Microsoft today announced an update for the satellite imagery in Bing Maps. The two countries getting the updated imagery are Australia and India. The total area updated with new images is about 10,805,501 square kilometers; 7,685,768 square kilometers in Australia, and 3,119,733 square kilometers in India. It’s an update for …
Read More »Windows 10 Mobile Insider delayed due to blocking bugs
Insiders who still have a slither hope left for the Windows 10 Mobile platform have probably noticed the lack of Insider Fast Ring builds for Windows 10 Mobile in the past few weeks – even the latest build is only for the PC. Dona Sarkar of the Insider Team has …
Read More »Windows 10 Insider Fast Ring Build 15025 starts the Bug Bash
The Creators Update is coming soon, and so it’s time to focus on preparing for release rather than adding features. Microsoft’s latest build for Fast Ring Insiders doesn’t bring much new but focuses on fixing bugs. Edge is now an eBook reader beside being a browser; Windows is now more …
Read More »Microsoft to advertise Windows Store apps across MSN.com, Skype, Outlook, etc.
The Windows Store has brought along some notable changes to the way software is distributed on Windows; Microsoft’s foray into the “application store” space might have been late, but it was worth the wait. The UWP framework makes apps safer, packaged, and easier than ever to install – even the …
Read More »Cortana now has a limited beta program for its iOS app
Cortana on the iOS is getting something Android have had for a while: a beta program. Microsoft’s digital assistant is everywhere: from Windows 10-powered desktops and laptops to the Xbox One and all of the major mobile operating systems. If Microsoft’s plans are fruitful, it would soon be in a …
Read More »Dirror is world’s first commercially sold mirror powered by Windows 10
The fictional wonderlands of all genres of the past few centuries have teased our minds with smart mirrors, whether it be the insecure Evil Queen from Snow White or practically any recent work of science fiction. A mirror gives us a reflection of ourselves, but it can be more. Dirror, …
Read More »Microsoft Flow can now accept user input with buttons, adds Outlook Tasks and HelloSigns services
The Microsoft Flow team seems to be sailing at full mast; just a week after adding some incredible features to Flow, it’s now time for even more. Today’s update brings a new feature to Flow buttons: they can now accept user inputs during runtime – more on that in a …
Read More »Microsoft BUILD 2017 registrations now open for those with an RSVP code
Microsoft announced the date and venue for BUILD 2017 in December last year; today, Microsoft has opened up the registrations for its annual developer conference where Steve Ballmer famously cheered for developers. There’s a tiny caveat to the registration, however; it’s only available to those with an RSVP code. The …
Read More »Microsoft hikes Xbox Live price in Canada and India
Microsoft has decided to pass on the costs of currency fluctuations to its consumers in Canada and India; this week, the Xbox Live subscription has received a price hike for Canadians and Indians. The Economy The global economy works in mysterious ways. The Canadian Dollar seems to be on its …
Read More »Game Mode and Beam streaming are now live in Insider Build 15019
Windows 10 Insider Build 15007 started 2017 with a bang; while the holistic ‘Game Mode’ had already made an appearance as a mere DLL file a couple of days ago, 15007 gave the mode an interface – primarily, with a checkbox that did all but nothing. Since then, Microsoft has …
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