`Microsoft has introduced a new Skype Bots feature that aims to bring “expertise, products, services and entertainment into your daily messaging on Skype”. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces Skype Bots and richer Cortana integration”
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Microsoft previews Cortana Intelligence Suit and Cognitive Services with Seeing API
Microsoft has introduced the ‘Cortana Intelligence Suite’, formerly known as the Cortana Analytics Suite at the // Build 2016 conference. The Suite is powered by research into big data, machine learning, perception, analytics and intelligent bots.
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Microsoft announces Windows 10 Anniversary update with improved Hello and Cortana
Microsoft made a slew of announcements at its //Build 2016 conference yesterday. The company even officially announced the next major update to Windows 10 which is coming later this year. Continue reading “Microsoft announces Windows 10 Anniversary update with improved Hello and Cortana”
Microsoft is working on a tool to port Chrome extensions to Edge
Microsoft is working on a tool that will let Windows Insiders members port Chrome extensions to Microsoft Edge. Jacob Rossi of Microsoft Edge team confirmed the same on Twitter.
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Microsoft updates Windows 10 Maps app with improved search
Microsoft has updated Windows 10 Maps app with new features and improvements. One of the important features added to this app is the multiple search functionality that lets you view several searches on a single map view at the same time.
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Microsoft introduces new tool to import Evernote content to OneNote
Microsoft has launched a new tool dubbed as OneNote Importer Tool that makes it easy for user to import their Evernote content to OneNote. The tool which is currently available only for Windows will ‘migrate’ all your content from Evernote to OneNote.
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Microsoft tests app that unlocks Windows 10 PCs over Bluetooth
Microsoft is testing a new app that uses Bluetooth to unlock Windows 10 PCs. Dubbed as ‘Phone sign-in beta’, the app was first spotted by Twitter user Walking Cat.
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Top 10 Smartphones under Rs. 10,000
Some of the most common questions we get involve phones under Rs. 10,000 and particularly about which one of them to get. While, the perfect smartphone for you will depend on your particular requirements and use cases, we have shortlisted 10 devices that fall in this price range that we feel offer maximum bang for buck. You can use this list and to narrow down and find your ideal smartphone.
Microsoft officially kills Project Astoria tool for porting Android apps to Windows 10
Microsoft has officially confirmed that it is shutting down Project Astoria tool that allowed developers to port their existing Android apps to Windows 10 easily. The company had announced its plans to launch tools for developers to quickly port Android and iOS apps to Windows 10 earlier this April.
Microsoft acquires cross platform software tool developer Xamarin
Microsoft has acquired Xamarin which creates software tools for making mobile apps for iOS, Android and Windows platforms. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
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Microsoft rolls out Hub Keyboard for Android with clipboard and shortcut tools
Microsoft continues to add new apps and tools via its Garage Project. The latest entrant is a new Hub Keyboard for Android, which gives you quick access to all important documents and contacts at your fingertips. The main aim of the app is to do multi-tasking without exiting the app.
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Weekly Roundup: Cheapest Android smartphone Freedom 251, LG X cam, Meizu PRO 5 Ubuntu and more
This week was all about cheapest Android smartphone launched in India for Rs. 251. Ringing Bells – a Noida-based company – launched the Freedom 251 and the world went crazy. The company doesn’t have any history in making smartphones and anything else. All we know about the Ringing Bells is that it launched a very cheap 4G smartphone earlier this month, Smart 101 at Rs. 2,999.
Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter announced for $49.95
Microsoft has introduced a wireless display adapter that uses Miracast technology to establish a private wireless connection between your Windows tablet and the display dongle. It is a successor to the first generation wireless display adapter that was launched in 2014.
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Microsoft teams up with Acer to pre-install its Android apps on phones and tablets
Microsoft has partnered with Acer to pre-load productivity apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive and Skype on select Android smartphones and tablets from Acer. The company said that it will start the pre-installing the apps from second half of 2016.
Microsoft acquires Groove music player iOS app
Microsoft has scooped up Groove music player iOS app for an undisclosed sum. The Groove app is developed by a Montreal-based startup, Zikera. As a result of the acquisition, Groove will no longer be available for download.
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