Microsoft pulls plug on Windows 10 Mobile, says userbase too small to support apps

Having long stuggled for marketshare versus the Apple iPhone and Google Android devices, Microsoft is effectively giving up on Windows 10 Mobile for the time being, a company executive said over the weekend.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 55

Microsoft brings Windows 10's Edge browser to Apple's iPhone in early preview form

Microsoft on Thursday launched a preview version of its Edge Web browser for the iPhone, intended to let Windows 10 users move more seamlessly between desktop and mobile.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 24

Microsoft partners including Samsung, Dell, Lenovo to launch slew of Windows VR headsets in coming weeks

In its push into the virtual and augmented reality market, which the company has branded as "mixed reality," Microsoft is leveraging its army of hardware partners, many of whom are releasing new virtual reality headsets over the next few weeks.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 14

Microsoft revenues up on cloud & Office 365, slowed by phones & Surface

Apple rival Microsoft's revenues were up 13 percent year-over-year to $23.3 billion in the June quarter, with profits of $6.5 billion — driven largely by its cloud and Office businesses however, as some hardware efforts struggled.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 34

Apple release of iTunes on Windows Store foreshadows 'tipping point,' Microsoft exec says

Touting the benefits of Windows 10 S in a recent interview, Microsoft CVP of Windows Joe Belfiore said Apple's decision to list iTunes in the Windows Store suggests the platform is approaching a "tipping point."

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 40

Fall update will bring Continuity- & Universal Clipboard-like features to Microsoft's Windows 10

At its ongoing Build conference on Thursday, Microsoft revealed early details of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, which will notably incorporate new features linking up with Apple's iPhones and iPads.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

Apple to release iTunes on Windows Store, ensuring compatibility with Windows 10 S

With Microsoft's forthcoming education-focused Windows 10 S operating system only allowing applications from the Windows Store, Apple will release its popular iTunes application on the official digital storefront, ensuring students will still have access to the media and management tool.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 18

In two-pronged attack, Microsoft intros low-end Windows 10 S, high-end $999+ Surface Laptop

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the Surface Laptop, a new PC aimed at the educational market, despite having a $999 base price tag with 4 gigabytes of non-upgradeable RAM and 128 gigabytes of storage.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 81

Mastercard to add fingerprint sensors to cards, won't follow strict Apple Pay security policy

Mastercard is reportedly testing cards that integrate a fingerprint sensor, intended to offer a more convenient alternative to entering a PIN. Unlike Apple Pay, however, the cards would lack a series of important security features.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 45

Apple's Mac, iPad dodge an ugly new NSA hacker bomb targeting majority of Windows PCs globally

A series of previously unknown Windows hacking tools used by the U.S. National Security Agency has been leaked, enabling "zero day" exploits to be used against millions of Windows PCs to deface websites, lock up systems to demand a ransom payment or to steal emails and other data.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 26

Canonical kills its Ubuntu smartphone, tablet, convergence plans

Canonical, the software support company that maintains Ubuntu Linux, has announced it is throwing in the towel on Ubuntu phones and tablets and ending work on Unity8—a concept it had hoped would create a "convergence" experience to enable its smartphones to act as a PC or smart TV.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 17

Android becomes world's most used OS online, Apple's iOS & macOS trail

Google's Android is now the most popular OS in the world across all hardware platforms, having barely overtaken Microsoft Windows in March, according to Web analytics research published on Monday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 96

Microsoft creates tool to help Apple users migrate data from Mac to Surface

Microsoft is attempting to make it easier for Mac users to "switch" over to Windows by creating a new tool, with the "Mac to Surface Assistant" said to help transfer the user's files from their Mac to the company's Windows tablet.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 58

Apple's Macs and iPads fall to third place in US classroom use

Apple's Macs and iPads have lost significant ground in the U.S. educational market during the last three years, in 2016 slipping to third place behind Chromebooks and Windows devices, according to new research.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 83

The easy guide to switching from Windows to Mac

Long-term Windows users looking to dip their toe into the Mac ecosystem for the first time typically stick to applications they are familiar with on PC, but there is a wealth of other software that can do the job for the more ambitious switcher.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 76

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