Tagged: Windows 8 & News
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Microsoft previews Windows Azure Mobile Services for Windows 8 apps News
28.08.2012 Microsoft has launched the Preview Release of Windows Azure Mobile Services which it says will allow app developers to connect Windows 8 apps to a cloud backend hosted in...Categories: Apps, Architecture, Infrastructure Management, Mobile, Mobility, Multimedia, Security, Software, Software & Web Development, Storage -
Samsung previews three Windows 8-powered all-in-one computers News
28.08.2012 The opening press conferences for IFA 2012 will start tomorrow, but Samsung appears to be unable to contain itself and has now previewed three new all-in-one computers powered... -
Consumers holding out for Windows 8 and new devices stymies PC industry growth News
24.08.2012 The global PC market is set to grow less than 1pc in the second quarter of 2012 and analysts are suggesting consumers are holding onto their money until the next generations of... -
Samsung hints at touchscreen and stylus-enabled Windows 8 notebook (video) News
23.08.2012 The upcoming IFA taking place in Berlin from 31 August to 5 September is sure to bring us some new tech goodies to drool over, and this teaser clip from Samsung hints at a sleek... -
Apple surpasses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company in terms of stock News
21.08.2012 Apple yesterday overtook Microsoft as the largest US company ever in terms of stock price. The California technology giant hit a closing high of US$623.5bn compared with... -
Microsoft Surface device could cost as little as US$199? News
15.08.2012 It would be a huge boon for consumers if it was true, but we’re prepared to adopt a wait-and-see posture on this one – rumours have it that the new Surface computer by Microsoft...Categories: Wireless Communications, Software, Operating Systems, Mobility, Mobile, Hardware, Digital Media, Consumer Tech, Computers -
Microsoft assembles the legions – names PC and silicon manufacturing partners News
14.08.2012 Microsoft has outlined some of the main hardware manufacturers hard at work on sleek, powerful machines powered by Windows 8 and RT, including PC makers Dell, Lenovo, Asus and...Categories: Wireless Communications, Multimedia, Mobility, Mobile, Hardware, Digital Media, Consumer Tech, Computers -
Acer CEO criticises Microsoft’s decision to manufacture own tablets News
07.08.2012 The risk Microsoft knowingly runs with launching its own brand of tablet computers is burning bridges with its hardware partners. The backlash has now begun with Acer chair and... -
Windows’ new look is no longer ‘Metro’ as Microsoft sidesteps trademark issue News
03.08.2012 Earlier this week, Microsoft employees were advised to immediately discontinue use of the name ‘Metro’ in reference to the colourful, tiled interface designed by Microsoft for... -
Windows 8 released to manufacturing, Windows Store now open for Metro-style app submissions News
02.08.2012 Product development and testing is complete and Microsoft’s OEM partners are now being given the final code for its latest operating system, and manufacture of Windows 8 PCs and... -
Microsoft’s Surface tablets will see general release on 26 October News
30.07.2012 Microsoft’s annual report has revealed that its Surface tablets will launch alongside Windows 8 on 26 October. -
Microsoft reveals new Windows 8 mice and keyboards News
30.07.2012 Microsoft has today given a taste of what’s in store for the upcoming Windows 8 operating system in terms of new hardware devices such as mice and keyboards. -
UPDATED: Swedish retailer prices Microsoft Surface tablets from €825 News
27.07.2012 Prices for four versions of Microsoft’s yet-to-be-released Surface tablets have appeared online via Swedish retailer Webhallen.com, ranging from €825 up to €1,170. -
Microsoft posts first loss of US$192m since going public – loss mars an otherwise strong Q4 News
20.07.2012 After writing down a US$6.2bn charge on the value of its failed investment in online advertising firm aQuantive, Microsoft has posted its first loss of US$192m since becoming a... -
Windows 8 will launch on 26 October News
19.07.2012 President of Microsoft’s Windows division Steven Sinofsky announced at Microsoft’s annual sales meeting that Windows 8 will be available from 26 October 2012. -
Office in the cloud: Personalisation, on-demand access and mobile device optimisation News
18.07.2012 In what we predict is the beginning of a steady flow of information on Microsoft’s new Office suite, partner group programme manager John Jendrezak reveals in greater detail how... -
Is Microsoft planning to scrap retail versions of forthcoming Windows 8? News
13.07.2012 Microsoft is reportedly planning to eschew retail editions of Windows 8 and will instead provide the operating system as an upgrade or include OEM versions within new computers. -
The digital business week News
16.07.2012 A digest of the top business and technology news stories from the past week. -
Is Microsoft planning to reveal Office 2013 any day now? News
13.07.2012 Microsoft is reportedly planning to preview its next major productivity suite Office 2013 (or Office 15 if you like) on 16 July, suggesting a full launch early next year. -
Global PC sales slow as consumers await Windows 8 and weigh up tablet/ultrabook options News
12.07.2012 Growth of the worldwide PC market stalled in the second quarter with shipments falling 0.1pc from a year ago. However, IDC predicts growth to pick up towards the end of the year.