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Microsoft kills Unlimited OneDrive storage, downgrades free storage from 15GB to 5GB for all

Last October Microsoft upgraded OneDrive storage to unlimited for all Office 365 subscribers from 1TB of free storage introduced last June that was increased from 20GB. Now the company has announced that it will no longer be offering unlimited storage to Office 365 Home, Personal, or University subscribers. All these will roll back to 1 TB. Microsoft says that some Office 365 subscribers had backed up numerous PCs and stored entire movie collections and DVR recordings that exceeded 75 TB per user, which is the main reason for killing unlimited storage. Continue reading “Microsoft kills Unlimited OneDrive storage, downgrades free storage from 15GB to 5GB for all”

Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8.1 PCs to get discontinued from November 2016

Microsoft has quietly updated the sales deadline of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 pre-installed PCs. Now the manufacturers won’t be allowed to sell these machines after 31st October, 2016. Continue reading “Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8.1 PCs to get discontinued from November 2016”

Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL get price cuts in Europe ahead of release

The two new Windows 10 flagship smartphones from Microsoft, the Lumia 950 and the 950 XL haven’t been released yet but that hasn’t stopped them from slashing the prices of the devices.

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Skype gets Bollywood Mojis and emoticons in the latest update

Skype has added a bunch of Bollywood inspired Mojis and emoticons to spice up your chats. The video and calling service from Microsoft has partnered with Yash Raj Films and ErosNow, the on-demand entertainment platform of Eros International, to develop custom Mojis for Skype users.

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Microsoft to offer ‘recommended update’ for Windows 10 next year

Microsoft has announced that it is tweaking the way it offers upgrades to Windows 10. The company will be changing the status of Windows 10 from being an optional upgrade to a recommended one.

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Microsoft revamps Outlook app for iOS and Android, will integrate Sunrise Calendar app

Microsoft has revamped the Outlook app for Android and iOS with a new UI and other improvements. Outlook for iOS receives a clean, refined new look that puts your email, calendar, people and files front and center.

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Microsoft Arrow Launcher exits beta, now available for Android

Microsoft has officially launched the Arrow launcher for Android. The app that comes from Microsoft Garage Project makes it easy to find, launch and get back to your favorite apps instantly.

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Microsoft Office Lens gets improved Business card scanning and Office 365 support

Microsoft has updated Office Lens app with support for Office 365 for work and school. The latest update also improves business card scanning and storage.

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Microsoft Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 now available in US and Canada

Microsoft’s first ever laptop Surface Book and the fourth generation of tablet-cum-laptop Surface Pro 4 are now up for grabs in the United States and Canada starting today. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 now available in US and Canada”

Microsoft records $20.4B in revenue, $4.6B in net income for Q1 FY 2016, Phone sales down 54%

Microsoft has released financial results covering for the first quarter of its 2016 fiscal year. The company reported $20.4 billion in revenue, which is down 12 per cent year over year.

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Microsoft Garage rolls out quick note taking app Parchi for Android

Microsoft Garage has launched a new note taking app for Android. Dubbed as Parchi, it is said to be a quick and light-weight note taking app.

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Microsoft Lumia Saana render shows up – Could be the Lumia 650

Microsoft had announced the new high end Windows 10 handsets, the Lumia 950/950 XL as well as the low end Lumia 550. However, they are hard at work on a mid-ranger device powered by Windows 10 as well and the device is codenamed Saana. The phone in the above render could possibly be the upcoming Lumia 650.

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Microsoft’s Skype for Business iOS app now available

Microsoft has announced that the new Skype for Business app for iOS devices is now publicly available. The business version of Skype aims at making office communication easier and more efficient.

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Microsoft Continuum Display Dock for Lumia 950 and 950 XL to be priced at $99

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Microsoft introduced the new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones running the latest Windows 10 at an event earlier this week. It also introduced a new Display Dock HD-500 that will offer PC-like experience using Continuum for Phones when connected an external monitor. Microsoft did not announce the pricing of the dock at the announcement, now the pricing is out. Continue reading “Microsoft Continuum Display Dock for Lumia 950 and 950 XL to be priced at $99”

Microsoft to start Windows 10 Mobile roll out from December

Microsoft recently announced the new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL but did not share much information about Windows 10 Mobile. However, an update regarding the same was spotted on Microsoft Facebook’s official Lumia page.

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