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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

The battle for control of our wrists is set to heat up considerably when the Apple Watch enters the fray early next year. With a plethora of Android Wear smartwatches already on the market, such as the Moto 360, LG G Watch etc. it now appears that Apple's offering will also have competition form Microsoft to consider, with multiple reports now pegging the Windows maker as being on the verge of bringing its own fitness monitor set for market before Christmas.

iOS 8.1 Features: Here’s Everything New Coming To Your iPhone And iPad On Monday

Oliver Haslam·October 18, 2014

The Highest Paid NFL Player Thinks Surface Pro 2 Looks Like A ‘Knockoff iPad’

Zayed Rehman·October 15, 2014

We’re pretty sure at this point that we won't be seeing Jay Cutler - the Chicago Bears’ quarterback - anytime soon in a Microsoft TV ad. The highest paid player in NFL right now, commenting on the Microsoft Surface Pro 2, chose the words "knockoff iPads" to describe his impressions of the device. So much for Microsoft touting the tablet as one the most productive and professional tablet in the world.

Skype Qik Video Messaging App For iOS, Android, Windows Phone Released, Download It From Here

Zayed Rehman·October 14, 2014

A few days back, Skype introduced some revamped features for its desktop client, with a distinct focus on improving the user's instant messaging experience. So while Skype is busy improving the users' experience on both, the mobile and desktop version of its app, let us introduce you to Skype Qik. Taking a distinctly different route than Skype, Skype Qik is built for asynchronous video messaging, where you create and share video messages with online and offline users. The app gives you a slight peek into what Skype may have looked like had it started out as an app for the mobile.

Microsoft Releases Surface Hub App For Surface Pro 3 Pen, Download It From Here

Oliver Haslam·October 13, 2014

The Nine Biggest Differences Between Apple And Microsoft Fans

Zayed Rehman·October 11, 2014

The iOS vs. Android debate has been the rage for quite some time now in this world of mobile technology. And on top of that, Apple vs. Samsung lawsuits are hardly surprising anymore today. However, that said, Apple has been around way longer than Google has, and so has Microsoft. The rivalry between Apple and Microsoft is one based primarily on the computer generation, starting from the earliest days of the desktop. To this age, the OS X vs. Windows debate carries on, where PC users are corporate drones, and Mac users are well, blinded by brand. To their defense, PC users are a more intelligent breed while their Mac counterparts are creative thinkers with a taste for aesthetics. What does this speak about the general users of these brands? Are these consumers really that different from one another or is this where the dissimilarities end? We find out, right after the jump!

Skype For Windows And Mac Gets A Brand New UI, Enhanced IM Features, Download It Now!

Zayed Rehman·October 10, 2014

Skype just received a fresh new design and a UI overhaul for Windows and Mac, with much emphasis placed on the IM functionality. According to Skype, a large number of users have been found to be sending IMs during a video chat, and I can definitely include myself in that list. If you’ve been using Skype on mobile, the change might not be a shocker to you as you pick up the design cues that were originally used for the mobile versions of Skype. While the new Skype has been released for Mac, Windows users get access to a preview version for now.

Xbox One To Get In-Game Screenshots Support, Wallpapers And Themes

Oliver Haslam·October 9, 2014

Plex App Finally Arrives On Xbox One, 360 Version Coming Soon

Ben Reid·October 8, 2014

The famed Plex media player / center has finally been showcased for the Xbox One, and is immediately free to download for those with Plex Pass memberships. A further release for the Xbox 360 is also on the horizon, although won't be rolled out until later this year.

Microsoft’s Awesome New Transparent Smart Cover For Tablets Offers Endless Possibilities [VIDEO]

Ben Reid·October 7, 2014

The past week has been relatively busy for Microsoft, with the grand unveiling of the all-new Windows 10 operating system, but while the upcoming OS will no doubt consume much of the company's time and resources over the next six or so months, it's not the only exciting product currently in the works from the software maker. In fact, Microsoft Research has been developing a much more compelling and innovative creation, which takes Smart Cover technology to a whole new dimension in terms of capabilities, and although the tablet industry is considerably fast-moving one as is, we're still particularly enthused about where this effort may eventually lead.

Here’s What Bill Gates Has To Say About Apple Pay

Ben Reid·October 5, 2014

How To Install Windows 10 Technical Preview On Mac Using Parallels Desktop

Ben Reid·October 4, 2014

Microsoft finally announced its upcoming version of Windows earlier on this week, and to the surprise of just about everybody, the software maker has opted to call it Windows 10. A bit strange, particularly given that the last major version was Windows 8, but nevertheless, it's the features that count. On first impressions, the updated edition of the software giant’s flagship operating system has plenty of those, and with the Technical Preview having been subsequently rolled out, desktop users are beginning to adjust to the tweaked environment. If you want to install / run as a virtual machine, it's not that difficult to get up and running, and below, we've a step-by-step tutorial guiding you through the necessary steps to achieving this goal via Parallels Desktop.

Why Is Windows 9 Called Windows 10?

Paul Morris·October 2, 2014

Tuesday's introduction of Windows 10 has pretty much everyone in the tech stratosphere discussing the reasoning behind the decision to miss out Windows 9. The majority of pundits and technology analysts involved in keeping abreast of Microsoft news were pretty sure that the company would release an all-singing, all-dancing product that would make the usual evolutionary jump up the naming ladder from Windows 8 to Windows 9. Alas, that was not to be the case, but why you ask? According to one Reddit user, a piece of common code found in a large set of third-party apps could provide us with an answer to that problem.

How To Download And Install Windows 10 Technical Preview [Guide]

Ben Reid·October 2, 2014

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