Popular vendor of OS.http://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201504271430106698867Microsoft, Apple, Google's latest news. Contains official and unofficial news.(ENG)Cybersecurity experts again trick Face ID w/ 3D-printed mask & infrared eye cutouts [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/face-id-tricked-with-mask-video/
Tue, 28 Nov 2017 01:40:26 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/screen-shot-2017-11-27-at-8-35-26-pm.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Earlier this month, a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/13/face-id-beaten-by-mask-security-researchers/">video from cybersecurity firm Bkav</a> made the rounds for successfully being able to “trick” Face ID using a carefully constructed mask that mimicked a real person’s face. Now, the firm is back with a new attempt at tricking Face ID, showcasing a more advanced 3D printed mask…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/face-id-tricked-with-mask-video/#more-509945" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509945&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 28 Nov 2017 01:40:26 +00009to5MacAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp amasses 15M downloads in first week, half that of Super Mario Run
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/animal-crossing-downloads-first-week/
Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:15:21 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/animal-crossing.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Last week, Nintendo <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/21/animal-crossing-pocket-camp-nintendo-ios/">officially released the highly anticipated</a> Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for iOS. We offered our <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/21/animal-crossing-pocket-camp-nintendo-ios/">initial hands-on impressions</a>, noting of a few downsides you should expect. Now, research firm <a href="https://sensortower.com/blog/animal-crossing-pocket-camp-launch">SensorTower</a> says the game has been downloaded some 15 million times in its first week of availability…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/animal-crossing-downloads-first-week/#more-509943" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509943&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:15:21 +00009to5MacCelebrating Native American Heritage Monthhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/B2O5JPkmKZA/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Shekoli (<i>hello</i>)! My Oneida name is Yakohahi, my English name is Olivia, and I am a proud member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, one of the six tribal nations that make up the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. In Indigenous communities, we often introduce ourselves in this manner, in both English and our traditional tribal languages, to share our connection to people or places. It’s a way to honor, celebrate, and translate our cultures into our daily lives. As a Googler, I’ve been fortunate to find another community to add to my introduction, as a member of the Google American Indian Network, GAIN.<br/></p><p>This Native American Heritage Month, I’m excited to share some of our efforts to bring diverse perspectives to our products, so that technology can serve our Native communities. <br/></p><p>This month, we worked with the Indian Community School of Milwaukee to show how easy it is to start a computer science program, take learning beyond the walls of the classroom using Expeditions, and share some online safety tips with students.<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Earlier this year, Google Doodles honored <a href="https://www.google.com/doodles/richard-oakes-75th-birthday">Richard Oakes</a> (Mohawk) for his contributions in social justice and education, as well as <a href="https://www.google.com/doodles/susan-la-flesche-picottes-152nd-birthday">Susan LaFlesche Picotte</a> (Omaha) for her influence on public health and social reform. New updates to Google Earth and Maps allow you to see and search for Indigenous lands in <a href="https://canada.googleblog.com/2017/06/indigenous-lands-in-canada-are-now-in.html">North</a> and <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/maps/creating-maps-reflect-indigenous-geography/">South</a> America. We also continue to collaborate with tribal language communities to create web-based virtual keyboards for their languages. With<a href="https://www.google.com/inputtools/try/"> Google Input Tools</a>, people can now text, email, and search in mobile apps, or create content for websites or blogs in their Native language, helping tribes to preserve their languages online.<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As Native American Heritage Month wraps up, we will continue to engage with native communities and provide tools to help everyone tell their stories.<br/></p><p>Yaw^ko (<i>thank you</i>)!<br/></p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/B2O5JPkmKZA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 22:10:00 +0000Mon, 27 Nov 2017 22:10:00 +0000The Official Google BlogNiantic updates Pokémon GO with iPhone X resolution, AR mode now more immersive
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/pokemon-go-iphone-x/
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:15:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/pokemon-go-iphone-x.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The one iPhone X app update I’ve been impatiently awaiting has finally arrived: Pokémon GO (yes, I <em>still</em> play). <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pokémon-go/id1094591345?mt=8">Version 1.53.2</a> includes optimization for the taller iPhone X display so the game is no squeezed between black bars at the top and bottom.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/pokemon-go-iphone-x/#more-509925" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509925&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:15:02 +00009to5MaceGPU progress report: hands-on with the AMD RX Vega 64 + macOS High Sierra beta [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/egpu-amd-rx-vega-64-macos-high-sierra-beta-gpu-video/
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:02:37 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/rx-vega-64-mantiz-venus-macos-high-sierra-beta-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>When Apple announced that it would lend <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/apple-metal-2-developer-kit-with-support-external-graphics-vr-headset/">official support to eGPU setups</a> via Thunderbolt 3, I was extremely happy with the news. It means adding more graphical power on demand to Thunderbolt 3-enabled Macs like the MacBook Pro.</p>
<p>That said, eGPU support is still being fleshed out in macOS High Sierra, and Apple has stated that the situation will be further addressed in the spring of 2018. In the meantime, progress has been made on the eGPU front, albeit slowly.</p>
<p>Just for the fun of it I decided to test the Sapphire Radeon RX Vega 64 inside of a <a href="http://amzn.to/2Afvlq8">Mantiz Venus external graphics box</a> connected to a 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro. Although official driver support isn’t yet there, I can report that when running the latest macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, the RX Vega 64 does work to some degree. Here’s a hands-on video look at what I found.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/egpu-amd-rx-vega-64-macos-high-sierra-beta-gpu-video/#more-504507" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=504507&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:02:37 +00009to5MacApple’s new iPhone X ads highlight Face ID in the dark, Animoji karaoke, and more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/iphone-x-ads-face-id-animoji/
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 20:32:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/animoji-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>As we enter the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/9to5toys-cyber-monday/">busy holiday shopping season</a>, Apple today has shared four new advertisements for the iPhone X on its YouTube channel. These new videos highlight several Face ID features, such as Animoji…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/iphone-x-ads-face-id-animoji/#more-509908" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509908&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 27 Nov 2017 20:32:15 +00009to5MacApple promoting Urban Sketchers artists who use Apple Pencil with free iPad Pro workshops
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/apple-urban-sketchers-apple-pencil-ipad-pro/
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 18:46:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/ipad-apple-pencil.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple is <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/11/ipad-pro-artists-celebrate-urban-sketchers-10th-anniversary/">highlighting</a> four artists who create with Apple Pencil on iPad Pro as the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_Sketchers">Urban Sketchers</a> groups turns 10. Urban Sketchers is made up of artists around the world who meet in cities to draw on-location.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/apple-urban-sketchers-apple-pencil-ipad-pro/#more-509901" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509901&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 27 Nov 2017 18:46:16 +00009to5MacSkype to drop Facebook login, require Microsoft Account beginning January 2018
https://www.onmsft.com/news/skype-to-drop-facebook-login-require-microsoft-account-beginning-january-2018
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:51:58 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Skype-iPhone-829x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Skype-iPhone-829x580.png 829w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Skype-iPhone-236x165.png 236w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Skype-iPhone-768x537.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Skype-iPhone.png 1392w" sizes="(max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px" />The option will be discontinued following the rollout of the new Skype experience on desktop and mobile, which doesn’t support Facebook login.Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:51:58 +0000On MSFTMore realtime data on Google Trendshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/J3Qbw1EFZt0/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><a href="http://google.com/trends">Google Trends</a> can be window into the world, giving us a peek into what people are searching for—whether it’s elections, music, sports or games. Now you can see the world in realtime through more lenses: <a href="https://www.google.com/webhp?tbm=nws">News</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/shopping">Shopping</a>, <a href="https://images.google.com/">Images</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/">YouTube</a>. We’re opening up more data to show what people in the world are looking for, as they’re looking for it—whether it’s just out of curiosity, to write a story or something else.</p><p>And it’s really easy to do: say you’re curious about search interest in Taylor Swift following the recent release of her latest album. You now have the option to explore that data in different ways, like finding the related videos that people are searching for on YouTube.</p><p></p><h2>How it works</h2>First, type your search at the top of the Trends screen, in this box:<br/><p></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As you can see, the topic of “American singer-songwriter” comes up—that’s the one you want to click on, otherwise it will only look for searches for the words “Taylor” and “Swift.”</p><p>That takes you to a <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=%2Fm%2F0dl567">page like this</a>, which shows search interest in Taylor, worldwide. You can then change the time range to within the last seven days and the geography to the United States. That’s now showing search interest in the U.S. for the past week, and looks like <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=%2Fm%2F0dl567">this</a>.<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>But that’s just web search. Click on the button on the right and more options appear:</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We search in different ways on different platforms. So, when you look at the search on YouTube, you can see the spike in searches for video of Taylor’s performance on “The Tonight Show.”</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>But switch it to Google Images and you can see a 700 percent spike in searches for “Saturday Night Live,” after her performance on the show.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Explore the Google Trends site and see more of how the world searches for Taylor, her music or anything that you’re interested in. And you can read more about how Trends data works <a href="https://medium.com/google-news-lab/what-is-google-trends-data-and-what-does-it-mean-b48f07342ee8">here</a>.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/J3Qbw1EFZt0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:30:00 +0000Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:30:00 +0000The Official Google BlogYou can still save $199 on a Microsoft Surface / Harman Kardon Invoke through today, Cyber Monday
https://www.onmsft.com/news/you-can-still-save-199-on-a-microsoft-surface-harman-kardon-invoke-through-today-cyber-monday
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:11:28 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/HK_Invoke_002_cc46ac65-3596-47b0-9ac4-a4f5a08dcc45-prv-891x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/HK_Invoke_002_cc46ac65-3596-47b0-9ac4-a4f5a08dcc45-prv-891x580.jpg 891w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/HK_Invoke_002_cc46ac65-3596-47b0-9ac4-a4f5a08dcc45-prv-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/HK_Invoke_002_cc46ac65-3596-47b0-9ac4-a4f5a08dcc45-prv-250x163.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/HK_Invoke_002_cc46ac65-3596-47b0-9ac4-a4f5a08dcc45-prv-768x500.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/HK_Invoke_002_cc46ac65-3596-47b0-9ac4-a4f5a08dcc45-prv.jpg 1170w" sizes="(max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px" />Anyone purchasing a Surface Laptop from the Microsoft Store can swoop in on a deal for an additional Harmon Kardon Invoke speaker fully equipped with Cortana. Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:11:28 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 Tip: Choose your performance and battery balance
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/11/27/windows-10-tip-choose-performance-battery-balance/
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:00:22 +0000Did you know, with the <a href="http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/10/17/whats-new-windows-10-fall-creators-update/">Windows 10 Fall Creators Update</a>, you can choose your performance and battery balance?Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:00:22 +0000Windows BlogMedXM keeps patients healthy, with help from G Suite and Chromehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/szwYKQljee8/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i><b>Editor’s note</b>: Today’s post comes from Sy Zahedi, CEO of MedXM, which works with health plan providers to offer preventive care and health education to patients. MedXM is using G Suite and Chrome to operate more efficiently and help outreach agents and clinicians improve care for patients.</i></p><p>Every day, 5,000 MedXM healthcare workers visit patients in their homes or in nearby clinics. Our clinicians and health aides make sure patients are taking medications, following doctor instructions and making progress in managing chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. We believe that focusing on things like prevention, education and early detection will keep our patients healthy, and detect or deter illnesses before they become critical or require hospital stays.</p><p>Meeting with patients face to face is our strategy for keeping people healthy. That’s why we rely on technology to remain connected with our patients. Our outreach center agents need to be able to field calls from patients with questions or emergencies. Other employees communicate with health insurers about our wellness programs or to obtain documentation on patient progress. To meet our mission of delivering great person-to-person care, we chose G Suite, Chromebooks, and Chrome browser.</p><h2>Switching to faster, more secure applications.</h2><br/><p>Before Google, we relied on laptops equipped with Microsoft Office. Healthcare workers and remote employees had to use VPNs to log in to our network. The process was slow and not user friendly. Plus, we plan to hire more remote workers in the future, so we needed easy and secure tools that allowed workers to share and update documents no matter where they were.</p><p>Once we determined that G Suite could allow employees to securely communicate with each other and with healthcare providers, we rolled out Gmail first, then moved on to Google Drive, Google Docs and Google Hangouts. We also deployed Chrome browser across all worker computers. Switching employees and outreach center agents to G Suite took very little time—many of our employees already used tools like Gmail and Google Docs at home. And once our IT team showed employees how multiple people could work on a Google Sheets spreadsheet at the same time, they never wanted to use anything but Google Sheets from then on.</p><br/><br/><h2>Decreased costs. Increased productivity.</h2><br/><p>Since we began using G Suite and Chrome, productivity increased significantly, while software costs decreased by 40 percent. Since staff can share information with clinicians using Google Drive, employees no longer waste time with complicated VPNs when they need to upload work orders to healthcare providers. Plus, they can complete routine tasks faster, such as filling out vacation requests in Google Forms instead of passing around sheets of paper.</p><p>Switching to Google also reduced the workload for the MedXM IT team, which used to spend about 25 percent of its time supporting legacy desktop applications. Today, they need to provide very little support for G Suite so they can spend more time on creative projects, like using Google Apps Script to create custom dashboards for staff.</p><p>After adding up all of the benefits of using G Suite and Chrome, we’re taking the next step: replacing our outreach center and clinician computers with Chromebooks.</p><p>Because Google makes us more efficient, employees have more time to spend caring for patients. With more time tending to patients’ needs, we can fulfill our company mission: preventative healthcare, education and early detection. Now that’s good medicine.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/szwYKQljee8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000Mon, 27 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogLearn Chinese with help from Microsoft Research and this iOS app
https://www.onmsft.com/news/learn-chinese-with-help-from-microsoft-research-and-this-ios-app
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:49:52 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Microsoft-Learn-Chinese-995x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Microsoft-Learn-Chinese-995x580.png 995w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Microsoft-Learn-Chinese-250x146.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Microsoft-Learn-Chinese-768x448.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Microsoft-Learn-Chinese.png 1269w" sizes="(max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px" />Microsoft Learn Chinese is an AI-powered iPhone app that can help you practice pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar anytime, anywhere. Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:49:52 +0000On MSFTMoleskine unveils “Smart Writing System,” lets you create Office documents by writing on paper
https://www.onmsft.com/news/moleskine-unveils-smart-writing-system-lets-you-create-office-documents-by-writing-on-paper
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:38:58 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Moleskine-Notes-App-for-Windows_3-866x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Moleskine-Notes-App-for-Windows_3-866x580.jpg 866w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Moleskine-Notes-App-for-Windows_3-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Moleskine-Notes-App-for-Windows_3-246x165.jpg 246w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Moleskine-Notes-App-for-Windows_3-768x514.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Moleskine-Notes-App-for-Windows_3.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px" />Moleskin has unveiled a "Smart Writing System" Windows 10 app, which lets you create Microsoft Office documents by just writing on paper.Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:38:58 +0000On MSFT9to5Toys Cyber Monday: Beats Studio3 $100 off, 12-inch MacBooks from $999, Philips Hue White Bundle w/ Sensor $67, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/9to5toys-cyber-monday/
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:19:23 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/9to5toys-lunch-break.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/9to5toys-cyber-monday/#more-509880" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509880&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:19:23 +00009to5MacGoogle Docs apps updated for iPhone X, iOS 11 drag-and-drop for iPad
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/google-docs-iphone-x-ios-11-drag-drop/
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:14:08 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/google-docs-iphone-x.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Google has updated its suite of productivity apps on iPhone and iPad to support the latest screen sizes and platform features. Docs, Sheets, and Slides have each been updated for iPhone X and iOS 11.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/google-docs-iphone-x-ios-11-drag-drop/#more-509878" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509878&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:14:08 +00009to5MacJust in time for the holidays, now there’s an Official Mixer Store
https://www.onmsft.com/news/just-in-time-for-the-holidays-now-theres-an-official-mixer-store
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:56:18 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Microsoft has launched an Offical Mixer Store, allowing Mixer fans to buy Mixer t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, and much more. Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:56:18 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft’s Office Android apps can now be downloaded on a broader selection of Chromebooks
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsofts-office-android-apps-can-now-be-downloaded-on-a-broader-selection-of-chromebooks
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:30:04 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-15.06.27-908x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-15.06.27-908x580.png 908w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-15.06.27-250x160.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-15.06.27-768x491.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px" />After being only available on select models including the Google Pixelbook and the Asus Chromebook Flip, it seems that Microsoft’s Office Android apps can now be downloaded on a broader selection of Chromebooks.Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:30:04 +0000On MSFTHow to set up your Windows Mixed Reality Headset
https://www.onmsft.com/news/how-to-set-up-your-windows-mixed-reality-headset
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:22:41 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1555-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1555-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1555-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1555-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1555-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1555-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1555-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1555-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Sit back, relax, and follow along as we guide you through the setup process of your new Mixed Reality headset.Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:22:41 +0000On MSFTAhead of major revamp, Snapchat recognises photo content, offers relevant borders & filters
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/snapchat-object-recognition/
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:20:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/snapchat.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>We’re expecting <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/08/snapchat-redesign-details/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a major revamp</a> of the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/snapchat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Snapchat</a> app to land early next month, but it seems the company isn’t holding back everything until then. It’s been quietly rolling out a feature that recognises (some of) the content in your photos, and suggests relevant borders and filters …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/snapchat-object-recognition/#more-509867" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509867&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:20:02 +00009to5MacGRID Autosport comes to iOS, claims console-quality, 100 cars, 100 tracks, IAPs free [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/grid-autosport-ipad-iphone/
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:51:47 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/grid-autosport.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/feral-interactive/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Feral Interactive</a> has brought Codemasters’ hit racing game GRID Autosport to iPad and iPhone. The app promises ‘console-quality racing’ offering a complete version of the game with all of the content.</p>
<blockquote><p>Ignite your high-speed career as a pro-racer with <em>GRID Autosport for iOS</em>. This smash hit AAA racing game uses intuitive tilt and touch controls to deliver an irresistible mix of simulation and arcade handling direct to your iPad and iPhone.</p>
<p><em>GRID Autosport for iOS</em> is the latest instalment in the celebrated Codemasters series, comprising the complete game and all the add-on content. Compete in the world’s most exciting cars on motorsport’s most challenging circuits.</p></blockquote>
<p>In an unusual move, all the ‘in-app purchases’ are free …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/grid-autosport-ipad-iphone/#more-509864" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509864&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:51:47 +00009to5MacYouTube app update promises fix for iOS 11 battery drain bugs
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/youtube-fix-for-ios-11-battery-drain-bug/
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:44:17 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x-youtube.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Two weeks ago, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/13/youtube-battery-drain-ios-11/">we highlighted</a> that many iPhone and iPad users were seeing severe battery issues when playing videos in the YouTube app; the device would become unnaturally warm and battery would quickly deplete when it really shouldn’t. <a href="http://go.benjaminmayo.co.uk/544007664">A YouTube app update</a> visible today in the App Store promises a fix for this problem.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/27/youtube-fix-for-ios-11-battery-drain-bug/#more-509857" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509857&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:44:17 +00009to5MacXbox news recap: Xbox users warned against using power strips, Gears of War 4 heading to Xbox Game Pass and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xbox-news-recap-xbox-users-warned-against-using-power-strips-gears-of-war-4-heading-to-xbox-game-pass-and-more
Sun, 26 Nov 2017 22:50:51 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/xbox-one-x-project-scorpio-controller-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/xbox-one-x-project-scorpio-controller-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/xbox-one-x-project-scorpio-controller-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/xbox-one-x-project-scorpio-controller-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Check out our weekly Xbox news recap series, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Xbox.Sun, 26 Nov 2017 22:50:51 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 news recap: The Guardian ends support for Windows 10 app, video shows Surface Pen in use on a Windows phone and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-news-recap-the-guardian-ends-support-for-windows-10-app-video-shows-surface-pen-in-use-on-a-windows-phone-and-more
Sun, 26 Nov 2017 22:02:26 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo Generic Featured Image Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap. We are continuing the trend of our weekly “Windows 10 news recap” series where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system. Support ends for The Guardian’s Windows 10 app The Guardian is ending support for its […]Sun, 26 Nov 2017 22:02:26 +0000On MSFT9to5Toys Lunch Break: MacBook Air/Pro up to $250 off, 12.9-inch iPad from $700, Amazon iPhone accessory sale, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/26/9to5toys-lunch-break-macbook-pro-air-ipad/
Sun, 26 Nov 2017 18:33:31 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/9to5toys-lunch-break.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/26/9to5toys-lunch-break-macbook-pro-air-ipad/#more-509843" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509843&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sun, 26 Nov 2017 18:33:31 +00009to5MacIndia Commerce Minister says country would be ‘very happy’ for Apple to expand local manufacturing
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/26/apple-expand-manufacturing-in-india/
Sun, 26 Nov 2017 15:41:19 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-se.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>While Apple first began <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/17/iphone-made-in-india-2/">manufacturing the iPhone in India earlier this year</a>, it’s looking to expand those efforts now. According to a new report from <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/happy-to-receive-apple-awaiting-formal-proposal-says-suresh-prabhu/articleshow/61805232.cms">The Economic Times</a>, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu would be “very happy” for Apple to expand its presence in India…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/26/apple-expand-manufacturing-in-india/#more-509839" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509839&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sun, 26 Nov 2017 15:41:19 +00009to5MacGoogle Cloud at RSNA: engaging with the medical imaging communityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/SHU6bDb9Jhs/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Medical imaging is a critical pillar of modern healthcare: <a href="http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/social-issues-migration-health/computed-tomography-ct-exams/indicator/english_3c994537-en">It's estimated</a> that more than 300 million advanced imaging procedures are performed a year, and the majority of medical interventions require some type of imaging for diagnostic purposes. Next to <a href="https://cloud.google.com/genomics/">genomics</a>, medical images are one of the fastest growing data sources in the healthcare space.</p><p>At <a href="https://www.google.com/cloud/solutions/healthcare-life-sciences/">Google Cloud</a>, we’re working with the research community, clinical community and the diagnostic imaging industry to help care providers be more accurate and effective in order to improve patient outcomes. And we’ve been excited to see our customers and technology partners use Google Cloud services and tools to uncover powerful insights that may help drive better patient care and facilitate better collaboration among care providers.</p><p>Here's a little bit more about what our partners and customers are doing with Google Cloud, and what they have to say about it.</p><p><a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/change-healthcare-announces-strategic-relationship-with-google-cloud-300561591.html?tc=eml_cleartime">Change Healthcare</a> is a leading provider of enterprise imaging solutions. By combining Change Healthcare’s clinical expertise and industry knowledge with our strengths in the areas of cloud infrastructure, advanced analytics and collaboration tools, we aim to meaningfully impact outcomes for patients and care providers. Change Healthcare is using <a href="https://cloud.google.com/">Google Cloud Platform</a> (GCP) to provide a more relevant, pervasive, scalable and cost-effective data infrastructure, and leveraging <a href="https://gsuite.google.com/">G Suite</a> to develop new collaborative solutions for imaging specialists.</p><p><i>“Change Healthcare is positioned to transform the value that imaging brings to healthcare providers. By working with Google Cloud in this strategic collaboration, we are poised to accelerate that transformation. In today’s dynamic healthcare industry, providers are looking for new ways to improve patient care. That is why Change Healthcare will be working with Google Cloud to introduce innovative technologies and solutions to address the challenges healthcare providers face both today and in the future.” </i>—Erkan Akyuz, Executive Vice President and President for Imaging, Workflow & Care Solutions, Change Healthcare</p><p>For partners like <a href="https://www.kanteron.com/">Kanteron Systems</a>, GCP is providing a path to deployment at scale. Kanteron is leveraging their expertise in multimodality medical imaging and clinical genomics, using our artificial intelligence and cloud capabilities to help radiologists, pathologists, surgeons and oncologists collaborate by sharing and visualizing patient data with the relevant clinical context.</p><p><i>“Our focus is crystal clear: help clinicians deliver the best possible care. Leveraging Google Cloud’s healthcare-focused platform helps us get to this goal faster.”</i> —Jorge Cortell, Founder and CEO, Kanteron Systems</p><p>Partners like <a href="https://ambrahealth.com/">Ambra Health</a>, <a href="http://www.lifeimage.com/">lifeIMAGE</a> and <a href="http://www.nautilusmedical.com/">Nautilus Medical</a> are growing their workflow-driven, medical image sharing networks globally by leveraging Google Cloud. The partnership enables care coordination and collaboration on novel insights across multiple entities such as hospitals, imaging centers, patients and labs.</p><p><i>“In a world with 400 petabytes of imaging data produced annually, we plan to leverage Google Cloud’s global footprint to help our customers in a highly-regulated and life-critical space to perform at scale and manage IT risk effectively.”</i> —Matthew A. Michela, CEO, lifeIMAGE</p><p>Partners like <a href="https://www.zebra-med.com/">Zebra Medical Vision</a> are using <a href="https://www.tensorflow.org/">TensorFlow</a> to train neural networks on existing radiology scans and create new models that aim to help clinicians detect specific conditions. These models are run using <a href="https://cloud.google.com/ml-engine/">Cloud Machine Learning Engine</a> to analyze new scans and deliver insights to hospitals to help inform clinical decisions at scale. Customers like <a href="https://www.imagia.com/">Imagia</a> are using <a href="https://cloud.google.com/products/machine-learning/">machine learning APIs </a>to accelerate AI-first multi-institutional research in precision medicine and deliver radiomics biomarkers for personalized healthcare. Companies like <a href="https://arterys.com/">Arterys</a> are using TensorFlow to generate heart measurements that may help cardiologists and radiologists work more effectively by automating some of the more repetitive, manual tasks, allowing physicians spend more time focusing on their patients.</p><p>Enterprise imaging IT-focused <a href="https://www.dcmsys.com/">DICOM Systems</a> is using Google Cloud to offer their customers the option of cloud storage. </p><p><i>"The imaging industry typically upgrades or replaces their PACS solution every five to eight years. This is a pain for the hospital's IT department. We are starting to see healthcare customers recognize the power of the cloud</i>—<i>and how to leverage the cloud as a core part of their IT strategy." </i>— Dmitriy Tochilnik, President and CTO, Dicom Systems</p><p><a href="http://www.clientoutlook.com/">Client Outlook</a>, the maker of <a href="http://www.clientoutlook.com/eunity-platform/">eUnity</a>, is providing an imaging viewer which can visualize radiology images stored on-premise or in the cloud. By integrating with Zebra Medical Vision’s <a href="https://www.zebra-med.com/aione/">AI1</a> platform, Client Outlook surfaces imaging-based measurements such as bone density and coronary calcium, helping augment radiology workflows.</p><p><i>“There is a need in the market for tools that help physicians be more effective in translating diagnostic images into clinical insights. We see our product as a platform serving these tools to the right user in the right context. With Google Cloud, we aim to use the emerging ecosystem of intelligent solutions to make sure that our users have the right tools for the job.”</i> — Steve Rankin, CEO, Client Outlook</p><p><br/></p>This week we’ll be at RSNA (<a href="http://www.expocad.com/host/fx/rsna/rsna17/default.html?zoomto=8161">Booth 8161</a>), where you can learn more and meet some of our ecosystem partners. We’ll demo some of our work as well as host a corporate symposium featuring a panel discussion on the role of machine intelligence in the future of radiology (<a href="https://cloudplatformonline.com/2017-NA-Corporate-Symposium-RSNA-Reg.html">RSVP here</a>). We’d love to learn how we can work with you to transform healthcare.</div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/SHU6bDb9Jhs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Sun, 26 Nov 2017 15:00:00 +0000Sun, 26 Nov 2017 15:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogWindows 10’s Game Bar is being reworked in Redstone 4
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10s-game-bar-is-being-reworked-in-redstone-4
Sat, 25 Nov 2017 23:30:24 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Game-Bar-Rework-Windows-10-Redstone-4.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Game-Bar-Rework-Windows-10-Redstone-4.png 1024w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Game-Bar-Rework-Windows-10-Redstone-4-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Game-Bar-Rework-Windows-10-Redstone-4-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />Microsoft is working on improvements to the Gamer Bar in Windows 10 with Redstone 4.Sat, 25 Nov 2017 23:30:24 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft news recap: Microsoft Rewards arrives on the Bing app for Android, Bing Maps gets new Birds Eye imagery and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-news-recap-microsoft-rewards-arrives-on-the-bing-app-for-android-bing-maps-gets-new-birds-eye-imagery-and-more
Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:21:37 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Microsoft-France-Headquarters-877x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Microsoft-France-Headquarters.png 877w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Microsoft-France-Headquarters-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Microsoft-France-Headquarters-250x165.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Microsoft-France-Headquarters-768x508.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px" />Microsoft (MSFT) news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read! Microsoft Launcher offers revamped home screen experience with latest beta release As a welcome gift to Microsoft fans on Android, the Microsoft Launcher has received a new beta […]Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:21:37 +0000On MSFTThis week’s top stories: What HomePod could have been, a new iPhone SE, and more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/25/top-stories-homepod-iphone-se-more/
Sat, 25 Nov 2017 16:53:42 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/top-stories.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p><strong>In this week’s top stories: </strong>The iPhone X and Apple Watch are named two of the best gadgets of the year, we dive deep into the best Black Friday deals, new details about the iMac Pro, what the HomePod could have been, and more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories.. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/25/top-stories-homepod-iphone-se-more/#more-509837" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509837&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 25 Nov 2017 16:53:42 +00009to5MacKGI: iPhone X production improving rapidly as demand remains strong through holiday season
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/25/kgi-iphone-x-availability-q4/
Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:57:29 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x-folio-cards.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>As the <a href="http://9to5toys.com">holiday shopping season officially begins</a>, KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo is out with a new investor note this morning touching on iPhone X demand and supply. Kuo explains in the note that while some believe the iPhone X’s quickly improving supply is due to low demand, he attributes it to production improvements with demand remaining strong…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/25/kgi-iphone-x-availability-q4/#more-509835" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509835&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:57:29 +00009to5Mac9to5Rewards: Black Friday w/ 30% off Caseology cases & iPhone X Giveaway
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/9to5rewards-black-friday-w-30-off-caseology-cases-iphone-x-giveaway/
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 23:49:58 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/caseology-banner.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p class="p1"><span class="s1">If you’re shopping this Black Friday, and are in need of some new protection for your iPhone 8, 8+, or X, take advantage of <a href="http://bit.ly/2yrwT2x"><span class="s2">30% off Caseology cases</span></a></span><span class="s3"><b> </b></span><span class="s1">with exclusive promo code “</span><span class="s3"><b>9TO5MACX</b></span><span class="s1">“ before Nov. 30 to get a great deal on a new case. And in case you haven’t already, remember to enter our biggest giveaway to date below for your chance to win an iPhone X:</span></p>
<p class="p1"> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/9to5rewards-black-friday-w-30-off-caseology-cases-iphone-x-giveaway/#more-509779" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509779&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 24 Nov 2017 23:49:58 +00009to5MacLogic Pros: Best Black Friday deals for Mac/iOS musicians & producers
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/best-black-friday-mac-ios-musicians-producers/
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 21:46:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/korg-gadget-for-mac-01.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1540" /></div><p class="p1">We have a number of notable <a href="https://9to5toys.com/guides/black-friday-2017/">Black Friday 2017</a> deals from AKAI, Native Instruments, IK Multimedia, MOOG, loads of plug-in makers and much more. The list of discounted iOS production/synth apps is growing by the minute, and this is the place to find the best of everything.</p>
<p class="p1">Head below for our round-up of the hottest Black Friday 2017 deals for musicians and producers… <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/best-black-friday-mac-ios-musicians-producers/#more-509820" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509820&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 24 Nov 2017 21:46:02 +00009to5MacSnapchat launches new AR Trial Ads along with Promoted Stories to reinvigorate business
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/snapchat-ar-ads/
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 20:38:03 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/snapchat-for-iphone-image.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>Snapchat has launched two new ways to increase revenue with advertising this week with Promoted Stories and also a new AR Trial Ads program. The social media service is hoping these new ads will be skipped less by users and will give the company a leg up on Facebook/Instagram.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/snapchat-ar-ads/#more-509803" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509803&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 24 Nov 2017 20:38:03 +00009to5MacBest Black Friday iOS & Mac App Deals: Monument Valley 2, Pixelmator, Parallels, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/best-black-friday-ios-mac-app-game-deals/
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 20:15:45 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/black-friday-2017-ios-mac-sales.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p class="p1">As always around <a href="https://9to5toys.com/guides/black-friday-2017/">this time of the year</a>, we are seeing a massive list of top-tier iOS and Mac apps with deep price drops. Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring some of the most notable deals of the year on the widest selections of games and apps on Apple’s digital marketplaces. Head below for this year’s best… <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/best-black-friday-ios-mac-app-game-deals/#more-509804" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509804&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 24 Nov 2017 20:15:45 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Black Friday: 9.7-inch iPad $250, Philips Hue deals from $24, Logitech Amazon Accessory sale, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/9to5toys-lunch-break-black-friday/
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:29:47 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/9to5toys-lunch-break.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/9to5toys-lunch-break-black-friday/#more-509791" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509791&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:29:47 +00009to5MacReview: Chocolate Hub 2 is a delicious Mac companion and an even better stocking stuffer
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/chocolate-hub-2-review-stocking-stuffer/
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 16:06:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/screen-shot-2017-11-24-at-9-41-42-am.png?w=1600" /></div><p>When Apple decided to drop USB for USB-C I was actually excited about it, contrary to most people’s reactions. Thankfully there are many companies like <a href="http://23devices.com/chocolatehub/">23Devices</a> making solid products to help us be more productive with the tools we have.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/chocolate-hub-2-review-stocking-stuffer/#more-509765" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509765&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 24 Nov 2017 16:06:49 +00009to5MacNew patent shows Microsoft Edge could automatically switch to private mode on certain websites
https://www.onmsft.com/news/new-patent-shows-microsoft-edge-could-automatically-switch-to-private-mode-on-certain-websites
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:58:29 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/microsoft-edge-1039x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="microsoft, edge" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/microsoft-edge-1039x580.jpg 1039w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/microsoft-edge-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/microsoft-edge-768x429.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1039px) 100vw, 1039px" />In a new patent, Microsoft is looking to help a user automatically switch a web browser to private mode when navigating certain websites.Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:58:29 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft Launcher offers revamped home screen experience with latest beta release
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-launcher-offers-revamped-home-screen-experience-with-latest-beta-release
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:53:16 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-launcher-814x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-launcher-814x580.png 814w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-launcher-232x165.png 232w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-launcher-768x547.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-launcher.png 1354w" sizes="(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px" />The beta version of Microsoft Launcher brings a 12x12 grid view, support for more than 5 apps in the dock and plenty more improvements.Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:53:16 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft wants to make it easier to share your Xbox One captures on Twitter and Facebook
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-wants-to-make-it-easier-to-share-your-xbox-one-captures-on-twitter-and-facebook
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:20:50 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-24-at-16.12.17-883x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-24-at-16.12.17-883x580.png 883w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-24-at-16.12.17-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-24-at-16.12.17-250x165.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-24-at-16.12.17-768x505.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-24-at-16.12.17.png 1406w" sizes="(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px" />Mike Ybarra and Jason Beaumont from the Xbox team recently explained that improving gameplay social sharing is currently high on the Xbox team’s list of prioritiesFri, 24 Nov 2017 15:20:50 +0000On MSFTBlack Friday: Save on Surface Pro and get a gift card with Surface Laptop purchases on Amazon
https://www.onmsft.com/news/save-on-surface-pro-and-get-a-gift-card-with-surface-laptop-purchases-on-amazon-for-black-friday-week-only
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:10:45 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Laptop-5-870x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Surface Laptop" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Laptop-5-870x580.png 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Laptop-5-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Laptop-5-247x165.png 247w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Laptop-5-768x512.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Laptop-5.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />The online retailer is currently running a promotion where Prime Members can save on the Surface Pro, and even get a gift card with the purchase of the Surface Laptop. Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:10:45 +0000On MSFTiPhone X telephoto lens requires less than a quarter of the light of the iPhone 7 Plus
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/iphone-x-camera-low-light-test/
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:19:48 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/blog_duallens_header.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>A low-light test of the telephoto lens in the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-x/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone X</a> has revealed that it works in a quarter of the light needed by the iPhone 7 Plus.</p>
<p><em>Studio Neat’s</em> Dan Provost noted that the iPhone makes up its own mind when to use the telephoto lens, even when you’ve selected it in the camera app …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/iphone-x-camera-low-light-test/#more-509758" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509758&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:19:48 +00009to5MacSupport ends for The Guardian’s Windows 10 app
https://www.onmsft.com/news/support-ends-for-the-guardians-windows-10-app
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:08:30 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/apps.26418.9007199266243234.095ef43b-0a9f-4438-9f5e-a602caad6641.f958371e-d95a-45a9-bf0f-67f9bdf04707-908x580.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/apps.26418.9007199266243234.095ef43b-0a9f-4438-9f5e-a602caad6641.f958371e-d95a-45a9-bf0f-67f9bdf04707-908x580.jpeg 908w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/apps.26418.9007199266243234.095ef43b-0a9f-4438-9f5e-a602caad6641.f958371e-d95a-45a9-bf0f-67f9bdf04707-250x160.jpeg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/apps.26418.9007199266243234.095ef43b-0a9f-4438-9f5e-a602caad6641.f958371e-d95a-45a9-bf0f-67f9bdf04707-768x491.jpeg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/apps.26418.9007199266243234.095ef43b-0a9f-4438-9f5e-a602caad6641.f958371e-d95a-45a9-bf0f-67f9bdf04707.jpeg 1399w" sizes="(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px" />The publication announced that the app would no longer be available to download from the Microsoft Store, though it will continue to work on your PC or phone if you’ve already downloaded it.Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:08:30 +0000On MSFTAustralia sees its first redesigned Apple Store in Melbourne [Photos]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/apple-store-melbourne-australia/
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:54:23 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>It’s taken a while for the new <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-store/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Store</a> design to reach Australia, but the company today opened the first of the refits in Melbourne.</p>
<p>The new Chadstone store is three times the size of the one it replaces …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/apple-store-melbourne-australia/#more-509750" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509750&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:54:23 +00009to5MacSmart Home Diary: The true test of a technology’s value is to live without it for a while
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/smart-home-diary-living-without-it/
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:07:13 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/philips-hue-app-lights-overview.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>I mentioned that planning a home move gave me <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/29/homekit-new-home-smart-home-diary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a couple of new perspectives</a> on smart home technology, while starting from scratch in the new place forced me to think about what has and hasn’t <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/21/smart-home-diary-new-home-homekit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">justified its existence</a>.</p>
<p>They say that the true test of the value of anything is to try living without it for a while, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing for the past couple of weeks.</p>
<p>Much as I love our new apartment, the view from which which came in very handy for <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/20/iphone-x-diary-camera-review/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">testing the iPhone X camera</a>, the place has also required some work. It took a week to get broadband up-and-running, without which I couldn’t install anything, and we also needed to get some basics sorted before worrying about smart home tech …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/smart-home-diary-living-without-it/#more-509742" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509742&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:07:13 +00009to5MacAs promised, iPhone X now on sale in 13 more countries
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/which-countries-is-the-iphone-x-available/
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 11:50:24 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/leather-folio-highlight-zoom.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/iphone-x-countries/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> earlier this month that the <a href="https://9to5mac.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone X</a> would go on sale in 13 more countries as of today, and it is now available in these new markets.</p>
<p>The flagship new iPhone is now available in a total of 70 countries …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/which-countries-is-the-iphone-x-available/#more-509739" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=509739&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 24 Nov 2017 11:50:24 +00009to5MacUpdate adds Rewards integration to the Android Bing app
https://www.onmsft.com/news/update-adds-rewards-integration-to-the-android-bing-app
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 08:05:51 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1104-870x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1104-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1104-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1104-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1104-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1104-e1499430818826.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />Microsoft’s official Bing app has updated on Android devices to Version 7.4.25258601. This new update hasn’t made any major changes but it does add a new Rewards widget which can be added to a device’s home screen that can display real-time information on a user’s Rewards status. The update also includes the usual generic bug […]Fri, 24 Nov 2017 08:05:51 +0000On MSFTGet 4x XP in Killer Instinct on Xbox One & Windows 10 this weekend
https://www.onmsft.com/news/get-4x-xp-in-killer-instinct-on-xbox-one-windows-10-this-weekend
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:46:05 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KillerInstinct1-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Killer Instinct on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KillerInstinct1-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KillerInstinct1-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/KillerInstinct1-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />In celebration of Killer Instinct’s fourth birthday, the fighting game will be having a quadruple XP weekend this weekend starting from today. This means that all experience earned on characters will be quadrupled and for those with VIP, which perpetually doubles XP, the multiplier will stack which means hardcore Killer Instinct fans should expect six […]Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:46:05 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft’s Bing app on iOS revamps its homescreen in latest update
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsofts-bing-app-on-ios-revamps-its-homescreen-in-latest-update
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:25:30 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bing-for-iPhone-App-980x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Bing for iPhone App" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bing-for-iPhone-App-980x580.jpg 980w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bing-for-iPhone-App-250x148.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bing-for-iPhone-App-768x454.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px" />The official Bing app has updated on Apple’s iOS devices to Version 6.20. This update includes a brand new design for the app’s home page that’s easier to use than the previous version (see above) and an improved voice search experience. Here’s the full release notes. This update includes a revamped Home page with easy […]Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:25:30 +0000On MSFTNew video shows Microsoft’s Surface Pen working on a Windows phone
https://www.onmsft.com/news/new-video-shows-microsofts-surface-pen-working-on-a-windows-phone
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:17:17 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/surfacephone-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Surface Phone concept art by Casmir Valeri" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/surfacephone-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/surfacephone-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/surfacephone-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />It’s been common knowledge for a while now that Microsoft had been toying with the idea of Surface Pen functionality with their Windows phones and while a smartphone with Surface Pen compatibility was never released commercially, ProtoBetaTest has gotten their hands on a Lumia 950XL prototype that does. Take a look in the video below. […]Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:17:17 +0000On MSFTSave big on SanDisk microSD cards, flashdrives, at Amazon for Thanksgiving
https://www.onmsft.com/news/save-big-on-sandisk-microsd-cards-flashdrives-at-amazon-for-thanksgiving
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:53:42 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-9-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Amazon has put up a good discount on select SanDisk products.Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:53:42 +0000On MSFTAlong with tabs, searching your email and contacts is coming soon to Cortana in Windows 10
https://www.onmsft.com/news/along-with-tabs-searching-your-email-and-contacts-is-coming-soon-to-cortana-in-windows-10
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:00:46 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-21-5-1031x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="New Cortana UI" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-21-5-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-21-5-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-21-5-768x432.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-21-5.png 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />It turns out that the new Cortana experience will also help a user search through emails and contacts right alongside searches for files, and the web. Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:00:46 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft picks up two HoloLens distribution partners in Europe, Econocom and Bechtle
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-picks-up-two-hololens-distribution-partners-in-europe-econocom-and-bechtle
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:22:13 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hololens-truck-779x389.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hololens-truck-779x389.jpg 779w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hololens-truck-779x389-250x125.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hololens-truck-779x389-768x384.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px" />The new partners will make it easier for local corporate customers to get their hands on the Mixed Reality headset, in part thanks to financing solutions such as subscriptions or pay-per-use.Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:22:13 +0000On MSFTGobble up 100 free MS Rewards points from Microsoft for Thanksgiving
https://www.onmsft.com/news/gobble-up-100-free-ms-rewards-points-from-microsoft-for-thanksgiving
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:16:36 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Microsoft-Rewards-1050x556.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Microsoft-Rewards-1050x556.png 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Microsoft-Rewards-250x132.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Microsoft-Rewards-768x406.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Microsoft-Rewards.png 1147w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />To celebrate Thanksgiving, Microsoft is giving away 100 free points to Microsoft Rewards members. AThu, 23 Nov 2017 16:16:36 +0000On MSFTLive in the past with this Alcatel IDOL 4S Windows phone, now at its lowest price ever
https://www.onmsft.com/news/live-in-the-past-with-this-alcatel-idol-4s-windows-phone-now-at-its-lowest-price-ever
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:56:17 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Alcatel-Idol-4S-1041x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Alcatel Idol 4S" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Alcatel-Idol-4S-1041x580.png 1041w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Alcatel-Idol-4S-250x139.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Alcatel-Idol-4S-768x428.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Alcatel-Idol-4S.png 1273w" sizes="(max-width: 1041px) 100vw, 1041px" />Tthe Alcatel Idol 4S can be yours for just $169 through November 27, which is its lowest price ever.Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:56:17 +0000On MSFTIt’s already Black Friday at the Microsoft Store, save big now
https://www.onmsft.com/news/its-already-black-friday-at-the-microsoft-store-save-big-now
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:49:07 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Save-1050x527.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Save-1050x527.png 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Save-250x125.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Save-768x385.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />It's still Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, but Microsoft is giving techies and those in search of tech gifts a head start on the best deals at Microsoft retail and online stores.Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:49:07 +0000On MSFTHave we seen our last Windows 10 Mobile Insider build?
https://www.onmsft.com/news/have-we-seen-our-last-windows-10-mobile-insider-build
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:34:57 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Windows-10-Mobile-808x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Windows-10-Mobile-808x580.png 808w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Windows-10-Mobile-230x165.png 230w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Windows-10-Mobile-768x552.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Windows-10-Mobile.png 1512w" sizes="(max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px" />Since we didn't see new Insider builds for mobile since a long time, it's probably best to just leave the Windows Insider Program if you want to receive monthly cumulative updates.
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:34:57 +0000On MSFTSamsung’s Galaxy Note 8 joins Galaxy S8 and Razer Android phone on the Microsoft Store
https://www.onmsft.com/news/samsungs-galaxy-note-8-joins-galaxy-s8-and-razer-android-phone-on-the-microsoft-store
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:47:08 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-15.27.23-1033x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-15.27.23-1033x580.png 1033w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-15.27.23-250x140.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-15.27.23-768x431.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px" />Microsoft has quietly started selling an unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, which becomes the third Android handset available on the Microsoft Store.Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:47:08 +0000On MSFTFonts and additional language resources for Windows 10 start to appear in the Microsoft Store online
https://www.onmsft.com/news/fonts-and-additional-language-resources-for-windows-10-start-to-appear-in-the-microsoft-store-online
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:16:10 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-14.10.53-875x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-14.10.53-875x580.png 875w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-14.10.53-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-14.10.53-250x165.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-23-at-14.10.53-768x509.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px" />Following the addition of Edge extensions and Windows themes, new fonts and language packs from Microsoft are now available to download from the Windows 10 Store.Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:16:10 +0000On MSFTGwent’s single-player campaign delayed until 2018, renewed multiplayer focus
https://www.onmsft.com/news/gwents-single-player-campaign-delayed-until-2018-renewed-multiplayer-focus
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 08:31:33 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/gwentcampaign-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Gwent: The Witcher Card Game on Xbox One and Windows 10" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/gwentcampaign-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/gwentcampaign-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/gwentcampaign-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Gwent’s single-player story mode which was expected to launch before the end of 2017 has been delayed until an unspecified time in 2018. “Thronebreaker, GWENT’s story-driven single player campaign, is moving to 2018. We decided to increase the campaign’s scope and need more time to work on it,” CD PROJEKT RED’s Marcin Iwiński said in […]Thu, 23 Nov 2017 08:31:33 +0000On MSFTStart shopping Microsoft Store’s Black Friday deals now!
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/11/22/start-shopping-microsoft-stores-black-friday-deals-now/
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 05:00:12 +0000Starting today, you can save big on <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/d/surface-laptop-harman-kardon-invoke-speaker-bundle/8VG540ZZLWFB?icid=gm_fy18_hol_bf_pre_row1cp2_surf_LaptopHK_20171117">Surface</a>, Windows Mixed Reality <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/collections/VRandMixedrealityheadsets?cat0=devices&icid=gm_fy18_hol_bf_pre_row5cp1_ARVR_WMRheadsets_20171119">headsets</a> and <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/collections/PC-WMR-Bundle-Sale?cat0=devices?icid=gm_fy18_hol_bf_pre_row5cp2_ARVR_WMRbundles_20171119">bundles</a>, <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/collections/pcdeals/pc?cat0=devices&icid=Salepage_blunav_2_pcdeals">Windows 10 PCs</a> – and get <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/d/xbox-one-s-500/91BM935WL1LV?icid=gm_fy18_hol_bf_pre_row2cp1_xbox_189freegame_20171113">Xbox One S</a> at its lowest price ever at <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/locations/find-a-store?icid=en_US_Store_UH_FAS">Microsoft Store</a> and <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/black-friday">Microsoft.com</a>!Thu, 23 Nov 2017 05:00:12 +0000Windows BlogScoring a touchdown with Google Home Minihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/qvf5EOPX5RA/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Hey Google, who is Tony Romo?</p><p>… I’m kidding! But if you do ask, Google will tell you that I'm a former quarterback who played my entire 14-year career in Dallas. When you're used to playing at the top of your game, it takes a ton of practice. I used to have my team behind me every day, but now as a TV analyst, I’ve got a new companion to help me out—my Google Home Mini.</p><p>Being ready is especially important for the game this Thanksgiving. A big part of my new job is having enough stuff to say. Thankfully, Google Home Mini’s got me covered—the little device has helped me learn tons of new things. I already knew how to break down defensive coverages, but now I have a few new fun facts up my sleeve to keep it real.</p><p>This year is the return of the touchdown dance and my Google Home Mini keeps me on top of the hottest dances and plays new music when I need to practice my own moves. For what it's worth, I’m a pretty amazing dancer, even though my wife disagrees.</p><p>Alright, I’ve got to get back to prepping for the game. Thanks to my friends at Google for sponsoring a video (shot with Pixel 2!) that lets me show you all the ways my Google Home Mini helps me get ready. I’ll see you from the booth.<br/></p></div></div>
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http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/11/22/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-17046-pc/
Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:02:11 +0000Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17046 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and for those who opted in to Skip Ahead. What’s new in Build 17046 Microsoft Edge Improvements Form Fill for Address fields: Microsoft Edge can now save and automatically fill your preferred information […]Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:02:11 +0000Windows BlogThis Week on Windows: Black Friday deals, Minecraft 1.2.5 Update and more
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Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:01:36 +0000We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Head over here to read more about the top Black Friday deals from Microsoft and our partners, kicking off Nov. 23; check out our Windows 10 Tip on editing any URL in your Microsoft Edge Favorites – or, keep reading for more of this […]Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:01:36 +0000Windows BlogThe UWP Community Toolkit v2.1
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Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:00:55 +0000We are extremely excited to announce the latest update to the UWP Community Toolkit, version 2.1! This update builds on top of the previous version and continues to align the toolkit closer to the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update SDK. Thanks to the continued support and help of the community, all packages have been updated […]Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:00:55 +0000Windows BlogLet’s talk turkey: Thanksgiving food trendshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/VYgypvjHi_E/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Set the table and pour yourself a glass. It’s time to talk about your top Thanksgiving recipes and questions according to Google Search. Though it might not be as subject to debate as some conversations you have at your family table, there’s plenty of variety when it comes to our national menus this holiday. </p><br/><h2>Whet your appetite. </h2><p>Everyone has a strategy for saving maximum stomach space for mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing on Turkey Day. But while the turkey roasts and the drinks are served, you might be in need of a snack. Enter deviled eggs, the #3 searched recipe in the U.S. last Thanksgiving Day. If you’re in Ohio, you might go a bit bigger with a seven-layer salad. This fruit-based dish is uniquely highly searched in the Buckeye state. </p><br/><h2>Now for the main course. </h2><p>Turkey, of course, is the centerpiece dish on most Thanksgiving tables: The answer to one of your top searched questions, “How many turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving?” is somewhere around 45 million. Now it’s just a question of how to do it. On Thanksgiving Day last year, the top searched Thanksgiving question was “How long to cook a turkey?” The answer depends in part on how you do it; although roasting is common, there were more questions about brining and smoking on the day preceding Thanksgiving. And as the clock ticks by on the day itself, people may find themselves looking for a faster method. That’s when questions like “How long to fry a turkey” and “How to deep fry a turkey” creep into the top 10 searches.</p></div></div>
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So teams with experience building apps should be able to make a very easy transition to private app publishing.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/oz_-rc8OFwo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:30:00 +0000Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:30:00 +0000The Official Google BlogSpreading holiday cheer with great deals on Google Playhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/agKG5m_-ooA/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As temperatures drop, stay warm and entertained with these hot holiday deals on Google Play. Starting today, you’ll be able to find your favorite movies, apps, games, music, TV and books at deep discounts. Just in time for the holidays, these deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday run through November 27 in select markets. <br/></p><p></p><h2>Battle in your favorite games—not the crowds—on Black Friday. </h2>Avoid store crowds and battle it out with a favorite game instead. Google Play offers discounts of up to 80 percent for <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_3002c9b_gamesDynamic_cyberweek2017">premium games</a>, including <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_3002c9a_gamesPremium_cyberweek2017?e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_3002c9a_gamesPremium_cyberweek2017?e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin and LEGO® Jurassic World™</a> and more. You’ll also get special discounts, power ups and unlimited lives for the perennially popular <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/topic?id=campaign_editorial_3002b6b_cyber_week_Playrix_CW">Gardenscapes and Homescapes</a> games on Google Play. <br/><p></p><p></p><h2>Set the mood with Google Play Music.</h2>‘Tis the season to start playing songs of cheer. You can get a <a href="http://play.google.com/music/listen?signup=1&utm_source=playstore&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=120doffer&coupontype=vanity&coupon=120DFREE">Google Play Music</a> subscription free for four months, for the right songs to suit your mood anytime. <br/><p></p><p></p><h2>Survive the season with must-have apps.</h2>When you need a last-minute recipe or a mental break from those holiday errands, Google Play has you covered with discounts on hundred of apps, including a 50 percent discount on a monthly subscription to <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fungamesforfree.colorfy">Colorfy</a>. <br/><p></p><p></p><h2>Take a turkey break with a movie or TV show.</h2>Once the meal is done and the dishes are cleared, wind down with a favorite classic or a new release as Google Play offers 50 percent off any one movie to own and 25 percent off a TV season of your choice starting on November 23. You’ll also be able to rent any movie for 99 cents for one day only on November 25. <br/><p></p><p>Whether it’s catching up on the latest episodes of “<a href="https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/The_Walking_Dead?id=voy4-XmMACg">The Walking Dead</a>” or “<a href="https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/Outlander?id=6nWPOVGlhHM">Outlander</a>,” the latest Minion antics in “<a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Despicable_Me_3?id=O7XhURASFDg">Despicable Me 3</a>” or a young Peter Parker in “<a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Spider_Man_Homecoming?id=RO014qcVkJc">Spider-Man: Homecoming</a>,” there’s something the entire family can enjoy. <br/></p><p></p><h2>Snuggle in with a good book.</h2>The weather outside may be frightful, but a good book can be delightful. Whether it’s a bedtime story or the latest <a href="https://play.google.com/store/search?q=mystery&c=books">mystery</a>, Google Play is offering a $5 credit towards any book over $5 and discounts on top titles starting on November 23. You can also find some of the most popular <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Geoff_Johns_Flashpoint?id=0fXjAAAAQBAJ&e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">omnibus comics books</a>, including Batman: The Complete Hush, Thor and Flashpoint, for $5 or less on November 25 only. <br/><p></p><p>For more information on these and other deals throughout the season, head to <a href="http://play.google.com/holiday2017">Google Play’s Holiday Hub</a>.<br/></p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/agKG5m_-ooA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 08:05:00 +0000Wed, 22 Nov 2017 08:05:00 +0000The Official Google BlogTune in for the world’s first Google Translate music tourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/6YSebT04BzA/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Eleven years ago, Google Translate was created to break down language barriers. Since then, it has enabled billions of people and businesses all over the world to talk, connect and understand each other in new ways.</p><p>And we’re still re-imagining how it can be used—most recently, with music. The music industry in Sweden is one of the world's most successful exporters of hit music in English—with artists such Abba, The Cardigans and Avicii originating from the country. But there are still many talented Swedish artists who may not get the recognition or success they deserve except for in a small country up in the north.</p><p>This sparked an idea: might it be possible to use Google Translate with the sole purpose of breaking a Swedish band internationally?</p><p>Today, we’re presenting Translate Tour, in which up and coming Swedish indie pop group <a href="http://www.vitabergen.se/">Vita Bergen</a> will be using Google Translate to perform their new single “Tänd Ljusen” in three different languages—English, Spanish and French—on the streets of three different European cities. In just a couple of days, the band will set off to London, Paris and Madrid to sing their locally adapted songs in front of the eyes of the public—with the aim of spreading Swedish music culture and inviting people all over the world to tune into the band’s cross-European indie pop music.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Tune in to Vita Bergen’s release event, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCntvm4EIiWvPjbLdfxxPbWg">live streamed on YouTube</a> today at 5:00 p.m. CEST, or listen to the songs in Swedish (“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lft6-XtF-LU&feature=youtu.be">Tänd Ljusen</a>”), English (“<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMGW4NVm3jY&feature=youtu.be">Light the Lights</a>”), Spanish (<a href="https://youtu.be/HPk7wdRdV_8">“Enciende las Luces</a>”) and French (“<a href="https://youtu.be/Q6PgyiRxMbs">Allumez les Lumières</a>”).</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/6YSebT04BzA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:55:00 +0000Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:55:00 +0000The Official Google BlogLearn more about the world around you with Google Lens and the Assistanthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/IffPB0dkQaA/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Looking at a landmark and not sure what it is? Interested in learning more about a movie as you stroll by the poster? With Google Lens and your Google Assistant, you now have a helpful sidekick to tell you more about what’s around you, right on your Pixel. </p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>When we introduced the new Pixel 2 <a href="https://blog.google/products/pixel/new-pixel-2/">last month</a>, we talked about how Google Lens builds on Google’s advancements in computer vision and machine learning. When you combine that with the Google Assistant, which is built on many of the same technologies, you can get quick help with what you see. That means that you can learn more about what’s in front of you—in real time—by selecting the Google Lens icon and tapping on what you’re interested in.</p><p>Here are the key ways your Assistant and Google Lens can help you today:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><b>Text</b>: Save information from business cards, follow URLs, call phone numbers and navigate to addresses.</li><li><b>Landmarks</b>: Explore a new city like a pro with your Assistant to help you recognize landmarks and learn about their history.</li><li><b>Art, books and movies</b>: Learn more about a movie, from the trailer to reviews, right from the poster. Look up a book to see the rating and a short synopsis. Become a museum guru by quickly looking up an artist’s info and more. You can even add events, like the movie release date or gallery opening, to your calendar right from Google Lens.</li><li><b>Barcodes</b>: Quickly look up products by barcode, or scan QR codes, all with your Assistant.</li></ul><p>Google Lens in the Assistant will be rolling out to all Pixel phones set to English in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, India and Singapore over the coming weeks. Once you get the update, go to your Google Assistant on your phone and tap the Google Lens icon in the bottom right corner.</p></div></div>
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Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:15:10 +0000Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Windows 10 Insider Preview (Build 17040 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 17040 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from developer section on Windows Insider. For feedback and […]Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:15:10 +0000Windows BlogWindows Community Standup on November 29th, 2017
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Tue, 21 Nov 2017 18:00:41 +0000Kevin Gallo is hosting the next Windows Community Standup on November 29th, 2017 at 10:00am PST on Channel 9 with Seth Juarez! Kevin will be answering questions we didn’t get to from the Windows Developer Day on October 10th. While we’re going through the list, we will be taking live questions too. Windows community standup is a […]Tue, 21 Nov 2017 18:00:41 +0000Windows BlogTurn customers into advocates with #SmallThankshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/hVGR5YuKznY/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The holiday season is a time to be grateful for friends, family and community. For me, that gratitude includes the small businesses who are a part of my everyday life in California. From my friends at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/4zFq447gGDP2">Zombie Runner</a> whose post-run coffee is the best part of my workout, to the folks at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dxv9Tfygy2R2">Tin-Pot Creamery</a> who make it impossible to give up ice cream; these small businesses make my day-to-day life better and add heart to our community, and for that, I am thankful. I firmly believe when we support the businesses we love, we make the places we live better. </p><br/><p>I also spend much of my time at work thinking about how to help small businesses grow using the web. Our products play a pivotal role in helping people and small businesses connect with each other. As this year’s holiday shopping season and Small Business Saturday approach us, we’re doing something extra to help small businesses stand out and succeed, both online and in their neighborhoods.</p><br/><p>We’ve created the <a href="http://smallthanks.withgoogle.com">#SmallThanks Hub</a> to help you get free, customized marketing materials to promote your business. Simply search for your business name on the site, and we’ll automatically create posters, social media posts, window clings, stickers and more—based on the reviews and local love from your customers on Google. And now, it is available nationally in U.S. to any verified Google listing with an address. (Don’t yet have a verified listing? Signing up is free and only takes a few minutes. <a href="https://www.google.com/business/">Start here</a>.) </p><br/><p>Reviews from your fans are like digital thank you notes, and they’re one of the first things people notice about your business in search results. A few positive small thanks can mean the difference between a potential customer choosing your business or going elsewhere. 71 percent of consumers say that positive reviews in search results make them more likely to use that the business, and listings with positive reviews see 360 percent higher clicks to their site.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Many of our initial grantees are focused on data gathering, research and analysis. We’re now also investing in organizations working on systemic solutions. For example, we’re supporting the <a href="https://civilrights.org/">Leadership Conference Education Fund</a> with a $2 million grant to bolster their effort to help more law enforcement jurisdictions work with community groups, who are a critical partner in policing. The Leadership Conference has a well-known track record in this area, and they will help establish best practices that lead to more constitutional policing, less crime, and more trust and accountability. Our $500,000 grant to the <a href="https://www.justiceforwork.org/">R Street Institute’s Justice for Work Coalition</a> will support their efforts aimed to bring bipartisan support for criminal justice reform and to reduce barriers to employment following incarceration. </p><br/>We’ll also continue to multiply the impact of our grants with skills-based volunteer support from Googlers. Just last month, 10 Google software engineers and data scientists volunteered with Google.org grantee the <a href="https://www.google.org/our-work/inclusion/center-policing-equity/">Center for Policing Equity (CPE)</a> on a full-time basis for six weeks in New York. These 10 Googlers helped build and improve CPE’s <a href="http://policingequity.org/national-justice-database/">National Justice Database</a>, the nation’s first-ever database tracking national statistics on policing. They also built software, audited tools, and improved automation efforts to help CPE better process and analyze the reports they send to partner police departments.</div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>This isn't the only time we've teamed up Googler volunteers with grantees. Earlier this year, we helped the <a href="https://www.google.org/our-work/inclusion/equal-justice-initiative/">Equal Justice Initiative</a> launch <a href="https://lynchinginamerica.eji.org/">Lynching in America</a>, an interactive site that explores this difficult time in U.S. history. More than 200 Googlers have volunteered in grantee <a href="https://defyventures.org/what-we-do/our-solution/training/">Defy Ventures</a>' prison and post-release programs for aspiring business owners, known as Entrepreneurs-in-Training. Working with Defy, Googlers have hosted small business training courses on digital marketing, digital skills and public speaking.</p><br/><p>In the year ahead, Google will continue to <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/751174648855928834">stand in solidarity</a> with the fight for racial justice. We believe in a justice system based on equity for all, informed by data and supported by community-based solutions. We’re proud to support organizations tackling this complex and worthy challenge.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/dFzjP7JXaHQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogA merry mobile holiday with Google Shoppinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/HSEG4h4enDA/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In those spare moments between basting the turkey, assembling gingerbread houses, and planning your ugly-sweater party, you might find yourself reaching for your phone to research holiday gifts you still need to buy. You’re not alone: With information readily available at the swipe of a finger, holiday shoppers are <a href="https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/consumer-insights/holiday-mobile-shopping-assistance/">doing more research</a> before buying than ever before. Indeed, Black Friday searches containing “best” have more than doubled over the past two years on mobile. People are also scrutinizing products from every angle, including the packaging—mobile watchtime of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=unboxing">unboxing videos</a> is equivalent to watching “Love Actually” over 20 million times!</p><br/><p>Before you head “over the river and through the woods” to deliver your presents this season, we’re introducing improvements to mobile shopping experiences on Google that’ll help you browse, research, compare, and get the items crossed off your holiday gift list. </p><br/><h2>What’s hot on the list this year </h2><p>As always, there's a new crop of gifts climbing the trends chart. Here's a look at popular searches going into Black Friday: </p><br/><ul><li><p>Classic apparel brands like <a href="https://shopping.thinkwithgoogle.com/all/_/volume/2017-10-12:2017-11-11/37.9956782,-97.7119892,4/0:@vans/">Vans</a>, <a href="https://shopping.thinkwithgoogle.com/all/_/volume/2017-10-12:2017-11-11/37.9956782,-97.7119892,4/0:@canada+goose/">Canada Goose</a> and <a href="https://shopping.thinkwithgoogle.com/all/_/volume/2017-10-12:2017-11-11/37.9956782,-97.7119892,4/0:@nike+air+jordan+retro/">Nike Air Jordan Retro 11</a></p></li><li><p>Celebrity-backed products like Kevin Durant’s <a href="https://shopping.thinkwithgoogle.com/all/_/volume/2017-10-12:2017-11-11/37.9956782,-97.7119892,4/0:@nike+kd+10/">Nike KD 10</a>, <a href="https://shopping.thinkwithgoogle.com/all/_/volume/2017-10-12:2017-11-11/37.9956782,-97.7119892,4/0:@pharrell+adidas/">Pharrell x adidas</a> and Rihanna’s <a href="https://shopping.thinkwithgoogle.com/all/_/volume/2017-10-12:2017-11-11/37.9956782,-97.7119892,4/0:@fenty+beauty/">Fenty Beauty</a> </p></li><li><p>Gifts for gamers, including <a href="https://shopping.thinkwithgoogle.com/all/_/volume/2017-10-12:2017-11-11/37.9956782,-97.7119892,4/0:@razer+phones/">Razer phones</a>, <a href="https://shopping.thinkwithgoogle.com/all/_/volume/2017-10-12:2017-11-11/37.9956782,-97.7119892,4/0:@nintendo+switch/">Nintendo Switch</a>, and <a href="https://shopping.thinkwithgoogle.com/all/_/volume/2017-10-12:2017-11-11/37.9956782,-97.7119892,4/0:@call+of+duty/">Call of Duty WW2</a></p></li></ul><br/><h2>Get the shopping scoop in a snap </h2>To help you search for gifts on the go, we recently redesigned mobile shopping on Google, bringing more product information to the forefront. Click the “Quick View” button in the Google Shopping ad to preview details like a bigger image, product description, reviews and seller rating—and to see if you can score a good deal by checking if it’s on sale. If you see an item that’s almost perfect but not quite what you want, scroll down to view visually similar or related products underneath, or to discover more products from the same brands or retailers.<p></p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>Shop by voice with the Google Assistant </h2><p>As much as we try to plan ahead, procrastination happens. If you find yourself looking for something at the last minute, try using your Google Assistant to see where you can purchase needed items nearby by saying “Ok Google, where can I buy…”, or to get it sent right to your doorstep by saying “Ok Google, buy…”. Heading into the holidays, we see people with a <a href="https://store.google.com/product/google_home_learn">Google Home</a> device—which enables voice shopping with the Google Assistant—are using their voice to most frequently buy or add everyday essentials like <a href="https://express.google.com/u/0/search?q=paper%20towels">paper towels</a> or <a href="https://express.google.com/u/0/search?q=dog%20food">pet food</a> to their shopping lists. We’re also seeing people using voice to find other types of products to prep for the holidays —including kitchen tools like <a href="https://express.google.com/u/0/search?q=basting%20brush">basting brushes</a> to perfectly glaze those Thanksgiving dishes, <a href="https://express.google.com/u/0/product/18238063734570803905_7457806413153308473_10046">toys</a> to slip under the tree, or <a href="https://express.google.com/u/0/product/5806451765543360039_11118961513715925178_10046">fuzzy blankets</a> to keep warm by the fireplace.</p><br/><p>Whether you’re researching on your phone or shopping with your voice, we wish you happy deal-hunting this holiday season!</p><h2></h2></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/HSEG4h4enDA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:00:00 +0000Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogExperimenting with VR at the South China Morning Posthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/KeTTiZrvcLs/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Having spent my pre-Google career as a reporter and editor at legacy media organizations, I can tell you that digital transformation in the news industry is challenging. Even when news organizations have the will, resources and technical expertise, the obstacles to transformation can be daunting.</p><p>In Asia, few news organization have plunged headlong into digital transformation like <i>South China Morning Post</i>, Hong Kong’s top English-language daily newspaper. With a daily weekday circulation of roughly 105K, SCMP is a midsize paper, but its language and geography give it outsized influence.</p><p>For more than a century, SCMP has been documenting Greater China for the English-speaking diaspora across Asia-Pacific. Before the internet, expatriates and visitors would pick up the paper, sometimes days old, on airplanes and in hotels across the region. For those living in mainland China (like I did in the 1990s), the paper offered a window into the place where they lived, from a familiar yet discrete vantage point.</p><p>Now, SCMP uses the web to reach the growing global community of readers interested in news about China, and experiment with new methods of storytelling along the way. After its purchase by Alibaba’s founder Jack Ma in 2016, the newspaper suddenly had a mandate to evolve, and was given the runway and resources to experiment.</p><p>“Culture and identity are massively important when you are trying to turn around a 114-year-old company … until you have a company that is ready to experiment, willing to fail, and able to move with agility … you can talk all day long about transformation and where you’re heading but you’ll never get there,” said SCMP CEO Gary Liu in an <a href="https://shorensteincenter.org/gary-liu-digital-news/">interview</a> with Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Policy.</p><p>That entrepreneurial spirit led SCMP to take on an <a href="https://multimedia.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/evolution-hong-kong/index.html">immersive virtual reality project</a> that would trace the history of Hong Kong from British rule to the present day, mining a century’s worth of archival photos and illustrations and presenting them alongside modern-day 360-degree video and drone footage. The project was <a href="http://g.co/newslab">Google News Lab's</a> first immersive storytelling partnership in the Asia-Pacific region, part of the team’s <a href="https://newslab.withgoogle.com/tout/immersive-storytelling">broader effort</a> to accelerate immersive storytelling across the news industry.</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In the end, Brett and his team had to change their project scope and push back their release date to overcome the many unforeseen logistical and development challenges that sprang up throughout the process.</p><p>“It’s not a tale of of pixies and rainbows...It is a tale of toil and frustration, and the headaches that come with doing something new.”</p><p>Despite the pain, Brett said the experience was worthwhile, because it brought new skills that were now embedded in the newsroom. But for anyone embarking on the journey, he offered the following tips:</p><ul><li>Embrace the medium: 360, VR, AR offer incredible storytelling possibilities. The sooner you take the plunge, the better. <br/></li><li>Experiment with new technologies, but start small before taking on more ambitious projects.<br/></li><li>Don’t outsource: Bite the bullet, buy your own equipment (get cheap stuff and play). Own your ideas and develop your own talent.</li></ul><p>“We’re an aspirational publisher. We’re doing something for the first time. So we made it; we’re happy with that,” McKeehan said.</p><p>And that is success, Gary Liu, SCMP’s CEO, told me after it was published. “The point was to do it and learn in the process.”</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/KeTTiZrvcLs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:50:00 +0000Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:50:00 +0000The Official Google BlogNew DirectX 12 features in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
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Mon, 20 Nov 2017 18:00:33 +0000We’ve come a long way since we launched DirectX 12 with Windows 10 on July 29, 2015. Since then, we’ve heard every bit of feedback and improved the API to enhance stability and offer more versatility. Today, developers using DirectX 12 can build games that have better graphics, run faster and that are more stable […]Mon, 20 Nov 2017 18:00:33 +0000Windows BlogWindows 10 Tip: Edit any URL in your Microsoft Edge Favorites
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Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:00:33 +0000Did you know, with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you can now edit the URL of any favorite in the Favorites menu or the Favorites Bar? Here’s how to get started: Simply go to Hub, then Favorites; right-click on a favorite and select “Edit a URL.” Head over here to see how you can […]Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:00:33 +0000Windows BlogDefying gravity: an epic stunt at the Guggenheim Bilbaohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/STYC6xDGmQ0/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>When the Guggenheim Bilbao museum opened 20 years ago it was described by many as a starship from outer space. Its swirling roof is made of paper-thin titanium tiles—33,000 of them—covering the building like fish scales. At the time, it was such a novelty that the museum had to commission a chemical laboratory to produce a custom liquid to clean the titanium!</p></div></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Through this effort, they will make make online courses and professional development resources available to teachers anywhere, anytime, for free, and deliver free in-person workshops for teachers across the country.</p><p>Googlers care deeply about helping to develop our future computer scientists, and many of them will give their time and skills to this program. A team of Google engineers and learning and development specialists will volunteer with Raspberry Pi to ensure that all teachers are able to access the online resources and courses. </p><br/><p>This grant is part of Google’s long-standing commitment to <a href="http://edu.google.com/computer-science">computer science education</a>. Through Google.org, we’ve given nearly $40 million to organizations around the globe ensuring that traditionally underrepresented students have access to opportunities to explore computer science. </p><br/><p>In the U.K., we also support teacher recruitment and professional development by teaming up with organizations like <a href="https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/">Teach First</a> and <a href="http://www.wlv.ac.uk/">University of Wolverhampton</a>, and we focus on inspiring more children, especially girls and those from disadvantaged areas, to take up computing through <a href="https://www.codeclub.org.uk/">Code Club UK</a> after-school clubs. </p><br/>CS education and computational thinking skills are key to the future, and we’re committed to supporting Raspberry Pi—and other organizations like them—to ensure teachers and young people have the skills they’ll need to succeed.</div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/v2RclrcTlto" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Sun, 19 Nov 2017 09:00:00 +0000Sun, 19 Nov 2017 09:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogHow Sweden’s Oxievång School helps teachers navigate the journey to the “learning island”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/gWQlFuYFFV8/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i><b>Editor’s note:</b><b> </b>Google has just completed its first-ever <a href="https://events.withgoogle.com/gfe-study-tour/">Google for Education Study Tour</a>, bringing nearly 100 educators from 12 countries around Europe to Lund, Sweden, to share ideas on innovating within their systems and creating an environment that embraces innovation.. One of the highlights of the two-day event was a visit to <a href="http://malmo.se/Forskola--utbildning/Grundskola/Grundskolor-och-forskoleklass/Grundskolor-A-O/Grundskolor/Oxievangsskolan.html">Oxievång School </a>in Malmö, where principal Jenny Nyberg has led their adoption of technology in the classroom. Below, Jenny explains how to support teachers during a period of technology adoption.</i></p></div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>When we’re introducing new technology for our classrooms, I tell my teachers to imagine the ultimate goal as an island we all have to swim toward. Some of us are very fast swimmers, and we’ll figure out how to get to the island quickly, and even get around any sharks. Some of us are slow swimmers, and may be hesitant to jump in, but the strong swimmers will show us the way (and how to get around the sharks). Eventually, we all have to jump into the water.</p><p>Bringing tech-based personalized learning into the classrooms at Oxievång School was our “island” and we’ve all completed the journey, which was particularly important given that our school, like the city of Malmö itself, is a mix of different people with varying needs. We have immigrant students as well as native Swedes; 40 percent of our students speak Swedish as their second language. But all students can become strong learners when teachers discover what motivates and excites them. When we adopted G Suite for education, our “fast-swimmer” teachers showed their colleagues how they could now customize learning for each and every student.<br/></p></div></div>
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<div class="rich-text"><p>As school leaders, my vice principals and I served as role models for using G Suite— not just for teaching, but for making our jobs easier too. We showed teachers how to use Google Sites to store information we needed every day, like staff policies and forms. We walked teachers through the Google Docs tools that allow them to comment on student work immediately rather than waiting to receive homework from students, and giving feedback much later. When teachers saw this in action, they understood how adopting G Suite was going to make a big difference for their teaching effectiveness and their productivity.</p><p>If you want teachers to become enthusiastic about using new technology, they need to be confident in their use of the new technology. For this, you have to give them support. So we hired a digital learning educator who works exclusively with teachers to help them build up their technology skills. Every teacher receives a personalized development plan with a list of resources for training.</p><p>Our students have become more engaged in their coursework as teachers have become better at using Google technology to personalize learning. If students are curious about a subject, they can use their Chromebooks and G Suite tools to further explore the topic on their own. They also interact with teachers more often, even using Hangouts to meet with teachers outside of the classroom. As teachers become more confident, their enthusiasm spreads to the students.<br/></p></div>
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<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Once we give teachers basic training, we keep supporting them so that the transformation spreads throughout the school. When they need extra help with using G Suite, teachers know where to find it: they can schedule a meeting with the digital learning educator. We have team leaders across grades and subjects who help teachers’ follow their development plans. Once a month, we all meet at school sessions called “skrytbyt,” which roughly translates as “boost exchange.” In these sessions teachers trade stories about lessons that went well and ask for advice about how to improve lessons they find challenging. Sharing knowledge is a great way to build confidence.</p><p>As leaders in education, we have to be honest with teachers and acknowledge that change isn’t easy, but assure them that we’re here for them. Teachers worry that students know more about technology than they do—students are the digital natives, while teachers are the digital immigrants. We constantly remind teachers that they can find inspiration in each other and in their students’ knowledge, so that we all make it to the island together.<br/></p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/gWQlFuYFFV8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Sun, 19 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000Sun, 19 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000The Official Google BlogFact-checking the French election: lessons from CrossCheck, a collaborative effort to combat misinformationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/nd7miE-KnUw/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Nine months ago, 37 newsrooms worked together to combat misinformation in the run-up to the French Presidential election. Organized by <a href="https://firstdraftnews.com/">First Draft</a>, and supported by the <a href="https://newslab.withgoogle.com/">Google News Lab</a>, <a href="https://crosscheck.firstdraftnews.com/france-en/">CrossCheck</a> launched a virtual newsroom, where fact-checkers collaborated to verify disputed online content and share fact-checked information back to the public. </p><br/><p>The initiative was a part of the News Lab’s broader effort to help journalists curb the spread of misinformation during important cultural and political moments. With <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/french-voters-deluge-fake-news-stories-facebook-twitter-russian-influence-days-before-election-a7696506.html">a recent study</a> finding that nearly 25% of all news stories about the French Presidential election shared on social media were fake, it was important for French newsrooms to work closely together to combat misinformation in a timely fashion. </p><br/>Yesterday at our office in Paris, alongside many of the newsrooms who took part in the initiative, we <a href="http://firstdraftnews.com/crosscheck-findings">released </a>a report on the project produced by academics from the University of Toulouse and Grenoble Alpes University. The report explored the impact the project had on the newsrooms and journalists involved, and the general public.</div></div>
<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p> A few themes emerged from the report:</p><ul><li><b>Accuracy in reporting rises above competition. </b>While news organizations operate in a highly competitive landscape, there was broad agreement that “debunking work should not be competitive” and should be “considered a public service." That spirit was echoed by the willingness of 100 journalists to work together and share information for ten weeks leading up to Election Day. Many of the journalists talked about the sense of pride they felt doing this work together. As one journalist put it, “debunking fake news is not a scoop.” </li><li><b>The initiative helped spread best practices around verification for journalists. </b>Journalists interviewed for the report discussed the value of the news skills the picked up around fact-checking, image verification, and video authentication—and the lasting impact that would have on their work. One journalist noted, “I strengthened my reflexes, I progressed in my profession, in fact-checking, and gained efficiency and speed working with user generated content.” <br/></li><li><b>Efforts to ensure accuracy in reporting are important for news consumers.</b><b> </b>The project resonated with many news consumers who saw the effort as independent, impartial and credible (reinforced by the number of news organizations that participated). By the end of the election, the CrossCheck blog hit nearly 600,000 page views, had roughly 5K followers on Twitter and 180K followers on Facebook (where its videos amassed 1.2 million views). As one news reader noted, "many people around me were convinced that a particular piece of misinformation was true before I demonstrated the opposite to them. This changed how they voted.”<br/></li></ul><p>You can learn more about the News Lab’s efforts to work with the news industry to increase trust and fight misinformation <a href="https://newslab.withgoogle.com/tout/trust-and-verification">here</a>.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/nd7miE-KnUw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 22:45:00 +0000Fri, 17 Nov 2017 22:45:00 +0000The Official Google Blog‘Tis the season to Fi it Forwardhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/V7d-59wENNc/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>With the season for giving right around the corner, we’re excited to kick off the <a href="http://g.co/fi/fiitforward">Fi it Forward</a> referral challenge. The challenge is rolling out today starting on desktop.</p><br/><p>Like our <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/project-fi/race-to-hq/">last referral challenge</a>, participants will earn prizes for the referrals they make throughout the challenge. In the Fi it Forward challenge, you can win up to two hardware gifts when you refer friends to Project Fi: a <a href="https://store.google.com/product/chromecast_2015">Google Chromecast</a> and the new <a href="https://fi.google.com/about/phones/?utm_source=project_fi&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=fi_it_forward#android-one-moto-x4">Android One moto x4</a>.</p><br/><p>But we’re most excited about our opportunity to pay it forward with our third gift. At the end of the challenge, Project Fi will donate $50,000 to the <a href="https://itdrc.org/">Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC)</a>. We’re thrilled to see organizations like the ITDRC harness the power of communications technology to make a meaningful difference in crisis response and recovery, and we’re grateful to come together as a community to support their initiatives. Project Fi users don’t have to take any action to participate in the community gift—you’re already supporting the ITDRC’s disaster relief efforts just by being a part of Project Fi.</p><br/><p>Ready to get started?. Remember to <a href="http://g.co/fi/fiitforward">enter the challenge</a> and get your referrals in by December 17. We can’t wait to Fi it Forward with all of you this holiday season.</p></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/V7d-59wENNc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 22:40:00 +0000Fri, 17 Nov 2017 22:40:00 +0000The Official Google BlogLights, shadows and silhouettes by #teampixelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/aPcKRKJvEhw/<div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Shadows don’t always have to be scary—they can be downright magical. This week, #teampixel is sharing everything from a solitary lemon’s shadow to palm trees silhouetted against a vivid sky in Venice, CA. Come chase shadows with us and see what you find.</p><p>If you’d like to be featured on @google and The Keyword, tag your Pixel photos with #teampixel and you might see yourself next.<br/></p></div></div>
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