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Zara Ali July 20th, 2016 3:07 PM 10 COMMENTS

Nokia-branded Android phones with Snapdragon 820 SoC might debut this year

Once upon a time, Nokia used to be the king of smartphones. The company lacked in keeping up with the times and before it could plan a strike back, Samsung and Apple already dominated the arena. The company got acquired by Microsoft, and now Microsoft is trying to rebuild the brand by launching Android-powered smartphones. Reportedly, two Nokia smartphones are being manufactured in collaboration with HMD global. Nokia sold off... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 30th, 2016 3:29 PM 7 COMMENTS

Microsoft to roll out Anniversary Update of Windows 10 on August 2

Windows 10 anniversary update will roll out on August 2, Microsoft announced on its blog. At a glance, anniversary update of Windows 10 brings Windows Ink and Cortana to the mainstream, a revamped Microsoft Edge browser, advanced security features for consumers and enterprises, new gaming experiences, and new tools for the modern classroom. Microsoft said that Windows 10 is loaded on over 350 million devices with more than 135 billion... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 23rd, 2016 2:50 PM 1 COMMENTS

Microsoft increases max screen size of Windows 10 Mobile devices to 9 inches

Microsoft has changed the specifications for devices running its Windows 10 Mobile operating system by making the maximum screen size to under “nine inches”, reveals the new MSDN documentation spotted. Earlier, the maximum size was 8 inches. This means that the tablets designed to run this mobile platform are now extending to the category of full-sized tablets. Microsoft has also modified its 7-inch screens to run the Windows 10 desktop... Read More

Zara Ali May 18th, 2016 4:43 PM 12 COMMENTS

Nokia Returns: strikes a deal with HMD global for making Android devices

Nokia is trying to reclaim its lost glory, yet again. After selling off its Lumia division to Microsoft. Today, the Finnish brand announced a new partnership with HMD global, which now licenses Nokia's intellectual property. HMD global will be working on producing a new range of smartphones and tablets with Nokia. For heads up, HMD global is headed by Arto Nummela, who used to work for Nokia, but left because... Read More

Zara Ali April 8th, 2016 5:24 AM 13 COMMENTS

Windows 10-powered Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual SIM goes official in India at Rs. 15,299

A few months ago, Microsoft launched its enterprise-focused smartphone, the Lumia 650 and Lumia 650 dual-SIM in select markets. Now, in the latest development, the dual-SIM variant of the Lumia 650 has been officially launched in India at Rs. 15,299. Interestingly, the same device was earlier listed on an Indian retail website through a third-party seller. Thankfully, it is now up for sale via an official channel. Commenting on the... Read More

Zara Ali April 4th, 2016 12:20 PM 11 COMMENTS

Windows 10-powered Microsoft Lumia 650 Dual SIM gets listed on Amazon India at Rs. 16,599; official launch yet to be made

A few months ago, Microsoft launched its enterprise-focused smartphone, the Lumia 650 and Lumia 650 dual-SIM in select markets. Now, in the latest development, the dual-SIM variant of the Lumia 650 has been found listed on Amazon India at Rs. 16,599. Interestingly, the official Microsoft India store still shows the device under ‘coming soon’. The device was launched with a tagline "perfect balance between work and personal needs." As this... Read More

Zara Ali February 16th, 2016 6:30 AM 4 COMMENTS

Microsoft’s business-focused Lumia 650 and 650 dual-SIM unveiled for $199

Microsoft launched its enterprise-focused smartphone, the Lumia 650. The device will be up for sale in select markets in Europe for a price of $199 (approximately Rs. 13,556). There is also going to be a dual-SIM variant of the Lumia 650. Microsoft its availability schedule for other regions outside Europe, but we hope that the device will be launched in India as well. Now, let’s move on to the specifications.... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 3rd, 2016 12:36 PM 4 COMMENTS

[Update: It’s official] Microsoft reportedly acquires SwiftKey for $250 million

The firm that developed the ultra-popular keyboard app SwiftKey has reportedly been acquired by Microsoft. The Redmond-based software giant seems to have purchased the firm behind the popular keyboard for somewhere around $250 million. Microsoft's move might seem surprising to some, especially considering that it has already developed its own WordFlow keyboard (which has word prediction and swipe-based typing features) for iOS, and the Android version is in the works.... Read More

Asif Iqbal January 26th, 2016 2:47 PM 1 COMMENTS

Microsoft will soon release its WordFlow keyboard for iOS and Android

Microsoft has started shifting its focus from offering Windows as a product to offering its services as a core focus to its users. The US-based software giant has released its apps and services for as many important platforms as possible. It has released most of its important apps for Android, iOS, Chrome OS, and Mac OS X. Now, the company will soon release... Read More

Asif Iqbal January 7th, 2016 4:05 PM 5 COMMENTS

Microsoft launches Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4 hybrid tablets in India. Here are the pricing details!

As we reported yesterday, Microsoft has launched its Windows 10-based 2-in-1 hybrid tablets – Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and Microsoft Surface Pro 4 – in India today. The Surface Pro 3 has been priced at Rs. 73,990, while the price of the Surface Pro 4 starts from Rs. 89,990 in the country. These tablets have 12-inch Pixel Sense displays, Intel Core processors, SSD storage, front-facing and a rear-facing cameras, stereo... Read More

Asif Iqbal January 6th, 2016 6:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 will be launched in India tomorrow

Microsoft will launch its fourth-generation hybrid tablet, the Surface Pro 4, in India tomorrow. The company has started sending out media invites for the launch event, which is set to take place in Delhi. Apart from the Surface Pro 4, the company is set to launch its first full-fledged laptop, the Surface Book, in India in the coming weeks. The Windows 10-powered Microsoft Surface Pro 4 features a... Read More

Asif Iqbal December 19th, 2015 8:59 PM 10 COMMENTS

Windows 10 Mobile update release for older Lumia devices now postponed to Q1 2016

Along with three new smartphones – Microsoft Lumia 550, Microsoft Lumia 950, and Microsoft Lumia 950 XL – and Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft had also announced that it will release the latest smartphone operating system to older Lumia devices sometime in December 2015. However, December is half past now, and some Windows Mobile enthusiasts were wonder if the update will be released this month as promised. To their horror, the... Read More