News tagged ‘microsoft’
Friday, 22 Apr 2011
Nokia and Microsoft Sign Definitive Agreement Ahead of Schedule
Nokia and Microsoft have announced the signing of a definitive agreement on a partnership that will result in a new global mobile ecosystem.
Thursday, 14 Apr 2011
Microsoft Releases IE10 Platform Preview
Microsoft releases an early preview version of Internet Explorer 10 with continued support for HTML5 as well as enhanced hardware acceleration.
Tuesday, 12 Apr 2011
Windows Phone 7 Copy and Paste Update Now Available
The promised copy-and-paste update for Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 is finally here, with some additional tweaks to its overall performance.
Monday, 4 Apr 2011
Windows 8 to Include Ribbon Interface?
Leaked early builds of Microsoft's next operating system, Windows 8, show that the company is experimenting with a ribbon interface ala Microsoft Office.
Thursday, 31 Mar 2011
Microsoft Introduces Mice with BlueTrack Technology
Microsoft introduces three mice - the Express Mouse and the Comfort Mouse 3000/6000, all with BlueTrack technology.
Tuesday, 22 Mar 2011
Microsoft Goes After Barnes & Noble for Patent Infringement
Continuing its legal assault on Android, Microsoft on Monday sued Barnes & Noble and two of its contract manufacturers over the company's Nook e-reader, alleging patent infringement.
Thursday, 17 Mar 2011
IE9 Downloaded More than 2 Million Times Since Release
Microsoft's new Web browser, Internet Explorer 9, was downloaded over 2 million times since its release on Monday evening.
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011
Microsoft Reportedly Killing the Zune
Microsoft Corp will cease introducing new versions of the Zune music and video-player amid tepid demand, helping the company shift its focus to mobile phones
Friday, 11 Mar 2011
Copy and Paste Update for Windows Phone 7 Slated for Latter Half of March
Microsoft did promise copy and paste functionality for its Windows Phone 7 device in early 2011 with no fixed date given. It seems a time frame has been set, with an update heading our way in the latter half of March.
Tuesday, 8 Mar 2011
Microsoft to pay Nokia over $1 Billion for WP7 Deal
Bloomberg reports that the Nokia Microsoft deal will see Microsoft paying Nokia over US$1 billion. That's quite a huge chunk of change.