Microsoft has begun pushing out a new security update for its Windows Phone 7 mobile devices. The update comes as a response to reports starting back in March that certification authority Comodo had granted nine fraudulent digital certificates.
Things are starting to hot up in the mobile operating system wars, with Apple's iOS and Android from Google battling it out for supremacy in the pockets of the world. While the two giants battle it out though, it's always worth remembering they aren't the only two boxers in this particular ring. Microsoft has high hopes for its Windows Phone 7 platform, though a lack of apps has held the OS back thus far. Now Microsoft is looking to rectify that by giving developers an easier way to port their iOS apps to WP7.
With Sony currently going through their PlayStation Network nightmare with personal details and possibly even credit card numbers leaked, Microsoft also decided to tinker with its online gaming system, allowing some banned consoles to sign into Xbox LIVE.
We're all excited about the prospect of a shiny new operating system from the wizards at Microsoft with its shiny user interface. If you just can't wait to have that Windows 8 feel though, you're in luck, thanks to a handy skin pack courtesy of one clever DeviantArt user.
A new video has surfaced, showing Windows 8's built-in Webcam application in action. The one minute video shows off the application's Metro-style interface and is believed to be part of the version of Windows 8 being developed for ARM processors and, in turn, slate computers.
Not content with just being in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the fastest selling consumer electronics device, Microsoft is now going after another record and they need your help.
After the debacle of Windows Vista, it seems Microsoft is onto a winner with Windows 7 with the OS selling over 350m licenses since its release in October 2009.
With Microsoft's huge success in getting controller-less gaming to the masses thanks to its Kinect hardware, it will come as no surprise that the Redmond outfit is looking to bring similar technology and functionality to Windows 8.
Netflix on Xbox 360 has got a major update to include support for controlling the experience using Kinect for Xbox 360 peripheral.
Windows 8 Build 7850 leaked just earlier this week and the Windows enthusiasts are already digging deep inside to find out about the new features it has to offer.
