Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual assistant has been leaked online and is available for download. Currently, beta version of the Cortana app is available for all Android devices running 4.4 and above.
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Microsoft could enter into a deal with Foxconn to manufacture phones in India, as per the Economic Times. The Taiwanese contract manufacturer will start manufacturing smartphones locally for Microsoft in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
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Microsoft has combined both iPhone and iPad apps into one universal app. Now there will be just one OneNote app for all iOS devices and iPad users will be prompted to re-download the app the next time they launch it.
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Skype has updated its Android app with a couple of new features. The latest update which bumps the app to version 5.5 brings previews of web links to chats and also makes it easier to sign back in once you are logged out.
Microsoft introduced a Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015 in Barcelona back in March. Today the company has announced that it is now available at the Microsoft Store and various other retailers in the US for $99.95. The universal keyboard has a sleek design and connects to Windows (8,8.1, 10), Windows Phone 8.1, iOS 7 or later and Android 4.3 or later using Bluetooth 4.0. You can switch between OS’s just by pressing the “OS” key.
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The Microsoft Lumia 940 and 940 XL rumours are slowly gaining traction. the last rumour was a leak that confirmed the existence of a Quad HD Windows phone which is most likely the 940 XL and a smaller 1080p smartphone which should be the 940. A new report now suggests that both the 940 XL as well as the 940 will sport polycarbonate bodies and will be priced higher than the Apple iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S6.
Microsoft’s recent job cutting has been a hot topic of discussion online for all the wrong reasons. However CEO Satya Nadella also mentioned that they are planning to streamline their devices into 3 categories from now on.
Microsoft today announced that 7,800 people from its phone division will be getting the pink slip. This follows the 18,000 layoffs over the past year that affected the workforce adopted via Nokia. While shocking for sure, it isn’t particularly surprising given the departure of Stephen Elop, Jo Harlow that signaled the diminishing importance of Windows Phone within the company. Continue reading “Microsoft culls 7,800 employees amidst restructuring of Lumia business”
Windows 10 for phones is expected later this year. With the launch of the new operating system there will be fresh hardware and accessories to accompany the devices. The latest leaked details reveal codenames and a smattering of information about the accessories. Continue reading “Leaked details of Microsoft accessories reveals upcoming Continuum hardware”
Microsoft has given Bing Maps a makeover with a bunch of new features. The Bing Maps preview focuses more on travel planning and lets you search, view and share multiple places at one time.
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Microsoft has launched new Skype for Business app for Windows Phone. Prior to this Skype for Business could be accessed through the Lync 2013 app, but now Skype for Business is getting its own dedicated Windows Phone app.
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Ahead of the much awaited launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has announced their intentions to rebrand Xbox Music. The service that isn’t really tied in to the Xbox gaming platform at all will now be known as Groove. Continue reading “Microsoft Xbox Music gets rebranded as Groove ahead of Windows 10 launch”
Minecraft is coming to Windows 10 beta on July 29th, the launch day. The popular game will be available in the Windows Store on Windows 10 from July 29 for $10 to new users.
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Microsoft’s digital personal assistant Cortana has reportedly received an update in India which adds more categories of ‘interests’ like music, food, lifestyle, and more to the alpha version. Continue reading “Cortana in India gets updated, adds more categories of ‘interests’”
