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 5 years ago 45

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 5 years ago 12

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 5 years ago 11

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 5 years ago 16

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 5 years ago 52

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 5 years ago 6

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 5 years ago 13

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 5 years ago 15

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 5 years ago 50

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 5 years ago 199

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 5 years ago 56

Microsoft ends iOS xCloud testing, launching as Android exclusive

Microsoft has confirmed that it has ended its xCloud game service testing on iOS — on the same day it announced new partnerships with Samsung.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 25

Now-fixed exploit used Microsoft Office macros to hack macOS

A now-fixed exploit in the macOS version of Microsoft Office may have allowed attackers to hack a Mac user just by getting them to open a document.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 5

Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok for up to $30 billion

Microsoft plans on finishing its TikTok acquisition talks ahead of the September 15 deadline set by President Trump, with a potential offer of up to $30 billion on the table.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 36

Apple refutes rumors that it is trying to buy TikTok

A report claiming that Apple has expressed an interest in buying the TikTok video-sharing social network has been explicitly denied by the company.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 37

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