Microsoft's Surface Pro hasn’t really enjoyed relative success since its official launch back in January, and according to a new retail listing, a 256GB variant is soon to be headed to the U.S. market. In what will certainly go down as a win for power users looking for vast quantities of storage real estate, the device will cost $1199, and since the leaked listing has been sourced through one of the Redmond's authorized resellers, should be available very, very soon.
Microsoft has been plotting a Web-based version of Xbox Music for a long time, and as expected, the company has finally delivered with a service that allows subscribers to dive straight in. It was set to be unveiled this week, but the site already appears good to go, and Xbox Music Pass subscribers can begin using it by heading over to music.xbox.com.
Windows 8 ISO download files can be grabbed officially from Microsoft, and in this post, we’ll guide you through how to do just that in a few simple steps.
It's a phenomenon that few had dare to predict, though certainly one that we all hoped for. The best Android smartphones on the planet getting special Google editions, free of carrier and manufacturer bloatware? It's like the Holy Grail of mobile technology, and this week it became reality as both the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 made the transition from unique-selling-point-filled behemoths to sleek, Google-powered monsters.
The battle between Microsoft and Sony for console supremacy this generation is certainly beginning to capture the imagination of gamers and press alike, and one of the biggest differentiators between the two companies has been their approach to pricing. Whilst Microsoft's Xbox One will retail for a hefty $499, Sony's PlayStation 4 offering will land at a considerably more wallet-friendly $399. That $100 could be the difference between making an Xbox One purchase or going for the Sony option instead, and the Japanese company knows it.
In the technology blogosphere, anything to do with Apple and Samsung rivalry gains an extra spice almost instantly, even if it’s something as indirect as Apple’s microprocessor deal with the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for the preparation of the Cupertino giant’s sophisticated microprocessor chips being used in the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Yes, after almost 3 years, Apple has finally managed to sign a deal with TSMC for the SoCs used in its iDevice lineup, resulting in the former moving away from relying on Samsung for the processor component.
Download stock camera app, live wallpaper and boot animation from Google edition HTC One and Galaxy S4 right here.
Apple's iOS 7 beta is very much the hot topic right now, with everyone having an opinion on whether Jony Ive's redesign hits the mark or not. Whether you're a fan of those colorful icons or not, one thing you must surely agree with is that the new keyboard looks awesome.
How to download and install Android 4.3 leaked ROM on Galaxy S4 I9505. Instructions can be found right here.
I don’t know about you, but for me, the appearance and the look and feel of an app is a huge deciding factor in whether the app in question stays on my device or gets discarded. Be it Android or iOS, the first thing that I look at when browsing for apps is the screenshots, only after which I’d bother to read the description and look up further details. With Android, Google changed a lot of interface elements with Ice Cream Sandwich’s “Holo” theme, introducing a tabbed layout that was both simplistic and attractive. Then, Google Now happened and a card-based UI became the latest and greatest. How good can an app be that combines both these elements with very decent functionality? You’ll find out here, in our review of Now Playing music player for Android.

