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Skype keeps crashing on Apple's new iPhone 8/8 Plus, a fix is in the works
yesterday, 15:13
| by
Cosmin V.
If you're a happy iPhone 8/8 Plus owner, and a Skype user at the same time, then you should wait for...
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Microsoft enables shared calendars feature on Outlook for Android and iOS
20 Sep 2017, 17:11 | by
Cosmin V.
Shared calendar will only sync to your smartphone only if the calendar is shared between users who are...
Minecraft is getting the largest and most important update since launch
20 Sep 2017, 14:18 | by
Cosmin V.
Moreover, the update introduces the most important change since the release of the game: cross-platform...
Microsoft's Outlook gains full screen view on iPad, many Calendar improvements
15 Sep 2017, 13:39 | by
Cosmin V.
With the latest version of Outlook iPad users will have an easier time reading emails since the app now...
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SwiftKey for iOS update adds a new feature and support for more languages
15 Sep 2017, 03:33 | by
Cosmin V.
The only new feature included in the update is Clipboard. SwiftKey users on iOS will now be able to press...
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Microsoft updates Outlook for Android with add-ins, Gmail will soon get the same treatment
08 Sep 2017, 14:23 | by
Cosmin V.
In order to enable all these add-ins announced by Microsoft, you'll have to head to Settings / Add-ins...
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Microsoft says the newest Cortana for Android is a “major evolution”
07 Sep 2017, 20:22 | by
Cosmin V.
In the latest version of Cortana, the top news and to-do can now be viewed in My day view. Moreover,...
Office for iOS getting alerts for shared files, other new features soon
06 Sep 2017, 18:29 | by
Cosmin V.
With the latest update, Word for iOS users will be able to see where other working and view changes as...
Microsoft's SwiftKey gains support for Chinese handwriting and new languages on Android
04 Sep 2017, 11:48 | by
Cosmin V.
The update adds transliteration support for Sinhala and Dhivehi. Also, with the latest version of SwiftKey,...
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Pictures and specs of the canceled Microsoft Surface mini appear once more
02 Sep 2017, 14:03 | by
Alan F.
Of course you remember the Ballad of the Surface mini. It's a country song performed by The Voice's Blake...
Microsoft's SMS client for Android is available in India only
31 Aug 2017, 01:05 | by
Alan F.
The vast majority of Microsoft's annual revenue related to mobile phones actually comes from licensing...
Microsoft announces new features for Office for Android coming in September
30 Aug 2017, 18:08 | by
Cosmin V.
with the latest version of Word for Android, you will be able to see where others are working and view...
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Devices featuring Alexa and Cortana will be able to swap virtual assistants
30 Aug 2017, 14:03 | by
Alan F.
With 2017 arguably the year of Alexa, the virtual personal assistant category itself was in the news...
Microsoft improves Skype for iPhone with mood messages, better sign-in
21 Aug 2017, 20:01 | by
Cosmin V.
To reap the benefits of the new features launched by Microsoft, you must update to Skype version 8.4.3...
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Internal Microsoft memo blasts Consumer Reports' Surface complaints
14 Aug 2017, 22:29 | by
Alan F.
Recently, a survey of 91,000 laptap and tablet buyers put together by Consumer Reports, found that 25%...
Save up to $159 on the Surface Pro Essentials Bundle from Microsoft
12 Aug 2017, 22:03 | by
Alan F.
While no one would confuse the Surface Pro tablet with a low priced bargain slate, every now and then...
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Microsoft patent application shows metallic Surface Phone body doubling as the antenna
11 Aug 2017, 22:27 | by
Alan F.
Since the beginning of the year, we have seen a few Microsoft patent applications that were said to feature...
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Microsoft Band 2 owners experiencing syncing issues with the activity tracker's mobile app
05 Aug 2017, 21:51 | by
Alan F.
Microsoft Band 2 owners are experiencing problems with the device's mobile app that is used to sync the...
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Go back to school spending $80 less on a select version of the Microsoft Surface Pro
05 Aug 2017, 14:52 | by
Alan F.
It's early August and for those who have another year of institutionalized learning staring them in the...
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HoloLens founder and Windows Insider chief say smartglasses will replace smartphones
04 Aug 2017, 22:46 | by
Alan F.
Back in June, former Wall Street analyst Gene Munster said that the AR powered Apple Glasses, expected...
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Google is replacing defective Nexus 6P units with Pixel XLs, but only in North America
Tapping the “Check for Update” button on Nexus/Pixel will actually be useful now
Poll results: LG might be on to something with the V30!
LG V30 launches with a hearty price, US release slated for October
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OS 11 release date and time around the globe (Update: It's out now!)
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You can now get four months of Google Play Music for free, even if you're not a new subscriber
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Skype for Android update adds two new themes, activity indicators, more
03 Aug 2017, 23:06 | by
Cosmin V.
Among the highlights of the update is the addition of two new themes, as per user request. Those who...
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Microsoft's latest SEC filing confirms that it has given up on mobile and is focusing on AI
02 Aug 2017, 20:38 | by
Alan F.
So what was the moment when Microsoft's hoped for success in mobile turned? Was it when Steve Jobs walked...
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Document seems to reveal a Microsoft built Touch Cover for the Apple iPad
02 Aug 2017, 13:20 | by
Alan F.
Microsoft debuted the Surface Touch Cover in 2012. A combination cover/QWERTY, the accessory protected...
Microsoft announces Skype users can now send money in conversations using PayPal
02 Aug 2017, 11:52 | by
Cosmin V.
Skype users can access the new Send Money feature by swiping right in a chat and tap on the new option....
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Microsoft closes down Word Flow for iOS, encourages users to get SwiftKey instead
31 Jul 2017, 09:14 | by
Cosmin V.
Microsoft has already bought SwiftKey last year, so it's quite understandable that the Redmond-based...
Cortana gets a major redesign and a few new features on Android
29 Jul 2017, 09:06 | by
Cosmin V.
The latest update for Cortana on Android brings some noticeable visual changes, as well as important...
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For a few hours today, Amazon's Jeff Bezos was the richest man in the world
27 Jul 2017, 21:51 | by
Alan F.
For Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, today was "easy come, easy go." This morning, as the stock market...
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Nokia smartphones might soon come with Lumia Camera UI
27 Jul 2017, 14:59 | by
Cosmin V.
We hope that not only the upcoming Android phones to be launched by HMD will include the so-called Lumia...
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Microsoft to update Arrow Launcher with redesigned cards and Me avatar
24 Jul 2017, 15:53 | by
Cosmin V.
The new features and improvements released today are only available to beta testers, but some of them...
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Google, Microsoft, Facebook and other tech giants take Apple’s side in its months-long legal dispute with Qualcomm
21 Jul 2017, 04:43 | by
Simon K.
As the legal saga between Apple and Qualcomm continues, more stakeholders voice their concerns about...
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Sorry Lumia 520 owners, Windows 10 on ARM is not coming to existing Windows Phone devices
19 Jul 2017, 11:23 | by
Alan F.
Later this year, Microsoft is expected to roll out Windows 10 on ARM. The idea, according to Microsoft's...
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Microsoft launches an indoor navigation app that doesn’t need GPS or Wi-Fi
17 Jul 2017, 07:43 | by
Simon K.
The app lets you map out indoor spaces, using your device's built-in motion sensors.
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Microsoft's Arrow Launcher lands many new features in latest update
17 Jul 2017, 04:24 | by
Cosmin V.
One of the most useful new features introduced in the latest update is the option to merge or remove...
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Alexa tripled its user base from May 2016 to May 2017 while Siri lost 15% of its users
16 Jul 2017, 23:44 | by
Alan F.
What a year it has been for some of the AI personal assistants. Amazon's Alexa went from obscurity to...
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5 phone makers that said they'll love you forever, but ran off with the child support
14 Jul 2017, 07:20 | by
Daniel P.
Making smartphones is a tough and often unprofitable business for anyone but the top three - Apple, Samsung...
Skype reintroduces some features lost after the previous Android and iOS updates
14 Jul 2017, 02:13 | by
Cosmin V.
Due to the new design some of the existent features were removed and replaced with others, but the new...
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The new Surface Pro has a hibernation bug, Microsoft is working to fix it
13 Jul 2017, 10:48 | by
Florin T.
Microsoft will release a software update for the new Surface Pro to solve this bug that makes the tablet...
Microsoft releases an iPhone app that narrates your surrounding world and remembers people’s faces
13 Jul 2017, 06:27 | by
Simon K.
The app is completely free, but is only available in English and a few countries.
Microsoft updates Office for Android, here is what's new
13 Jul 2017, 01:45 | by
Cosmin V.
After two weeks of testing new features for its Office apps, Microsoft is finally releasing them to the...
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Microsoft overhauls navigation, conversations and search in Outlook for Android and iOS
12 Jul 2017, 13:55 | by
Cosmin V.
The Redmond-based company has just announced that it launched a new Outlook on iOS and Android, which...
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Facebook and other tech giants unite against ‘1984’-like governmental gag practices
10 Jul 2017, 09:48 | by
Simon K.
What are known as 'gag orders' prevent tech companies from notifying users or the public of data requests...
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New premium Windows 10 Mobile device coming from Microsoft?
08 Jul 2017, 21:02 | by
Alan F.
It has been a while since Microsoft unveiled a new Windows 10 Mobile handset. Brad Sams, executive editor...
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Hello there #2: Microsoft to lay off thousands of employees because of the cloud
07 Jul 2017, 04:57 | by
Peter K.
According to TheVerge, Microsoft is about to lay off thousands of employees soon due to a reorganization...
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It's Adventure Time for Minecraft Pocket Edition players!
06 Jul 2017, 15:53 | by
Cosmin V.
Adventure Time is more than just a skin pack though, as players will notice that the entire land of Ooo...
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Microsoft completely redesigns Bing for Android, adds many search improvements
06 Jul 2017, 13:28 | by
Cosmin V.
The new design of the app will allow users to search better with a simplified experience and refreshed...
6
Pictures of Microsoft's canceled Nokia Mercury tablet emerge
04 Jul 2017, 15:06 | by
Cosmin V.
The slate was powered by an Intel Atom Z3795 chipset, coupled with 1-2GB RAM. However, instead of Windows...
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Apple, Alphabet shares plummet and Microsoft surges? Relax, it's just a glitch on NASDAQ
04 Jul 2017, 00:42 | by
Alan F.
Depending on which tech stocks you own, you're not as rich or not as poor as you might think. In an ironic...
Skype Preview for Android update adds option to share links and photos from other apps
30 Jun 2017, 20:34 | by
Cosmin V.
Users will now be able to share photos and links to Skype from other apps. Also, there's a new option...
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Office for Android getting some nifty new features in July
30 Jun 2017, 17:56 | by
Cosmin V.
Microsoft announced that the first new features it readies for Office users on Android have already been...
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Pictures of Microsoft's cancelled Surface Mini tablet surface online
30 Jun 2017, 09:27 | by
Kaloyan C.
While we've heard official confirmation of the now-cancelled Microsoft Surface Mini's existence, we've...
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