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Sneha Bhardwaj March 23rd, 2019 6:45 PM 1 COMMENTS

Microsoft Starts Notifying Windows 7 Users About the Expiry

Microsoft is rolling out a notification update to existing Windows 7 users, informing them that the software giant is pulling away support for the operating system (OS) version. "After ten years of servicing, January 14, 2020, is the last day Microsoft will offer security updates for computers running Windows 7. This update enables reminders about Windows 7 end of support," the company wrote in a post on Friday. The software... Read More

Chakri K October 6th, 2018 5:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft Halts the Rollout of Windows 10 October 2018 Update After Users Report Data Wiping Bug

Microsoft has paused the rollout of Windows 10 October 2018 update following reports from users facing data loss post the update. Since the last two days, a lot of people who updated their Windows 10 machines to latest October 2018 version are posting about the absence of some files from their system. Although Microsoft did not push the update to everyone, users can head over to the updates section to... Read More

Chakri K September 3rd, 2018 5:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft Plans Revamp for Android, iOS and Web Versions of Skype

Redmond-based Microsoft is planning a revamped Skype interface for both mobile and desktop. The company is planning to remove the less used features and will simplify the app's core functions like voice calling, video chatting and messaging. Microsoft has confirmed this news in a blog post stating the company has overcomplicated some design changes in the past, but it's now looking to simplify the design though. "This past year, we... Read More

Arpit Sharma August 27th, 2018 5:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tech Mahindra and Microsoft Team Up to Create a Blockchain-Based Solution to Curb Spam Calls

Tech Mahindra has now announced its partnership with Microsoft for creating a Blockchain-based solution to curb fight calls. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) or spam calls are a major nuisance to telecom subscribers across the country. The Trai has been working with industry stakeholders to curb this menace. "Blockchain as a technology is a powerful tool to combat the issue of spam... Read More

Chakri K August 21st, 2018 4:19 PM 6 COMMENTS

Microsoft Finally Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption on Skype

Redmond-based company, Microsoft has finally rolled out end-to-end encryption for private conversations on Skype. For the unaware, end-to-end encryption ensure the chat content between two people is hidden in both the chat list and the notifications. Other popular messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook Messenger are already offering end-to-end encryption for quite some time, and Microsoft's rollout on Skype should be termed as a delayed one. This feature comes... Read More

Chakri K June 26th, 2018 8:00 AM 3 COMMENTS

Microsoft Edge Browser for Android and iOS Receives Built-In Ad Blocker

Redmond-based company Microsoft is now integrating Adblock Plus into the Microsoft Edge browser for Android and iOS. The ad-block integration will go live for users on Android Beta program later this week, and iOS users will get the same with a test program. Microsoft also confirmed the feature's rollout to the stable versions of iOS and Android would happen very soon. Furthermore, the best part is there's no requirement of... Read More

Chakri K May 8th, 2018 12:32 PM 2 COMMENTS

The All-New Microsoft ‘Your Phone’ App Mirrors Your Smartphone to a Windows 10 Machine

Microsoft has unveiled a new “Your Phone” app for Windows 10 at its Build Developer Conference. The app is designed to help users mirror their phone straight to Windows 10 powered desktop PC. It is part of the company’s latest efforts towards its Continue on PC functionality by incorporating mobile experience into its desktop OS. The 'Your Phone' app works in a similar fashion as to WhatsApp Web app for... Read More

Zara Ali October 31st, 2016 6:31 AM 12 COMMENTS

Microsoft initiates removal of old apps from the Windows store

Microsoft had been having a tough time in keeping its Windows Store updated. The issue was mainly due to app developers' laziness in updating their apps for Windows Store. Earlier this year, Microsoft issued a warning for permanent removal of un-updated apps from the Windows Store. Now, in action to make its new guidelines clear, Microsoft has reportedly removed 90,000 apps from its Windows Store in Italy. Italy is the... Read More

Zara Ali October 27th, 2016 6:44 AM 2 COMMENTS

Major Highlights from Microsoft’s Windows 10 and Surface event

Microsoft unveiled a series of new stuff at the Windows 10 and Surface event. Alongside latest features for Window 10, the company also launched new devices such as Surface Studio all-in-one PC and new VR headsets. Surface Studio all-in-one PC The Surface Studio all-in-one PC wants to be the future of Desktop computing. We couldn't get enough of its beautiful design scheme. It comes with a 28-inch touch display, which... Read More

Zara Ali September 21st, 2016 12:16 PM 54 COMMENTS

Microsoft launches Nokia 216 feature phone with menial specs, priced at Rs. 2,495

Just before putting Nokia in a cold corner, Microsoft has launched a new feature phone with its brand name, dubbed as the Nokia 216. The device is also available in a dual-SIM variant. It is a basic phone with menial features for non-techy users. The Nokia 216 has been priced at Rs. 2,495, and it will be available in Black, White, and Mint colour options. For now, the device will be... Read More

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