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Microsoft And Dropbox Working Collaboratively For Better Office Syncing And Editing

Ben Reid·November 5, 2014

Microsoft and Dropbox may be considered adversaries, no less because the software giant’s OneDrive service is a direct competitor to the famed cloud company's very own, but on rare occasions, rivals can work alongside each other for the benefit of the end-user experience. One such instance appears to have arisen just recently, with Microsoft and Dropbox today announcing a move to better integrate the former's Office productivity suite with the cloud-based services of the latter.

Microsoft Now Lets Users Run Internet Explorer On OS X, iOS, Android

Ben Reid·November 5, 2014

Microsoft's Internet Explorer may not be everyone's first choice when it comes to picking a browser, but despite having conceded quite a bit of its market share to Chrome and Firefox in its time, the software maker has made some significant improvements of late both in terms of functionality and reach. Given that IE is only available on the software maker's own platforms, though, it's somewhat limited to a particular audience, and so in order to rectify this situation, Microsoft has launched a new system that allows users to test the most recent edition of its Web-surfing app through the likes of OS X and iOS as well as Google's Android.

Leaked Press Renders Showcase Microsoft Lumia Branding On New Phone

Ben Reid·November 4, 2014

Microsoft Releases New Outlook For Mac, Promises Next Office For Mac Suite In 2015

Zayed Rehman·November 1, 2014

This morning, Microsoft announced the release of a new version of Outlook for Mac, and detailed the release timings of the rest of the Office products, which would be the Office for Mac 2015.

Microsoft Band Announced: Works With iPhone, Android, Windows [Video]

Oliver Haslam·October 30, 2014

The world of fitness accessories that talk to smartphones is starting to get interesting, and not just because Apple's upcoming Apple Watch is going to have the sensors required to make HealthKit truly useful. Fitbit is one company that already has skin in the wearable game, and it's not about to stand still while the competition eats its lunch.

Office For Mac 2015 Screenshots Leaked Via Internal Microsoft Slides

Zayed Rehman·October 29, 2014

Windows 10 Features New OS X-Like Trackpad Gestures, Here’s How They Work [Video]

Ben Reid·October 29, 2014

One of the more favorable features Microsoft included with Windows 8 was trackpad gestures, allowing users to navigate more quickly and, in turn, become more productive and efficient as well. With the upcoming Windows 10, the software maker will be adding quite a few more gestures to the current repertoire, with emphasis apparently being placed on power users.

Screenshots Of Microsoft Outlook For Mac 16 Leaked, Features Retina And Yosemite Ready UI

Ben Reid·October 28, 2014

Microsoft's Office suite has been the subject of much expansion over the past few years, and the occasions when Bill Gates would gripe at the fact that the Apple iPad disadvantaged by its lack of Office support seems a long time ago now. But while the productivity software is not as popular on OS X as it is on Windows, the software maker has continued to offer support, and off the back of several claims that a new version of Office for Mac would be arriving in the near future, a series of legit-looking screenshots, allegedly from Office 16, give us an apparent glimpse at these endeavors.

Xbox One Getting A Big Price Cut Just For This Holiday Season [Video]

Ben Reid·October 27, 2014

Microsoft Lumia Branding For Nokia Phones Is Now Official, Here’s What It Looks Like [Images]

Zayed Rehman·October 24, 2014

We now have official confirmation that Microsoft is dropping the Nokia Lumia, as well as Windows Phone brand in favor or Microsoft Lumia for all its smartphone devices. A Microsoft Lumia smartphone is also set to be revealed by the software giant in the coming days.

Microsoft Releases Three Brand New Android Apps, And They Are All Worth Checking Out

Zayed Rehman·October 24, 2014

The team at Microsoft Garage just released three apps for Google's Android platform. The 'Next Lock Screen', 'Journeys and Notes', and 'Torque' apps coming in from the team signify the direction that Microsoft Garage is taking, by letting employees create cross-platform apps in their spare time.

Microsoft Releases Adapter To Make Xbox One Kinect Sensor Work With Windows PCs

Zayed Rehman·October 23, 2014

Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 9860 Download Released, Here’s How To Get It

Ben Reid·October 22, 2014

Microsoft first announced Windows 10, the next major release of its iconic desktop and mobile software, some three weeks ago at a special event, and, as promised, swiftly rolled out the so-called Technical Preview. Unlike past alpha, beta, and generally unfinished builds, the Technical Preview was made available to anybody interested in checking it out, although came with the usual dose of warnings about the general bugs and instability that is part and parcel of any piece of software that is still in development. Now, a new build has just hit the download channels, and whether you're already on board with the Tech. Preview or simply intrigued by what Microsoft has been doing, we've got the ins and outs right after the fold.

It’s Happening: Nokia Branding On Windows Phones To Be Replaced With Microsoft Lumia

Zayed Rehman·October 22, 2014

Microsoft is finally dropping the Nokia and Windows Phone branding for all its smartphones. And as we move forward, all Windows Phone devices from Nokia will now be carrying the Microsoft Lumia branding. Earlier, there were rumors that Microsoft, having acquired Nokia's phone division, was now looking to kill the Nokia and Windows Phone brand, but we weren't entirely sure what the replacement was.

Microsoft’s First Wearable Device Launching In ‘Coming Weeks’, Will Work Cross-Platform

Oliver Haslam·October 20, 2014

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