Microsoft working on new native iOS apps for Outlook Web App, Lync

This fall, Microsoft plans to release two new native iOS applications on the App Store featuring the Metro user interface: Outlook Web App for Exchange 2012 users, and an updated mobile version of the Lync communications platform, AppleInsider has learned.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 17

Rumor: Microsoft to launch Office for Apple's iOS in November

Microsoft Office, the industry leading productivity suite, will be coming to Apple's iPad, as well as Android-based tablets, this November, a new rumor claims.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 80

ARM-based Windows RT seen confusing consumers, benefitting Apple

The launch of ARM-based tablets and computers later this year running Windows RT is expected by one analyst to confuse consumers, potentially pushing even more of them to Apple's tightly integrated ecosystem.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 110

Apple grows to 7.9% of all mobile phones sold worldwide

Though it only sells smartphones, Apple represents nearly 8 percent of all worldwide mobile phone sales, making it the third-largest handset maker.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 13

Apple's Siri tells users Nokia Lumia 900 is 'best smartphone ever'

When asked to find the "best smartphone ever," the Siri personal assistant software on the iPhone 4S will tell users to check out the competing Lumia 900 smartphone made by Nokia.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 77

Important vulnerability fix rolled out in Microsoft Office for Mac update

Microsoft on Tuesday rolled out updates for both the 2008 and 2011 versions of its Office for Mac software suite, most importantly bringing a fix for vulnerabilities that allowed an attacker to overwrite a computer's memory with malicious code.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 7

Microsoft looks to woo iCloud users with SkyDrive comparison webpage

In its bid for a slice of the growing cloud computing market, Microsoft recently launched a webpage advertising the company's SkyDrive cross-platform document storage and sharing solution by highlighting the advantages it has over Apple's iCloud.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 85

'Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview' coming back to Landmark theaters May 11

A 70-minute documentary featuring interview footage with late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs that was originally thought to have been lost is set to begin a run at Landmark Theatres locations in 19 cities on May 11.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 10

Apple's iPhone climbs to 31% share of US smartphone market

A new analysis claims the iPhone made up 30.7 percent of the U.S. smartphone market and 14 percent of the mobile market in the first quarter of 2012.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 57

Australian government questions Apple over digital content 'price gouging'

The government of Australia has signed off on a parliamentary inquiry into alleged price gouging by Apple and other technology companies that sell digital content.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 60

Microsoft to invest $300M in Barnes & Noble's Nook e-book platform

Microsoft announced on Monday that it will take a $300 million stake in bookseller Barnes & Noble's digital Nook e-book business, potentially paving the way for a new spin-off company.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 56

One in five Macs harboring Windows malware - report

Windows malware is so prevalent that a new study has found it quietly present on 20 percent of Macs, dwarfing the number of Apple machines infected with actual OS X malware.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 56

Mostly complete 'release preview' of Windows 8 coming in June

Microsoft has said it will issue a "release preview" of Windows 8 in the first week of June as it prepares to launch the desktop operating system update later this year.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 54

Microsoft raises tablet virtualization licenses to stave off iPad threat

In a bid to slow iPad adoption by enterprise customers, Microsoft has created an add-on licensing fee for tablets running virtualization programs to access Windows applications on corporate servers.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 80

Microsoft sells over half of its $1 billion AOL patent portfolio to Facebook

Microsoft has signed a deal with Facebook to sell the social networking site $550 million worth of patents from the over $1 billion portfolio it recently acquired from AOL.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 8

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