Next generation Microsoft Band 2 shows up in renders

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Microsoft had a surprise lined up last year in the form of the Band, Redmond’s play in the fitness wearable space. The device that brought a litany of sensors, tight integration with Microsoft Health and honest to goodness support for the Windows Phone platform was widely panned for the design compromises made by the company.  Continue reading “Next generation Microsoft Band 2 shows up in renders”

Skype for Android gets quick photo sharing, adds animated Mojis across mobile platform

Skype has rolled out yet another update to its mobile app on Android. The latest update that bumps the app to version 6.2 adds an easy way for users to share their photos.

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Microsoft schedules an event on October 6th to introduce new Windows 10 devices

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Microsoft has finally sent out invites for its October 6th event in New York City, as rumored. Even though the invite just says We have exciting news to share about Windows 10 devices, the company is expected to introduce the longtime rumored Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL flagship smartphone, new Surface 4 Pro tablet and Microsoft Band 2. Continue reading “Microsoft schedules an event on October 6th to introduce new Windows 10 devices”

Cortana to be deeply integrated into Cyanogen OS, says Cyanogen CEO

Microsoft’s digital voice assistant Cortana will be deeply integrated into Cyanogen OS, according to Cyanogen CEO Kirt McMaster. He revealed the same in an interview with the International Business Time.

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Microsoft shows off upcoming Office app updates for the iPad Pro, iOS 9 and WatchOS 2

Microsoft has revealed the upcoming updates for its Office apps that will take advantage of the new feature and capabilities on the iPad Pro, iOS 9 and WatchOS 2. The latest update will bring number of new features for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook and Translator.

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Nokia 105 Dual SIM launched in India for Rs. 1419

Microsoft has launched Nokia 105 Dual SIM, an affordable feature phone in India. It is the successor of the single SIM variant of the Nokia 105 that was released back in 2013. The new Nokia 105 that was introduced back in June has a  sleek, and durable design, features a 1.45-inch (128 x 128 pixels) LCD screen and comes with a extended phonebook capacity that can store up to 2,000 contacts. It also includes features like torchlight and FM radio as well. Continue reading “Nokia 105 Dual SIM launched in India for Rs. 1419”

Microsoft ends support for various Lumia camera apps on Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft has decided to clean its Windows App Store by removing some of the apps. The company has announced today that it is ending support and updates for a number of Lumia camera-related apps on Windows Phone 8.1 devices.

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Skype for Android and iOS gets improved navigation, swipe gestures and more

Microsoft has updated Skype for iOS and Android with a number of new features. Both the apps that are bumped to version 6.0 are getting a major overhaul in this update.
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Microsoft’s Cortana now available for Windows 10 Insiders in India

Microsoft is bringing its digital voice assistant Cortana to India along with Canada, Australia and Japan. The company has released Cortana in its latest Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10532.

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Leaked renders reveal Microsoft’s upcoming Lumia flagships

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Its been known for a while that Microsoft has two new Lumia handsets lined up for later this year. The Cityman and Talkman, also known as the Lumia 950, 950 XL are believed to be the torchbearers for Redmond’s new mobile optimized operating system. Fresh leaks give us a better look at the phone.  Continue reading “Leaked renders reveal Microsoft’s upcoming Lumia flagships”

Windows 10 now running on more than 75 million devices four weeks after launch

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Microsoft launched the Windows 10 on June 29th in 190 countries worldwide. 24 hours after the roll out Microsoft said that it is running on more than 14 million devices, today the company’s Corporate Vice President of Marketing for Windows and Devices, Yusuf Mehdi said that Windows 10 is now running on more than 75 million devices worldwide. Continue reading “Windows 10 now running on more than 75 million devices four weeks after launch”

Microsoft Research app MobileFusion turns your smartphone into a 3D scanner

Microsoft Research lab’s latest product is an app that turns your ordinary smartphone camera into a 3D scanner. Dubbed as MobileFusion, the app allows users to scan an object with a smartphone moving around it.

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