This week is no exception to the Google’s trademark “Update Wednesday,” with a plethora of apps including the Maps receiving relatively minor updates that squashes bugs and adds nifty new features. The…
Category: Software
New Office for Mac version to be released this year says Microsoft
A new version of Office for Mac is official now as Microsoft has confirmed that the new suite is coming sometime later this year. According to a new report from Computerwoche (via…
Microsoft to roll out penultimate Windows XP patch tomorrow
Microsoft revealed a preview of the five security bulletins scheduled to be released on March 11 including the penultimate security update for Windows XP as part of March’s Patch Tuesday. Of the five…
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 1 leaked online
Windows 8.1 Update 1 is yet to be officially announced publicly and will most likely see the light of the day during Microsoft BUILD 2014, but a version of the operating system…
Gmail for iOS gets background app refresh option
Google has made its Gmail for iOS app more relevant by adding background app refresh option to tackle the apparent lag plaguing the app. Through the update Gmail for iOS is now…
Google URL shortener Goo.gl goes mobile
Google has released an Android app for its Goo.gl URL shortener allowing users to shorten links while on the move with the ability of tracking clicks. Social networks and other sites also…
Microsoft teases DirectX 12 March 20 unveil
Microsoft has teased a March 20 GDC launch of its next-generation DirectX 12. The next iteration of programming interfaces of DirectX 12 will likely be released at Game Developer Conference being held…
Dell charging £16.25 for Mozilla Firefox browser installation service
Dell is charging customers £16.25 for Mozilla Firefox Web Browser Installation Service, which is in clear violation Mozilla’s Firefox distribution policy. The browser is available for free download to anyone who wishes…
Facebook Messenger finally lands on Windows Phone 8
Microsoft announced during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014 that Facebook Messenger would soon be landing on Windows Phone 8. That indeed happened today and now the messaging app can be downloaded…
Skype integration with Outlook.com available globally
Microsoft has integrated Skype with Outlook.com allowing all users of the webmail service to communicate using the instant messaging and video call service without leaving their inbox. “Today we are excited to…
Windows 8.1 Update 1 RTM signed off
Windows 8.1 Update 1 is said to be releasing in April and new report indicates that this could indeed happen as the RTM (release to manufacturer) version of the latest operating system…
BBM for Android, iPhone to display ads soon
Recently released BBM for Android beta is showing signs of BlackBerry’s monetisation plans on the cross-platform messaging service, which includes showing Ads on BBM channels. When BlackBerry released its once exclusive messaging…
Microsoft to help users migrate away from Windows XP with new data transfer tool
As the Windows XP end of support deadline of April 8 is nearing, Microsoft is trying every bit to make them aware of the approaching deadline and helping them in migrating to…
Chrome OS gets experimental multiprofiles feature
Chrome OS has just got a new experimental multiprofiles features using which users can sign-in and run multiple profiles simultaneously. “People who have multiple profiles or users on their Chrome devices can…
Microsoft to continue supporting Windows XP in China [updated]
Update In a statement to ZDNet, Microsoft has clarified that its statements have been misinterpreted and that it is not treating China any different from the rest of the world. “Microsoft China…