Popular vendor of OS.http://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201504271430106698867Microsoft, Apple, Google's latest news. Contains official and unofficial news.(ENG)The new Surface Pro finally launches in India
https://www.onmsft.com/news/the-new-surface-pro-finally-launches-in-india
Thu, 22 Feb 2018 05:56:40 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-2-1030x580.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/Surface-Pro-2-1030x580.jpg 1030w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-2-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Surface-Pro-2.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px" />After being launched in the United States in June last year, followed by other markets, the new Surface Pro has finally launched in India. Thu, 22 Feb 2018 05:56:40 +0000On MSFTApple offers look at the development of Portrait Lighting camera feature in new video
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/portrait-lighting-feature-creation-video/
Thu, 22 Feb 2018 05:19:59 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/portrait-lighting.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple this evening has shared a new video offering a look into the development process that led to the creation of the Portrait Lighting feature on iPhone X. The video shows how Apple used the “art of portraiture” to come up with the technology…</p>
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Thu, 22 Feb 2018 05:19:59 +00009to5MacStudy finds early HomePod adoption at 3% as smart speaker market hits 89% satisfaction
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/homepod-adoption-early-weeks/
Thu, 22 Feb 2018 04:13:18 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/homepod-build-quality.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple’s HomePod has <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/26/homepod-now-available/">been available for less than two weeks</a>, but an early survey from <em><a href="http://loupventures.com/smart-speaker-satisfaction-high-but-its-early-days/">Loup Ventures</a></em> aims to show its penetration into the smart speaker market. According to the survey, HomePod has captured 3 percent of the market in its early days of availability…</p>
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Thu, 22 Feb 2018 04:13:18 +00009to5MacApple updates Human Interface Guidelines w/ new details & tips for ARKit
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/apple-updates-hig-arkit/
Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:04:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/arkit.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple today has updated its <a href="https://developer.apple.com/ios/human-interface-guidelines/technologies/augmented-reality/">Human Interface Guidelines for augmented reality</a> to reflect the new <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/01/arkit-1-5-improvements-ios-11-3/">features introduced in ARKit 1.5,</a> which comes as part of iOS 11.3. The new guidelines cover things such as support for vertical surfaces, objects that are placed offscreen, and more.</p>
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Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:04:49 +00009to5MacApple files for updated Apple TV trademark potentially hinting at more advanced gaming capabilities
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/apple-tv-trademark-gaming-update/
Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:24:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-inside-box.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has apparently updated its Apple TV trademark with new conditions related to gaming. <a href="http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2018/02/apple-files-major-apple-tv-logo-trademark-update-focused-on-all-things-related-to-gaming-including-a-video-game-console.html"><em>Patently Apple</em></a> reports today that the company filed an updated trademark last Friday to cover gaming use cases, a move that the site calls “a significant update that has to be taken seriously.”</p>
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Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:24:16 +00009to5MacSnapchat officially responds to anti-redesign petition with over 1M signatures
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/snapchat-petition-redesign-response/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:17:56 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/screen-shot-2018-02-21-at-6-11-34-pm.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Snapchat today <a href="https://www.change.org/p/snap-inc-remove-the-new-snapchat-update/responses/40722">officially responded</a> to a Change.org petition that has accumulated nearly 1.5 million signatures and asks the company revert to the old design of the application. Snapchat’s response to the petition acknowledges upcoming changes that it hopes will make the design more user-friendly, while also defending some of the controversial changes…</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:17:56 +00009to5MacApple sponsors UK BRIT music awards featuring new Animoji karaoke ad
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/apple-uk-brits-music-awards-animoji-ads/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:55:00 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/animoji-panda.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>There is a major Apple Music presence at the BRIT music awards today, with large banners dominating the Apple Music Browse pages for UK users, with <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/curator/the-brit-awards/1177099696?mt=1&app=music&at=10l3Qe">an Apple Music playlist listing the performers and winners</a>.</p>
<p>Apple is also playing a few commercials during the televised ceremony’s ad breaks, including the debut of a new Animoji karaoke advert: ‘Panda’. Watch the new ad after the jump …</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:55:00 +00009to5MacRocket League video game to get Justice League cars in March
https://www.onmsft.com/news/rocket-league-video-game-to-get-justice-league-cars-in-march
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:51:14 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DCPack-1050x466.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/2018/02/DCPack-1050x466.jpg 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DCPack-250x111.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DCPack-768x341.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DCPack.jpg 1372w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />Fans will now get their hands on the full roster of DC superhero-laden customization options that include Batmobiles, Lantern Corp trucks and SUV's as well as a sweet new Wonder Woman racer.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:51:14 +0000On MSFT032: New iPad rumors, first HomeKit baby monitor, Alto’s Odyssey | 9to5Mac Daily
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/9to5mac-daily-032/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:38:54 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/artboard-12x.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Today we’ve got details about the latest new iPad rumors, the first HomeKit baby monitor, and new apps including Alto’s Odyssey and Things 3.4.</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:38:54 +00009to5MacMicrosoft Edge on iOS picks up plenty of improvements based on user feedback
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-edge-on-ios-picks-up-plenty-of-improvements-based-on-user-feedback
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:08:30 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_7677-1033x580.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/2017/10/IMG_7677-1033x580.jpg 1033w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_7677-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_7677-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px" />A new update for Microsoft Edge on iOS adds in a find in page option, the ability to choose the content region for the news feed on New Tab page, and more.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:08:30 +0000On MSFTMaking an Impact in Pittsburghhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/B54fGJLK-SY/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>When we announced the <a href="http://google.com/grow">Grow with Google</a> initiative last October at our Pittsburgh office, we gave the city’s nonprofit organizations a challenge: come up with a bold idea to create lasting economic impact in your community, and Google.org will provide a grant to make that idea a reality.</p><p>Since then, more than 90 nonprofit organizations submitted proposals to spur economic opportunity right here in the Pittsburgh area. Ideas ranged from community-driven technology repair to mobile clothing deliveries for families in need, and we were impressed by the dedication to making a real difference in the Pittsburgh area.<br/></p><p>This week, our <a href="https://impactchallenge.withgoogle.com/pittsburgh2017/advisors">panel of advisors</a> selected four nonprofits whose ideas were exceptionally impactful, innovative, scalable and feasible. Here are the winners of the Google.org Impact Challenge—Pittsburgh:<br/><br/></p><ul><li><b>Idea Foundry</b>: A nonprofit economic development organization and accelerator that aims to diversify entrepreneurship by offering hands-on, individualized business development support for young entrepreneurs and small business. With their grant, Idea Foundry will help establish up to 10 businesses led by underrepresented communities in Pittsburgh, each with the goal of creating five new jobs within five years.<br/><br/></li><li><b>Pittsburgh Conservation Corps</b>: With their grant, PCC will scale Project Landforce to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to earn livable wages by training people for jobs in environmental restoration. Their project will help 150+ people previously on public assistance to earn over $10 million in income, and to facilitate almost 110,000 hours of restoration work.<br/><br/></li><li><b>Pittsburgh Community Kitchen</b>: The Pittsburgh Community Kitchen works with neighborhoods that have average an unemployment rate of 18 percent, where residents do not have easy access to employment and training support. Through their grant, the Pittsburgh Community Kitchen will provide culinary training and sustainable employment opportunities for 100 people transitioning into the workforce from incarceration, homelessness, addiction or mental illness. <br/><br/></li><li><b>Prototype PGH</b>: Prototype PGH is a makerspace focused on women that seeks to build careers in technology and beyond by improving confidence and expertise. It equips its members with access to a fully-stocked makerspace to experiment, an engaged community, and a growing series of workshops on a wide variety of skills. With their grant, the organization aims to engage 1,000 women in 100 workshops with the goals of increasing each of the members’ salaries by at least $1,000, and incubate at least five women-owned start-ups. <br/></li></ul></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Each of the winners will receive $50,000 from Google.org and training from Google to make their proposal a reality.</p><p>Starting on February 28 and running through March 14, the <a href="http://g.co/pittsburghchallenge">the public is encouraged to vote</a> for the idea they think holds the most promise, and the winner will get an extra $50,000 in grant funding.<br/></p><p>In total, Pittsburgh nonprofits will receive $250,000 from Google.org, as part of Grow with Google’s continued commitment to create economic opportunity for individuals across the United States.<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/B54fGJLK-SY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:30:00 -0000Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:30:00 -0000The Official Google BlogBe My Eyes for iOS adding Microsoft tech support for blind or impaired customers
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/be-my-eyes-app-update-microsoft/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:39:03 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/5a8c077f1d1055000159885e_microsoft_1.png?w=1600" /></div><p>The iOS app <em>Be My Eyes </em><a href="https://www.bemyeyes.com/newsroom/be-my-eyes-to-offer-tech-support-from-microsoft-for-customers-that-are-blind-or-have-low-vision">announced</a> that it will be offering support for blind or impaired customers through Microsoft’s Disability Answer Desk in the latest release of the app.</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:39:03 +00009to5MacApple releases third iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3, macOS 10.13.4 public betas
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/ios-11-3-public-beta-3/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:05:56 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/ios-11-3-beta-1-walkthrough.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has released the third iOS 11.3 public beta loaded with new features for iPhone and iPad. The third macOS 10.13.4 public beta for Mac and tvOS 11.3 public betas are also available. Apple originally previewed several new features prior to the first developer beta:</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:05:56 +00009to5MacGoogle’s Project Zero outs another yet to be patched Windows 10 security flaw
https://www.onmsft.com/news/googles-project-zero-outs-another-yet-to-be-patched-windows-10-security-flaw
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:04:16 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo Featured Image Generic Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0706-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />With this latest saga, the search engine giant revealed an Elevation of Privilege flaw in Windows 10 which allows a normal user to gain administrator privileges.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:04:16 +0000On MSFTwatchOS 4.3 beta 3 for Apple Watch developers now available
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/watchos-4-3-beta-3/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:59:11 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/apple-watch-series-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has released watchOS 4.3 beta 3 for registered developers to test on Apple Watch. We’ll dig in to the new version and detail changes below.</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:59:11 +00009to5MacWoman credits FaceTime with saving her life after her sister detected signs of a stroke
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/facetime-helps-woman-detect-stroke/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:41:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/facetime_everywhere_2x1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024" /></div><p>Just a week after the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/16/apple-watch-sos-saves-mom-baby/">Apple Watch aided a mother</a> and son who were involved in a car accident, FaceTime is being credited with helping save a woman’s life. As reported by the <em><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43125658">BBC</a></em>, a woman was on FaceTime with her sister when she suffered from a stroke…</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:41:53 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: 12-inch MacBook from $800, Blue iCE Podcasting Mic $40, AOC 1080p 21-inch Monitor $80, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/9to5toys-lunch-break-macbook-blue-mic-more/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:28:26 +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/2018/02/21/9to5toys-lunch-break-macbook-blue-mic-more/#more-521357" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:28:26 +00009to5MacBill Gates appears on The Ellen Show, dances, and also guesses grocery store prices
https://www.onmsft.com/news/bill-gates-appears-on-the-ellen-show-dances-and-also-guesses-grocery-store-prices
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:10:59 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Daning-Bill-Gates-1031x580.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/2018/02/Daning-Bill-Gates-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Daning-Bill-Gates-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Daning-Bill-Gates-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates appeared on the Ellen Show. The Billionaire broke out into a dancing session, and also guessed Grocery Store Prices.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:10:59 +0000On MSFTNetgear ships first HomeKit baby monitor with app-updated Arlo Baby Camera
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/homekit-baby-monitor-netgear-arlo-baby-camera/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:10:43 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/homekit-arlo-baby-cam.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Lots of companies promise HomeKit support for existing products then fail to follow through for one reason or another, but Netgear’s Arlo has proven to be an exception to that trend. After <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/08/netgear-arlo-baby-camera-homekit/">promising</a> HomeKit support for its <a href="https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Monitor-Two-way-Temperature-Quality/dp/B071RD1KSN/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3&ie=UTF8&keywords=netgear%2Barlo%2Bbaby%2Bcamera&tag=n003f1-20&qid=1519232540">Arlo Baby Camera</a> line, Netgear has released an app update that makes the baby monitor cameras work with Apple HomeKit.</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:10:43 +00009to5MacGoogle Pixel earns Android enterprise seal of approvalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/6-qlQcN2POg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>With Pixel 2, we set out to make a mobile experience that is smart, simple, and secure, with a great camera, the Google Assistant to help you get more done, long battery life, and much more. We’ve seen a great response from consumers, and we’ve also gotten fantastic reviews from businesses, employees, and industry analysts for the security and productivity features built into Pixel 2.</p><br/>Today Pixel 2 and first generation Pixel phones have been recognized in the new <a href="https://www.android.com/enterprise/recommended">Android Enterprise Recommended program</a>, which means the phones are endorsed for the workplace. This new initiative from our colleagues on the Android team showcases enterprise devices and services that meet high standards for security, reliability, and productivity while also enabling the teams which deploy corporate devices to manage them easily and securely.</div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="android enterprise recommended badge" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/android-ER-shadow2x.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Not only does Pixel meet the baseline requirements of the program, it exceeds many of them. For example, while all devices in the Android Enterprise Recommended program must receive a security update within 90 days, Pixel goes further by delivering security patches and feature updates every month. Pixel gets the yearly Android operating system upgrades first, directly from Google, so that users have the latest software. Pixel 2 also offers a tamper-resistant <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/android-enterprise/how-pixel-2s-security-module-delivers-enterprise-grade-security/">hardware security module</a>that reinforces the lock screen, to better defend against malware and hardware attacks.</p><br/><p>Alongside its security protections, Pixel has lots of features to help you out at work: you can use the Google Assistant to find out when your next meeting is and the best route to get there, multitask with split-screen which lets you have two apps open on the screen, or check notes while on a video call with picture-in-picture mode.</p><br/><p>With Pixel recognized in the Android Enterprise Recommended program, we offer peace-of-mind to administrators who manage corporate devices, while always helping employees get <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/pixel/new-pixel-2/">more out of their phones</a> at work and beyond. We look forward to seeing how Pixel will power mobile productivity at work.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/6-qlQcN2POg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:05:00 -0000Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:05:00 -0000The Official Google BlogAndroid Enterprise Recommended: Raising the bar of excellence for enterprise mobilityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/aHbTROKvhj0/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>With more than 2 billion active devices worldwide, Android provides great choice and diversity for users and businesses alike. But with so many options available, enterprise IT organizations around the world often ask: “Which Android devices are right for my organization?”</p><p>Some of the top concerns we’ve heard from customers include the need for frequent security updates, reliable and consistent software experiences, and simplified device selection. To address these needs, we’re launching the <a href="https://www.android.com/enterprise/recommended">Android Enterprise Recommended program</a>, a Google-led global initiative that raises the bar of excellence for enterprise devices and services.<br/></p><p></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--medium h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--4 h-c-grid__col--offset-4 "><img alt="android enterprise recommended badge" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/android-ER-shadow2x.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Validated by Google</b></p><p>Android Enterprise Recommended establishes best practices and common requirements for devices and services, backed by a thorough testing process conducted by Google. Devices in the program meet an elevated set of specifications for hardware, deployment, security updates, and user experience to help organizations handle the most challenging and diverse business environments. In addition, OEMs in the program receive an enhanced level of technical support and training from Google. </p><p>Some of the Android Enterprise Recommended requirements and best practices include:</p><ul><li><p>Minimum hardware specifications for Android 7.0+ devices</p></li><li><p>Support for bulk deployment of Android devices including <a href="https://www.android.com/enterprise/management/zero-touch/">zero-touch enrollment</a></p></li><li><p>Delivery of Android security updates within 90 days of release from Google, for a minimum of three years</p></li><li><p>Availability of unlocked devices, direct from manufacturer or reseller</p></li><li><p>Consistent application experience in managed profiles and on managed devices </p></li><li><p>The full list of Android Enterprise Recommended requirements can be found <a href="https://www.android.com/enterprise/recommended/requirements">on our site</a>.</p></li></ul><p>With each new Android platform release, we will update the Android Enterprise Recommended program requirements, and continue to raise the bar to ensure we are delivering the best experience for our enterprise customers.</p><p><b>Android Enterprise Recommended devices</b></p><p>We're pleased to announce a <a href="https://androidenterprisepartners.withgoogle.com/#!/results/browse-all/2">number of market-leading devices</a> at launch, including:</p><ul><li><p>BlackBerry KEYone and Motion</p></li><li><p>Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL</p></li><li><p>Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P10, P10 Plus, P10 Lite, and P smart</p></li><li><p>LG V30 and G6</p></li><li><p>Motorola X4 and Z2</p></li><li><p>Nokia 8</p></li><li><p>Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium, XA2, and XA2 Ultra<br/></p></li></ul><p>You can expect more Android Enterprise Recommended devices to be added in the coming weeks and months. Throughout 2018, we will also be applying the Android Enterprise Recommended framework to additional partner types, including OEMs of “dedicated” and rugged devices, mobile carriers, enterprise mobility management (EMM) providers and systems integrators.</p><p>Mobility has been critical to digital transformation for enterprises. We have listened to our customers and partners, and believe that the Android Enterprise Recommended program will help simplify and add confidence to decision making, allowing global IT leaders to focus more on their core business. Together with our partners, we’ll continue to deliver devices and services to make our enterprise customers successful through enterprise mobility. We are excited to announce the start of this journey.</p>Learn more about the Android Enterprise Recommended program and how it can benefit your organization <a href="https://www.android.com/enterprise/recommended">on our site</a>.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/aHbTROKvhj0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogPoll: What do you use for your computing needs?
https://www.onmsft.com/news/poll-what-do-you-use-for-your-computing-needs
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:46:13 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/59c97a28-1642-4ce7-83e9-3e5d693d391b.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft, Windows 10, Snapdragon 835, ARM" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/59c97a28-1642-4ce7-83e9-3e5d693d391b.jpg 700w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/59c97a28-1642-4ce7-83e9-3e5d693d391b-250x125.jpg 250w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />Microsoft is moving closer to introduce what it hopes will be a new category of personal computer, the “Always Connected” Windows on ARM lightweight laptop with LTE connectivity. How these new devices will be received, or if they’re a solution looking for a problem will have to play out over the next few months, but […]Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:46:13 +0000On MSFTFacebook Messenger now lets you easily turn one-on-one video calls into group calls
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/facebook-messenger-video-calls/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:44:07 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/facebook-messenger-video-calls.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Facebook has released an update today to its Messenger platform that makes it easy and seamless to go from a one-on-one audio or video call to a group session.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/facebook-messenger-video-calls/#more-521349" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:44:07 +00009to5Mac85% of Windows 10 PCs are now running the Fall Creators Update, says AdDuplex
https://www.onmsft.com/news/85-of-windows-10-pcs-are-now-running-the-fall-creators-update-says-adduplex
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:14:01 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_3778-868x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Fall Creators Update" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_3778-868x580.jpg 868w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_3778-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_3778-247x165.jpg 247w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DSC_3778-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px" />The Fall Creators Update rolled out much faster compared to the Creators Update, which peaked at 74,8% back in October.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:14:01 +0000On MSFTAlex Kipman promises exciting innovation coming for HoloLens and AR/VR in 2018
https://www.onmsft.com/news/alex-kipman-promises-exciting-innovation-coming-for-hololens-and-ar-vr-in-2018
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:09:54 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Alex-Kipman-1050x580.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/Alex-Kipman-1050x580.png 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Alex-Kipman-250x138.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Alex-Kipman-768x425.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />Kipman opines over what he believes are the exciting trends augmented reality will see in the coming year as well what's in store for those waiting on exciting HoloLens news.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:09:54 +0000On MSFTSmart Home Diary: Adding HomePod, smart(ish) heating and Nanoleaf Rhythm
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/smart-home-diary-homepod-nanoleaf/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:00:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/smarthome-kelday-17.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>I explained in my <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/24/homepod-diary-review/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first HomePod Diary</a> piece that there was one smart home issue we needed to address: while I’m happy to use Siri to control everything from my Apple Watch or iPhone, my partner would often find that she wanted to switch lights on or off while her phone was in another room. We’d partially addressed this with Hue dimmer switches, but wanted more flexibility.</p>
<p>Some kind of smart speaker was the obvious solution to this, and the HomePod would have the advantage of being able to act as a HomeKit hub too.</p>
<p>In my <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/homepod-diary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HomePod Diary</a>, I’ve been focusing mostly on music, but I’m also happy to report that the smart speaker has also passed the Steph Test …</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:00:20 +00009to5MacFinal Cut Pro X: Revisiting the Synology NAS, this time with 10GbE
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/final-cut-pro-x-revisiting-the-synology-nas-this-time-with-10gbe/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:47:00 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/synology-10gbe-fcpx.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>I’ve used a Synology NAS to <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/28/how-to-store-final-cut-pro-x-libraries-nas-disk-image/">store Final Cut Pro X libraries in the past</a>, but the process wasn’t very straightforward at the time, and performance was never good enough to convince me to use it over the long-term. This was especially true as I started to dabble more in 4K workflows.</p>
<p>As we all know, the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/23/five-reasons-why-imac-pro-is-all-in-one-for-me-video/">iMac Pro features built in 10GbE connectivity</a>, which opens up the possibilities when it comes to using a NAS as a Final Cut Pro X storage solution. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/14/hands-on-final-cut-pro-x-10-4-360-vr-advanced-color-grading-high-dynamic-range-hdr-hevc-custom-luts-imovie-ios-import-video/">Final Cut Pro X also received updates</a> in the last year in order to better facilitate working from network attached storage.</p>
<p>Is a 10GbE NAS a viable storage solution for Final Cut Pro X users?</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/final-cut-pro-x-revisiting-the-synology-nas-this-time-with-10gbe/#more-520897" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:47:00 +00009to5MacNew ‘Angry Birds Champions’ spin-off for iOS lets players battle for real cash
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/angry-birds-for-cash/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:23:07 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/angry-birds-champions-cash.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>A new Angry Birds title is out for iOS and it’s bringing a new take on the franchise. This time around, players will slingshot the well-known birds and compete for real money.</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:23:07 +00009to5MacGoogle.org and StoryWeaver feed a hunger for readinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/FsV3DK9nqLE/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Today is <a href="http://www.un.org/en/events/motherlanguageday/">International Mother Language Day</a> which celebrates languages from around the world. More than <a href="https://en.unesco.org/international-days/international-mother-language-day">40% of the world’s children</a> don’t have access to education materials in a language they understand. So to help close those gaps, we’re <a href="https://www.google.org/closing-the-education-gap/">continuing our support</a> of nonprofit organizations like Pratham Books.</p><p>Since 2013, Google.org has given more than $4 million to Pratham Books to build and grow their StoryWeaver platform which today includes thousands of stories in over 100 languages. We’ve also supported their offline tools—making it easier for students without access in remote communities to read and learn—and hundreds of Googlers have volunteered their time to help add new stories and languages.</p><p>We’re proud to support organizations like Pratham Books who use technology to create more opportunities for students to learn in their own languages and contexts. We believe that no matter what language a child speaks, they should be able to learn, grow, and give back to their communities.</p><p>If you have 15 minutes to spare, commemorate this International Mother Language Day by <a href="https://storyweaver.org.in/translate">translating or creating your own story</a>.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/FsV3DK9nqLE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:20:00 -0000Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:20:00 -0000The Official Google BlogTim Cook FastCo interview: Apple not a follower; working on products well into 2020s; not in it for the money
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/tim-cook-fastco-interview/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:12:13 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/tim-cook1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p><em>FastCo</em> yesterday named Apple the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/20/apple-most-innovative-company/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most innovative company of the year</a>, and it has today followed up with an interview with the company’s CEO, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/tim-cook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim Cook</a>.</p>
<p>When you talk about your company as often as Cook does, it must be incredibly hard to come up with new things to say, and many of his comments are well-rehearsed. But there are a few interesting snippets …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/tim-cook-fastco-interview/#more-521308" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:12:13 +00009to5MacThings 3.4 adds expansive new URL schemes for linking, automation, and handover from other apps
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/things-url-schemes/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:01:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/things-url.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Cultured Code’s <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/developer/cultured-code-gmbh-co-kg/id284971784?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Things task manager</a> is a popular option on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, but it hasn’t talked to other apps very well in the past like other solutions. That changes today with <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/developer/cultured-code-gmbh-co-kg/id284971784?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Things 3.4</a> which adds expansive new features enabled by special URL schemes.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/things-url-schemes/#more-521296" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:01:02 +00009to5MacChandler Riggs and Brendan Greene to play PUBG in the next Xbox Live Sessions
https://www.onmsft.com/news/chandler-riggs-and-brendan-greene-to-play-pubg-in-the-next-xbox-live-sessions
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:55:35 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/notice_thumbnail_1499405882669-1050x560.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="PlayerUnknown's Battleground PUBG on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/notice_thumbnail_1499405882669-1050x560.jpg 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/notice_thumbnail_1499405882669-250x133.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/notice_thumbnail_1499405882669-768x410.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />Microsoft today announced Chandler Riggs and Brendan Greene from AMC's The Walking Dead as the next celebrities to appear on Xbox Live Sessions. Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:55:35 +0000On MSFTWith AT&T and T-Mobile now on board, all major US carriers will sell Windows 10 on ARM PCs in the US
https://www.onmsft.com/news/with-att-and-t-mobile-now-on-board-all-major-us-carriers-will-sell-windows-10-on-arm-pcs-in-the-us
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:32:01 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Qualcomm-Windows-10-on-ARM.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/Microsoft-Qualcomm-Windows-10-on-ARM.jpg 760w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Microsoft-Qualcomm-Windows-10-on-ARM-250x141.jpg 250w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px" />Qualcomm announced today that AT&T and T-Mobile will join Verizon and Sprint to sell Windows 10 on ARM PCs in the US.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:32:01 +0000On MSFTSurface Pro 3 gets an update to protect against Spectre and Meltdown
https://www.onmsft.com/news/surface-pro-3-gets-an-update-to-protect-against-spectre-and-meltdown
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:19:47 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Surface-Pro-3-Type-Cover-Smaller-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Surface Pro 3 Type Cover" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Surface-Pro-3-Type-Cover-Smaller-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Surface-Pro-3-Type-Cover-Smaller-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Surface-Pro-3-Type-Cover-Smaller-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft has released an update for the Surface Pro 3, helping protect it from the Spectre and Meltdown security flawsWed, 21 Feb 2018 14:19:47 +0000On MSFTDish separates out Sling TV subscribers for first time, reports 47% growth
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/sling-tv-47-growth/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:06:54 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/sling-tv.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Dish Network has for the first time separated out its Dish TV and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/sling-tv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sling TV</a> subscriber numbers. The company revealed the figures in its year-end financials for 2017 …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/sling-tv-47-growth/#more-521284" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:06:54 +00009to5MacAT&T names first three cities for multi-gig 5G service, nine more to follow
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/5g-cities-att/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:21:19 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/5g.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/att/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AT&T</a> promised it would start rolling out what it claims will be the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/03/att-5g-rollout-announcement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first true mobile 5G service</a> before the end of the year, and it has just announced the first three cities in line to receive it.</p>
<blockquote><p>We plan to offer mobile 5G to customers in a dozen cities, including parts of Dallas, Atlanta and Waco, Texas, by the end of this year. We’ll announce additional cities in the coming months.</p></blockquote>
<p>The company says that the commercial rollout follows multi-city trials …</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:21:19 +00009to5MacMicrosoft announces support for e-mail addresses in 15 Indian languages
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-announces-support-for-e-mail-addresses-in-15-indian-languages
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:13:43 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/microsoft-india-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft India" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/microsoft-india-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/microsoft-india-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/microsoft-india-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft has announced support for email addresses in 15 Indian languages across its apps and services. Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:13:43 +0000On MSFTUber launches first new service in three years, and it requires you to walk …
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/uber-express-pool/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:45:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/uber.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/uber/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uber</a> has announced the US-wide rollout of its first new service in three years: a next-level version of its ride-sharing service UberPool, called Express Pool …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/uber-express-pool/#more-521274" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:45:28 +00009to5MacEurasian filings hint at two new iPad models coming soon
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/eurasian-filings-hint-at-two-new-ipad-models-coming-soon/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:06:54 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/screen-shot-2017-03-21-at-12-36-30-3-2.png?w=1500" /></div><p>Apple has registered a handful of new devices in the Eurasian commission database earlier this week, <a href="https://consomac.fr/news-8126-la-keynote-de-mars-2018-se-confirme.html">as discovered by Consomac</a>. Legal obligations require devices that use encryption to be registered ahead of release. In the past, similar filings have tipped the hat on new <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/31/new-macbook-ipad-magic-keyboard-wwdc/">MacBook models</a>, the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/08/30/russian-trademark-filings-indicate-iphone-7-multiple-apple-watch-models-and-airpods-wireless-headphones-on-the-way/">iPhone 7 and AirPods</a>.</p>
<p>The latest entries represent two new devices, with model identifiers A1954 and A1893, which are described as Apple tablets running iOS 11. This suggests that new iPads are coming sooner rather than later.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/eurasian-filings-hint-at-two-new-ipad-models-coming-soon/#more-521266" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:06:54 +00009to5MacApple may buy cobalt direct from mining companies, protecting both parties
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/apple-cobalt-miners/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:01:37 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/cobalt-mine.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple is reportedly in talks about buying cobalt direct from miners in a long-term deal set to span five years or more. The report is given weight by the CEO of one mining company confirming Apple has held discussions about cobalt, which is used in the lithium-ion batteries which power Apple devices.</p>
<p>There would be two benefits to Apple in striking such a deal …</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:01:37 +00009to5MacAlto’s Odyssey now available on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/21/altos-odyssey-now-available-on-iphone-ipad-and-apple-tv/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:04:25 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/altos-odyssey2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Sequel to the hit title <a href="http://go.benjaminmayo.co.uk/950812012">Alto’s Adventure</a>, Alto’s Odyssey is <a href="http://go.benjaminmayo.co.uk/1182456409">now available in the App Store ($4.99)</a> for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV … a day earlier than planned. The game went up for preorder earlier this month with a Feb 22nd date, but it’s definitely downloadable right now.</p>
<p>I’ve been testing the game for the last few weeks and it really is a beautiful sequel to the original game. Endless runners tend to be generic, dull and almost algorithmic. Alto’s Odyssey is the opposite with rich music and visuals and an incredibly engaging progression of missions and tasks, as well as the endless quest of getting an ever-higher score for the run. The game shines on the iPhone X’s wide-aspect ratio display.</p>
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:04:25 +00009to5MacXCOM 2 video game is now Xbox One X Enhanced, new collection launched
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xcom-2-video-game-is-now-xbox-one-x-enhanced-new-collection-launched
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 07:42:17 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/xcom2-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="XCOM 2 on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/xcom2-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/xcom2-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/xcom2-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />XCOM 2: War of the Chosen received a free update for Xbox One owners today that makes several changes to the game and also fixes a variety of bugs. Of particular interest is the fact that this update has now made XCOM 2 an Xbox One X Enhanced title which means that it will run […]Wed, 21 Feb 2018 07:42:17 +0000On MSFTBill Gates to guest star on Big Bang Theory
https://www.onmsft.com/news/bill-gates-to-guest-star-on-big-bang-theory
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 07:12:25 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/billgates-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/2016/03/billgates-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/billgates-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/billgates-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/billgates-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />Bill Gates will be playing himself in an upcoming episode of The Big Bang Theory set to air on an unspecified date in March. “When Penny (Kaley Cuoco) hosts Gates at work, the guys do everything in their power to meet him,” reads Deadline’s description of the episode. The Big Bang Theory is one of […]Wed, 21 Feb 2018 07:12:25 +0000On MSFTDigital pre-orders open on Xbox One for R.B.I. Baseball 18
https://www.onmsft.com/news/digital-pre-orders-open-on-xbox-one-for-r-b-i-baseball-18
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:54:21 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rbibaseball-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="R.B.I. Baseball 18 on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rbibaseball-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rbibaseball-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rbibaseball-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />R.B.I. Baseball 18 is now available for digital pre-order and pre-download on Xbox One. The game is the latest in the R.B.I. Baseball franchise and features a variety of improvements over its predecessors such as new player models, improved UI, a new Franchise Mode, and a new Home Run Derby Mode. Here’s its official list […]Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:54:21 +0000On MSFTWhatsApp Beta Windows phone app gains group descriptions
https://www.onmsft.com/news/whatsapp-beta-windows-phone-app-gains-group-descriptions
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:22:24 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/whatsapp-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="WhatsApp on Windows Phone" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/whatsapp-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/whatsapp-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/whatsapp-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The official Windows phone WhatsApp Beta app has updated to Version 2.18.28 and has added the new ability to create descriptions for chat groups. No other changes appear to have been made to the app beyond this one feature. WhatsApp Beta is an app used by the WhatsApp developers to test new features before pushing […]Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:22:24 +0000On MSFTMetal Gear Survive is now available on Xbox One
https://www.onmsft.com/news/metal-gear-survive-is-now-available-on-xbox-one
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:11:17 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image-4-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Metal Gear, Microsoft, Konami, Xbox" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image-4-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image-4-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image-4.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Metal Gear Survive is now available to play on Microsoft’s family of Xbox One consoles. The game is a spin-off from the popular Metal Gear video game series and is enhanced with HDR visuals for when played on an Xbox One S or Xbox One X console. Here’s its official description. METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds […]Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:11:17 +0000On MSFTWindows 10 Tip: How to use LinkedIn and Microsoft Word to help you write your resume
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/20/windows-10-tip-use-linkedin-microsoft-word-help-write-resume/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:00:11 +0000Did you know Microsoft Word has a new feature designed to make updating your resume easier than ever?Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:00:11 +0000Windows BlogMixer Direct Purchase hits Preview, earn 5% on each game purchase through your channel
https://www.onmsft.com/news/mixer-direct-purchase-hits-preview-earn-5-on-each-game-purchase-through-your-channel
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:49:11 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Direct-Purchase_Minecraft-Screenshot-1050x491.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/2018/02/Direct-Purchase_Minecraft-Screenshot-1050x491.png 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Direct-Purchase_Minecraft-Screenshot-250x117.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Direct-Purchase_Minecraft-Screenshot-768x359.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />As part of their big plans for 2018, Mixer is, announcing a preview of Mixer Direct Purchase, allowing for streamers to earn 5% on each game purchase through a channel.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:49:11 +0000On MSFTAge of Empires: Definitive Edition is now available for Windows 10 PCs
https://www.onmsft.com/news/age-of-empires-definitive-edition-is-now-available-for-windows-10-pcs
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:10:42 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Age-of-Empires-Definitive-Edition-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Age of Empires Definitive Edition" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Age-of-Empires-Definitive-Edition-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Age-of-Empires-Definitive-Edition-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Age-of-Empires-Definitive-Edition-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />After being delayed to early 2018 last Fall, Age of Empires: Definitive is finally available today on Windows 10 PCs as a Microsoft Store exclusive.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:10:42 +0000On MSFTLive Location & stickers coming to WhatsApp on Windows phones
https://www.onmsft.com/news/live-location-stickers-coming-to-whatsapp-on-windows-phones
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:59:18 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_06711-870x580.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_06711-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_06711-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_06711-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_06711-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />WhatsApp beta was updated on Windows Phone, suggesting that Live Location and Stickets might be coming to all users soon.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:59:18 +0000On MSFTVANQUISH, Lara Croft, and Guardian of Light and Brave come to Xbox One Backward Compatible catalog
https://www.onmsft.com/news/vanquish-lara-croft-and-guardian-of-light-and-brave-come-to-xbox-one-backward-compatible-catalog
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:35:05 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screenlg2-2.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/2018/02/screenlg2-2.jpg 1000w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screenlg2-2-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screenlg2-2-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />There are three Xbox 360 titles which are coming to Xbox One via Backward Compatibility today: VANQUISH, Lara Croft, and Guardian of Light and BraveTue, 20 Feb 2018 17:35:05 +0000On MSFTAge of Empires: Definitive Edition now available on Windows 10 PCs worldwide
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/20/age-empires-definitive-edition-now-available-windows-10-pcs-worldwide/
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:13:12 +0000Today is an exciting day for us at Microsoft, as we celebrate the legacy of Age of Empires with today’s release of <em><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/age-of-empires-definitive-edition/9n2kmdvlk85d">Age of Empires: Definitive Edition</a> </em>worldwide on Windows 10 PCs.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:13:12 +0000Windows BlogMarch’s Games with Gold titles include Trials of the Blood Dragon and Superhot
https://www.onmsft.com/news/marchs-games-with-gold-titles-include-trials-of-the-blood-dragon-and-superhot
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:42:24 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-1031x580.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/2018/02/image-1031x580.jpeg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-250x141.jpeg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image.jpeg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />In March, Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be able to grab Trials of the Blood Dragon, Superhot, Brave: The Video Game and Quantum Conundrum for free with their subscription.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:42:24 +0000On MSFTAsus Windows Mixed Reality headset now available at $429
https://www.onmsft.com/news/asus-windows-mixed-reality-headset-now-available-at-429
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:05:38 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUS-Headset-1005x580.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/2018/02/ASUS-Headset-1005x580.png 1005w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUS-Headset-250x144.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUS-Headset-768x443.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px" />If you've been holding out on buying a Windows Mixed Reality headset, there is now one more selection available on store shelves. ASUS' Windows Mixed Reality headset is now available for $429. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:05:38 +0000On MSFTSave big on Fortnite, Star Wars Battlefront II and more with this week’s Deals with Gold and EA Publisher Sale
https://www.onmsft.com/news/save-big-on-fortnite-star-wars-battlefront-ii-and-more-with-this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-ea-publisher-sale
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:18:19 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-2-1031x580.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/2018/02/image-2-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-2-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/image-2.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />There are a lot of great Xbox games on sale this week including Fortnite, FIFA 18, Star Wars Battlefront II, Middle-Earth: Shadow of War and more. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:18:19 +0000On MSFTXbox One’s Super Lucky’s Tale could be getting a sequel
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xbox-ones-super-luckys-tale-could-be-getting-a-sequel
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:09:51 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/superlucky-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Super Lucky's Tale on Xbox One X" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/superlucky-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/superlucky-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/superlucky-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />A new tweet from the developer of Super Lucky's Tale suggests a sequel could be ahead.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:09:51 +0000On MSFTParallels Toolbox 1.5 for Windows is out with new features to help you be more productive
https://www.onmsft.com/news/parallels-toolbox-1-5-for-windows-is-out-with-new-features-to-help-you-be-more-productive
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:00:08 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-20-at-12.21.10-928x580.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/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-20-at-12.21.10-928x580.png 928w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-20-at-12.21.10-250x156.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-20-at-12.21.10-768x480.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px" />Parallels Toolbox 1.5 for Windows introduces several new productivity features including Presentation mode, Clean Drive and more. Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:00:08 +0000On MSFTSay hello to a better way to pay, by Googlehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/3r-My6P0zXo/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Fast, simple checkout. Easy access to rewards and offers. One spot for purchases, passes, and payment methods. All of these are ways we’ve been working to make paying safer and easier for everyone, everywhere. And you can make the most of these features with the new <a href="https://pay.google.com/about/">Google Pay</a> app for Android.</p><p>The app, which begins rolling out today, is just one part of everything we’ve got planned. We’re currently working on bringing Google Pay to all Google products, so whether you’re shopping on Chrome or with your Assistant, you’ll have a consistent checkout experience using the cards saved to your Google Account. We’re also working with partners online and in stores, so you’ll see Google Pay on sites, in apps, and at your favorite places around the world.</p><p>As we continue to expand to even more devices and services, the new app offers an exciting glimpse of what’s to come. Here’s a closer look.</p><p><b>Helpful info while you shop</b></p><p></p><p>Google Pay’s new Home tab gives you the info you need, right when you need it. See your recent purchases, find nearby stores, enjoy easy access to rewards, and get helpful tips.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="gpay_udpated2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GPay_180131_GooglePay_Blog_v2.7_sDqz5tq.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>A new spot for your stuff</b></p><p>The Cards tab is an easy way to keep everything you need at checkout organized and at the ready. It’s where you’ll store your credit and debit cards, loyalty programs, offers, and even that stack of gift cards from last year’s birthday.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="gpay_launchx" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GPay_180131_GooglePay_Blog_v5_cXvMsO7.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>A faster way to pay your fare</b></p><p>Use Google Pay on transit in cities such as Kiev, London, and Portland (with more coming soon), and stop worrying about your pass once and for all. Now all you need at the turnstile is the device that’s already in your hand. </p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph_with_image"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid uni-paragraph-wrap"><div class="uni-paragraph h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--8 h-c-grid__col-m--6 h-c-grid__col-l--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-2 h-c-grid__col-m--offset-3 h-c-grid__col-l--offset-3"><figure class="article-image--wrap-small "><img alt="Tap Success" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/GooglePay_Blog_Tap_success_S5UtOwB.gif"/></figure><div class="rich-text"><p><b><br/></b></p><p><b>Google security and encryption</b></p><p>Like all Google products, Google Pay comes with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8uxIKcxArA&feature=youtu.be">strong security protections</a> to safeguard your account and personal data from security threats. In other words, it’s got your back.</p><p><b>All your favorite features</b><br/></p><p></p><p>Longtime Android Pay fans, fear not: the features you love aren’t going away. You’ll still get all your bank’s perks and protections, plus an extra layer of security, since Google Pay doesn’t share your actual card number when you pay in stores. And those online payment forms that take forever to fill out? Just choose Google Pay at checkout and pay with a few quick clicks instead. Learn more at <a href="https://pay.google.com/about/">pay.google.com/about/</a></p><p></p><p></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><a href="https://pay.google.com/about/">And more features are coming</a>. If you live in the U.S. or the UK, you’ll be able to use it to send and request money within the next few months. In the meantime, the Wallet app is now called Google Pay Send, and we’re giving it a fresh coat of paint to go with the <a href="https://pay.google.com/about/">Google Pay</a> brand.</p><p>Want to accept Google Pay for your app, site or business? If you’re a developer, you can work with our <a href="https://payments.google.com/solutions/onboarding/?utm_source=googlepay&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=pay-app-launch#implementation">processor partners</a> and find all the tools you need on our <a href="https://payments.google.com/solutions/onboarding/?utm_source=googlepay&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=pay-app-launch">developer site</a>. And if you’re a business owner building a site for yourself, we’ve partnered with Shopify to make integration even easier.</p><p>Ready to try the Google Pay app? <a href="https://pay.app.goo.gl/?link=https://www.android.com/payapp&apn=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&amv=930084869&utm_source=google&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=launch">Get it on Google Play today.</a></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/3r-My6P0zXo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -0000Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogNew Fable video game launches on Xbox One & Windows 10 this week
https://www.onmsft.com/news/new-fable-video-game-launches-on-xbox-one-windows-10-this-week
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:42:02 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fablefortune-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Fable Fortune 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/2018/02/fablefortune-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fablefortune-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fablefortune-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Fable Fortune, a digital card game based on the popular Fable video game series, is officially launching on Xbox One consoles and Windows 10 devices after being in Game Preview (beta) for several months. The Fable Fortune video game will receive an update on Thursday, February 22nd that will push it up to Version 1.0. […]Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:42:02 +0000On MSFTMcAfee WebAdvisor Edge extension is now live for Windows 10 users
https://www.onmsft.com/news/mcafee-webadvisor-edge-extension-is-now-live-for-windows-10-users
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:08:06 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/edge-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Edge & Bing on Surface Pro" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/edge-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/edge-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/edge-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />An official McAfee extension for Microsoft’s Edge browser is now available to download on Windows 10 PCs and tablets. Named, McAfee WebAdvisor for Microsoft Edge, this new extension places its own safety ratings on search results and blocks untrustworthy sites and content. Here’s its official description. Search confidently, browse safely. McAfee WebAdvisor for Microsoft Edge […]Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:08:06 +0000On MSFTStar Wars Battlefront II gets new mode, skins, & fixes in latest update
https://www.onmsft.com/news/star-wars-battlefront-ii-gets-new-mode-skins-fixes-in-latest-update
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 06:47:54 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/battlefrontii-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Star Wars Battlefront II on Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/battlefrontii-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/battlefrontii-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/battlefrontii-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Star Wars Battlefront II updated today on PC and Xbox One with patch number 1.2. This latest patch made numerous fixes to gameplay and corrected a variety of bugs but the more noteworthy changes include the addition of the new Jetpack Cargo game mode, three new skins for Han, Leia, and Luke, a fresh look […]Tue, 20 Feb 2018 06:47:54 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft patent reveals a Surface Pen with haptic feedback features
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-patent-reveals-a-surface-pen-with-haptic-feedback-features
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:22:52 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3770-870x580.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/2018/02/IMG_3770-870x580.jpg 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3770-100x66.jpg 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3770-248x165.jpg 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3770-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />The Microsoft patent for "Haptic Stylus" shows the company is considering using electromagnets in the tip of the Surface Pen to create haptic feedback.Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:22:52 +0000On MSFTNew and expanding locations across Americahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/bByx6CER0rY/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Our goal is to ensure that information serves everyone, not just a few. To do this, we want to hire people to develop our products in the widest possible range of locations, around the world and throughout the United States. </p><p>We opened our first office outside California in 2000. Now Google has offices and data centers in 21 states in the U.S, and last year we grew faster outside the Bay Area than in it. This year we plan on hiring thousands more people. To support that growth, today we’re announcing new or expanded offices and data centers in 14 states across the country. </p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Google offices and data centers 2018" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/googleofficesdatacenters.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>This afternoon, I was at the groundbreaking for our new data center in Clarksville/Montgomery County in Tennessee. The Tennessee data center is part of a $2.5 billion dollar investment we’re making to open or expand data centers in Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia and Oklahoma. These data centers are what make Google services run for you or your business (in Tennessee alone, we answer millions of searches a day, and about 18,000 businesses and nonprofits use our search and advertising tools).</p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/TN2.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">TN2.jpg</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/TN3.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">TN3.jpg</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/TN1.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">TN1.jpg</span></div></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>And our data centers also have a strong impact on the economies around them. People often discuss “the cloud” as if it’s built out of air. But it’s actually made up of buildings, machinery, and people who construct and manage it all. Today we employ an estimated 1,900 people directly on our data center campuses. We’ve created thousands of construction jobs—both for our data centers themselves, and for renewable energy generation. And our renewable energy purchasing commitments to date will result in energy infrastructure investments of more than $3.5 billion globally, about two-thirds of that in the United States.</p><p>In addition to these five data centers, we’re investing in new or expanded offices in nine states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington. Having talented people from different places, bringing diverse perspectives and backgrounds to work, is essential to the development of our products. In these locations, there will be jobs for thousands of people in a variety of roles—engineering, operations, sales and more.</p></div></div><div class="block-pull_quote"><div class="uni-pull-quote h-c-page"><section class="h-c-grid"><div class="uni-pull-quote__wrapper h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--8 h-c-grid__col-m--6 h-c-grid__col-l--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-2 h-c-grid__col-m--offset-3 h-c-grid__col-l--offset-3"><div class="uni-pull-quote__inner-wrapper h-c-copy h-c-copy"><q class="uni-pull-quote__text">The launch of Google’s data center in Clarksville is great news for Montgomery County. These high-quality jobs will benefit families in a real way, and I applaud Google's mission to improve education and advance workforce development for Americans.</q> <cite class="uni-pull-quote__author"><span class="uni-pull-quote__author-meta"><strong class="h-u-font-weight-medium">Senator Bob Corker</strong><br/> Tennessee</span></cite></div></div></section></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In addition to job opportunities at Google, our recently announced <a href="https://blog.google/topics/causes-community/opportunity-for-everyone/">Grow with Google initiative</a> continues to create opportunities for more people across the country. As part of our <a href="https://www.google.org/billion-commitment-to-create-more-opportunity/">$1 billion commitment over the next five years</a>, I was thrilled today to announce a $300,000 Google.org grant to Goodwill of Middle Tennessee, to incorporate new digital skills trainings into their workforce-development program—including new local scholarships for our <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/grow-with-google/it-support-professional-certificate/">IT Support Professional Certificate</a>. </p><p>We’re proud to be a growing part of the Clarksville/Montgomery County community and others like it across the country. And we’re committed to helping more people participate in the opportunities that technology provides.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/bByx6CER0rY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:10:00 -0000Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:10:00 -0000The Official Google BlogHow to watch the Age of Empires: Definitive Edition Mixer Livestream on Feb. 19
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/16/watch-age-empires-definitive-edition-mixer-livestream-feb-19/
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:00:07 +0000The <em>Age of Empires: Definitive Edition</em> launch livestream will begin at 2 p.m. PST on Monday, Feb. 19, on the official <a href="https://mixer.com/ageofempires/mobile">Age of Empires Mixer livestream channel</a>.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:00:07 +0000Windows BlogGo behind the scenes of “Isle of Dogs” with Pixelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/8-nJw8dYNMQ/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>"Isle of Dogs" tells the story of Atari Kobayashi, 12-year-old ward to corrupt Mayor Kobayashi. When, by Executive Decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump, Atari sets off alone in a miniature Junior-Turbo Prop and flies to Trash Island in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots. There, with the assistance of a pack of newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire Prefecture.</p><p>The film isn’t out until March 23—but Pixel owners will get an exclusive sneak peek this week.<br/></p><p>In “Isle of Dogs Behind the Scenes (in Virtual Reality),” the audience is taken behind-the-scenes in a 360-degree VR experience featuring on-set interviews of the film’s cast (voiced by Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber, Jeff Goldblum, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, F. Murray Abraham and Bob Balaban). Get nose-to-nose with Chief, Boss, Rex and the rest of the cast while the crew works around you, for an inside look at the unique craft of stop-motion animation.<br/></p><p><br/>Pixel’s powerful front-firing stereo speakers and brilliant display make it perfect for watching immersive VR content like this. Presented in 4K video with interactive spatial audio that responds to where you’re looking, “Isle of Dogs Behind the Scenes (in Virtual Reality)” is a collaboration between FoxNext VR Studio, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Felix & Paul Studios, the Isle of Dogs production team, and Google Spotlight Stories.<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="ISLEOFDOGS_Stories.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ISLEOFDOGS_Stories.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>“Isle of Dogs Behind the Scenes (in Virtual Reality)” is available today on the Google Spotlight Stories app, exclusively for Google Pixel phones (Pixel and Pixel 2) and best watched on the Daydream View headset. To watch, download the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.spotlightstories">Spotlight Stories app</a>.<br/></p><p>On March 2, “Isle of Dogs Behind the Scenes (in Virtual Reality)” will become available in VR, 360 and 2D via YouTube VR and Fox Searchlight YouTube channel, and any platform that has the YouTube VR app, including Daydream and Sony PlayStation VR. “Isle of Dogs,” from Fox Searchlight, hits theaters on March 23.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/8-nJw8dYNMQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:00:00 -0000Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogHey Cortana, turn up the heat; Cortana now works with more smart home providers and IFTTT
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/02/16/hey-cortana-turn-heat-cortana-now-works-smart-home-providers-ifttt/
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:00:06 +0000Cortana expands home automation skills, making it easier for you to control your smart home devices while on the go.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:00:06 +0000Windows BlogHappy Lunar New Year! Wag hello to the Year of the Doghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/ywdcNC2XFE8/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Today marks Lunar New Year. Across the world, people are celebrating the end of the year of the Rooster and the start of the Year of the Dog.</p><br/><p>Whether you're enjoying <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tteokguk">tteokguk</a> with family or handing out <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_envelope">red envelopes</a> for good luck, there are many ways to celebrate the holiday. According to <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/story/US_cu_f9eEj1kBAACi2M_en">Google Trends</a>, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are among the countries searching the most for “red envelopes.” Meanwhile, top searched foods are nian gao, dumplings, pineapple tart, rice cake and peanut cookies.</p><br/><p>Since we’re dog people here at Google, we sniffed out a few non-traditional ways to celebrate. Howl you be spending the Lunar New Year?</p><br/><h2>Try your paw at drawing</h2><p>In the last year, people have drawn more than 3 million doodles of dogs in <i>Quick, Draw!</i>—a fun game that uses neural networks to try to recognize your drawings. In honor of Lunar New Year, our team snuck in a special version of <i>Quick, Draw!</i> with<img alt="Dog Face on Google " height="21" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PRxEfvtV9ggYFqYjGmwEjW_DVx9_wyLTVnqrUcj-jVj4ixE31EKkgAvumTCbSHCqRpHfsv3PXETp-Pq9K9QEp9i9OJKsUz4HDPW9I_lwXPwMaQQdmK9YQFe9nGWFIWYqG4cEODYT" width="21"/>-related items. Put your doodling skills <a href="https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/woof/">to the test</a>.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Quick Draw Dog" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/dogOhIKnow_itsDog_16x9_180208a.gif"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>If you’re more of a data breed, you can check out the pawsome dog doodles from around the world in a special <a href="https://pair-code.github.io/facets/dogs">Lunar New Year version</a> of Facets Dive, a tool that visualizes large sets of data (in this case ruff-ly 140,000 dogs that people have drawn in <i>Quick, Draw!</i>).</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>The dogs of Street View</h2>Lunar Year of the Dog means dogs are everywhere–including on Google Street View! We’ve had a lot of fun finding furry friends all around, from this one <a href="https://www.google.com.tw/maps/@40.7718685,-73.9681977,3a,75y,183.25h,72.08t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1syOdp78iIS7W_wrATjDwb9Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">strolling through New York’s Central Park</a> to this<img alt="Dog Face on Google " height="21" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PRxEfvtV9ggYFqYjGmwEjW_DVx9_wyLTVnqrUcj-jVj4ixE31EKkgAvumTCbSHCqRpHfsv3PXETp-Pq9K9QEp9i9OJKsUz4HDPW9I_lwXPwMaQQdmK9YQFe9nGWFIWYqG4cEODYT" width="21"/><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@43.323427,-1.9871622,3a,75y,159.29h,94.91t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sCCqHVOSC0Zy29egYdg2uqQ!2e0!5s20110901T000000!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">hanging out in a small alley in San Sebastian</a>, to our friend here <a href="https://www.google.com.tw/maps/@-33.8985349,151.2758134,2a,75y,147.2h,87.83t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sGnIUY6xseZqqBesAN3PcNA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">enjoying the Coastal Walk in Sydney</a>. Scroll through our favorites below, or find dogs on Street View in your own neighborhood.</div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Japan_Shikaoi_Hokkaido.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Japan, Shikaoi, Hokkaido.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1992672,143.0203248,3a,75y,163.33h,97.56t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sacLYlG-rSlMoyvpZKqA5sw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DacLYlG-rSlMoyvpZKqA5sw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D288.8425%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?hl=ja">Japan</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Mexico_State_of_Mexico_Villa_Victoria.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Mexico, State of Mexico, Villa Victoria.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@19.3998951,-99.0378265,3a,21.9y,240.91h,90.05t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s6Ttja2qu2LIjnKvCucxBFg!2e0!5s20110901T000000!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">Mexico</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Belgium_Brussels_Zinneke_pis_dog_statue.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Belgium, Brussels, Zinneke pis dog statue.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Het Zinneke statue, <a href="https://www.google.pl/maps/@50.8487987,4.3455777,3a,52y,102.3h,76.06t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sYjQBBVcm9Tl1zWRTBbqWfA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">Belgium</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Peru_Piura_.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Peru, Piura .png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@-5.1734518,-80.656835,3a,75y,77.49h,47.7t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sAMol76jNcyxX8Ol7JPY_5g!2e0!7i13312!8i6656">Peru</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Philippines_Palawan_Sabang_Beach.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Philippines, Palawan, Sabang Beach.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com.tw/maps/@10.1958461,118.8968454,2a,75y,1.57h,73.91t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sHND6IaTZnKL1ZTUFIkEyYA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">Philippines</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Portugal_Funchal_Madeira.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Portugal, Funchal Madeira.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@32.6630835,-16.9186288,3a,75y,119.5h,86.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sgTGHkOzHZmxoquhhVWNRjw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">Portugal</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/New_Zealand_Lake_Tekapo_dog_statue.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">New Zealand, Lake Tekapo dog statue.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Statue in <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/3JTPD6LNqP52">Lake Tekapo, New Zealand</a><p></p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/US_Oakland_Oak_Crest_Drive.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">US, Oakland, Oak Crest Drive.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8159486,-122.206808,3a,65.8y,204.55h,82.95t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s28NxLdJA4Vyz38y5PhVl1g!2e0!7i13312!8i6656">U.S.</a><br/></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Taiwan_Taipei_Temple_of_the_Eighteen_Lords.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Taiwan, Taipei, Temple of the Eighteen Lords.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Statue at Temple of the 18 Lords, <a href="https://www.google.com.tw/maps/@25.2723501,121.5949165,3a,75y,211.75h,105.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sq0A39ayEe5gQyA9aZhracQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">Taiwan</a></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Spain_Basque_Country_San_Sebastian.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Spain, Basque Country, San Sebastian.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@43.323427,-1.9871622,3a,75y,159.29h,94.91t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sCCqHVOSC0Zy29egYdg2uqQ!2e0!5s20110901T000000!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en">Spain</a></div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>Photos of your pup</h2><p>In Google Photos, you can <a href="https://blog.google/products/photos/feel-love-valentines-day-google-photos/">create a movie</a> of the dog in your life—select "Doggie Movie" among the movie themes and Google Photos will stitch together photos of the dog. Photos also lets you search for your dog using a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQtGFBbwKEk">dog emoji</a>.</p><br/><h2>All dogs go to the Games</h2>We couldn’t let the moment pass without a Doodle (or two!). This cheerful pup on our homepage in many countries around the world isn’t just welcoming the New Year—it’s also celebrating the Doodle Snow Games!</div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="Lunar New Year Ski Lift Doodle 2018" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/2-16-Lunar_Ski_Lift.gif"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In places not tuning into the Doodle Snow Games, you might see a different Doodle—also featured at the top of this post.</p><p>No matter how you celebrate or what language you say it in, happy Lunar New Year!</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/ywdcNC2XFE8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 01:30:00 -0000Fri, 16 Feb 2018 01:30:00 -0000The Official Google BlogUpdated Microsoft Store App Developer Agreement and Microsoft Store Policies
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/02/15/updated-microsoft-store-app-developer-agreement-microsoft-store-policies/
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:00:51 +0000The Microsoft Store team has updated the Microsoft Store App Developer Agreement and Microsoft Store Policies as of February 14th. The new version (8.2) of the Microsoft Store App Developer Agreement is available here. This update is particularly relevant to developers based in New Zealand or Australia who sell apps and/or in-app products. For more info, view the change history. The next time […]Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:00:51 +0000Windows BlogGoogle announces intent to acquire Xivelyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/zFEUaPNyWIQ/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Today, Google has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire<a href="https://www.xively.com/">Xively</a>, a division of <a href="https://www.logmeininc.com/">LogMeIn, Inc.</a></p><p>By <a href="https://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/3598917">2020</a>, it’s estimated that about 20 billion connected things will come online, and analytics and data storage in the cloud are now the cornerstone of any successful IoT solution. This acquisition, subject to closing conditions, will complement Google Cloud's effort to provide a fully managed IoT service that easily and securely connects, manages, and ingests data from globally dispersed devices. With the addition of Xively’s robust, enterprise-ready IoT platform, we can accelerate our customers’ timeline from IoT vision to product, as they look to build their connected business.</p><p></p>Through this acquisition,<a href="https://cloud.google.com/iot-core/">Cloud IoT Core</a> will gain deep IoT technology and engineering expertise, including Xively’s advanced device management, messaging, and dashboard capabilities. Our customers will benefit from Xively’s extensive feature set and flexible device management platform, paired with the security and scale of Google Cloud. With Google Cloud’s deep leadership in data analytics and machine learning, our customers will also be uniquely positioned to build turnkey IoT solutions and focus on business value creation.<br/><br/>We look forward to sharing more details after close—stay tuned!</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/zFEUaPNyWIQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:05:00 -0000Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:05:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWindows Community Standup on February 22, 2018
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/02/15/windows-community-standup-february-22-2018/
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:00:32 +0000Kevin Gallo, VP of Windows Developer Platform, is hosting the next Windows Community Standup on February 22, 2018 at 12:00pm PST on Channel 9! Kevin will be joined by Andrew Whitechapel to discuss the latest updates to the application model which will be available in the next update for Windows 10. Andrew and Kevin will discuss […]Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:00:32 +0000Windows BlogNow on iOS: one-tap access to real-time commute info and places around youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/bByfmufG3gg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Whether we like it or not, sometimes life just flies by. And in the moment, every minute counts. Just one minute can be the difference between catching the last train or walking home in the rain. Or getting to that new restaurant in time to snag the last table. <a href="https://blog.google/products/maps/get-real-time-commute-info-and-more-one-tap/">Last year</a> we updated Google Maps for Android to provide access to helpful everyday info–in real time–at the bottom of the home screen. Now we’ve rolled out that same useful update to Google Maps for iOS as well.</p><p><br/></p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gmm_iphoneX_Aexplore01.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Image1</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gmm_iphoneX_Aexplore02.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Image2</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gmm_iphoneX_Bdriving.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Image3</span></div></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gmm_iphoneX_Ctransit.max-2800x2800.png);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Image4</span></div></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Just swipe up and you’ll see three tabs–the explore tab, driving tab and transit tab–that will help you find a nearby restaurant, beat traffic, or catch the next bus. No matter what iOS device you’re using, Google Maps can get you where you’re going and help you explore the world around you.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/bByfmufG3gg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:53:00 -0000Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:53:00 -0000The Official Google Blog#ifdef WINDOWS – One Developer’s Guide to the Surface Hub
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/02/15/ifdef-windows-one-developers-guide-surface-hub/
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:00:14 +0000Building experiences for the Surface Hub requires developers to tailor their apps for the big screen and multiple users interacting with different components at the same time. Gian Paolo Santopaolo came to Redmond all the way from Switzerland to share best practices for developing engaging and natural user experiences for the Surface Hub. He has spent the last 6 years […]Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:00:14 +0000Windows BlogThis Week on Windows: Amazon Music app, fifth anniversary of Surface Pro and more
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Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:00:08 +0000We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! Visit this post to read about the Amazon Music app for Windows 10, now available from Microsoft Store, check out our Windows 10 Tip on 7 pro tips for getting started with Microsoft Edge as your PDF viewer or head over here for […]Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:00:08 +0000Windows BlogVisual Studio Preview (15.6 Preview 5) now available
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/02/15/visual-studio-preview-15-6-preview-5-now-available/
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:00:09 +0000We are pleased to announce the release of the Visual Studio Preview (15.6 Preview 5). This preview of Visual Studio includes the Preview SDK Build 17095 as an optional component. Download the Visual Studio 2017 Preview (https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/preview/) and give us feedback on the integration and setup experience. For feedback and updates to the known issues, please see the developer forum. For […]Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:00:09 +0000Windows BlogIt's easier than ever to travel with Project Fihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/uUXe8YnAoWY/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>When it’s time to get ready for a trip, you want to focus on the adventures ahead, not the hassle of figuring out your phone coverage. <a href="https://blog.google/products/project-fi/bill-protection/">Bill Protection</a> already lets you use your data, including when you travel, without running up your bill, and today we’re giving travelers some extra peace of mind by expanding our international coverage and introducing a new way to figure out if you’ll be covered with Project Fi on your next trip.<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Coverage from Argentina to Zambia</b><br/></p><p></p><p></p><p>Starting today, you can enjoy data coverage in <a href="http://goo.gl/A8ZofW">170 countries and territories</a>. Like always, the data you use abroad costs the same as the data you use at home. You’ll continue to enjoy the same high-speed international coverage, now in more places like Belize and Myanmar. And if you need some extra data when you travel, don’t sweat it—your data is still just $10 per GB or free with built-in Bill Protection.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="countries_new" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/countries_new.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text">Here's what's new to our international coverage.</div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Know before you go</b></p><p></p><p>Project Fi will now let you know whether you’re covered on your next trip based on your upcoming international flights from Gmail. You’ll receive a notification in your Project Fi app shortly before your trip that allows you to easily see your coverage options and costs. These notifications will be enabled by default, but you can turn them off <a href="https://support.google.com/fi/answer/7575927">in your account settings</a>.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--medium h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--4 h-c-grid__col--offset-4 "><img alt="notifications" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_20180212-154350_framed.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text">Know when you'll be covered on your upcoming trips.</div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p></p><p>If you’re already on Project Fi, you don’t have to do anything to activate your international coverage—it’s all part of your phone plan. If you’re considering joining Project Fi, for a limited time you’ll score $80 Fi service credit with the purchase of any new Fi-friendly phone. You can learn more about Project Fi <a href="https://fi.google.com/about/">on our site</a>.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/uUXe8YnAoWY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:00:00 -0000Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogMicrosoft celebrates the fifth anniversary of Surface Pro
http://blogs.windows.com/devices/2018/02/15/microsoft-celebrates-fifth-anniversary-surface-pro/
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:00:09 +0000Surface Pro celebrates its fifth anniversary with a look back at its history and a special offer of $200 off the cost of the <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/surface" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new Surface Pro</a> over President’s Day weekend.*Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:00:09 +0000Windows BlogTwo #teampixel photographers say "I do" to Pixel 2http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/2OPCLFvBs9o/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Jenny and Colin Hayles are professional photographers (Jenny does weddings and Colin captures nature and wildlife) and proud #teampixel members. Knowing that a Pixel 2 can take high-quality photos, they wanted to see how their phones would fare in the most picture-worthy setting: a wedding. We spoke with Jenny and Colin about their experience using a Pixel 2 at an experimental wedding photo shoot.</p><br/><p><b>Tell us about your wedding experiment. How’d you come up with the idea?</b><b><br/></b>Colin: The concept developed when one of my shots was <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/pixel/teampixel-becomes-one-nature/">featured on #teampixel</a>, and I realized just how amazing the Pixel camera was. At first, I wanted to show that wedding guests have no excuse for taking lousy pictures if you have a Pixel. But Jenny and her creative team (shout out to our planner from <a href="http://www.instagram.com/jraeweddings/?hl=en">Jaqueline Rae Weddings</a>) went to the next level—she wanted to shoot professional wedding photos with a Pixel. Before we tried it out at a real wedding, we had to see what the Pixel was capable of—from details, to portraits, to action shots. We simulated the details of a wedding day—the gown and tux, rings, stationery, cake and flowers—and recruited our friends Michele and Tom (a real-life couple) to be our models. We used only a Pixel 2 (no reflectors, lights, or tripods) for the entire photo shoot. The results were, I think, better than any of us dared to hope.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_weddingshoot_2.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_weddingshoot_2.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Our beautiful models Tom and Michele (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishca_w/">@mishca_w</a>). Special thanks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somethingborrowedbeauty/">@somethingborrowedbeauty</a> for taking care of the makeup and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jliaoo.hair/">@jliaoo.hair</a> for handling the hair!</p></div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_weddingshoot_3.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_weddingshoot_3.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Michele's gown came from from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madewithlovebridal/">@madewithlovebridal</a>, courtesy of bridal boutique <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pearlanddot/">@pearlanddot</a>, and the jewelry came from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/apostle_boutique/">@apostle_boutique</a>.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_weddingshoot_5.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_weddingshoot_5.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">These blooms brought to you by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fallforflorals/">@fallforflorals</a>, and Tom's tux came from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ewmenswear/">@ewmenswear</a>.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_weddingshoot_4.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_weddingshoot_4.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/debbiewongdesign/">@debbiewongdesign</a> did the stationery and calligraphy.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/teampixel_weddingshoot_.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_weddingshoot_.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Cake and sweets courtesy of <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bakemydayyyc/?hl=en">@bakemydayyyc</a>.</div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Which Pixel features did you use most during the shoot?</b><b><br/></b>Jenny: We used the <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/pixel/focus-portrait-mode-behind-scenes-pixel-2s-camera-features/">portrait feature</a> the most—it’s pretty much like shooting with a high-end prime lens with a large aperture. In other words, it beautifully blurs the foreground and background to create that fine art look. Shooting macro shots without an extra lens is fantastic for the details that brides love to see (like shots of their wedding rings).</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph_with_image"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid uni-paragraph-wrap"><div class="uni-paragraph h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--8 h-c-grid__col-m--6 h-c-grid__col-l--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-2 h-c-grid__col-m--offset-3 h-c-grid__col-l--offset-3"><figure class="article-image--wrap-small "><img alt="pix" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/pixproj101of101.max-1000x1000.jpg"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><a href="http://instagram.com/haylescolin">Colin</a> and the models</div></figcaption></figure><div class="rich-text"><p><b>What's the biggest pro of shooting a wedding with a phone?</b><b><br/></b>Jenny: I loved being able to send images to the couple right away. Often brides and grooms see poor-quality images first, as guests begin to post on social media, but shooting with a Pixel, I can share beautiful images right away.</p><p><b>Did the couple feel more comfortable and natural when the photos were taken on a Pixel, rather than a big professional camera?</b><b><br/></b>Colin: Shooting with a Pixel 2 was a novel idea, so there was some curiosity. We shared images throughout the shoot with the team and bride and groom. There were comments that the next phone they get will be a Pixel 2! It made me think that it is an invaluable tool for non-photographers who work in the wedding industry—like florists—to take high-quality images of their work as well.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="pix2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/pixprojbts_4_of_5.max-1000x1000.jpg"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text">Behind-the-scenes at the wedding shoot: here's <a href="http://instagram.com/_gingersnapphotography">Jenny</a> with her Pixel 2 (decor and furniture came from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernluxerental/">@modernluxerental</a>)</div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>What other big events you're going to tackle next?</b><b><br/></b>Colin: We’d love to use the Pixel 2 for a honeymoon or engagement shoot. The idea of not taking along a heavy and conspicuous camera bag and coming away with high-quality images is an exciting and back-saving idea. We traveled to Cuba last year and used our first-generation Pixels to capture the bulk of the photos we took and I was so impressed. I only brought my camera gear along on one day of the whole trip.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/2OPCLFvBs9o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:15:00 -0000Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:15:00 -0000The Official Google BlogMeet the couple that guides togetherhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/7iSWlM4-Lkc/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><br/><p>Local Guides come from all over the world, and they form a community of people who share their knowledge on Google Maps—everything from photos and reviews of local restaurants to accessibility information.</p><p>And for one long-distance couple, the Local Guides community helped bridge the miles between Malaysia and Bangladesh. Sumaiya Zafrin Chowdhury and Pavel Sawar got married in 2013 and became Local Guides in 2015. Nine months ago, Pavel moved to Malaysia to study information technology, and Sumaiya stayed in Bangladesh to pursue her career as an entrepreneur, community leader and social worker.</p><p>In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re spotlighting this Local Guides love story. We spoke to Sumaiya and Pavel about how they enjoy the community together, and how Local Guides helps them stay connected while they’re apart.</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>Tell us where it all began: how did you meet?</b></p><p>Pavel: I first saw Sumaiya at a social work event in 2012…first look, fell in love. One day I went to visit a slum, and saw her there serving underprivileged people. I am fascinated by her work.</p><p><b>You’ve been apart for nine months. How do you make a long-distance relationship work?</b></p><p>Sumaiya: I went to Malaysia twice and we had great fun together. We discovered many places. We try to meet every three months. We manage our relationship through social media, especially via video call and chatting through Google Hangouts. We share songs and pictures also.</p><p><b>When you’re in the same place, what are your favorite things to do together?</b></p><p>Pavel:<b></b>Sumaiya and I love to travel very much. As Local Guides, we also love to arrange meet-ups together and do social work and community activities.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/zaf_pvl_118.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">zaf pvl (118).jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Pavel and Sumaiya's wedding in March 2013 in Dhaka, Bangladesh</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Nametags.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Nametags.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">At a Local Guides get-together in Dhaka, Bangladesh.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Goat.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Goat.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Having some fun at Mohammed Ali Palace Museum & Park in Bogra, Bangladesh.</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Coconuts.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">Coconuts.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Celebrating the new year with coconut water at Inani Beach in Bangladesh.</div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>So you connect over Local Guides together?</b></p><p>Sumaiya:<b></b>Yes, we use Local Guides community and Maps to plan activities and date nights. Sometimes, we celebrate our special days through mapping. We plan to visit new places and compare our points. Mapping and <a href="https://maps.google.com/localguides/meetup">meet-ups</a> are our favorite part.</p><p>Pavel: Every day we discuss Local Guides. When Sumaiya arranges a meet-up, I try to help her. When I arrange one Sumaiya helps me lot. We discuss our contributions, photo views, quality reviews, etc. Local Guides helps us to spend more time together. Local Guides makes our relationship closer.</p><p><b>Why did you both decide to join Local Guides?</b></p><p>Pavel:<b></b>Personally I love traveling, taking photos, and eating at different restaurants. As a traveler and explorer, I use Google Maps almost every day. I love to discover new places and I love to take photos. With Local Guides, I can help any other travelers also. I feel I am helping people in my community. Local Guides are like my family. It’s now part of my life.</p><p>Sumaiya: Pavel introduced me to Local Guides back in 2015. I joined in March 2015 because I love technology, traveling and photography. With Local Guides, I can do something positive for my society; that's why I was interested to join.</p><p><b>We recently did a post about <a href="https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Are-you-one-of-these-7-amazing-types-of-Local-Guides/td-p/597946">seven kinds of Local Guides</a>. Which ones do you identify with?</b></p><p>Pavel: The Visualist and the Trailblazer.</p><p>Sumaiya<b>:</b> I identify as a Fact Hunter because I want all to know real information about a place…and Trailblazer because I love to discover and add new places.</p><p><b>For those that are new to Local Guides, what advice do you have for someone just getting started?</b></p><p>Pavel: First, spend some quality time on <a href="https://www.localguidesconnect.com/">Local Guides Connect</a>. See how others in the community are doing. <a href="https://maps.google.com/localguides/meetup">Arrange meet-ups</a>. Please contribute on Local Guides to be a good citizen. Don’t focus on points.</p><p>Sumaiya:<b></b>Upload proper pictures in proper places. Post useful and informative reviews that one can easily understand. Do meet-ups so that people can know about this community. And for the people of my own country, I want to advise them: please contribute more, add new places, and do your best reviews so that tourists can understand that our country is very beautiful.</p><p><b>What do you appreciate most about each other?</b></p><p>Sumaiya<b>:</b> Pavel is very punctual. This is the part of his character I like the most. He’s also a very trustworthy and hard-working person. He is very caring…he always supports me and appreciates my work.</p><p>Pavel: I can’t appreciate Sumaiya in a single sentence. Sumaiya is not only a good wife, she is also a good mentor for me. She gives support to me for my every good work. Without her I am nothing.</p><p>To discover a few beautiful (and unusual) places this Valentine's Day, check out these lists of <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/J3ReJdfNohy">romantic restaurants</a> around the world, and <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/NX2X5QQ9qPN2">film locations for famous love stories</a>. <br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/7iSWlM4-Lkc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogLooking for Europe’s top entrepreneurs: The 2018 Digital Top 50 Awardshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/pLbxyRG4bSM/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Tech entrepreneurs are changing the world through their own creativity and passion. To celebrate Europe’s thriving entrepreneurial scene and honor the most promising tech companies, in 2016 we founded the <a href="http://www.dt50.org">Digital Top 50 Awards</a>, in association with McKinsey and Rocket Internet. The 2018 edition of the awards are now open for applications.</p><br/><p>Now in their second year, the awards are organized, once again, under the patronage of Mr. Carlos Moedas, Member of the European Commission, and supported by strategic partners INSEAD, Ashoka and Tech Open Air. Companies with a digital product or service from the EU and from EFTA countries can apply <a href="https://www.dt50.org/apply">on the Digital Top 50 website</a> until April 1, 2018.</p><br/><p>All top 50 companies will receive free tickets and showcase space at Tech Open Berlin on June 20-21 2018, where the final winners in each category will be announced. The winner in the Tech for Social Impact category will be granted a cash prize of 50,000 euros, and all five winners will be provided with support from the founding partners to scale their businesses further—through leading professional advice, structured consulting and coaching programs, as well as access to a huge network of relevant industry contacts.</p><p> </p>Helping people embrace new digital opportunities is at the heart of our <a href="https://growthengine.withgoogle.com/intl/en-eu">Grow with Google</a> initiative in Europe. With the DT50 awards, we hope to recognize a new generation of entrepreneurs, and help them grow further and realize their dreams.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/pLbxyRG4bSM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogCelebrating five years at Campus Tel Aviv (and many more to go)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/ESpZM6smqAI/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Five years ago Campus Tel Aviv opened its doors. It’s a hub to support Israel’s strong and growing startup community, where entrepreneurs from different walks of life and at different stages of their journey can come together to learn, share and connect. </p><p>And connect they have. Our members have hosted over 3,200 events with more than 250,000 participants, met with distinguished guests including the President and Prime Minister of Israel, and used Campus as a platform to empower their own communities and build ambitious new companies.</p><p>Startups like <a href="https://www.syte.ai/">Syte.AI</a>, <a href="https://www.safervpn.com">SaferVPN</a> and <a href="https://veed.me/">Veed.me</a> have come to Campus to learn from Googlers and get help taking their businesses global. Tal Gadot, Omer Kenet and Tomer Mesika of <a href="https://www.rapidui.io/">RapidUI</a> joined Tel Aviv’s Campus Experts Summit in 2017. They sought help to launch their website builder and, after two weeks of working with Google mentors from the U.S., they decided to change their positioning and shift the focus of their go-to-market strategy, with great success.</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We've worked hard over the last five years to support underrepresented entrepreneurs and create a more inclusive startup ecosystem. For example, women make up around 40 percent of participants in our education programs and we heard from many women who were on maternity leave that they would love to fulfill their dream of starting a business. So we created <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8MKgi2eArA">Campus for Moms</a>, where mothers can bring their babies to work. We’ve expanded this program to our fellow Campuses in London, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Madrid and Warsaw. We’ve also helped support other community programs through marketing, free space and mentoring, such as She Codes, a women’s coding bootcamp, which has grown from 10 members to over 16,000.<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="20150428_GFE_TelAviv_3669.JPG" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/20150428_GFE_TelAviv_3669.max-1000x1000.JPG"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>A participant of the Campus for Moms program takes part in a mentoring session.</p></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We also created <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUXCrOq2vj0&t=14s">APPlicable</a>, a program that helps startups make their mobile apps more accessible to people with disabilities. We connected more than 50 startups with groups of people with disabilities, who tested the app and provided feedback on the app’s accessibility. Through this program, a product lead at Fiverr realized how parts of their app were difficult to navigate using voice-over and incorporated recommendations from a tester. We’re looking forward to bringing the APPlicable program and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxHw4YddlQwheU4yRGwtMlMtLTQ/view">our learnings</a> to our other Campuses around the world in the coming months.</p><p>Nearly every day we hear about Israeli entrepreneurs building exciting new technologies that can have a positive impact on the world. We’ll continue to support the startup community in Israel; later this year Campus Tel Aviv is moving to a larger location, and we’re also bringing on board a Head of Campus to lead our efforts there. I’m also excited to lead a number of new programs, both at our expanded space and globally.</p><p>Thanks to everyone who has been a part of our journey so far! Here’s to the next five years, and the great stories and successful companies that we’ll create together.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/ESpZM6smqAI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogThe next billion users are the future of the internethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/3ya_V9tmjyE/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In the late 1990s, I moved from Delhi to Stanford for a master’s degree in computer science. Getting off the plane in San Francisco, I was ecstatic about the amazing computing power, lightning-fast internet and easy access to knowledge available at an American university. Back home, most people across Asia could only get online at an internet café or over dial-up modems, and internet speeds weren’t great. Computing power was still a luxury.</p><br/><p>Today more than 3 billion people, more than half of them in Asia, own smartphones—devices many times more powerful than those top-of-the-line workstations at Stanford I was so excited to use. But despite this huge shift, many of us in the tech industry often find ourselves stuck in a previous way of thinking, where we assume that “computing” is something that starts with the privileged few in places like Silicon Valley and trickles down slowly to everyone else.</p><br/><p>This isn’t just an old idea, but one that has become completely wrong.</p><br/><p>The future of the internet is in the hands of the <a href="https://blog.google/topics/next-billion-users/">next billion users</a>—the latest generation of internet users to come online on smartphones in places like Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and Nigeria. As time goes on, the <i>average</i> internet user will be more like these “next billion users” than the first billion who started on PCs. That means we need to look not at Silicon Valley or London but to places like Sao Paulo, Bangalore, Shanghai, Jakarta and Lagos to truly understand where the internet is going.</p><br/><p>The next billion users are already changing the internet in three key ways: a mobile-only mindset, an instinct for ubiquitous computing, and a demand for localized content.</p><br/><p>First, let’s start with the mobile-only mindset. Most of the next billion users have never used a PC and may never use one. They don’t think of the internet as something you access with a mouse and a keyboard. A computer is not a terminal where you type in queries. A computer is a smartphone, and it also doubles up as a <a href="http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/12/19/youtube-go-reaches-10-million-downloads-play-store/">television</a>, a <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/google-asia/introducing-tez/">wallet</a>, a <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34699190">classroom</a>, and a portal for government services. Their expectations on how mobile apps should work is also completely different. When building our India-first, mobile payment app Tez, for example, we focused the app around “people and conversations” rather than the financial features, to reflect familiarities with chat apps. All successful global apps in the future will need to speak the universal design language of people who grew up on mobile phones rather than PCs.</p><p><br/>This brings me to the second point: ubiquitous computing. This means having natural interactions with a computer that can hear, see and understand—for example, asking “Do I need an umbrella today in Delhi?” rather than typing “Delhi weather forecast.”</p><br/><p>Because the breakthroughs that make ubiquitous computing possible rely on cutting-edge work in artificial intelligence, we tend to think that advances will start in the most prosperous parts of the world and expand from there. But we’ve found with the Google Assistant, for example, that the next billion users adopt cutting-edge technology astonishingly quickly. Since we launched the Google Assistant on the first feature phone in December, the Reliance JioPhones, usage of the Assistant in India has grown six times over the past four weeks. This isn’t just due to many semi-literate or illiterate users, but also the fact that typing is difficult for people who never grew up with a computer keyboard. The next billion users will be the first to truly embrace ubiquitous computing, expecting apps to work in a natural way rather than having to learn all the artificial commands that we did on PCs.</p><br/><p>Which brings me to the third way the internet is changing: local languages. There are estimates that web content is more than 50 percent English. Hindi, the #4 language in terms of global speakers, is not even in the top 30 languages for web content. And in countries like India, the generation coming online now is more comfortable in their native language than in English, and so language can be a big blocker to expanding internet access.</p><br/><p>You should not have to learn English to use the internet. The next billion users expect more content in their languages. And video is turning out to be the medium where they create and enjoy this content. Anyone can turn on a camera, share stories in their own tongue, and find huge audiences online. YouTube has seen an explosion of non-English content, such as the Telugu film channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/teluguone">TeluguOne</a>, with 1.8 billion views. Going forward, we believe the demand for local content will reverse the language imbalance, leading to an internet more inclusive of the entire world’s language diversity.</p><br/><p>At Google, we build technology with these three insights in mind—and we find that they don’t just help the next billion users, but the first billion as well. For example, the Google Maps team built Maps Offline for motorists in India who could not afford the data for navigation while they drive, but now the feature is used across the world, from commuters going through lots of tunnels to tourists visiting a new country.</p><br/><p>For a long time, we talked of a “responsibility” to make our technology work for the next billion users. But as the internet follows their lead, serving people in India, Indonesia, Brazil and Nigeria has become necessary for companies that want to stay at the cutting edge of consumer innovation, and the future. The next billion users are not becoming more like us. We are becoming more like them.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/3ya_V9tmjyE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWith love, from your Google Assistanthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/xNryG_bdeLU/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph_with_image"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid uni-paragraph-wrap"><div class="uni-paragraph h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--8 h-c-grid__col-m--6 h-c-grid__col-l--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-2 h-c-grid__col-m--offset-3 h-c-grid__col-l--offset-3"><figure class="article-image--wrap-medium "><img alt="balloons" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/VDay_0004_Balloon.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure><div class="rich-text"><p>No matter how you like to spend your Valentine’s Day—with romantic gestures or like any other Wednesday—the Google Assistant is here to help you celebrate and have some fun. Just say …</p><ul><li>Hey Google, serenade me</li><li>Hey Google, will you be my Valentine?</li><li>Hey Google, tell me a love story</li><li>Hey Google, I’m single</li><li>Hey Google, I hate Valentine's Day</li></ul><p>So happy Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or Wednesday to you and yours!</p></div></div></div></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/xNryG_bdeLU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:30:00 -0000Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:30:00 -0000The Official Google BlogThe browser for a web worth protectinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/D0qYzl2El1Y/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The web is an incredible asset. It’s an engine for innovation, a platform for sharing, and a universal gateway to information. When we built Chrome, we wanted to create a way for people to interact with the magic that is the web, without the browser getting in the way. We created a browser that took up minimal space on your screen, made the omnibar so you could quickly search or get directly to a website, and built our pop-up blocker to help you avoid unwanted content. Since then we’ve also added features such as Safe Browsing, pausing autoplay Flash and more—all aimed at protecting your experience of the web.<br/></p><br/><p>Your feedback has always played a critical part in the development of Chrome. This feedback has shown that a big source of frustration is annoying ads: video ads that play at full blast or giant pop-ups where you can’t seem to find the exit icon. These ads are designed to be disruptive and often stand in the way of people using their browsers for their intended purpose—connecting them to content and information. It’s clear that annoying ads degrade what we all love about the web. That’s why starting on February 15, Chrome will stop showing all ads on sites that repeatedly display these most disruptive ads after they’ve been flagged. More technical details about this change can be found on the <a href="https://blog.chromium.org/2018/02/how-chromes-ad-filtering-works.html">Chromium blog</a>.</p><br/><p>To determine which ads not to show, we’re relying on the <a href="https://www.betterads.org/standards/">Better Ads Standards</a> from the <a href="https://www.betterads.org/">Coalition for Better Ads</a>, an industry group dedicated to improving the experience of the ads we see on the web. It’s important to note that some sites affected by this change may also contain Google ads. To us, your experience on the web is a higher priority than the money that these annoying ads may generate—even for us.</p><br/><p>The web is an ecosystem composed of consumers, content producers, hosting providers, advertisers, web designers, and many others. It’s important that we work to maintain a balance—and if left unchecked, disruptive ads have the potential to derail the entire system. We’ve already seen more and more people express their discontent with annoying ads by installing ad blockers, but blocking all ads can hurt sites or advertisers who aren’t doing anything disruptive. By focusing on filtering out disruptive ad experiences, we can help keep the entire ecosystem of the web healthy, and give people a significantly better user experience than they have today.</p><br/><p>We believe these changes will not only make Chrome better for you, but also improve the web for everyone. The web is a vital part of our day-to-day. And as new technologies push the web forward, we’ll continue working to build a better, more vibrant ecosystem dedicated to bringing you only the best experiences.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/D0qYzl2El1Y" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogBringing the power of AMP to Gmailhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/kqXKKcM4u2k/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>For the past few years, we’ve worked to make mobile pages load faster through an open-source framework called <a href="https://www.ampproject.org/">Accelerated Mobile Pages</a> (AMP). AMP started as an effort to help publishers, but as its capabilities have expanded over time, it’s now one of the best ways to build rich webpages. With this came the opportunity to modernize one of the most popular places where people spend their time: email.</p><p>Today, we’re bringing the power of AMP to email through the Gmail Developer Preview of "AMP for Email." This new spec will be a powerful way for developers to create more engaging, interactive, and actionable email experiences.</p><p>For example, imagine you could complete tasks directly in email. With AMP for Email, you’ll be able to quickly take actions like submit an RSVP to an event, schedule an appointment, or fill out a questionnaire right from the email message. Many people rely on email for information about flights, events, news, purchases and beyond—<a href="https://www.radicati.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Email-Statistics-Report-2017-2021-Executive-Summary.pdf">more than 270 billion emails</a> are sent each day! AMP for Email will also make it possible for information to easily kept up-to-date, so emails never get stale and the content is accurate when a user looks at it.</p><p>Companies like Pinterest, Booking.com and Doodle are developing new experiences for consumers using AMP for Email, and we’re excited to see what others will do soon.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_carousel"><div class="h-c-page article-module"><div class="article-module glue-pagination h-c-carousel h-c-carousel--simple h-c-carousel--dark ng-cloak" data-glue-pagination-config="{cyclical: true}"><div class="h-c-carousel__wrap"><ul class="glue-carousel ng-cloak" data-glue-carousel-options="{pointerTypes: ['touch', 'mouse'], jump: true}"><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/GmailAMP-Pinterest-01.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">GmailAMP-Pinterest-01.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Browse and save your favorite items in Pinterest</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/GMAIL_AMP_Booking_V02.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">GMAIL_AMP_Booking_V02.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">View hotel rooms and up-to-date deals on Booking.com</div></figcaption></figure></li><li class="h-c-carousel__item article-carousel__slide"><figure><div class="article-carousel__slide-img" style="background-image: url(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/GMAIL_AMP_Doodle_V02.gif);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">GMAIL_AMP_Doodle_V02.gif</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text">Share your availability with Doodle</div></figcaption></figure></li></ul><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-previous" data-glue-pagination-label="Previous" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-left" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate glue-pagination-next" data-glue-pagination-label="Next" data-glue-pagination-update-model="false"><div class="h-c-carousel__paginate-wrap"><svg class="h-c-icon h-c-icon--keyboard-arrow-right" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-keyboard-arrow-right"></use></svg></div></div></div><div class="h-c-carousel__navigation"><div class="glue-pagination-page-list"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The <a href="https://github.com/ampproject/amphtml/issues/13457">AMP for Email spec is available today</a> and we’re planning for support in Gmail later this year. To get developer preview access to AMP for email in Gmail, <a href="https://gsuite.google.com/campaigns/index__amp-for-email.html">sign up on our site</a>. By bringing AMP to email, we’re opening up new possibilities for companies to engage with their audiences, and we can’t wait to see what developers will build. Because AMP for Email is an open spec, we look forward to seeing how other email clients will adopt it, too. If you're a developer and curious about implementation details, check out <a href="https://gsuite-developers.googleblog.com/2018/02/AMP-for-email-developer-preview.html">this post</a> to get an idea.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/kqXKKcM4u2k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogIn our genes: How Google Cloud helps the Broad Institute slash the cost of researchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/w6goqyQpSM4/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><a href="https://www.broadinstitute.org/">The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard</a>, the pioneering biomedical and genomics research center, has been a valued collaborator since the early days of Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We helped them move their genomics data storage and analysis from an on-premises data center to the cloud; they helped us make GCP a useful and cost-effective place to conduct some of the most important research that science has to offer.</p><p>It’s been a privilege to support the Broad in their mission to advance our understanding of the biology and treatment of human disease, and to help lay the groundwork for a new generation of therapies. Today, we’re thrilled to be a part of an important milestone for Broad and the genomics community: On GCP, the cost of running Broad’s GATK Best Practices pipeline has been reduced to a little over $5 per genome.</p><p>Broad is one of the largest genomic sequencing centers around; on average a human genome goes onto a sequencer every 10 minutes. To date, Broad has processed more than 76,000 genomes, generating 24TB of data per day, and stores more than 36PB of data on GCP.</p><p>Once genomic data comes off a sequencer, processing and analysis is done in several steps. Those steps are strung together in an automated pipeline called GATK Best Practices.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="broad-institute-3b" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/broad-institute-3b.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>When Broad first brought the GATK Best Practices pipeline to GCP in 2015, the cost to run it was $45. Since then, Broad has steadily brought down the cost by twiddling a variety of GCP knobs and dials to arrive at a 90 percent cost reduction while maintaining (and even improving) the quality of the output. Here’s a sampling of what they did:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p><b>Task splitting</b>. In Broad’s on-premises environment, disk ate the lion’s share of its computing budget, so it strung together compute tasks so they could be performed by the same machine, minimizing disk access. However, any two tasks could have vastly different compute and memory usage profiles. In the cloud, Broad drove higher utilization and lower costs by appropriately sizing the machines to the task at hand (even though it involved more data transfers between machines). This resulted in a cost savings of approximately 30 percent.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://cloud.google.com/preemptible-vms/"><b>Preemptible VMs</b></a>. Broad’s genomics pipeline is short-lived and fault-tolerant, so it can take advantage of Preemptible VMs without worrying about shutdowns due to demand spikes. Broad programmed the pipeline to use Preemptible VMs, which are 80 percent cheaper than non-preemptible instances, by default. This resulted in an extra 35 percent savings.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://cloud.google.com/persistent-disk/"><b>Persistent Disk</b></a> provides durable HDD and SSD storage to GCP instances, and allows Broad to match its workloads with appropriately-sized and performant storage. Behold another 15 percent savings.</p></li><li><p><b>Data streaming</b>. <a href="https://verily.com/">Verily Life Sciences</a> contributed code to the HTSJDK, a library that underlies Broad’s <a href="https://software.broadinstitute.org/gatk/">GATK</a>. HTSJDK lets algorithms read data directly from a <a href="https://cloud.google.com/storage/">Google Cloud Storage</a> bucket, so the job requires less disk space. The cost of Broad’s production pipeline is now down to $5! </p></li></ul></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><div class="article-module h-c-page"><div class="h-c-grid"><figure class="article-image--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="broad-institute-2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/broad-institute-2.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Most recently, Broad released the open-source version 4.0 of GATK, and researchers of all backgrounds, including those without computational training, can access the GATK Best Practices Pipeline through <a href="https://portal.firecloud.org/">FireCloud</a>, Broad’s cloud-based analysis portal. The pipeline includes all the cost optimizations that Broad has achieved with its production pipeline, and is ready to run on preloaded example datasets.</p><p>And while all users can access FireCloud at no cost, cloud providers do charge their own fees for data storage and processing. To help make it easier for more researchers to leverage this critical work, we’re offering a $250 credit per user toward compute and storage costs to the first 1,000 applicants. You can learn more on the <a href="https://software.broadinstitute.org/firecloud/documentation/freecredits">FireCloud website</a>.</p><p>We continue to be amazed by the progress the Broad Institute enables in the field of genomics, and are so happy it chose GCP as its cloud infrastructure partner. Learn more about the GATK Best Practices pipeline by reading the Broad’s <a href="https://software.broadinstitute.org/gatk/blog?id=11415">blog post</a>.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/w6goqyQpSM4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWe’ve moved! Find us at the new Microsoft Edge Dev Blog
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https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/29/microsoft-edge-is-the-browser-for-windows-10/
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https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/23/announcing-improvements-to-enterprise-mode-and-enterprise-site-discovery/
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https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/14/april-2015-security-updates-for-internet-explorer/
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https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/04/02/introducing-the-ie-diagnostics-adapter-for-third-party-developer-tools/
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https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/30/project-spartan-in-the-windows-technical-preview-build-10049/
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:30:00 +0000Today we’re excited to announce the availability of a new build for Windows Insiders with the first preview of “Project Spartan,” the new browser for Windows 10. You can learn more in Joe Belfiore’s blog post, “Introducing Project Spartan: The New Browser Built for Windows 10." This build does not yet include all the changes...Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:30:00 +0000IEBlogUpdates from the “Project Spartan” Developer Workshop
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/24/updates-from-the-project-spartan-developer-workshop/
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https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ie/2015/03/23/partnering-with-adobe-on-new-contributions-to-our-web-platform/
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