25% of Microsoft Surface owners report problems within 2 years, Consumer Reports finds

A new, large survey of Microsoft Surface owners found that a quarter of those using the hybrid devices experience problems by the second year of ownership, raising questions about the reliability of the company's iPad and MacBook competitors.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 50

Microsoft website reveals Touch Cover keyboard for Apple's iPad

A reference to an iPad keyboard accessory from Apple rival Microsoft was discovered on the Windows maker's website, suggesting the company may have a new wireless accessory in the works for the market's top tablet.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 12

Microsoft launches 'Surface Plus,' adapting iPhone Upgrade Program concept to PCs

Microsoft on Tuesday introduced "Surface Plus" and "Surface Plus for Business," two ownership plans that appear to mimic Apple's strategy with the iPhone Upgrade Program.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 21

New Microsoft artificial intelligence app for iPhone describes world for visually impaired

Microsoft on Wednesday released Seeing AI, an iPhone app that attempts to analyze its surroundings and describe them audibly for people with impaired vision.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Microsoft ends support for its ill-fated iPhone competitor, Windows Phone

Microsoft on Tuesday terminated support for Windows Phone 8.1, marking the end of an era in which the company tried to directly compete against Android devices and Apple's iPhone.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 43

E3 2017: Minecraft will allow iOS gamers to play with Windows 10, Android users

Mojang will be releasing an update to its popular building and exploration game Minecraft this summer that will introduce increased cross-platform play, allowing owners of the iOS version to play with Windows, Android, VR, and console versions, as well as a number of other changes to the popular title.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 3

Foxconn head says Apple & Dell are key partners in joint bid for Toshiba's memory unit

Apple, Dell, and Kingston are currently the three other partners in a Foxconn-led group bidding for Toshiba's memory unit — though still more tech firms may sign on with just days to go, according to Foxconn's chairman.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Microsoft launches previously web-based Planner productivity app for iPhone and iPad

Microsoft has added another app to its collection of Office productivity tools for iOS, with a native version of Planner allowing users of the existing web app version to manage existing tasks and collaborate with other team members from their iPhone, without accessing the tool through a browser window.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 0

Microsoft unveils new Surface Pro ahead of Apple Mac & iPad Pro refreshes

At a Tuesday press event in Shanghai, Microsoft revealed the long-awaited fifth-generation Surface Pro, hoping to steal some thunder away from Apple ahead of Mac and iPad Pro refreshes that could come as soon as next month.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 80

Apple release of iTunes on Windows Store foreshadows 'tipping point,' Microsoft exec says

Touting the benefits of Windows 10 S in a recent interview, Microsoft CVP of Windows Joe Belfiore said Apple's decision to list iTunes in the Windows Store suggests the platform is approaching a "tipping point."

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 40

Editorial: When Apple is 2 years behind you, put your things in order

Oh no! It seems Apple is "years behind" competitors in Virtual Reality, TV content subscriptions, self driving cars and home voice assistants. That's a clear sign the company may be studying the market like a cat about to pounce on its target, just as it did with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and AirPods. There is a solid decade of evidence that, for Apple, being behind is a competitive advantage.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 96

Fall update will bring Continuity- & Universal Clipboard-like features to Microsoft's Windows 10

At its ongoing Build conference on Thursday, Microsoft revealed early details of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, which will notably incorporate new features linking up with Apple's iPhones and iPads.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

Microsoft launches finished Visual Studio for Mac with support for all Apple platforms

Microsoft on Wednesday officially launched Visual Studio for Mac, bringing the development suite out of a months-long preview period.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 30

Microsoft & Harman Kardon take aim at Apple, Amazon & Google with 'Invoke' smartspeaker

Microsoft and Harman Kardon on Monday officially revealed the Invoke, a device that will take on the Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple's rumored Siri-based device in the smartspeaker market.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 37

In two-pronged attack, Microsoft intros low-end Windows 10 S, high-end $999+ Surface Laptop

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the Surface Laptop, a new PC aimed at the educational market, despite having a $999 base price tag with 4 gigabytes of non-upgradeable RAM and 128 gigabytes of storage.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 81

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