Xbox controller update delivers improved iPhone connectivity with iOS 15

A firmware update pushed out by Microsoft on Wednesday allows gamers to keep their Bluetooth-enabled Xbox controller paired with both the console and a smartphone like Apple's iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 2

Backblaze & Vultr cloud partner to fight Amazon AWS

Backup company Backblaze has launched a cloud computing service with Vultr, intending to provide developers with a lower cost alternative to Amazon's S3 and EC2 web services.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Microsoft Surface Pro announcement event is on September 22

Microsoft says that it will hold an event on September 22, and although the announcement features few details, the keynote will likely focus on new Surface products.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 13

Microsoft to hike 'Microsoft 365' pricing in 2022 citing 'increased value'

Microsoft last week announced plans to increase commercial pricing for its flagship Microsoft 365 productivity suite, with the company calling it the first "substantive" pricing update since the package launched in 2011.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 38

38 million records left exposed on public databases thanks to weak Microsoft Power App defaults

Many companies use Microsoft's Power App platform, and sensitive data for 38 million records was left exposed to the public for months, thanks to weak default security settings.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 5

iCloud for Windows app updated with built-in Keychain password manager

Apple has released a new version of the iCloud for Windows app that introduces a new built-in password manager and an extension for syncing passwords across other devices.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 7

Parallels Desktop 17 brings Windows 11 to Mac with enhanced M1 support

PC virtualization software firm Parallels is back with its latest release in Parallels Desktop 17, delivering support for Windows 11 and Apple's macOS Monterey on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 44

US Government, NATO accuse China of Microsoft Exchange attacks

The Microsoft Exchange hack and many other attacks were caused by gangs working with the Chinese government, the Biden administration and NATO claim.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 67

Microsoft announces Apple Silicon compatible browser-based Windows 365

As Apple Silicon users continue to wait for Windows virtualization options, Microsoft has unveiled a new service that has virtual PCs working on any platform in the browser.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 31

Parallels working to bring Windows 11 to Mac

Virtualization specialist Parallels on Thursday confirmed plans to bring the recently released Windows 11 to Mac, though it is unclear when compatibility with the new Microsoft operating system will land.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 27

Google, Microsoft cease six-year truce on legal disputes

The 2015 deal that saw Microsoft and Google agree not to sue each other has not been renewed, potentially because Microsoft appears to have escaped the US government's Big Tech legislation plans.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 15

SolarWinds hackers stole data from Microsoft's customer support system

A hacking group believed to be responsible for the SolarWinds breaches used access to Microsoft's support tools via a compromised customer service agent's computer, a breach that enabled the hackers to perform further hacks against Microsoft's customers.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 9

Second beta, leaker letters, and Windows 11 — This Week in Apple

In this week's edition, Apple causes a storm in the world of leakers, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 may provide apps more RAM, and Microsoft shows Windows 11.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

Flash deal: Microsoft 365 Family with Office apps for 6 users on sale for $59.99

Rounding out Prime Week, Amazon is running a flash sale on Microsoft 365, with a 12-month Family subscription $40 off today only. Includes Office apps, 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage for up to six people and more.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Microsoft closes above $2 trillion for first time

Microsoft stock closed Thursday with a market valuation above $2 trillion, becoming only the second publicly traded U.S. company after Apple to do so.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

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