Microsoft to reportedly start selling Surface tablets in India from February 2016

Microsoft is all set to announce the new Surface Pro 4 tablet along with Lumia handsets today. Prior to this announcement, new reports are suggesting that the company is planning to bring Surface devices to Indian markets next year.

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Skype Translator expands to more regions and languages

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Communication is meant to bring people closer and that is what Skype does however one of the major barriers that people face in communication is language. Skype Translator was rolled out as a preview app in December 2014 and since then hundreds of thousands of people have been able to circumvent that barrier.

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Microsoft and Asus expand their patent licensing agreement

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Microsoft and Asus have announced their plans to expand their earlier patent licensing agreement which will include a broad cross-licensing covering.

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Microsoft is working on Google Cardboard competitor dubbed as VR Kit

Microsoft is said to be working on a low cost virtual reality headset that looks like the Google Cardboard competitor that allowed users to enjoy a decent virtual reality experience just with their smartphone.

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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL surface in press render

Microsoft is all set to announce new flagship phones – Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL and other devices at an event on October 6th. Now, a press render of the Lumia 950 XL has surfaced.

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Microsoft releases Invite app for iPhone, enables easier scheduling of meetings

Microsoft has released a new app for iPhone that lets users schedule for meetings. Dubbed as Invite, the app that is a product of Microsoft Garage, will let you set up small events and group meetings.

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Next generation Microsoft Band 2 shows up in renders

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Microsoft had a surprise lined up last year in the form of the Band, Redmond’s play in the fitness wearable space. The device that brought a litany of sensors, tight integration with Microsoft Health and honest to goodness support for the Windows Phone platform was widely panned for the design compromises made by the company.  Continue reading “Next generation Microsoft Band 2 shows up in renders”

Microsoft schedules an event on October 6th to introduce new Windows 10 devices

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Microsoft has finally sent out invites for its October 6th event in New York City, as rumored. Even though the invite just says We have exciting news to share about Windows 10 devices, the company is expected to introduce the longtime rumored Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL flagship smartphone, new Surface 4 Pro tablet and Microsoft Band 2. Continue reading “Microsoft schedules an event on October 6th to introduce new Windows 10 devices”

Microsoft shows off upcoming Office app updates for the iPad Pro, iOS 9 and WatchOS 2

Microsoft has revealed the upcoming updates for its Office apps that will take advantage of the new feature and capabilities on the iPad Pro, iOS 9 and WatchOS 2. The latest update will bring number of new features for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook and Translator.

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Microsoft ends support for various Lumia camera apps on Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft has decided to clean its Windows App Store by removing some of the apps. The company has announced today that it is ending support and updates for a number of Lumia camera-related apps on Windows Phone 8.1 devices.

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Weekly Roundup: Meizu MX5, ZOPO Speed 7, Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual, Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro and more

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This week, popular Chinese player Meizu launched its flagship MX5 smartphone in India. The company has been selling devices in the country from quite some time and after the m1 note and the m2 note smartphones roll out, the MX5 is company’s third smartphone launched here. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Meizu MX5, ZOPO Speed 7, Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual, Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro and more”

Leaked renders reveal Microsoft’s upcoming Lumia flagships

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Its been known for a while that Microsoft has two new Lumia handsets lined up for later this year. The Cityman and Talkman, also known as the Lumia 950, 950 XL are believed to be the torchbearers for Redmond’s new mobile optimized operating system. Fresh leaks give us a better look at the phone.  Continue reading “Leaked renders reveal Microsoft’s upcoming Lumia flagships”