New Office for Mac 2011 update fixes Outlook sync bug with OS X El Capitan

Microsoft on Wednesday released an Office for Mac 2011 update to fix a major bug with OS X El Capitan, which previously prevented users from reading email in Outlook.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Microsoft debuts Lumia 950 & 950XL phones, Display Dock, Band 2 fitness tracker

In addition to showing off new Surfaces, Microsoft on Tuesday also revealed two high-end Lumia smartphones, a redesigned Band fitness tracker, and a Display Dock for Windows 10's Continuum feature.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 33

Microsoft unveils Surface Book laptop & Surface Pro 4 tablet with new Surface Pen

Microsoft took direct aim at Apple's MacBook Pro and iPad Pro at a press event Tuesday, revealing the Surface Book — its first-ever laptop — and the Surface Pro 4, an updated tablet matched by a redesigned stylus.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 251

Microsoft updates Skype for iOS 9 with Split View multitasking, Spotlight search support

Microsoft on Friday announced updates to its Skype iPhone and iPad apps, primarily adding a slew of iOS 9-related features such as full multitasking support on iPads.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

Google, Microsoft agree to end years-long patent war

Google and Microsoft have agreed to settle an ongoing patent feud concerning communications and video technology, bringing an end to about 20 lawsuits lodged in the U.S. and Germany, the companies said Wednesday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 21

Microsoft ships subscription-free version of Office 2016 for Mac [u]

Microsoft on Tuesday launched standalone editions of Office 2016 for Mac for people who don't want or need an Office 365 subscription, which costs at least $7 per month or $70 per year.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 48

Skype users impacted by major sign-in problems, Microsoft says fix underway

Many Skype users are suffering from a glitch preventing them from signing in to the service or seeing other contacts as online, effectively blocking them from making voice or video calls to each other, Microsoft acknowledged on Monday morning.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

Microsoft updates Skype iPhone & iPad apps with overhauled interfaces, more

Microsoft on Thursday released major updates of its Skype apps for iPhone and iPad, redesigning their interfaces for better ease-of-use and more visual appeal, while giving iPad users access to options like location sharing and interactive notifications.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

Apple poaches lead Microsoft HoloLens audio engineer, seen as boost for augmented reality research

The lead audio engineer for Microsoft's HoloLens augmented reality project has been hired away by Apple, fueling speculation that the iPhone maker could be working on an AR project of its own.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 17

Windows 10 adoption up to 75M devices nearly one month after launch, Microsoft says

Adoption of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system has already hit 75 million devices nearing the end of its first month, a marketing executive announced on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 81

Microsoft confirms elimination of Nokia's Salo phone unit, up to 2,300 jobs

Microsoft on Friday announced the closure of Nokia's former cellphone development unit in Salo, Finland, along with plans to cut up to 2,300 jobs in the country, part of a broader plan to refocus the company and make it more profitable.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 33

Study: Apple's lead in enterprise mobility threatened as iPad's tablet share plummets

Apple's dominance in the enterprise mobility marketplace waned during the second quarter on a precipitous drop in tablet marketshare, the balance of which went to devices running Android and Windows, according to mobility solutions firm Good Technology.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 36

Microsoft debuts early, open-sourced Windows Bridge for iOS

Microsoft on Thursday released an early version of Windows Bridge for iOS, a set of tools that will allow developers to port iOS apps to Windows.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

Microsoft brings Outlook to Apple Watch with quick actions, custom notifications

Microsoft on Thursday released an official Outlook app for the Apple Watch, allowing people to check, manage, and reply to email from their wrist.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 22

Oxeye, Minecraft's Mojang to release new Cobalt multiplayer platformer for Mac in October

Cobalt, a long-gestating multiplayer action platformer jointly developed by indie studio Oxeye and Minecraft creators Mojang, is set to drop on the Mac this October alongside the Xbox and PC.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 1

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