Category: Microsoft

Microsoft now lets you retain 15GB OneDrive storage and 15GB camera roll bonus

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Last month Microsoft announced that it will be downgrading free OneDrive storage from 15 GB to 5 GB for all users and discontinue 15 GB camera roll storage bonus in early 2016. After backlash from users, Microsoft has decided to offer its legacy customers to retain 15GB of storage. It also announced that users can also retain their 15GB of camera roll storage bonus that can be claimed until the end of January. Continue reading “Microsoft now lets you retain 15GB OneDrive storage and 15GB camera roll bonus”

HP Falcon Windows 10 phone with Snapdragon 820 spotted in GFXBench

A Windows 10 phone with the code name HP Falcon has been spotted on GFXBench. As per the listing, the it looks like Microsoft is testing the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with a new Lumia device.

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New Microsoft Band gets music controls, activity reminders and more

The recently launched Microsoft Band has received a bunch of new features in latest update. The fitness activity tracker will now allow users to control music, set movement reminders and so on.

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Microsoft Cortana officially launched on Android and iOS

Microsoft has officially launched Cortana, its personal digital assistant on Android and iOS. Announced in May this year, the company has been testing Cortana for quiet some time on both the platforms.

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Microsoft Lumia 550 with 4.7-inch HD display, Windows 10 now available in Europe

Microsoft had announced that Lumia 550 smartphone along with the flagship Lumia 950 and Lumia 950XL in October. Today, the company has launched the Lumia 550 in some of the European markets.

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Microsoft Surface Phone tipped to be launched in 2016

Microsoft is said to be working on a new Surface phone that will be ready for launch in second half of 2016. The Surface phone will be a premium device and will be different from the Lumia range of devices.

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Microsoft Mercury image surfaces – Cancelled Windows tablet

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Apparently, along with acquiring Nokia, Microsoft also cancelled several devices that were under development. One such device, the Mercury tablet has now surfaced in a new leak.

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Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM and Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM launched in India for Rs. 43699 and Rs. 49399

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Microsoft has launched the Lumia 950 Dual SIM and Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM smartphones in India, as it promised last week. Both these smartphones were announced at an event in New York City last month and pack QHD AMOLED ClearBlack displays, run Windows 10, come with USB Type-C port, 20-megapixel autofocus rear camera with ZEISS optics, with 5th Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), triple LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Microsoft is launching the dual SIM variants of these smartphones in India.

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Microsoft Cortana for iOS now rolling out for beta testers

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Microsoft started sign-ups for public beta of Cortana for iOS earlier this month, now the company has started rolling out the app via Apple’s TestFlight for the users, which is limited to 2,000 testers per application. The original survey indicated that Cortana for iOS would be available in the U.S. and China, so beta testing is currently limited. Microsoft released public beta of Cortana for Android back in August. Continue reading “Microsoft Cortana for iOS now rolling out for beta testers”

Nokia 230 and 230 Dual SIM with 2MP front camera with LED flash announced for $55

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Microsoft has introduced Nokia 230 and 230 Dual SIM, two new selfie-focused feature phones with a 2-megapixel front-facing camera with LED flash. It also has premium looks since it has a polycarbonate frame and sand-blasted aluminum back cover. The phone is 10.9mm thick and weighs just 91.8 grams. Continue reading “Nokia 230 and 230 Dual SIM with 2MP front camera with LED flash announced for $55”

Microsoft launches AppComparison – Tells you which Android apps are available on Windows Phone

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Have you ever toyed with the idea of switching to a Windows powered smartphone but been held back because you weren’t sure if it had the apps you needed? Well, Windows has a solution for you in the form of AppComparison.

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Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL launching in India on Nov 30, Windows Insider event scheduled in Delhi and Mumbai

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Earlier this month at the Future Unleashed 2015 event in Mumbai, Microsoft announced that it will launch the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones in India in December 2015. Now it has scheduled an event on November 30th to introduce these new smartphones. It has also scheduled exclusive event for Windows 10 Insiders in Mumbai and New Delhi on the same day that would let them experience the new Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL with Windows 10 first-hand. Continue reading “Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL launching in India on Nov 30, Windows Insider event scheduled in Delhi and Mumbai”

Bing v6.0 for iOS brings a new homepage and one tap feature

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Microsoft has just released v6.0 of Bing for iOS, and it brings around a new homepage layout as well as a one tap search features.

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Skype 6.11 for Android brings share with groups, better search and more

Skype 6.11 for Android

Skype for Android has received a major update that brings several new features that includes, ability to delete conversations, save video messages, share images directly to a group conversation and enhanced search. Skype said that some of these features were added because of feedback from users, so its asks users to give feedback from the settings, inside the app. Check out the complete changelog below.

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