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

Oliver Haslam·October 13, 2014

Microsoft's Surface Pro is generally regarded as the best Surface yet, which makes plenty of sense if you have enough faith in Microsoft for even the software giant to not take the product backwards. Unfortunately though, even with the improvements that have gone into the Surface Pro 3, some users are still finding that it doesn't quite live up to their expectations on a few different levels, with the stylus being one of the issues they're complaining about.

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!

Microsoft Just Bought Minecraft Maker For $2.5 Billion [Video]

Ben Reid·September 15, 2014

Microsoft Is Working On A Chromecast Like Dongle Of Its Own

Aatif·August 23, 2014

Google’s Chromecast saw a level of success that’s not easily achievable for any gadget. The device still holds a listing at the top of Amazon’s best seller in electronics, and rightly so - the low costing streaming dongle has a wonderful feature set to offer at a highly attractive price tag. There hasn’t been any direct competitor to the Chromecast yet, but it appears that Microsoft finally might be upping its game. The software company might be entering the arena with a similar device aimed at users of the Windows ecosystem, according to some recent FCC filings.

This Is What Microsoft’s Official Website Looked Like 20 Years Ago

Ben Reid·August 9, 2014

Microsoft has been on the Web for 20 years, and to celebrate, has given us a throwback in the form of its first ever live webpage. As you'd expect, it looks more than antiquated, and as well as demonstrating how far things have come along both in terms of design and the complexities of the Web through the past two decades, makes us feel incredibly grateful that we don't have to see sights, or sites, like it anymore.

EA Access Brings Netflix-like All-You-Can-Play Gaming To Xbox One For Just $5 Per Month

Ben Reid·July 30, 2014

Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 Features Leaked, Here’s What Is New

Oliver Haslam·July 28, 2014

Microsoft's Windows Phone 8.1 has taken the platform to new heights thanks to a range of improvements over previous versions, but the software giant isn't ready to call it a day just yet. Already working on the next update to Windows Phone, dubbed as GDR1, and expected to release it soon, here are the upcoming features that consumers and phone makers can expect to begin shipping on new devices.

RIP: Microsoft Kills The Nokia X Android Lineup Just 5 Months After Launch

Ben Reid·July 18, 2014

At this year's Mobile World Congress, we were on hand to witness the big announcement of the Nokia X range, a line of smartphones that would run on a forked version of Android made to appear, and function, like Windows Phone. But just five months after February's MWC, the now Microsoft-owned firm has decided to cease this particular endeavor, with Asha also being scrapped as a part of a shake-up that has seen the Redmond lay off almost 20,000 Nokia staff, and finally, it would seem, the company's sole focus is Windows Phone.

‘Nokia by Microsoft’ Branding Spotted In Leaked Lumia 830 Renders [Images]

Oliver Haslam·July 5, 2014

Microsoft’s Smartwatch Will Have 11 Sensors, Works Cross-Platform

Oliver Haslam·July 3, 2014

Now that Google has well and truly shown its hand in the smartwatch arena, all eyes are firmly on Apple and the supposed iWatch announcement that's been penciled in for October time. With all the focus on those two companies, Microsoft has flown somewhat under the radar, but new reports suggest that het software giant may have its very own smartwatch on the way with a similar October release timeframe.

Microsoft To Use ‘Nokia By Microsoft’ Branding For Upcoming Devices, Ditching Surface Brand

Ben Reid·June 28, 2014

As most of you will be aware, Microsoft's deal to acquire Finnish telecommunications outfit Nokia was recently given the rubber stamp of approval by the relevant bodies overseeing such takeovers, and even though ties between the two firms have been fairly close for years now, the software giant has gradually been integrating Nokia's staff and product lines with its own business model. As a part of this ongoing process, Microsoft is said to be on the cusp of licensing the iconic Nokia brand, and according to leaked info, may opt for "Nokia by Microsoft" labeling on its smartphone line-up.

Microsoft’s Smartwatch Will Work With iOS, Android, Features Two Day Battery Life [Report]

Ben Reid·May 30, 2014

Surface Mini Set For Unveiling On May 20th In NYC

Uzair Ghani·May 6, 2014

It looks like Microsoft is all set to unveil its Windows-powered iPad mini competitor later this month at an event in New York City.

Microsoft Now Officially Owns Nokia

Ben Reid·April 25, 2014

During the first week of September last year, it was announced that Microsoft was to acquire the devices and services division of Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia for the reported sum of $7.1 billion. With both companies having already established a close relationship thanks to the Lumia-Windows Phone partnership, the transition was always likely to be a smooth one, and with all the regulatory formalities done and dusted, Nokia is now officially a part of Microsoft.

Future Nokia Devices Will Carry ‘Microsoft Mobile’ Branding

Ben Reid·April 21, 2014

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