Over the past few months, we correctly predicted some of the new features that came as part of the recent major SkyDrive.com update. However, we mentioned that there are also a few more features that are yet to come, …
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Windows Phone 8 GDR3 update to bring screen rotation lock, text message syncing, driving mode, and more
Whilst Microsoft is in the process of rolling out the next Windows Phone 8 update, called General Distribution Release 2 (GDR2) – which brings minor enhancements and fixes such as CalDAV and CardDav support, FM Radio, and more – details …
Kissing frogs and ugly babies: Bing’s experimentation platform
Want to have the job of telling developers that “their baby is ugly”? That’s what researchers on Bing’s experimentation platform do, according to a post by Dr. Ronny Kohavi on the Search Quality Insights blog titled “Large Scale Experimentation …
Microsoft releases Bing apps for Windows Phone
When Windows 8 was released last October, Microsoft released a series of “Metro”-styled Bing apps designed for the Windows Store – Bing News, Bing Sports, Bing Weather, Bing Finance, and Bing Travel. These apps received some significant updates since …
Outlook.com messaging history folder to be removed this fall
When Outlook.com was first launched just a little over a year ago, we introduced you to a new feature that allows you to save your messaging history in the cloud. The feature automatically saved a copy of your instant messaging …
First Windows Store at Best Buy to open August 7th
In June, Microsoft announced that it was expanding its Microsoft Store concept to include 1,500 to 2,200 square foot “stores” inside Best Buys, promising to be “will be the premier destination for consumers to see, try, compare and purchase a …
Skype for Windows Phone 8 updated
Skype has just announced, via its Garage and Updates blog, that Skype for Windows Phone has been updated. The new version, along with “quality and performance improvements”, includes a new People List Filter, and improvements to the Home Screen:…
Bing updates Search for WP8
If you don’t have it already (we don’t), an update for Bing on Windows Phone 8 is on the way within the next few weeks, according to a new post on the Windows Phone blog. Of course, being Bing, …
Microsoft cuts the price of Surface Pro by $100
Microsoft cuts the price of Surface Pro tablets by $100 in some markets, following $150 Surface RT discount last month. In the US, the 64GB model’s price is reduced from $899 to $799, while 128GB’s is also reduced by $100, …
BSkyB – Microsoft full press release
Earlier today Microsoft announced it would not pursue an appeal of a decision by the High Court of England and Wales that “SkyDrive” infringed on trademarks held by BSkyB. The two companies released a joint press release on the subject, …
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