Microsoft has released the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10158 for PCs. The build 10158 comes with new improvements and UI redesigns and especially puts more focus on Microsoft Edge browser.
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In a bid to build its own mapping technology, Uber is acquiring part of mapping assets from Microsoft’s Bing, as per a latest report from Tech Crunch. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Microsoft is adding Cortana integration for Office 365 to the latest Windows 10 build 10158. Cortana in Windows 10 will be now connect to Office 365 to make your work easy.
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In April, we brought to you news about the Lumia 940 and the 940 XL. The Lumia 940 is expected to have a 5.2″ screen while the 940 XL is expected to pack a larger 5.7″ screen. An ad network has apparently listed two devices with model numbers RM-1104/1105 and RM-1100 which fall right into place with the two rumoured 940 phones.
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Chromecast support is fast becoming a key feature expected in more or less all media related applications. Support for Google’s budget friendly streaming dongle means that you can send media from your phone to your television effortlessly without requiring extensive technical know-how. Today, popular cloud storage service OneDrive adds support for Chromecast casting via its version 3.2 upgrade. Continue reading “OneDrive update adds much wanted Chromecast support”
Microsoft is bringing its Sway app on more devices. Launched in October last year, the Sway app which allows you to create multimedia presentations is now coming to iPad.
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Microsoft has finally launched the Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Android apps for everyone. Last month, these were made available in a preview for Office for Android community testers. Continue reading “Microsoft Office for Android now available for everyone on Google Play”
There has been a lot of confusion and all around lack of clarity regarding Microsoft’s plans with Windows 10 licensing. The company has often said that it will be doling out Windows 10 for free but the rules around the license agreement have been ambiguous to say the least. With the latest information release, it seems that we might finally have some clarity on the situation. Continue reading “Microsoft clarifies free Windows 10 license eligibility criteria”
The Microsoft Band, launched in October, is gradually becoming quite a comprehensive fitness tracking platform. The company’s first effort in the fitness wearable space, the Band stood out for the sheer number of sensors on offer. Redmond has stood behind their product and has regularly added compelling features to the Band making it a fairly compelling offering. Continue reading “Microsoft Band gets automated golf tracking through partnership with TaylorMade”
In a major organization reshuffle, Microsoft has announced the departure of two key executives. Stephen Elop, ex CEO of Nokia, had helmed the sale of the erstwhile smartphone giant to Microsoft. Jo Harlow, a high ranking member of the Nokia leadership, is also departing from the company. Harlow reported directly to Stephen Elop and was instrumental in the decision to kill future feature phones and also the Android powered X series of phones. Continue reading “Stephen Elop & Jo Harlow quit Microsoft as part of organization reshuffle”
Microsoft has launched a new Windows 10 Insider Preview 10136. The new build will bring enhancements to Cortana, photos and camera along with other features.
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Microsoft announced last month that it is bringing Cortana to Android and iOS this year. Today, the company has announced that it will bring the digital assistant to Android beta in July and Xbox One this fall.
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Search encryption has been available as an option for Bing users and has been the default standard for Google and Yahoo users for quite some time now. Starting this summer, all your search queries through Bing will be encrypted by default and will bring increased security. Continue reading “Microsoft to encrypt Bing search by default”
Microsoft is bringing its official online store to Snapdeal that will enable consumers to buy a wide range of Microsoft products such as phones, tablets, PCs and software.
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