Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 Anniversary update globally

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Microsoft has finally started to the roll out for Windows 10 Anniversary update worldwide. It brings a number of new features such as Windows Ink and Cortana along with improved Microsoft Edge browser.

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Anant Maheshwari to replace Bhaskar Pramanik as Microsoft India president

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Microsoft India has announced that Anant Maheshwari will join the company from September 1, 2016. He will replace current president Bhaskar Pramanik who will be leaving the company in March 2017. Continue reading “Anant Maheshwari to replace Bhaskar Pramanik as Microsoft India president”

Microsoft announces 2850 job cuts in next 12 months

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Microsoft has announced that it is laying off employees in the smartphone hardware business and global sales. The company is cutting 2850 jobs which is beyond the 1,850 announced would be eliminated earlier this year.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 available for Rs. 58890 in exchange for old laptop or tablet

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Microsoft India has announced a new buyback offer for Microsoft Surface Pro 4 base Core M model that would allow you to get it at a discounted rate of Rs. 58,890 in exchange for old laptop or a tablet. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Pro 4 available for Rs. 58890 in exchange for old laptop or tablet”

Skype for iOS v6.20 gets ability to find chatbots and improved notifications

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Skype for iOS has received a new update that makes it easier to search chatbots and improve notifications. The latest update bumps the app to version 6.20. Continue reading “Skype for iOS v6.20 gets ability to find chatbots and improved notifications”

Microsoft records $22.6B in revenue, $5.5B in net income in Q4, 2016

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Microsoft has announced financial results for FY Q4 2016. The company reported revenue of $22.6 billion and a net income of $5.5 billion for the three months ending June 30, 2016.

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Microsoft rolls out new Skype Preview for Windows 10 Mobile

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Microsoft has started rolling out the new Skype Preview for Windows 10 mobile devices with the ability to make group video calls. The new software is available to members of the Windows Insider Program. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out new Skype Preview for Windows 10 Mobile”

Microsoft rolls out Stream video sharing service for businesses

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Microsoft has launched Stream, a new business video service aimed at businesses. The service will help people upload, access and share videos with their co-workers.

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Microsoft releases firmware updates for Surface Book and Surface Pro 4

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Microsoft has released firmware update for Surface Book and Surface Pro 4. The latest update comes with number of driver updates which should improve the devices.

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Microsoft offers Surface subscription under new ‘Surface as a Service’

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Microsoft has introduced a new Surface subscription offering which is dubbed as Surface as a Service. Under this initiative, the company will offer a faster upgrade cycle, more flexible purchasing options, among others.

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Microsoft’s Conditional Action Programmer (CAP) is the new IFTTT competitor

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Microsoft had launched Flow in April this year which was its own version of IFTTT (If This Then That) tool. Now, the company has introduced another IFTTT competitor that is dubbed as Conditional Action Programmer (CAP).

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Skype bot platform gets cards, groups and more in latest update

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Microsoft had introduced Skype Bots in March earlier this year. Now, these bots are getting an update with new features. The company says over 30,000 developers are involved in building bots.

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Microsoft might be working on a new Surface device

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Microsoft is said to be working on a new Surface device. The possibility of a new device was first spotted by an Indian app developer Shubhan Chemburkar (via) who tweeted photos that were taken at Microsoft’s Building 88.

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