Microsoft had announced last month that Windows 10 will be available from July 29. However, the company has revealed today that the Windows 10 roll out will be being in waves.
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Microsoft & Kyocera enter patent cross licensing deal
Microsoft’s patent licensing business has been known to be one of the more profitable ventures for the company. Indeed, the acquisition of Finnish giant Nokia was to a large degree for its large patent portfolio which would open more revenue streams for Redmond. Microsoft’s patent portfolio stretches across multiple verticals within the telecom industry due to which they have aggressively chased and entered patent licensing deals with major smartphone brands earning them anywhere between $5-$15 per handset sold. Continue reading “Microsoft & Kyocera enter patent cross licensing deal”
Microsoft showcases Office 2016 Preview with real time typing in Word, insights and more
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 variant with i7 processor and 128GB storage announced, priced at $1299
While we still wait for a full fledged upgrade to the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, Redmond has released yet another SKU for the surprisingly popular tablet. The new SKU of the Surface Pro 3 integrates the Core i7 processor of the higher end version while cuts down on storage to make it just that much more affordable for users. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Pro 3 variant with i7 processor and 128GB storage announced, priced at $1299”
Microsoft shows off Cortana integration for Office 365 in Windows 10 build 10158
Microsoft is adding Cortana integration for Office 365 to the latest Windows 10 build 10158. Cortana in Windows 10 will be now connect to Office 365 to make your work easy.
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Quad-HD Windows 10 phone confirmed – Might be the Lumia 940 XL
In April, we brought to you news about the Lumia 940 and the 940 XL. The Lumia 940 is expected to have a 5.2″ screen while the 940 XL is expected to pack a larger 5.7″ screen. An ad network has apparently listed two devices with model numbers RM-1104/1105 and RM-1100 which fall right into place with the two rumoured 940 phones.
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OneDrive update adds much wanted Chromecast support
Chromecast support is fast becoming a key feature expected in more or less all media related applications. Support for Google’s budget friendly streaming dongle means that you can send media from your phone to your television effortlessly without requiring extensive technical know-how. Today, popular cloud storage service OneDrive adds support for Chromecast casting via its version 3.2 upgrade. Continue reading “OneDrive update adds much wanted Chromecast support”
Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 10149 gets Edge browser, animated GIF and more
Microsoft launches Sway app for iPad, coming to Windows 10 later
Microsoft is bringing its Sway app on more devices. Launched in October last year, the Sway app which allows you to create multimedia presentations is now coming to iPad.
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Microsoft Office for Android now available for everyone on Google Play
Microsoft has finally launched the Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Android apps for everyone. Last month, these were made available in a preview for Office for Android community testers. Continue reading “Microsoft Office for Android now available for everyone on Google Play”
Microsoft clarifies free Windows 10 license eligibility criteria
There has been a lot of confusion and all around lack of clarity regarding Microsoft’s plans with Windows 10 licensing. The company has often said that it will be doling out Windows 10 for free but the rules around the license agreement have been ambiguous to say the least. With the latest information release, it seems that we might finally have some clarity on the situation. Continue reading “Microsoft clarifies free Windows 10 license eligibility criteria”
Microsoft OneNote for iPhone, iPad updated with new checklist option and more
Microsoft on Thursday updated OneNote for iPhone and iPad bringing several improvements and all new features based on user feedback.
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Microsoft Band gets automated golf tracking through partnership with TaylorMade
The Microsoft Band, launched in October, is gradually becoming quite a comprehensive fitness tracking platform. The company’s first effort in the fitness wearable space, the Band stood out for the sheer number of sensors on offer. Redmond has stood behind their product and has regularly added compelling features to the Band making it a fairly compelling offering. Continue reading “Microsoft Band gets automated golf tracking through partnership with TaylorMade”
Stephen Elop & Jo Harlow quit Microsoft as part of organization reshuffle
In a major organization reshuffle, Microsoft has announced the departure of two key executives. Stephen Elop, ex CEO of Nokia, had helmed the sale of the erstwhile smartphone giant to Microsoft. Jo Harlow, a high ranking member of the Nokia leadership, is also departing from the company. Harlow reported directly to Stephen Elop and was instrumental in the decision to kill future feature phones and also the Android powered X series of phones. Continue reading “Stephen Elop & Jo Harlow quit Microsoft as part of organization reshuffle”
Box integrates with Microsoft Office
Cloud file sharing service Box is integrating with Microsoft Office. The latest collaboration will allow users to create and edit Office files directly from Box.
