The download link of Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update, also called the August Update, has been withdrawn from the website, after some errors were reported and the company has asked users to uninstall…
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Microsoft to roll out Windows 9 aka ‘Threshold’ preview in September?
It seems Microsoft is all set to roll out a preview of its upcoming Windows 9 operating system codenamed “Threshold” months in advanced before the public release. According to a report on…
Microsoft addresses Internet Explorer crawl with hotfix
Microsoft has acknowledged Internet Explorer crawling issues because of two of the updates it released recently and has issued a hotfix to resolve it. Microsoft released two updates for its Internet Explorer…
Internet Explorer for Android/iOS isn’t on Microsoft’s agenda… for now!
The IE team is currently busy with making the Internet Explorer the best browser for Windows Phone.
Microsoft’s answer to Snapchat: ‘WindUp’
Microsoft Research has just released a new messaging app dubbed WindUp on the Windows Phone Store and from the looks of it, it looks quite similar to Snapchat. WindUp lets users share…
Lumia 1020 gets Cyan update in UK
This is the fourth handset in the UK to receive the Cyan update
Xbox One SmartGlass app gets TV streaming feature
Microsoft: Launching first in markets receiving the Xbox Digital TV Tuner, Xbox One owners will be able to stream their TV across their home network to their smartphones and tablets using the Xbox SmartGlass app.
Microsoft rolls out 3 holiday Xbox One bundles at Gamescom 2014
The 3 bundles – “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare,” “Sunset Overdrive,” and “FIFA 15,” are available for pre-order!
Microsoft targets ‘first time mobile user’ segment with £15 Nokia 130
The new Nokia 130 is said to have a very long battery life of 36 days on standby!
Microsoft’s selfie-centric Lumia 730 to land with £143 price tag?
The Nokia Lumia 730 smartphone, said to be available in 2 colour variants, is expected to come with a price tag of £143 ($240).
Microsoft joins hands with iFixit to launch gadget repair site Pro Tech Network
Microsoft: By providing free online training for people to set up a phone, tablet or PC repair business, we hope to increase the reuse of these devices.
Microsoft’s new ad: Surface Pro 3 does more than MacBook Air
Microsoft has just tried to prove the Surface Pro 3 tagline “The tablet that can replace your laptop,” in the trio of ads, slamming Apple’s MacBook Air.
Microsoft to cull support for older IE versions in January 2016 including IE 8
IE 9 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2, IE 10 on Windows Server 2012, IE 11 on Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows Sever 2012 R2 are the versions that will no longer be supported by the company from 12 January 2016.
Xbox One responsible for Microsoft’s $400m losses
However, Xbox One sales is the main reason for the increase in Xbox Platform revenue to $1.7 billion or 34 percent.
Windows Phone 8.1 rolling out for Lumia devices on O2
The announcement was made on Thursday last week and you should check for updates on your phone if you haven’t already!