Microsoft introduces Music and Video Preview apps for Windows 10 build 10049

Yesterday, Microsoft released Project Spartan browser in the latest Windows 10 build. Today, the company is adding Music and Video Preview apps for the latest Windows 10 build (10049).

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Microsoft Surface 3 with 10.8-inch HD display, Intel Atom x7 processor announced, starts at $499

Microsoft Surface 3

Microsoft just announced Surface 3, an affordable variant of the the Surface Pro 3 tablet that was announced last year. This is powered by quad-core Intel Atom x7 (Cherry Trail) processor, has a 10.8-inch HD screen with 3:2 aspect ratio and runs on 64-bit Windows 8.1 OS, which is updradable to Windows 10 once available. It is slightly thinner at 8.7mm and lighter at 622g compared to the Surface Pro 3 with a 12-inch screen. Microsoft says that it is the thinnest and lightest Surface the company has ever shipped. It also comes with LTE variant with built-in nano SIM slot. As usual it comes with one-year subscription to Office 365. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface 3 with 10.8-inch HD display, Intel Atom x7 processor announced, starts at $499”

Microsoft adds Project Spartan browser in latest Windows 10 build

Microsoft has launched a new Windows 10 preview for PCs and this one comes with companies much talked about Project Spartan browser. The browser will ship with the latest Windows 10 version on smartphones, tablets and PCs.

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Microsoft’s Windows 10 Technical Preview to hit more phones

Microsoft is bringing its Windows 10 Technical Preview to more Windows Phone devices. The company released the first test build of Windows 10 Mobile in February with only a bunch of Lumia devices – 630, 635, 636, 638, 730 and 830.

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Yahoo and Microsoft extends search deal deadline by 30 days

Yahoo and Microsoft are re-negotiating on search alliance agreement signed in 2010. The duo have agreed to push back the deadline for renewing their Web search alliance another month.

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Microsoft acquires Office plug-in maker LiveLoop

Microsoft has scooped up LiveLoop startup, that offers Office collaboration tools, according to a report from Zdnet. LiveLoop’s service will shut down on April 24, as a result of the acquisition.

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Microsoft said to be working on new low end Surface tablet

It seems that a new Surface tablet from Microsoft is in the making. As per a report from WinBeta, the software company is working on a low end model of the Surface 2 successor.

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Samsung to pre-install Microsoft Office apps on Android devices

Samsung and Microsoft has collaborated to expand later’s service on Android devices. Under the partnership, the Office apps will be pre-installed on some Samsung tablets running Android.

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Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM most affordable Lumia announced

Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM

Microsoft has announced the Lumia 430 Dual SIM, the company’s most affordable Lumia smartphone till date, which will be cheaper than Lumia 435 that was launched earlier this year. The design is slightly different from the Lumia 435, but the specification are similar, including a 4-inch WVGA display, 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon 200 SoC, Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim update, 2-megapixel fixed-focus rear camera without flash and VGA front-facing camera. It is also upgradable to Windows 10 in future, says Microsoft. Continue reading “Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM most affordable Lumia announced”

Microsoft introduces Windows Hello for simple and secure logins

Microsoft has announced a new feature dubbed as Windows Hello, that will let you bid adieu to passwords. Users of the upcoming Windows 10 operating system will be able to sign in to their devices using their fingerprint, their face or even the iris of their eye.

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Microsoft DC-21 6000mAh power bank launched in India for Rs. 3499

Microsoft DC-21 portable charger

Microsoft DC-21, a 6000mAh portable power bank has been launched in India on Flipkart. It weighs 145 grams, almost double the weight of the DC-19, but the rounded cylindrical shape makes it compact. It has smooth finish and charged using standard micro USB chargers. It was announced back in October last year and was launched in the U.S. in December. Continue reading “Microsoft DC-21 6000mAh power bank launched in India for Rs. 3499”