Leaked Windows 9 screenshots show redesigned Start Menu, new features and more

Earlier this month Microsoft China accidentally teased Windows 9  with a logo. Today, an array of leaked screenshots of the next iteration of Windows has been published by two German website WinFuture and Computerbase.

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Microsoft will soon replace Nokia and Windows Phone brand : Report

Microsoft is phasing out the Nokia and Windows Phone branding as per a latest report from Geek On Gadgets. The company acquired Nokia’s mobile division in April for $7.2 billion but devices launched still bear the Nokia branding.

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Microsoft rolls out Lumia HD 10 Screen Sharing accessory

Microsoft announced Lumia 730, 735 and 830 at IFA 2014. The company also announced a couple of accessories for Lumia phones. The first one is a Wireless Charging Plate DT-903 while the other one is a Lumia HD-10. It allows users to tap their phone on it and share their screen to other device. Microsoft Screen Sharing Device-02 Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out Lumia HD 10 Screen Sharing accessory”

Microsoft updates OneDrive mobile apps, merges office and personal on Android

Microsoft has updated OneDrive apps on Android, iOS and Windows phone. The cloud storage app for Android has added support for OneDrive for Business.

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Lumia 830 visits Brazilian FCC, photos leaked

Image of Lumia 830 had surfaced online last month and the phone was spotted with ‘Nokia by Microsoft’ branding. Today, the phone has visited Brazilian FCC Anatel who has also leaked more photos of the phone.

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Microsoft Miracast Dongle reportedly in works

Microsoft is working on a Chromecast like dongle for Windows Phone user, according to documents filed with the FCC. The Miracast dongle under the model number Microsoft HD-10 has been seen at FCC and WiFi Org too.

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Microsoft to preview Windows 9 on Sept.30: Report

Microsoft’s Windows 8 successor which is codenamed Threshold could be announced on September 30, according to a report from The Verge. The report said that software giant is expected to unveil Windows 9 at an event as per sources familiar to the matter.

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Opera browser to go default on low end phones from Microsoft

Opera has entered into a licensing agreement with Microsoft in order to make its browsers default on all low end phones from the company. The deal specifically applies to mobile phones based on the Series 30+, Series 40 and Asha software platforms.

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OneNote for Android updated with refreshed UI, handwriting support for tablets and more

Microsoft has updated OneNote for Android with several updates and a revamped UI. For starters, the app gets support for Android tablets with bunch of other additional features. Onenote android Continue reading “OneNote for Android updated with refreshed UI, handwriting support for tablets and more”

Ex Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer exits Microsoft Board

Steve Ballmer has officially stepped down from the Microsoft board of directors after resigning from the company six months back as CEO in February this year. Ballmer announced the exit from the Board via a letter to his successor Satya Nadella.

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Samsung and Microsoft reportedly discussing settlement over patent dispute

Earlier this month Microsoft filed a patent lawsuit against Samsung over royalty payments. Now according to a recent report from Korea Times, both the companies are apparently in talks to come to an agreement that would out an end to the lawsuit.

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Microsoft debuts ephemeral messaging app WindUp for Windows Phone

Microsoft has launched its own version of the ephemeral messaging app dubbed as WindUp. A product of the Microsoft Research, the app will let Windows Phone users send and receive temporary messages and media like audio, video and photo.

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