Popular vendor of OS.http://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201504271430106698867Microsoft, Apple, Google's latest news. Contains official and unofficial news.(ENG)Apple Maps now used 3x as often as Google Maps on iOS, serving 5B requests per week
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Tue, 08 Dec 2015 03:11:22 +0000It’s no secret that when Apple Maps launched back in 2012 it had more than its fair share of issues. The issues included things like incorrect turn-by-turn directions, mislabeled landmarks, and much more. Three years later, however, Apple has been working to remedy the issues its had and according to a new report out of The […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410631&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 08 Dec 2015 03:11:22 +00009to5MacHERE mapping company sold by Nokia, announces plans for ambitious expansion
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:54:19 +0000<img width="720" height="405" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/HERE-1050x591.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="HERE" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Starting today, HERE officially transitions from Nokia to German automakers; AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG. The sale, which was announced back in August, equates to around US$3 billion in value with the...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:54:19 +0000WinBetaCortana for Android might kill your microphone
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:45:05 +0000<img width="720" height="480" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Cortana-on-Android-773x515.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Cortana on Android" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>If you’ve been running Cortana on your Android device and your microphone stops working, it might be just be Microsoft’s personal assistant getting in your way. My Nexus 5 is suffering from this problem,...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:45:05 +0000WinBetaPhone app update on Windows 10 Mobile adds ‘Call Duration’ feature
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:34:58 +0000<img width="720" height="400" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/zacsuglyhand-1050x584.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="zacsuglyhand" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Thanks in part to Microsoft’s de-coupling of apps from the core operating system, apps such as ‘Phone’ are being updated much more frequently. Moments ago, the Windows team dropped a Phone app update into...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:34:58 +0000WinBetaOpinion: My two favorite new Apple things from 2015 that will last for years
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:30:29 +00002015 proved to be a gigantic year for Apple in terms of shipping totally new products and seeing services go live for the first time. Apple Watch is a brand new category for the iPhone maker, the new Apple TV delivers on long-awaited update to the streaming box, and iPad Pro is every bit the […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410604&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:30:29 +00009to5MacAT&T GoPhone drops Lumia 640 price to $20
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:20:04 +0000<img width="720" height="477" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lumia640_Back-4-778x515.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Lumia640_Back-4" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>The Lumia 640 is a nice entry-level phone from Microsoft. The phone offers 1GB of RAM, a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 8GB of internal memory with SD Card expansion, 720P HD display and a...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:20:04 +0000WinBetaBloatware causing more security vulnerabilities for Dell, Lenovo, and Toshiba
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:09:49 +0000<img width="720" height="405" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SurfaceRT_Front-1-780x439.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="SurfaceRT_Front-1" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Whenever you buy a new laptop these days, you are unfortunately greeted with a list of applications that are mostly useless. These applications come pre-installed on a majority of laptops, without any choice from...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:09:49 +0000WinBetaCarPlay now available in the 2016 Volvo XC90 crossover via software update
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 22:23:32 +0000Volvo intially signed on to support CarPlay as soon as Apple launched its in-car infotainment system in 2014. Since then, however, the automaker has been eerily quiet on its CarPlay plans, not announcing when it would start shipping models that supported the software. Today though, Volvo has announced that CarPlay is now available in its […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410611&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 22:23:32 +00009to5MacMicrosoft shows how to build Windows 10 apps for Continuum
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:58:04 +0000<img width="720" height="480" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/DSC_00681-945x630.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Continuum" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>While still in its infancy, Continuum has great potential for Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 10 Universal apps. In this Channel 9 presentation, Keri Moran, Gino Sega, and Liz Threlkeld of the Windows Shell...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:58:04 +0000WinBetaLenovo Yoga 900 review
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:54:15 +0000<img width="720" height="540" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/LenovoYoga900k-840x630.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="LenovoYoga900k" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Lenovo has made a name for itself when it comes to foldable two-in-one PCs that can be used in various scenarios. For those that didn’t know, the Lenovo Yoga brand of laptops and tablet...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:54:15 +0000WinBetaMicrosoft’s Computational Network Toolkit (CNTK) stacks up well against the competition
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:06:50 +0000<img width="720" height="480" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Xuedong-Huang-268-945x630.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft's Xuedong Huang" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Microsoft’s dip into deep computational learning has resulted in benefits to projects such as Cortana, Skype Translator, and Project Oxford Speech APIs. Keeping with the company’s modern development stance, Microsoft has been sharing its secret sauce...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 21:06:50 +0000WinBeta2015-12-07T13:00:00.000-08:00Hello. It’s the best of 2015 on Google Play. 2015-12-07T13:00:00.000-08:00The Official Google BlogMicrosoft and Google come together again to fight Verizon over new WiFi tech
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:50:25 +0000<img width="720" height="405" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Lincoln-Square-Christmas-1050x591.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Christmas" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>US cellular provider Verizon is attempting to corral the rest of the wireless providing industry into a new business strategy and standard that, on paper, could offer tremendous gains to the end customers. Unfortunately,...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:50:25 +0000WinBetaOptimizing apps for Continuum for phone
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:42:03 +0000With Windows 10, you have the productivity of a PC in your pocket. Continuum for phone enables you to connect a Windows mobile device to any external display with the new Microsoft Display Dock, USB-C, or Miracast. Once connected, you can interact with Windows 10 apps on that display while using your mobile device. For […]Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:42:03 +0000Windows BlogGrab a white Lumia 550 for £59.99 via Carphone Warehouse
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:23:34 +0000<img width="720" height="447" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/lumia550phone-1015x630.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="lumia550phone" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>If you’re looking for a good budget Windows 10 Mobile device, then Microsoft’s Lumia 550 is a good choice. And for a short time, Carphone Warehouse has some special pricing, along with an exclusive...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:23:34 +0000WinBetaHow to enroll your Lumia 950 in the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview program
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:14:14 +0000<img width="720" height="540" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-07-002-840x630.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Lumia 950 build 10586" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Earlier today, Microsoft enabled the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL with the ability to install new Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview builds. For those of you who own either of these two flagship...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:14:14 +0000WinBetaBill Gates shares his ‘Best Books I read in 2015’ list
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:08:51 +0000<img width="720" height="450" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bill-Gates1-780x488.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Bill-Gates1" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Bill Gates has been out of the limelight in Microsoft for some time now – his proverbial torch at Microsoft being carried by Satya Nadella, and the various other talented people leading the charge...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:08:51 +0000WinBetaWindows 10 Mobile build 10586.29 now available for Lumia 950 and 950 XL
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:07:43 +0000<img width="720" height="540" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-07-003-840x630.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Lumia 950 build 10586" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>If you’re a Windows Insider who owns a Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL, you’ll be glad to hear Microsoft has finally opened the flood gates to allow 950 users to enrol in the...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:07:43 +0000WinBetaFacebook removes Slingshot, Rooms, and Riff apps from App Store, closes Creative Labs
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:32:16 +0000Shortly after Dropbox announced it had shut down its popular Mailbox and Carousel apps, Facebook has made a similar move by removing a handful of its apps from the iOS App Store and shutting down the division that created them. Facebook’s Creative Labs project was intended to promote the creation of apps like Snapchat competitor […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410592&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:32:16 +00009to5MacAustralia’s University of Newcastle begins world’s first university-wide Windows 10 rollout
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:17:06 +0000<img width="587" height="330" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/0640.image_47D5F487.png" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="0640.image_47D5F487" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>If Microsoft is going to achieve its goal of a billion Windows 10 machines, then large organizations are going to need to adopt it sooner rather than later. It’s looking like enterprises are planning...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:17:06 +0000WinBetaMicrosoft holding Data Insights Summit in March
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:32:09 +0000<img width="720" height="405" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Microsoft-Data-Insights-Summit-Featured-1050x591.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft-Data-Insights-Summit-Featured" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Microsoft is big on Big Data, particularly as gathering, analyzing, and securing the information that impacts individuals, organizations, and societies becomes increasingly important. To that end, Microsoft is ushering in its inaugural Data Insights...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:32:09 +0000WinBetaMicrosoft’s Minecraft coming to the Wii U on December 17
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:19:59 +0000<img width="720" height="470" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/mcwiiu-965x630.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="mcwiiu" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>When Microsoft acquired Mojang last year, there was fear that Minecraft would become an exclusive to bolster sales of Microsoft’s platforms. Which is of course, bonkers, proven by Minecraft’s continued development, and prosperity, on all current gaming...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:19:59 +0000WinBetaDropbox shutting down popular Mailbox email client and Carousel photo app
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:19:03 +0000In a new blog post today, Dropbox has announced the shuttering of the Mailbox app it acquired in 2013, along with the Carousel photos app that launched last year. The beta build of Mailbox for Mac has not seen an update in quite some time, while the iOS version had been left to stagnate, leading many to […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410582&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:19:03 +00009to5MacMicrosoft merges Windows PC and Windows mobile app stores
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:10:46 +0000<img width="720" height="405" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Lara-Croft-Windows-Store-1050x591.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Lara Croft Windows Store" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>With the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft is hoping to bridge the gap between desktop PCs, tablets, and smartphones, creating one experience to persist over every device. An important, if not the most important,...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:10:46 +0000WinBeta9to5Toys Last Call: $100 iTunes credit for $80, Apple Watch w/ free $100 Gift Card, Afterlight (iOS) free, more
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:03:05 +0000Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Griffin offers 25% off all its Apple Watch accessories: WatchStand $23.50 (Reg. $30), more GoPro HERO bundles starting at $140, […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410559&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:03:05 +00009to5MacTom Clancy’s The Division alpha to be Xbox One exclusive
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:02:42 +0000<img width="720" height="406" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thedivision.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="the division xbox one" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Ubisoft announced some exciting news for Xbox One fans. Those who ordered The Division on Xbox One will get exclusive access to The Division alpha December 9-12 (in addition to The Division closed beta)....</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:02:42 +0000WinBetaGoogle launches Reminders to bring to-dos into Calendar mobile apps
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:01:57 +0000Today Google Calendar for both Android and iOS gains a handy new Reminders feature that works alongside the app’s to-dos feature. With the Reminders feature, users will be able to keep track of to-do lists across Google platforms including Inbox, Google Keep, Google Now, and Calendar. Here’s how the new reminders work: You might already […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410572&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:01:57 +00009to5MacMicrosoft Researchers try their hand at predicting the future
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:01:26 +0000<img width="720" height="405" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Microsoft-banner-tree-1050x591.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft-banner-tree" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>In 1991, former Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Nathan Myhrvold wrote a 21-page argument for more Microsoft investments in basic research and development. Founder and then-CEO Bill Gates was apparently swayed by Myhrvold’s arguments, because...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:01:26 +0000WinBetaMicrosoft’s employees are more engaged than ever in this year’s “Hour of Code”
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:52:08 +0000<img width="701" height="510" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/microsoftstorepurple.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="microsoftstorepurple" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Computer Science Education Week is starting today, and Microsoft has taken to their blog to share their excitement, as well as mentioning all-time high enthusiasm internally for computer science movement Hour of Code. Computer science...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:52:08 +0000WinBeta9to5Mac Holiday Gift Guide: Zac’s picks to unlock hidden iPhone features
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:49:38 +0000The iPhone is an amazing device. It fits in a pocket, yet it’s an incredibly powerful computer that connects us to the world, entertains us wherever we go, and captures quality photos and videos. However, some of the iPhone’s tricks are hidden until you connect it to specific accessories. Did you know, for example, that you can save energy on your Christmas […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410486&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:49:38 +00009to5MacThe Beatles ‘1+’ collection w/ 50 restored videos now available exclusively on iTunes
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:21:12 +0000Today Apple’s iTunes Store is getting some exclusive content from The Beatles with the “1+” collection consisting of 50 restored videos. The videos are a mix of promotional and music videos that the group released over the years together with some new audio and video commentary from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. You’ll also find […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410545&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:21:12 +00009to5MacThe Lumia 950 XL camera goes head-to-head with Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge+
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:17:16 +0000<img width="720" height="450" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lumia-950-XL-back.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Lumia-950-XL-back" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Since the rebirth of Windows mobile with Windows Phone 7, Microsoft has always positioned it and its OEM partners’ devices to have some of the best smartphone cameras around. With features ranging from a...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:17:16 +0000WinBetaTuneIn Radio is here for Windows 10
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:15:30 +0000Today we are excited to share that TuneIn Radio is now available for Windows 10! You can download it for free from the Windows Store to your Windows 10 PCs and Tablets. Now Playing screen in the TuneIn Radio app for Windows 10 TuneIn Radio’s app lets you enjoy more than 100,000 stations worldwide – […]Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:15:30 +0000Windows BlogApple retracts comment that it was first major open source company after criticism
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:01:51 +0000Last week Apple’s open sourcing of Swift naturally saw the spotlight thrown over Apple’s open source pages. This included a paragraph that claimed Apple was “the first major computer company to make Open Source a key part of its strategy”. Unsurprisingly, this riled some members of the developer community as being disingenuous and untrue. So Apple has […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410524&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:01:51 +00009to5MacPoll: Help us choose the award winner for Apple Product of the Year 2015!
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:48:57 +0000Apple has had a busy year for product launches. In addition to the Apple Watch going on sale as a whole new product category, there was the 12-inch MacBook and iPad Pro, each representing quite a radical new take on an existing product category. But Apple also made some notable improvements to existing lines. The iMac got a 4K and […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410521&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:48:57 +00009to5MacMicrosoft’s 12 days of deals day 7: Acer Aspire F5 for $250 off
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:38:36 +0000<img width="720" height="405" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Microsoft-12-Days-of-Deals-2015-Day-7-1050x591.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft-12-Days-of-Deals-2015-Day-7" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Microsoft’s is more than halfway through its 12 days of deals for 2015, and they’ve sent over some pretty nice deals. Today, they’re giving another Windows OEM some love, specifically a really good deal...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:38:36 +0000WinBetaSaavn Music & Radio now has a universal Windows 10 app
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:37:41 +0000<img width="720" height="405" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151207_163452-1050x591.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="20151207_163452" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Universal Windows Apps (UWA) lies at the core of Microsoft’s current vision and strategy, as it continues to unify all its platforms under one operating system, so it’s always exciting to see developers adopting...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:37:41 +0000WinBetaMicrosoft Band 2 gets a price cut in the UK, costs £189.99
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:35:30 +0000<img width="720" height="480" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/band2-37-945x630.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Band 2" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Microsoft’s latest wearable offering, the Microsoft Band 2, has received a price cut in the UK (via GSMArena). The wearable device now costs £189.99 at Amazon UK instead of £199.99 official price. To be honest, this...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:35:30 +0000WinBetaElements: Epic Heroes launches on Windows 10 Mobile
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:33:29 +0000<img width="720" height="432" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/screens_Chat-and-slay_EN-1050x630.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="Elements: Epic Heroes" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Back in October, the folks at Game Troopers unveiled their popular Elements: Epic Heroes game for Windows 10 back in October. The title has been quite popular on iOS and Android, but Windows 10...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:33:29 +0000WinBeta$900 worth of games were delivered to Xbox Games With Gold subscribers in 2015
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:32:42 +0000<img width="720" height="405" src="http://www.winbeta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/XboxLive-Coupon-780x439.jpg" class="attachment-large wp-post-image" alt="XboxLive-Coupon" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;" /><p>Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold membership comes with its own set of benefits. If you’re a gold member, Microsoft offers a handful of games at attractive discounts every month as a part of Games with...</p>
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:32:42 +0000WinBetaMini Review: Twelve South’s ParcSlope gives your iPad Pro or any MacBook a little lift
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 14:48:32 +0000Twelve South is probably best known for its extremely cute BookBook cases for MacBooks, for iPads and even for iPhones. But it offers a range of other products, including the ParcSlope MacBook stand released earlier this year. Designed for those who don’t want a full desktop docking system but want to raise both keyboard and screen […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410505&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 14:48:32 +00009to5MacBomb scare closes Tokyo Apple Store as handwritten note demands talk be cancelled
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:52:15 +0000Apple cancelled a talk scheduled to be held yesterday at its Tokyo Ginza retail store after a handwritten bomb threat was received, reports Public Slate. The store was closed for an hour while police searched for explosives, but nothing was found. The event was to feature guest, Isao Yukisada, a Japanese film director. The director was scheduled […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410501&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:52:15 +00009to5MacCraig Federighi promotes Hour of Code workshops, saying programming is “the next level of literacy”
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:54:49 +0000In an interview to promote Apple’s Hour of Code workshops for kids aged 6 and up, SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi has told the BBC that introducing young children to programming is so important because programming is “the next level of literacy.” “These devices are so much a part of our lives, we have a computer […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410497&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:54:49 +00009to5MacNow available: the new Microsoft Lumia 550
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 08:00:19 +0000Starting today, Microsoft Lumia 550, Microsoft’s most affordable 4G LTE * smartphone running Windows 10, is available in select markets at $139 USD.** Sales of the new Microsoft Lumia 550, which offers the best of Microsoft to people who value affordability and uncompromised quality, begin today in Europe. Other regions around the globe will follow […]Mon, 07 Dec 2015 08:00:19 +0000Windows BlogApple raises iTunes Match iCloud Music Library limit to 100k songs, up from 25k
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 01:15:22 +0000  As promised by Eddy Cue earlier in the year, Apple has now raised the limits on iTunes Match and Apple Music library for matched songs from 25,000 to 100,000 songs. Cue had previously announced on Twitter that Apple was aiming for 100k for iOS 9 and just in time for the holidays, that promise has […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410483&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 07 Dec 2015 01:15:22 +00009to5MacMicrosoft Edge’s JavaScript engine to go open-source
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Sat, 05 Dec 2015 14:37:52 +0000Today at JSConf US Last Call in Florida, we announced that we will open-source the core components of Chakra as ChakraCore, which will include all the key components of the JavaScript engine powering Microsoft Edge. The ChakraCore sources will be made available on GitHub under the MIT license next month. Chakra offers best-in-class JavaScript execution with […]Sat, 05 Dec 2015 14:37:52 +0000Windows BlogQuick Review + Giveaway: BSX Audio Basix earphones go beyond basic
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Sat, 05 Dec 2015 12:59:39 +0000Inexpensive basic earphones are very common, but not all of them actually deliver in terms of sound and build quality. The BSX Basix earphones actually offer reasonably high quality audio performance for their cost. Continue reading for the quick review (plus rules for the giveaway) … In the box there are the earphones, storage pouch, clothing clip and an […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=373164&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 05 Dec 2015 12:59:39 +00009to5MacAnnouncing Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 10586.29
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Sat, 05 Dec 2015 01:25:07 +0000UPDATE 12/7: Additional devices are now available in the Windows Device Recovery Tool – see below. Hi everyone, I wanted to give you an update on what to expect with Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview builds over the next few weeks and into next year. As our partners and Microsoft ship new Windows 10 mobile […]Sat, 05 Dec 2015 01:25:07 +0000Windows BlogNew drone flyover gives up-close look at Apple’s rapidly progressing Campus 2
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:28:15 +0000This latest drone flyover of Apple’s under construction Campus 2 project is perhaps our best look yet at the site that will soon become Apple’s main headquarters and home to around 13,000 of its employees. The footage comes courtesy of Duncan Sinfield (via MR). Since last checking in, you can see that Apple has now […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410445&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:28:15 +00009to5MacWeekend Reading: Microsoft devices news and stories you may have missed
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 19:59:41 +0000Love for feature phones, the potential of Microsoft HoloLens, and a special message of peace and harmony – here are our picks for Weekend Reading. Feature phones aren’t just for hipsters Blogger Daniel Clough writes about the benefits of switching from a smartphone to a feature phone, such as the Nokia 130. It’s hard to […]Fri, 04 Dec 2015 19:59:41 +0000Windows BlogReview: Beats Pill+ packs portable sound & Lightning charging in an Apple-designed speaker
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 19:25:38 +0000At the start of the week we saw Apple officially pull the plug on Beats Music after using it as the foundation for Apple Music which includes a streaming radio station dubbed Beats 1 as a salute. On the hardware front, Apple is totally marching forward with the headphone and speaker business it acquired after buying Beats for $3 billion a […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=408814&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Dec 2015 19:25:38 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: Brother Laser Printer $40, Nomad Apple Watch Stand $41, Samsung 48″ 4K UHDTV $500, more
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 17:20:07 +0000Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call updates: Giveaway: SanDisk USB flash drives for iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile devices Razor details its new Hovertrax Smart Scooter ahead of release […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410412&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Dec 2015 17:20:07 +00009to5Mac2015-12-04T08:45:00.001-08:00Walk the ruins of Peru’s most historic site: Machu Picchu2015-12-04T08:45:00.001-08:00The Official Google Blog9to5Mac Holiday Gift Guide: Some of the hottest tech products of the moment, at all prices
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:25:43 +0000For many people on your gift list, you probably knew right away the sort of thing you wanted to get them, and at best needed a little help narrowing it down to a specific model. Hopefully one of our gift guides focusing on specific areas like entertainment, photography or audio will have helped. But there may […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410396&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:25:43 +00009to5MacWrite Swift code in a web browser with the IBM Swift Sandbox
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:26:09 +0000IBM has today unveiled their first public effort towards Swift, with the introduction of the IBM Swift Sandbox website. You can type lines of Swift code into the text editor on the left and then run the code on a Linux server, posting the output in the right column. This is all made possible by the fact that Swift is […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410383&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:26:09 +00009to5MacSupply chain report suggests new ‘dramatically faster’ Apple TV 5 will go into production in early 2016
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:04:25 +0000The new Apple TV launched in October after a three year chasm of silence stagnating with outdated hardware. According to Digitimes, Apple is upping the pace of its Apple TV hardware iterations. The Chinese report indicates that Apple is preparing to start test production of a new fifth-generation Apple TV in early 2016. The new device would apparently […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410378&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:04:25 +00009to5MacApple Watch sales enjoying modest growth, says IDC, as Samsung gets knocked out of the top five
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 13:03:56 +0000The latest IDC data on the wearables market suggests that Apple Watch sales are enjoying modest growth, up from an estimated 3.6M units in Q2 to 3.9M in Q3. This growth is mainly due to Apple taking the Watch into new markets, it says, though September’s introduction of modest discounts along with gold and rose gold Sport models […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410367&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Dec 2015 13:03:56 +00009to5MacFive years after patent trial, Samsung & Apple reach $548M settlement – but it’s not over yet
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:14:26 +0000Almost five years after Samsung was found guilty of infringing Apple patents, and some four trials later, the two companies have agreed to settle out of court for $548M. Samsung says that if Apple submits an invoice for this amount by the weekend, it will be paid within ten days, reports FOSS Patents. As you may recall, […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410364&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:14:26 +00009to5MacApple bundling $60 Apple Music/iTunes gift cards with most Beats headphones and speakers
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 04:46:29 +0000Apple may have outsourced Black Friday discounts on its products to other retailers this year, but it’s not staying completely out of the promotion game during the Christmas shopping season. Starting today Apple is bundling $60 gift cards that can be used toward Apple Music memberships with almost all Beats headphones and speakers purchased from […]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=410358&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Dec 2015 04:46:29 +00009to5MacWindows 10 SDK Build 10586 breakdown
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 03:23:53 +0000This week we released a new Windows 10 SDK. Let’s dive deeper into some of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) improvements in the SDK update: Visuals, Effects, and Animations Introducing Windows.UI.Composition, a new API family that directly targets the UI foundation layer. The UI Foundation layer sits below the framework (e.g. XAML) and above the […]Fri, 04 Dec 2015 03:23:53 +0000Windows BlogWhat’s New for Developers in the Windows 10 SDK Build 10586 Update
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 03:23:50 +0000To go along with the recent release of Windows 10, version 1511 update, we have released a Windows 10 SDK build 10586 update along with Visual Studio 2015 Update 1 this week. The update contains enhancements for developers to build, distribute, and monetize apps. Clint Rutkas takes a deeper look at some of the specifics of […]Fri, 04 Dec 2015 03:23:50 +0000Windows BlogBuilding a holographic development team
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Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:04:32 +0000We’re now two days into the Share Your Idea project, and we’ve been blown away by the level of interest and creativity that’s already poured out. Earlier this week, a few of us shared #MadeWithHoloLens videos and images to spark discussion and show what’s possible. We have been able to show you our creations through […]Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:04:32 +0000Windows BlogWhat’s new for Windows 10 IoT this fall
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Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:00:33 +0000When we launched Windows 10 this summer, we created a converged platform that powers a range of devices from PCs, laptops to Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Windows 10 IoT delivers a modern platform for IoT devices with enterprise-grade security from the device to the cloud, and native connectivity for machine-to-machine and machine-to-cloud scenarios with […]Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:00:33 +0000Windows Blog2015-12-03T09:00:00.000-08:00Step inside your photos with Cardboard Camera2015-12-03T09:00:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-12-03T03:00:00.000-08:00Powering the Internet with renewable energy2015-12-03T03:00:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-12-03T00:00:00.000-08:00On IDPD, working toward a more accessible and inclusive world2015-12-03T00:00:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-12-02T05:00:00.000-08:00Jingle all the way to Santa's Village2015-12-02T05:00:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-12-01T05:00:00.000-08:00Join Google.org to help make education more inclusive for students with special needs2015-12-01T05:00:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-12-01T02:00:00.000-08:00Step on stage with the Google Cultural Institute2015-12-01T02:00:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-11-30T07:32:00.000-08:00From hoverboards to adult onesies: the gifts we’re searching for this holiday2015-11-30T07:32:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-11-25T09:00:00.000-08:00Google gobble: Thanksgiving trends on Search 2015-11-25T09:00:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-11-23T07:00:00.000-08:00Discover Jordan’s past and present in Google Maps2015-11-23T07:00:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-11-23T00:16:00.000-08:00For Star Wars fans, old and new2015-11-23T00:16:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-11-17T13:11:00.001-08:00Introducing the new Google+2015-11-17T13:11:00.001-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-11-17T02:00:00.000-08:00Get ahead this Thanksgiving with Google Maps2015-11-17T02:00:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-11-12T12:00:00.004-08:00Bringing the NYC Veterans Day Parade to veterans across the country2015-11-12T12:00:00.004-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-11-10T05:58:00.000-08:00Navigate and search the real world … online or off2015-11-10T05:58:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-11-09T05:59:00.000-08:00TensorFlow: smarter machine learning, for everyone2015-11-09T05:59:00.000-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-11-08T21:11:00.004-08:00Celebrating Hedy Lamarr2015-11-08T21:11:00.004-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-11-01T13:02:00.001-08:00Rewriting the code for girls in CS2015-11-01T13:02:00.001-08:00The Official Google Blog2015-10-29T09:00:00.000-07:00Trend or treat: Searching for the top Halloween costumes2015-10-29T09:00:00.000-07:00The Official Google Blog2015-10-28T16:10:00.000-07:00Bringing the Internet within reach of 100 million Indonesians2015-10-28T16:10:00.000-07:00The Official Google Blog2015-10-27T09:00:00.000-07:00More ways to Wi-Fi with the new ASUS OnHub2015-10-27T09:00:00.000-07:00The Official Google Blog2015-10-23T00:01:00.000-07:00An update on our response to the refugee and migrants crisis 2015-10-23T00:01:00.000-07:00The Official Google Blog2015-10-20T12:00:00.001-07:0011 things to know about Google Photos2015-10-20T12:00:00.001-07:00The Official Google Blog2015-10-19T09:06:00.003-07:00Fútbol, translated2015-10-19T09:06:00.003-07:00The Official Google BlogWe’ve moved! Find us at the new Microsoft Edge Dev Blog
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/05/08/weve-moved-find-us-at-the-new-microsoft-edge-dev-blog/
Fri, 08 May 2015 15:40:19 +0000As we announced last week, with the reveal of Microsoft Edge we are archiving the IEBlog. Future posts for both Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer will take place at our new home on Windows Blogs, the Microsoft Edge Dev Blog. We’ve redirected the RSS feed for the IEBlog to point to our new home. If...Fri, 08 May 2015 15:40:19 +0000IEBlogMicrosoft Edge is the browser for Windows 10
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/29/microsoft-edge-is-the-browser-for-windows-10/
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:30:00 +0000This morning, Joe Belfiore took to the stage at Build 2015 to share more about the next chapter in our story for Windows 10, including revealing more about “Project Spartan,” our new default browser for Windows. We’re excited to share Joe’s announcement that Project Spartan’s official name is Microsoft Edge. You’ll see this name coming...Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:30:00 +0000IEBlogAnnouncing improvements to Enterprise Mode and Enterprise Site Discovery
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/23/announcing-improvements-to-enterprise-mode-and-enterprise-site-discovery/
Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:31:57 +0000As we continue to hear feedback from our customers, we are making investments in tools and features that help our customers get to Internet Explorer 11 before the January 12, 2016 support deadline. We encourage all of our customers to stay up-to-date on the latest version and to leverage features such as Enterprise Mode and...Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:31:57 +0000IEBlogApril 2015 security updates for Internet Explorer
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/14/april-2015-security-updates-for-internet-explorer/
Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0000Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-032 (3038314)This critical security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. For more information, please see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-032. Security Update for Flash Player (3049508) This security update for Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10 and 11 on supported editions of Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 and Windows...Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0000IEBlogAnnouncing the 2015 “Project Spartan” Web Summit, May 5th and 6th in Mountain View, CA
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/13/announcing-the-2015-project-spartan-web-summit-may-5th-and-6th-in-mountain-view-ca/
Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:59:00 +0000In March, the Project Spartan team hosted a small, by-invitation workshop at our Silicon Valley campus with developers attending from popular sites and frameworks based around the Silicon Valley area. This was an invaluable opportunity for us to share our plans and meet face to face with developers that build with the Web platform. We...Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:59:00 +0000IEBlogProject Spartan now available in the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/10/project-spartan-now-available-in-the-windows-10-technical-preview-for-phones/
Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:06:00 +0000As Gabe just announced on the Windows Blog, the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview build for phones is now available. With it, we are delighted to announce that Project Spartan for Windows phones is available to preview in this build. It’s been just over a week since Project Spartan was available in the last desktop...Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:06:00 +0000IEBlogIntroducing the IE Diagnostics Adapter for third party developer tools
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/02/introducing-the-ie-diagnostics-adapter-for-third-party-developer-tools/
Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:00:03 +0000For several releases, Internet Explorer has had diagnostic tools that help developers debug visual issues, find JavaScript bugs, and profile Web sites. These tools have shipped both in the browser as the F12 Developer Tools as well as in Visual Studio. In the interest of making the modern Web “just work” for everyone, today we’re...Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:00:03 +0000IEBlog"Project Spartan" in the Windows Technical Preview build 10049
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/30/project-spartan-in-the-windows-technical-preview-build-10049/
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:30:00 +0000Today we’re excited to announce the availability of a new build for Windows Insiders with the first preview of “Project Spartan,” the new browser for Windows 10. You can learn more in Joe Belfiore’s blog post, “Introducing Project Spartan: The New Browser Built for Windows 10.” This build does not yet include all the changes...Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:30:00 +0000IEBlogUpdates from the “Project Spartan” Developer Workshop
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/24/updates-from-the-project-spartan-developer-workshop/
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:00:13 +0000Today we’re excited to host some of our top web site partners, enterprise developers and web framework authors at the Microsoft Silicon Valley campus for a “Project Spartan” developer workshop to get an early look at Windows 10’s new default browsing experience as it rapidly approaches a public preview. This is another step in our...Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:00:13 +0000IEBlogPartnering with Adobe on new contributions to our web platform
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/23/partnering-with-adobe-on-new-contributions-to-our-web-platform/
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:00:11 +0000In recent releases, we’ve talked often about our goal to bring the team and technologies behind our web platform closer to the community of developers and other vendors who are also working to move the Web forward. This has been a driving motivation behind our emphasis on providing better developer tools, resources for cross-browser testing,...Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:00:11 +0000IEBlog