Skype for iPhone updated with faster chat and photo saving feature

Skype has updated iPhone app with an array of features based on user suggestions. The app gets an improved chat experience as chats will now load quickly after tapping a new message notification.

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Microsoft Band, a $199 fitness tracker and Microsoft Health platform announced

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Microsoft just announced the Microsoft Band, the company’s first fitness band and the new Microsoft Health platform. The Microsoft Band has 10 smart sensors, including a UV sensor for sun exposure and a galvanic skin response measurement.  It offers heart rate monitoring, fitness tracking, sleep quality tracking and more. It also offers notifications for your including incoming calls, emails, texts and more as well as access to Cortana. Continue reading “Microsoft Band, a $199 fitness tracker and Microsoft Health platform announced”

Microsoft updates OneDrive app for Windows Phone with refreshed UI and more

Just a day after announcing unlimited OneDrive storage to Office 365 subscribers, Microsoft has updated the OneDrive app for Windows Phone. The update focuses on design and UI of the app and also adds few more enhancements.

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Microsoft offers free data, shopping discounts and more with Nokia Lumia 830 in India

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Microsoft devices launched the Nokia Lumia 830 smartphone in India earlier this month. Today the company has introduced new offers on purchase of the smartphone. This includes, Free data offers for Vodafone users, shopping bonanza on Snapdeal and free Box TV subscription. Continue reading “Microsoft offers free data, shopping discounts and more with Nokia Lumia 830 in India”

Microsoft offers unlimited OneDrive storage for Office 365 subscribers

Microsoft is offering Office 365 subscribers with a special treat. The company is offering unlimited OneDrive storage for all Office 365 subscribers.

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Microsoft Lumia brand official, to replace Nokia Lumia soon

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Microsoft finished its deal of acquiring Nokia’s Devices & Services business earlier this year, after it was announced in September 2013. After some reports and some hints, Microsoft has officially announced that the Nokia Lumia brand will be replaced to Microsoft Lumia in coming weeks and months. Continue reading “Microsoft Lumia brand official, to replace Nokia Lumia soon”

Microsoft Garage goes cross platform, unveils apps for Android and Android Wear

Microsoft has announced the release of two Android apps and one experimental Bing app for Android Wear devices. These apps have been designed by Microsoft employees under the Garage program.

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Microsoft releases update for Windows 10 Technical Preview

Microsoft has rolled out first update to Windows 10 Technical Preview under company’s Windows Insider Program. This brings the Windows 10 Technical Preview to build 9860, an update from 9841 that was officially announced on September 30th.

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Skype for Windows Phone updated with drawing tool, HD support and more

Microsoft has updated Skype app for Windows Phone with a drawing tool that allows users to draw images and text on photos before sharing. The feature is arriving first on Windows Phone and Skype has not mentioned anything about iOS and Android release.

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Microsoft to reportedly launch fitness wearable device in coming weeks

Microsoft is planning to launch a wearable device in coming weeks, according to a new report from Forbes. The report claims that the device will be a smartwatch focusing on fitness activities that will be compatible across multiple platforms like iOS, Android and Windows Phone.

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Skype updated with optimized UI for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Microsoft has updated Skype app in order to support large screen sizes on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The version 5.6 brings an optimized user interface that is suitable for large screen of the latest iPhones.

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Microsoft rolls out ‘Skype Qik’ video messaging app

Microsoft has unveiled a new video messaging app that allows users to send quick videos messages to friend or group of friends. Dubbed as ‘Skype Qik’, the new video message app is available on Android, iOS and Windows Phone.

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Microsoft releases ‘Analog’ keyboard for Android Wear

Microsoft has launched a keyboard for Android Wear that lets you draw letters on smartwatches. Dubbed as ‘Analog’ keyboard, Microsoft has released the prototype of the keyboard that can be downloaded on company’s website.

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