Mailbox gains iPhone landscape mode, Google Hangouts supports hotlinks

A trio of popular iOS apps were updated on Thursday with major new features, as Mailbox has added a landscape mode on iPhone, Google Hangouts now includes support for tapping on links and inviting friends to chat via text message, and Skype now offers free video messaging.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 3

Looking to breathe life into Windows, Microsoft shows off 8.1 update with Start Menu

Microsoft on Wednesday launched its latest effort to reverse the fortunes of its Windows platform, showing off a line of new devices and unveiling Windows 8.1, a new build designed to boost interest in the company's underperforming Windows 8.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 118

Microsoft to bring 'Age of Empires' to iOS, more titles may follow

Microsoft is planning to bring a number of its PC gaming titles to Apple's iOS and Google's Android mobile platforms, with "Age of Empires" already confirmed to be the first of a possible series of ports.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 20

Report: Microsoft almost bought Nokia's hardware division, talks broke down in June

Looking to gain ground on Apple's iPhone and devices running Android, Microsoft was reportedly close to purchasing Finnish phone maker Nokia's device business, with discussions going on as recently as this month.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 8

Microsoft undercuts Apple in education, selling Surface RT for $199

Attempting to carve out a niche for its low-selling Surface RT, Microsoft took a step into Apple's territory this week, offering the device to schools and universities for as low as $199.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 94

Skype Video Messages come to Apple's iOS, OS X

Skype on Monday rolled out its new video messaging functionality for a number of platforms, including Apple's iOS and Mac, allowing users the ability to send up to three minutes of prerecorded video for free.

Michael Harper 12 years ago 0

Microsoft once again uses Siri to hawk Windows 8 tablets

In yet another ad meant to sway new tablet buyers away from Apple, and toward the brave new world of Windows 8, Microsoft has once again enlisted Siri to pitch their product, this time for Dell's XPS 10 tablet.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 64

Office comes to iOS: Microsoft releases Office 365 app for iPhone

Microsoft on Friday released its Office Mobile 365 app for Apple's iPhone, allowing users with subscriptions to the productivity suite to access Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents on the go.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 49

Following Apple, Microsoft to open mini-stores in Best Buy

Much as the Redmond giant attempted to do with its own dedicated retail locations, Microsoft will now follow Apple's lead in opening mini-stores in Best Buy retail locations across North America.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 41

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer personally visits Hollywood to sell studios on Xbox One

In an effort to sell television studios on his company's forthcoming Xbox One game console and media center, Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer personally paid a visit to Hollywood last week.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 26

Microsoft to slash Windows RT licensing fees in effort to boost soft sales - report

Unable to gain much traction against Apple's iPad so far, Microsoft is cutting the licensing fees for its mobile-targeted Windows RT operating system, hoping that if manufacturers are able to make less expensive devices, the platform could show signs of life.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 70

Microsoft caught lying about tablet size in comparison to Apple's iPad

In an attempt to draw interest away from Apple's iPad, Microsoft has set up a tablet comparison page that falsely presents the iPad as having a smaller screen than a Windows tablet with less screen area.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 97

New Microsoft Windows 8 ad turns Apple's Siri against her maker

A recently aired Microsoft ad pits a tablet running the company's Windows 8 against the iPad, with the spot featuring an unlikely narrator: Apple's Siri virtual assistant.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 147

Microsoft unveils 'Xbox One,' a voice-controlled all-in-one entertainment hub

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled its next-generation home game console dubbed the "Xbox One," a device that aims to go beyond gaming and become the center of a consumer's living room entertainment experience.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 150

Editorial: Apple's billions are building an empire for the future

Given that Apple now sits on well over $144.7 billion in liquid resources, there's lots of discussion about how the company could or should be spending it. What Apple is already doing with its cash is actually more interesting.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 182

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