A new trade-in initiative from Microsoft is attempting to entice people to purchase the company's new Microsoft Band 2 wearable by switching allegiances from other devices that serve up similar functionality. Microsoft is stating that potential Band 2 owners can "receive additional value" for an existing wearable device when it's offered as part of an exchange program which would see Microsoft swap out your wearable for the Band 2. The program caters for those who currently own all types of wearables that currently exist in the market, but offers the highest level of discount for Apple Watch trade-ins.
A curious new app listed on Microsoft Store has introduced speculation that the software giant is planning on introducing its own branded SIM-card for Microsoft devices. The app, which has recently made an appearance on the store, asks if users are "looking for a reliable, convenient way to stay connected everywhere you go, even when WiFi isn't available?" The additional metadata then seems to suggest that Microsoft is planning on solving this problem by introducing its own SIM-card that can be used and paid for through a Microsoft account on a branded Microsoft device.
Microsoft has just released a brand new app for iPhone. It's basically a selfie app with the usual bells and whistles and while we are not complaining, we just have to wonder what prompted a company like Microsoft to release an app with a purpose so insignificant.
Here is our own, entirely subjective view of the top best smartphones of the year 2015 and the categories that they fall into. This year sees some lesser-performing companies sneak into our list alongside big players the likes of Apple and Samsung.
If you're a fan of the Star Wars universe and can't wait to be able to watch The Force Awakens in the comfort of your own home then the movie is now available to pre-order from three of the biggest digital content providers of such things - iTunes, Google Play and Microsoft Store.
Microsoft has just added 16 new backwards compatible Xbox 360 games to the Xbox One. Check out the complete list right here.
The wait is finally over. Microsoft today has made available for download Cortana app for iOS (iPhone only) and Android devices.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to download and install classic Windows 7 games on your Windows 10 PC.
Here's a step by step guide on how to enable and use Find My Device feature on your Windows 10 running laptop or desktop PC.
Here's a step by step guide on how you can play backwards compatible Xbox 360 games on your Xbox One gaming console.
















