After launching Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones, Microsoft is ready with the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book. [+more]
Microsoft’s First Laptop Is Here: All About The Surface Book
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Microsoft NY Event to Release Lumia 950 Phones With Surface Pro 4?
Word is out that Microsoft has started sending out invites for its Windows 10 event slated for October 6, at Moynihan Station in New York. [+more]
Chinese President Xi Jinping to Visit Boeing Co and Microsoft Corp. Next Week
Xi Jinping’s visit is expected to bring some good news for tech companies in the United States as Facebook, Apple Inc Microsoft have been making efforts to enter the country directly. [+more]
Windows 10 Preview Build Focuses On Photo sharing
To further enhance user anticipation, Microsoft has launched an insider preview build of the Windows 10 Mobile. Called the Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 10536, it gives Windows insiders two updates—Build 10514 and Buld 10536.1000. According to a Windows blog, the latest update is delayed but comes with many surprises. Firstly, it includes the Insider Hub yet again and fixes the Mobile hotspot functionality. Support has also been provided to include two more languages in the voice input—Japanese and English (India) for greater global acceptance. The latest update on this Windows 10 Mobile build also includes two-factor authentication and enhanced start time. Improved Photo app The latest build is reportedly adding folder view options so that users can easily see pictures from their PC as well as OneDrive using a Photo app. Not just that, the new update will also allow users to access files in the SD card directly. When [+more]
Microsoft Now Acquires Adallom; Enters Partnership With Dell
Microsoft on Tuesday announced their successful acquisition bid to take over Israel-based Adallom. This cyber security firm specializes in measures used to protect cloud-based content and programs. Though the company did not make any official announcement regarding the amount they paid for the deal, TechCrunch has reported that the deal was signed at $250 million. Adallom security to protect data The recent acquisition is undoubtedly a significant step by Microsoft to develop cloud-based computing systems. Announcing the deal, Microsoft vice president Takeshi Numoto said that it will help users to “protect critical assets across cloud applications”. He mentioned that with cyber attacks making headlines every other day, ensuring data security is of utmost importance to any IT company. A startup company, Adallom has gained an expertise in data security and can provide useful to users. Partnership will help to expand customer base Apart from this acquisition, Adallom announced a new [+more]
Microsoft Announces Latest Skype Beta That Comes With Windows 10 Mobile Compatibility
As a surprise, Microsoft has launched a beta version for the new messaging application for Skype on Windows 10 Mobile devices. The latest app is directed towards replacement of the stock messaging client that is currently available on handsets running on Windows 10 Mobile. It will offer both video call and messaging features to users. The new universal Skype app is significant of the new route Microsoft is treading as well as Skype’s new approach. This is seen as justified given that it now wants to rank among the topmost texting and IP calling services on a global scale. What’s New With Skype Now? Skype now offers texting, IM, emoticon as well as call support all at once to users. Of course, you need to be signed in using a Microsoft account. The latest Skype Messaging, Calling and Video ‘Preview’ integrates specific features of Skype into your Phone apps to ensure [+more]
Microsoft May Release Office 2016 On September 22; Expect A Dark Theme And Major Updates
Microsoft Office 2016 will come loaded with some innovative features. It could hit the stores as early as September! [+more]
Windows 10 Secret Start Menu Enhances User Friendliness
Windows 10 is now out in the market and has successfully retained its pre-launch hype. The new operating system of Microsoft has earned positive response from users, thanks to its unique Start Menu. The new Start Menu is not just convenient to find and use, it offer several hidden functions for enhanced user-friendliness. Secret Start Menu at a glance By now, many of you know that the new operating system can be used in touchscreen mode as well. Users who want to operate the device in touchscreen mode just need to tap and hold the Start button for one or two seconds to make it functional. Apart from the touchscreen mode, the shortcut menu also has some secrets that comes handy for many of the users. By using this menu, users can directly go to the tool they want without going through multiple menus. Whether you want to access the [+more]
Xbox One At Microsoft Retail Store Soon: Amazon India No Longer Sole Seller
The Xbox One, which was earlier exclusively available on Amazon.in, will now be available with Microsoft priority resellers as well. [+more]
Project Juggernaut Alpha To Be Launched As New Microsoft Flagship Phone
Rumors and speculations related to Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL have been doing rounds of the internet for the last couple of months. Now, the speculations have grown stronger as the phones are reported to be released at a grand event in October. A new report that surfaced now claims that the company is planning a new flagship phone with the name of Surface Mobile. The report also hints the phone to enjoy specifications similar to that of Lumia 950 XL Cityman combined with some other features. Microsoft flagship handset at a glance The upcoming flagship phone, which is code named as Project Juggernaut Alpha is also expected to be paired with an input device, Surface Pen, reports WMPU. Though there is no confirmation from the makers, reports indicate this to be a premium handset with 21 MP PureView Zeiss 6-lens camera at back. Noticing the increasing popularity [+more]