows 8.1 getting updated on August 12th
Microsoft has confirmed that the expected Windows 8.1 update is coming on August 12th. 06 Aug 2014
Microsoft shuts down Xbox Entertainment Studios after two years and just one completed project
Microsoft shuts down Xbox Entertainment Studios after two years and just one completed project
In addition to their announced 18,000 layoffs, Microsoft will also be shutting down their Xbox Entertainment Studios, which so far has been a major failure for the company. 18 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
Ouch: Microsoft slashing up to 18,000 jobs
Ouch: Microsoft slashing up to 18,000 jobs
As expected, Microsoft announced a round of layoffs today although the number was well beyond all expectations. 18 Jul 2014
Microsoft to lay off most employees in over five years
Microsoft to lay off most employees in over five years
Tech behemoth Microsoft is looking to cut some costs as it integrates its new Nokia handset unit, planning layoffs that would be the company's largest this decade. 16 Jul 2014 - 4 comments
Microsoft Kinect for Windows v2 goes up for pre-order at $199, ships 7/15
Microsoft Kinect for Windows v2 goes up for pre-order at $199, ships 7/15
Microsoft has confirmed that the Kinect v2 for Windows will begin shipping on July 15th, with the motion control system now available for pre-order. 09 Jul 2014 - 6 comments
Microsoft, Canon sign patent licensing deal
Microsoft, Canon sign patent licensing deal
Microsoft has announced a cross-licensing pact with camera and imaging giant Canon, a deal that will affect a broad range of products and services each company offers, including certain digital imaging and mobile consumer products. 05 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
New Nokia devices to be branded 'Nokia by Microsoft'?
New Nokia devices to be branded 'Nokia by Microsoft'?
According to prolific leaker @Evleaks, Microsoft has almost completed a licensing pact with Nokia in which future Nokia devices will be branded Nokia by Microsoft. 28 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Skype makes upgrades to latest versions for Mac, Windows mandatory
Skype makes upgrades to latest versions for Mac, Windows mandatory
Skype has said this week that it will be retiring all older versions of its desktop application, including versions for Mac and Windows that were released as recently as February 2014. 22 Jun 2014
Chinese government reveals Microsoft's Android patents
Chinese government reveals Microsoft's Android patents
Microsoft, who has long licensed its patents to Android OEMs and takes a piece of almost every Android device made, has now had those mystery patents revealed by the Chinese government. 17 Jun 2014 - 3 comments
Microsoft Web Outlook app requires KitKat and Office 365 business
Microsoft Web Outlook app requires KitKat and Office 365 business
Microsoft has announced the launch of a beta version of its Outlook Web App (OWA) for Android available now in the Google Play Store. 13 Jun 2014
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