Steve Ballmer hints Microsoft plans to build more hardware

Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer has signaled that his company will likely build more devices following the release of the Surface tablet, in an Apple-like manner of designing both the hardware and software.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 62

Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 and 2011 updated with security fixes, improvements

Microsoft on Wednesday rolled out updates for the 2008 and 2011 versions of Office for Mac, bringing a security patch that protects against malware as well as improvements to Outlook.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 1

Nokia's free 'Here' maps coming to Apple's iOS with offline support

Nokia on Tuesday announced it will bring a new mapping service dubbed "Here" to Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 39

Windows chief Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft

The head of Microsoft's Windows division Steven Sinofsky is leaving the company effective immediately, with rumors suggesting the circumstances are similar to the recent departure of Apple executive Scott Forstall.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 137

Microsoft Surface screen falls short of Retina iPad, but outperforms iPad 2

A head-to-head comparison of the Surface display with competing tablets has found Microsoft's tablet beats out similarly equipped screens, but can't take down the Retina display on Apple's 9.7-inch iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 32

Parallels Desktop 8 update enhances support for Windows 8

Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac has been updated with expanded support for Microsoft's newly released Windows 8 operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 17

Free Microsoft Office app for iPhone, iPad to be released in early 2013

A version of Microsoft Office designed for Apple's iPhone and iPad is now expected to arrive on the iOS App Store in early 2013, offering free document viewing, while a subscription will be needed for editing.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 72

Microsoft SmartGlass hits iOS as Xbox LIVE app update

Microsoft on Tuesday rolled out an update to its existing Xbox iOS app, morphing the title into a form identical to the company's SmartGlass Android and Windows Phone app by bringing a number of functionality and UI improvements to the console-controlling software.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 2

Microsoft rumored to release 7-inch 'Xbox Surface' gaming tablet

Microsoft reportedly plans to take on Apple's new iPad mini with its own smaller 7-inch tablet designed primarily for playing games.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 44

iPhone 5 constraints remain at AT&T, Verizon, inventory improving at Sprint

With the iPad mini hitting shelves Friday, supply of Apple's iPhone 5 has not yet caught up with demand in the U.S., according to a survey of Apple retail stores.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 9

Microsoft said to be testing its own smartphone design

In addition to building its own tablet to compete with the iPad, Microsoft may design and sell its own smartphone to take on Apple's iPhone, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 74

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer dismisses Apple as a 'low-volume player'

As Microsoft revealed that the company sold 4 million upgrades to its new Windows 8 operating system in its first four days, CEO Steve Ballmer dismissed Apple as a "low-volume player" in markets like PCs and smartphones.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 156

Microsoft exec promotes value of Windows 8 PCs, calls iPad mini a $329 'recreational tablet'

After Windows 8 debuted on Thursday, Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky offered his view of the computing landscape, and said PCs represent a great value when compared to "recreational tablets," alluding to Apple's new iPad mini.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 209

Apple CEO Tim Cook calls Microsoft Surface 'compromised, confusing'

Asked by analysts to comment on the launch of Microsoft's Surface, Apple's chief executive Tim Cook noted that reviews of the product have described it as "compromised" and "confusing."

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 46

Review roundup: Microsoft Surface hardware shines, but software is a letdown

Initial takes on Microsoft's new Surface tablet find the hardware could be a competent laptop replacement, but it's held back by the Windows RT software which can't compete with Apple's iOS ecosystem.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 122

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