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Microsoft delivers Xbox One game streaming to iPhone and iPad

Microsoft on Monday released a refreshed version of the Xbox app that allows users to stream Xbox One games to iPhone and iPad.

AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Microsoft will 'absolutely' bring xCloud to iOS and iPadOS, targeting 2021 launch

Microsoft plans to deliver a web version of its xCloud game streaming service to iOS and iPadOS devices, effectively using Safari and other browsers as a workaround to Apple's App Store guidelines.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Microsoft to adopt app store guiding principles for Windows, but not Xbox

In a thinly veiled shot at Apple's App Store, Microsoft has adopted 10 guiding principles that it will apply to its Microsoft Store on Windows 10.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Go with $899 competitor to MacBook Air

Microsoft on Thursday introduced the Surface Laptop Go, a lighter-weight and less powerful iteration of the company's notebook lineup at a price that undercuts Apple's cheapest MacBook Air.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Xbox app that can stream games to iPhone in beta, is 'coming soon'

Microsoft will soon release an app with a remote play feature that will let users stream Xbox One games to their iOS devices, according to a new report.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Microsoft teases Office for Mac update coming, without subscription

Alongside the version included in the Office 365 subscription package, Microsoft says it will release another Office for Mac update in 2021, which will be a single purchase.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

Microsoft teases Xbox console to iOS streaming - but there's no need to wait

Microsoft is reportedly working on an app that would let you stream from your Xbox in your home to your iPhone — but, a third-party application to do so have existed for over two years.

Amber Neely | 4 years ago

Microsoft contributes to Java port for Apple silicon Macs

Microsoft, along with a number of other major developers, are working to port Java to ARM-based Mac and Windows machines, including upcoming Apple silicon Macs.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Microsoft's refreshes Outlook for Mac with new design, improved mail view

Microsoft has announced it will be bringing out the new Outlook for Mac in October, with macOS users set to receive an updated experience and a major redesign of the communications tool.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago

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Microsoft remains committed to bringing Xbox Game Pass to iPhone

In an interview on CNBC, Microsoft's Xbox lead Phil Spencer said it remains committed to bringing Xbox Game Pass to a variety of platforms, including Apple's iPhone.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Users can now set Microsoft Outlook, Edge as iOS 14 defaults

Apple's newly released iOS 14 allows users to set third-party email apps or browsers as default options, and Microsoft has already added support.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Oracle wins TikTok bid prior to impending U.S ban

Oracle appears to be the victor in the bidding war for U.S. operations of TikTok, edging out Microsoft and Walmart just two days before an impending ban.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 years ago

Microsoft says loosened App Store gaming rules still make for a 'bad experience'

Microsoft on Friday criticized recent changes to Apple's App Store that loosened restrictions for cloud gaming apps, stating that it still remains a "bad experience."

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Feds not ready for antitrust battles against big tech

Thirty years after he got the US to take on Microsoft, attorney Gary Reback says the government lacks qualified personnel to deal with Apple and other big tech companies, with an uphill battle against anti-regulatory federal judges complicating things.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

New Chinese technology trade restrictions could harm imminent TikTok sale

While a sale of TikTok's US operations may be imminent, the Chinese restrictions on artificial intelligence technology exports may be a stumbling block for negotiations.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago

TikTok could be sold to Microsoft and Walmart partnership within 48 hours

New sources now say that the resignation of TikTok's CEO means that a deal to sell to a US company — likely Microsoft in conjunction with Walmart — is imminent.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Microsoft aims to replace your iPad and iPhone with new Surface Duo

Microsoft won't call the Surface Duo a phone, but that doesn't stop it wanting customers to ditch both their iPhone and iPad for this one foldable tablet that makes calls.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 years ago

Apple's block of Xcloud & Stadia game streaming apps is at best consumer-hostile

Apple's policies have effectively spiked an entire category of gaming apps that are no different from a security, technical, or content review standpoint than controlling a Netflix movie with a game controller.

Mike Wuerthele | 4 years ago

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Microsoft fires back at Apple, accusing it of treating gaming apps differently

Hour after Apple explained why Microsoft's xCloud wouldn't be coming to iOS, Microsoft shot back and accused the company of "consistently treating gaming apps differently."

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago