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Public Preview of Windows Blue Launching in Late June
Microsoft recently said that the latest version of Windows 8, Windows 8.1 – Codenamed Windows Blue, will be available later this year. Now the company has officially announced that there will be a free public preview to download at the end of June. ZDNET confirmed the report with Microsoft. Most users are expecting the return of the classic start button, […]
Microsoft is also delving into the Smart Watch Market, Report Says
April 15, 2013 by Liam Wise
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Microsoft is reportedly joining the likes of Apple and Samsung in the race to develop a smart watch. The Redmond-based company is apparently working on designs for a touchscreen watch device, WSJ reports. In early 2013, Microsoft asked Asian suppliers to ship parts for a potential watch device. Once source added that he had a […]
Microsoft Windows Blue to be released this Summer as Windows 8.1
The next version of Windows may not be know as Windows 9 but Windows 8.1. ZDNet reports that the operating system, that is know internally as Windows Blue, will be released as Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1later this summer. The latest rumours suggest that the version will include an array of new features including […]
Windows Store now has over 50,000 Active Applications
March 26, 2013 by Liam Wise
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When I switched to my MacBook, I was hesitant if the apps I use everyday on my Windows laptop would still be supported on OS X. If an operating system has no apps, then what is the point in adopting it? According to MetroStore Scanner’s estimates, Windows 8 and Windows RT users may be able […]
Outlook.com Officially Replaces Hotmail
This Tuesday, Microsoft officially launched Outlook.com, marking the end of its predecessor, Hotmail. Nearly 7 months after its initial release last July, Microsoft announced the end of the beta in a blog post. Microsoft said it will switch users over to the new service ‘soon’ but won’t force them to change their email addresses to ‘outlook.com’. They added […]
Microsoft Office 2013 set for January 29th Release
January 29, 2013 by Liam Wise
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Microsoft has just confirmed that it will launch Office 2013 on January 29th in New York after the company teased the date on Twitter. The company has been using #TimeTo365 over the past few days as a viral ad campaign. The subscription versions of Office 2013 will cost $100 per year for Office 365 Home Premium […]
Surface Pro Launches in U.S. and Canada February 9th
January 22, 2013 by Liam Wise
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Microsoft has officially announced that the higher-spec Windows 8 powered version of its Surface tablet will be available from February 9th in the U.S. and Canada. Microsoft intended for a January release, but just missed it. The base model of the Surface Pro starts at a colossal $900, and includes 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage (expandable up […]
Windows Head Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft
November 13, 2012 by Liam Wise
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Microsoft today announced the immediate departure of Windows executive Steven Sinofsky. Julie Larson-Green, who has worked at the company since 1993, will now take the reins of Windows software and hardware engineering, while CFO Tami Reller will now be in charge of Windows business. Microsoft didn’t release a reason for Sinofsky’s sudden departure, which comes […]
Halo 4 Launch Day Sales Higher Than $200 Million
November 13, 2012 by Ben Smith
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Microsofts opening day of Halo 4 earned $220 million in sales. This smashed other records that the company had before. This is the largest launch that the company has ever done. Overall the game has earnt worldwide $300 million since last tuesday. [Via Mashable]
Google’s Oct 29th Android Event Cancelled
October 27, 2012 by Liam Wise
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Google’s Android-focused event that was supposed to be happening on Monday – October 29th, has now been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. Monday won’t be quiet though. In San Francisco, Microsoft will be holding the Windows Phone 8 launch, which should be exciting.
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