Popular vendor of OS.http://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201504271430106698867Microsoft, Apple, Google's latest news. Contains official and unofficial news.(ENG)Report: Apple again met with California DMV executives last month to talk autonomous driving
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/apple-california-dmv-meeting/
Wed, 02 May 2018 00:39:57 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/2019-toyota-rav4-suv-carplay.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=936" /></div><p>Apple reportedly met with California DMV officials last month to discuss autonomous vehicles. According to records obtained by <em><a href="https://macreports.com/dmv-officials-met-with-apple-last-april/">MacReports</a></em>, Apple’s head of product integrity Steve Kenner attended the meeting with several DMV executives…</p>
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Wed, 02 May 2018 00:39:57 +00009to5MacHow to disable Suggested and Recent Apps on iPad in iOS 11
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/how-to-suggested-recent-apps-ipad-ios-11/
Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/ios-11-dock-15-apps.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple took iPad to the next level with iOS 11. With that are some changes that try to improve your experience, such as Suggested and Recent Apps.</p>
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Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:55 +00009to5MacTim Cook downplays reports of slowing iPhone X demand, calls it a ‘beloved’ product
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/tim-cook-iphone-x-sales/
Tue, 01 May 2018 23:15:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/tim-cook.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Leading up to Apple’s earnings announcement today, a slew of reports emerged suggesting that the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/iphone-pricing-analyst-note/">iPhone X has not been selling</a> as well as Apple had hoped. Tim Cook, however, aimed to negate those reports during the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/aapl-q2-18-live-blog/">company’s Q2 earnings call today</a>, repeatedly touting the success of the iPhone X…</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 23:15:15 +00009to5MacICYMI in April: here’s what happened in G Suitehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/F85di1XhdTE/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>You might’ve seen the <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-alphabet-google-gmail/google-overhauls-gmail-to-lure-businesses-away-from-microsoft-idUSKBN1HW0NG">news</a>. Gmail got a makeover.</p><p>Gmail’s new user interface was designed to help businesses accomplish more, in less time, from one spot. New tools like confidential mode can help you protect sensitive information in emails by setting up expiration dates or even revoking messages (the beauty of working in the cloud). We also added even more AI-powered features to help employees stay focused on work that requires more critical thinking and less time on repetitive tasks. <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/new-security-and-intelligent-features-new-gmail-means-business/">Read more</a>.</p><p><br/></p>The new Gmail is available for businesses in an Early Adopter Program (EAP) and can be turned on in the Admin Console. <a href="https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2018/04/new-gmail-eap.html?">Learn more</a>.</div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="ICYMI 1" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ICYMI-blogheader-01_qTgIbHw.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Speaking of managing your inbox, there’s nothing worse than when you accidentally send an email to the wrong person (or click “send” before you finish typing). Gmail has your back.</p><p>When you push send on a message, a notification pops up in the bottom right corner of your inbox and gives you the option to select “Undo.” It looks like this:</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="ICYMI April - 1" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/UndoSend-02_1.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Click undo!</p><p><br/></p>You also have the option to decide how long you have to un-send a message. Go to <b>Settings > General > scroll down to “Undo Send.”</b> Choose from 5, 10, 20 or 30 seconds. <a href="https://gsuite.google.com/learning-center/tips/gmail/#!/show-tip/undo-sending-mail">Learn more</a>.</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="ICYMI April - 2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/UndoSend-01.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="Subhead 2 ICYMI G Suite" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ICYMI-blogheader-02.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>→ Think macro and skip minutiae. Now you can <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/think-macro-record-actions-google-sheets-skip-repetitive-work/">record macros</a> in <b>Google Sheets</b>—no code required.</p><p>→ <b>Hangouts Meet</b> is available in six additional countries: Dominican Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia and Luxembourg. You can also call U.S. or Canadian phone numbers for free.</p><p>→ New security protections in <b>Chrome</b> help employees avoid phishing attacks. <a href="https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2018/04/more-secure-sign-in-chrome.html">Learn more</a>.</p>→ <b>Google Drive</b> will share new prompts to help make sure you’re passing along files to the right people. Now if you try to send a file to someone without access, Drive will flag the name of the person and their email address to show you the access they need. These prompts also work for <b>Team Drives</b>.</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="Access Checker in Drive" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Access_Checker.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>→ We’ve made it easier for you to embed <b>Slides</b> directly into <b>Docs</b>. And the best part is any changes you make to a slide will automatically reflect in your Doc.</p><p><br/></p>Check out a <a href="https://goo.gl/xSGH8a">full recap</a> of all product updates in April (<a href="https://goo.gl/6rWkJm">PDF version</a>). See you next month.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/F85di1XhdTE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 01 May 2018 23:00:00 -0000Tue, 01 May 2018 23:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogTim Cook: Wearables business hits Fortune 300 size, Apple Pay coming to 3 new countries soon
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/wearables-forutne-300-new-apple-pay-countries/
Tue, 01 May 2018 22:44:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/apple-pay-2018.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>During Apple’s earnings call this afternoon, Tim Cook shared a pair of notable details about Apple’s wearables business, while he also touted that Apple Pay is soon coming to additional countries…</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 22:44:49 +00009to5MacLive blog: Apple’s fiscal year Q2 2018 earnings call
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/aapl-q2-18-live-blog/
Tue, 01 May 2018 20:45:18 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/tim-cook.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Just a few minutes ago, Apple announced its second quarter earning results for 2018. The numbers included $61.1 billion in revenue on sales of 52.2 million iPhones, 9.1 million iPads, and 4.07 million Macs. As is tradition, the earnings release is being followed by a conference call with Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 20:45:18 +00009to5MacHow to create a screen recording on Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/how-to-create-screen-recording-mac/
Tue, 01 May 2018 20:43:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/how-to-create-screen-recording-mac-lead.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Creating a screen recording on your <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/mac/">Mac</a> can be useful in a variety of situations. While there are some great third-party apps out there to help with this, Apple offers a free option built-in to <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/macos-high-sierra/">macOS</a> with QuickTime.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 20:43:33 +00009to5MacApple announces new $100 billion share buy-back program, increases dividend by 16%
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/apple-announces-new-100-billion-buyback-program-increases-dividend/
Tue, 01 May 2018 20:39:59 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/shareholders.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>As <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/apple-earnings-fy18-q2/">part of its earnings report</a>, Apple has announced an extension of its capital return program. Apple will buy $100 billion worth of its own stock. It will also increase the dividend by 16%.</p>
<p>With the new tax legislation in place, Apple has said that it aims to hold zero net cash. It currently holds about $270 billion in cash. It will spend its excess cash through returns to investors in the form of dividends and share repurchase, as well as investment into expansion and product development.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 20:39:59 +00009to5MacApple announces Q2 2018 revenue of $61.1b: 52.2m iPhones, 9.1m iPads, 4.07m Macs
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/apple-earnings-fy18-q2/
Tue, 01 May 2018 20:32:29 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/tim-cook-nevada.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1250" /></div><p>Happy Apple Earnings Day! Apple has just announced its Q2 2018 results with $61.1 billion in revenue and $13.8 billion in profit earned from selling 52.2 million iPhones, 9.1 million iPads, and 4.07 million Macs. Apple had offered revenue guidance between $60 billion and $62 billion.</p>
<p>That compares to $52.9b in revenue, $11.03 billion profit, 50.7 million iPhones, 8.92 million iPads, and 4.19 million Macs sold the same quarter a year ago; and $88.3 billion in revenue, $20.1 billion in profit, 77.3 million iPhones, 13.2 million iPads, and 5.1 million Macs sold during the previous quarter.</p>
<p>Apple projects revenue between $51.5 billion and $53.5 billion for 2018 Q3. Full press release after the break, and stick around for our earnings call <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/aapl-q2-18-live-blog/">live blog</a> at the top of the hour:</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 20:32:29 +00009to5Mac“Woop woop!” A kid's take on Google’s Take Your Child to Work Dayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/SBfIdgxn_ZE/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>I’ve been to a few “Take Your Child to Work” days at Google, but this year, the Keyword team asked me to write about it. I’m going to tell you about Google NYC from the perspective of a nine-year old, fourth grade kid. I like going to “Take Your Child to Work” day because everyone is so friendly and they always have really interesting things that kids like to do, such as meditation, science, coding, and more.</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="IMG_20180426_130314.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/IMG_20180426_130314.1512210125112726.max-1000x1000.jpg"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>My mom and me!</p></div></figcaption></figure><div class="rich-text"><p>First, let me tell you about the micro kitchens where you can get a snack, a drink, or do some work. Free snacks are definitely a woop woop! The food is kid-friendly: in one micro kitchen there was frozen yogurt. It also had gummies, fruit and nut bars, yogurt, fruit salad, and even candy, but it’s hard to find because it’s in jars that are high up on a shelf.</p><p>A great part of “Take your Child to Work Day” are the sessions we are invited to, and I went to three. The first was about how we see color, and some kids got to try on crazy goggles that turned their vision upside down, switched it left and right, let them see like a bug sees, and there was even one set of goggles that showed the view from above through a camera on her back! The kids tried giving each other high fives and passing a ball around while wearing the goggles, and it was pretty funny. </p><p>I also did a class where we tried out AR (Augmented Reality) in the Chelsea Market building. We saw dinosaurs, volcanoes and tornadoes and things inside your body like bones using phones on selfie sticks. After that my mom and I explored the Google offices in Chelsea Market and I climbed the rock wall. </p><p>In the afternoon we went to a music meditation class. The instructor taught the six people in class how to meditate with sound and music. At the end we all put a big Tibetan singing bowl on our heads and the instructor banged it lightly with a stick. It felt relaxing as the vibration went through my body. We all had a chance to play the instructor’s musical instruments.</p><p>I also got to sit where my mom works every day and meet the people she works with. I did a photo tour with her co-worker Camille, and we took photos of all the cool things we walked by. On the 14th floor Camille and I met a father and son playing foosball. Probably two out of every ten people bring their dogs to work, which most kids like a lot. I saw a little Harry Potter section that had a Hogwarts puzzle, a wizard hat, and a few Harry Potter pillows that looked like spell books, and owls. I have never read Harry Potter, I know such a crime! A fourth grader who has not read Harry Potter! But I still liked seeing it at Google.</p><p><br/></p></div></div></div></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/annabel_kidsatgoogle1.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">annabel_kidsatgoogle1.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Trying out the rock wall </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/annabel_kidsatgoogle2.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">annabel_kidsatgoogle2.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>On the left I'm experimenting with AR/VR. On the right is the Harry Potter pillow. </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/annabel_kidsatgoogle3.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">annabel_kidsatgoogle3.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Found a new hat. Just kidding, it's music meditation. In the other picture, I'm trying out a bike at the gym. </p></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>I heard that “Take Your Child to Work Day” in Mountain View was pretty cool, too. A few kids were interviewed on camera about what it was like, and here’s what they had to say:</p></div></div><div class="block-video"><div class="article-module article-video "><figure><a class="h-c-video h-c-video--marquee" data-glue-modal-disabled-on-mobile="true" data-glue-modal-trigger="uni-modal-2nWkYwC2XHI-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=2nWkYwC2XHI"><img alt="Take Your Child to Work Day at Google 2018" src="//img.youtube.com/vi/2nWkYwC2XHI/maxresdefault.jpg"/><svg class="h-c-video__play h-c-icon h-c-icon--color-white" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-youtube-icon"></use></svg></a></figure></div><div class="h-c-modal--video" data-glue-modal="uni-modal-2nWkYwC2XHI-" data-glue-modal-close-label="Close Dialog"><a class="glue-yt-video" data-glue-yt-video-autoplay="true" data-glue-yt-video-height="99%" data-glue-yt-video-vid="2nWkYwC2XHI" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=2nWkYwC2XHI" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>I really like how friendly everyone is at Google, they are all so kind. I’m not sure what I want to do when I grow up, but I know I would like to work at a place like Google.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/SBfIdgxn_ZE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 01 May 2018 20:00:00 -0000Tue, 01 May 2018 20:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogFacebook F8 2018: Privacy talk, Tinder clone, FaceTime competitors, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/facebook-f8-conference-recap/
Tue, 01 May 2018 18:51:14 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/mark-zuckerberg.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>At today’s F8 developer conference from <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/facebook/">Facebook</a>, the company is focusing on privacy along with announcing some upcoming products like <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/facetime/">FaceTime</a> competitors, a Tinder clone, and more.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 18:51:14 +00009to5MacSaints Row 2 is now backward compatible on Xbox One
https://www.onmsft.com/news/saints-row-2-is-now-backward-compatible-on-xbox-one
Tue, 01 May 2018 18:30:58 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/screenlg10.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/2018/05/screenlg10.jpg 1000w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/screenlg10-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/screenlg10-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />Xbox's Major Nelson today announced that Saints Row 2 has arrived in the Xbox One Backward Compatibility catalog.Tue, 01 May 2018 18:30:58 +0000On MSFTMaking Google My Business work for agency and platform partnershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/xEykW73YHmg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Looking for something nearby—a hair salon, a pharmacy, a car dealership—is one of the most common searches we do. In fact, <a href="https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/data-gallery/detail/local-search-location-qualifier/">more than one-third of all mobile searches</a> are related to location. With people searching for businesses near them every second, we’re committed to helping local businesses put their best foot forward in these moments with Google My Business. This year, we’ve introduced more ways for businesses to stand out on Google and connect with their customers. By sharing <a href="https://smallbusiness.googleblog.com/2017/06/make-your-business-stand-out-on-google.html">Posts</a>, activating <a href="https://support.google.com/business/answer/7177958?hl=en">Messaging</a>, or adding a <a href="https://www.google.com/business/how-it-works/bookings/?gmbsrc=us-en-et-gs-z-gmb-l-z-h~my%7Credirect%7Cu&ppsrc=GMBLR&utm_campaign=us-en-et-gs-z-gmb-l-z-h~my%7Credirect%7Cu&utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=et">Booking</a> button to your Google listing, local businesses can turn leads into customers.</p><br/><p>We always strive to make our products simple and intuitive for small businesses, but many businesses are strapped for time and rely on third-party agencies and platforms to help manage their online presence. Today, at the Local Search Association conference in Chicago, IL, we're announcing a few improvements aimed at making it easier for agencies and partners to manage Google listings with Google My Business—including updates to the Google My Business API, a new Google My Business agency dashboard, and the launch of a Partners program. </p><br/><p>In the last couple of years, we’ve invested in the Google My Business API, introducing features like Reviews, Menus, Insights and Posts to make it possible for agencies and platform partners to easily maintain and update Google listings for their end customers. With our latest API update, we’re adding more features like offer posts and merchant description so partners can continue to offer Google My Business’ latest features to their customers efficiently and at scale.</p><br/><p>And for the first time, agencies will be able to sign up and register for a Google My Business account. Registered agencies will get access to a brand new agency dashboard designed with our partners needs in mind. Key benefits include:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li>Single Organization Accounts on Google My Business to manage all locations—no longer limited to 100 locations.<br/></li><li>User Groups to manage internal teams and control access to locations.<br/></li><li>Improved search functionality enabling users to efficiently search for locations within an account and across location groups.<br/></li><li>Easier workflows to send and receive invitations to manage listings.</li></ul></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="GMB partners - cropped" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Partners-Business.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>And to further support the agencies and platform partners who help ensure the success of millions of Google listings, this month we’re launching the Google My Business Partners program. Trusted partners will be eligible for early access to new Google My Business features, a partner manager, and the potential to be featured on the Google My Business website.</p><br/><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/p9P9uwRnQoo1v7X23">Sign up</a> to be the first to know when our new solutions for agencies and platform partners officially launch.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/xEykW73YHmg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 01 May 2018 18:28:00 -0000Tue, 01 May 2018 18:28:00 -0000The Official Google BlogmacOS 10.13.5 beta 3 now available for developers
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/macos-10-13-5-beta-3/
Tue, 01 May 2018 17:07:59 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/12-inch-macbook.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple has released the third developer beta version of macOS 10.13.5 for testing. The beta version includes Messages in iCloud which works with iOS 11.4 beta.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 17:07:59 +00009to5MacwatchOS 4.3.1 beta 3 for Apple Watch now available
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/watchos-4-3-1-beta-3/
Tue, 01 May 2018 17:07:23 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/earth-day-2018-activity-challenge-apple-watch.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>watchOS 4.3.1 beta 3 for Apple Watch is now available for developer testing. While the new update is light on new features, it does include a new warning when launching older apps.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 17:07:23 +00009to5MacApple releases third tvOS 11.4 beta for developers
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/tvos-11-4-beta-3/
Tue, 01 May 2018 17:06:36 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/apple-tv-4k.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1456" /></div><p>Apple has released the third tvOS 11.4 developer beta for testing on Apple TV 4 and Apple TV 4K. tvOS 11.4 turns Apple TV into an AirPlay 2 speaker which supports multi-room AirPlay from iOS.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 17:06:36 +00009to5MaciOS 11.4 beta 3 for iPhone and iPad now available (public beta too)
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/ios-11-4-beta-3/
Tue, 01 May 2018 17:02:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/productred-iphone-8-wallpaper-11-4-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p><em><strong>Update: Public beta now available too.</strong></em></p>
<p>Two weeks after the second developer beta, Apple has released iOS 11.4 beta 3 for testing. iOS 11.4 includes unreleased features like AirPlay 2 and Messages on iCloud. There’s also a new wallpaper for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. We’ll dig in to the new version and detail changes below.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 17:02:28 +00009to5MacWindows 10 Tip: Choose a photo for your account
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/05/01/windows-10-tip-choose-a-photo-for-your-account/
Tue, 01 May 2018 17:00:38 +0000Today, we’re going to show you how to choose the picture you want to show for your account on the sign-in screen, Start menu, and more:Tue, 01 May 2018 17:00:38 +0000Windows BlogThe 3 improvements to Dev Center you should know about
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/05/01/the-3-improvements-to-dev-center-you-should-know-about/
Tue, 01 May 2018 17:00:31 +0000We’ve been working hard on Windows Dev Center and wanted to share some of the improvements we’ve made for you, our developers. You can now submit PWAs to the Microsoft Store First, we’re excited to announce that you can submit your Progressive Web App (PWA) to the Microsoft Store through Windows Dev Center. PWAs are web apps, […]Tue, 01 May 2018 17:00:31 +0000Windows BlogTwitter PWA starts rolling out to Windows 10 users, old UWP to be retired on June 1
https://www.onmsft.com/news/with-the-release-of-windows-10-april-2018-update-microsoft-promotes-twitter-pwa
Tue, 01 May 2018 16:48:15 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Twitter-PWA-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/2018/05/Twitter-PWA-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Twitter-PWA-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Twitter-PWA-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Microsoft is choosing to promote the Twitter PWA, now available for everyone running the Windows 10 April 2018 Update to download on the Microsoft Store in Windows 10. Tue, 01 May 2018 16:48:15 +0000On MSFT9to5Toys Last Call: 21-inch iMac from $699, iTunes Movie Sale $5, Anker iPhone X/8/Plus cases $4, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/9to5toys-imac-itunes-iphone/
Tue, 01 May 2018 16:31:17 +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/2018/05/01/9to5toys-imac-itunes-iphone/#more-531403" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Tue, 01 May 2018 16:31:17 +00009to5MacTeen says Apple Watch saved her life after heart rate alert led to uncovering kidney failure
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/apple-watch-saves-teens-life/
Tue, 01 May 2018 16:15:47 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/apple-heart-study.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>A Florida teen is praising Apple Watch for saving her life. We’ve heard similar stories about how the wearable’s detection of abnormally <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/15/apple-watch-saves-life-managing-heart-attack/">high resting heart rates has made a huge impact</a>. But instead of a heart issue this time around, the teen’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-watch/">Apple Watch</a> helped uncover a critical kidney failure.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 16:15:47 +00009to5MacNew Twitter app for Windows 10 available from Microsoft Store
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/05/01/new-twitter-app-for-windows-10-available-from-microsoft-store/
Tue, 01 May 2018 16:00:59 +0000Beginning today, you can <strong><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/twitter/9wzdncrfj140" target="_blank" rel="noopener">download an all-new Twitter app for Windows 10 from Microsoft Store.</a></strong>Tue, 01 May 2018 16:00:59 +0000Windows BlogWindows IoT accelerates the intelligent edge with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
http://blogs.windows.com/business/2018/05/01/windows-iot-accelerates-the-intelligent-edge-with-the-windows-10-april-2018-update/
Tue, 01 May 2018 16:00:20 +0000Windows 10 IoT helps you learn more, and do more, with greater device capability at the edge.Tue, 01 May 2018 16:00:20 +0000Windows BlogMicrosoft’s newly-renamed venture fund M12 announces Innovate.AI winners
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsofts-newly-renamed-venture-fund-m12-announces-innovate-ai-winners
Tue, 01 May 2018 16:00:15 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Innovate-AI-1040x580.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/Innovate-AI-1040x580.png 1040w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Innovate-AI-250x139.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Innovate-AI-768x428.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px" />Microsoft's venture capital arm, along with Madrona Venture Group, Notion and Vertex Ventures awarded the four winners a combined $3.5M in equity investment up to $500K in Azure credits.Tue, 01 May 2018 16:00:15 +0000On MSFTHere is what’s new for Microsoft 365 and Office 365 in April
https://www.onmsft.com/news/here-is-whats-new-for-microsoft-365-and-office-365-in-april
Tue, 01 May 2018 15:42:47 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Office-365-orange-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/2016/11/Office-365-orange-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Office-365-orange-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Office-365-orange-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />For April, Microsoft is also consolidating the updates introduced to Microsoft 365, so here's a look at all the new features introduced in Office 365 and Microsoft 365 for the third month of the year.Tue, 01 May 2018 15:42:47 +0000On MSFTAnnouncing Babylon.js v3.2
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/05/01/announcing-babylon-js-v3-2/
Tue, 01 May 2018 15:40:56 +0000Babylon.js is an open source framework designed from ground up to help create easy and powerful 3D experiences in your browser or your web apps. Today I’m excited to announce the availability of Babylon v3.2. As usual, our wonderful community helped build a massive list of features and fixes for this release. I highly encourage you […]Tue, 01 May 2018 15:40:56 +0000Windows BlogXbox’s Gamerscore Leaderboard now takes Xbox 360 and Backward Compatible achievements into account
https://www.onmsft.com/news/xboxs-gamerscore-leaderboard-now-takes-xbox-360-and-backward-compatible-achievements-into-account
Tue, 01 May 2018 15:09:53 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-01-at-17.01.33-904x580.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/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-01-at-17.01.33-904x580.png 904w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-01-at-17.01.33-250x160.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-01-at-17.01.33-768x493.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px" />Starting today, all achievements unlocked on Xbox 360 games, including backward compatible games played on the Xbox One will now be taken into account in the Gamerscore Leaderboard.Tue, 01 May 2018 15:09:53 +0000On MSFTNational Small Business Week: 6 Windows 10 PCs that can help your small business succeed
http://blogs.windows.com/business/2018/05/01/national-small-business-week-6-windows-10-pcs-that-can-help-your-small-business-succeed/
Tue, 01 May 2018 15:00:49 +0000As we celebrate small businesses around the nation this week for their contributions to innovation and to the economy, here are some Windows 10 devices and features that can help small businesses achieve more.Tue, 01 May 2018 15:00:49 +0000Windows BlogIntroducing .app, a more secure home for apps on the webhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/v-zBUL_kmIw/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Today we’re announcing <a href="https://get.app">.app</a>, the newest top-level domain (TLD) from <a href="https://www.registry.google/">Google Registry</a>.</p><p>A TLD is the last part of a domain name, like .com in “www.google.com” or .google in “blog.google” (the site you’re on right now). We created the .app TLD specifically for apps and app developers, with added security to help you showcase your apps to the world.<br/></p><p>Even if you spend your days working in the world of mobile apps, you can still benefit from a home on the web. With a memorable .app domain name, it’s easy for people to find and learn more about your app. You can use your new domain as a landing page to share trustworthy download links, keep users up to date, and deep link to in-app content.<br/></p><p>A key benefit of the .app domain is that security is built in—for you <i>and</i> your users. The big difference is that HTTPS is <a href="https://security.googleblog.com/2017/09/broadening-hsts-to-secure-more-of-web.html">required to connect to all .app websites</a>, helping protect against ad malware and tracking injection by ISPs, in addition to safeguarding against spying on open WiFi networks. Because .app will be the first TLD with enforced security made available for general registration, it’s helping move the web to an <a href="https://security.googleblog.com/2018/02/a-secure-web-is-here-to-stay.html">HTTPS-everywhere future</a> in a big way.<br/></p><p>Starting today at 9:00am PDT and through May 7, .app domains are available to register as part of our Early Access Program, where, for an additional fee, you can secure your desired domains ahead of general availability. And then beginning on May 8, .app domains will be available to the general public through your registrar of choice.<br/></p><p>Just visit <a href="https://get.app">get.app</a> to see who’s already on .app and choose a registrar partner to begin registering your domain. We look forward to seeing where your new .app domain takes you!<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/v-zBUL_kmIw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 01 May 2018 15:00:00 -0000Tue, 01 May 2018 15:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogMicrosoft Launcher Beta version 4.9 update enhances overall user experience
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-launcher-beta-version-4-9-update-enhances-overall-user-experience
Tue, 01 May 2018 14:38:04 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Laucnher-2-842x580.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Laucnher-2-842x580.png 842w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Laucnher-2-240x165.png 240w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Laucnher-2-768x529.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Microsoft-Laucnher-2.png 1430w" sizes="(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px" />In the latest version 4.9 beta, Microsoft is enhancing the overall user experience and introducing ways to make the launcher more customizable. Tue, 01 May 2018 14:38:04 +0000On MSFTHere’s a look at everything removed in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
https://www.onmsft.com/news/heres-a-look-at-everything-removed-in-the-windows-10-april-2018-update
Tue, 01 May 2018 13:56:05 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img0_2560x1600-928x580.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/2016/07/img0_2560x1600-928x580.jpg 928w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img0_2560x1600-250x156.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img0_2560x1600-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px" />The Windows 10 April 2018 Update also removes some experiences in Windows 10, so here's what you need to know before you consider installing it on your PC.Tue, 01 May 2018 13:56:05 +0000On MSFTHands-on: Gigabyte’s portable RX 580 ‘Gaming Box’ eGPU packs a punch despite its small size [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/hands-on-gigabyte-portable-rx-580-gaming-box-egpu-packs-a-punch-video/
Tue, 01 May 2018 13:50:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/rx-580-gaming-box.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>If you’re looking for an eGPU that doesn’t occupy a lot of desk real estate, you basically have two options — the <a href="https://amzn.to/2HDhxg0">Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Puck</a>, and Gigabyte’s just-released RX 580 Gaming Box.</p>
<p>Whereas the Sonnet option comes with an RX 570, Gigabyte packs a more powerful RX 580 inside an area that’s a little bit larger than the Breakaway Puck. Should MacBook Pro users looking for a portable eGPU solution consider the RX 580 Gaming Box? Watch our hands-on video inside for more details. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/hands-on-gigabyte-portable-rx-580-gaming-box-egpu-packs-a-punch-video/#more-531333" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Tue, 01 May 2018 13:50:55 +00009to5MacMicrosoft unveils new Outlook features coming to all platforms
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-unveils-new-outlook-features-coming-to-all-platforms
Tue, 01 May 2018 13:42:42 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Outlook-947x580.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/2017/07/Outlook-947x580.png 947w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Outlook-250x153.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Outlook-768x471.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px" />Microsoft announced yesterday several new features coming to Outlook across Windows, Mac, web, and mobile platforms.Tue, 01 May 2018 13:42:42 +0000On MSFTSteamVR exits early access on Windows Mixed Reality
https://www.onmsft.com/news/steamvr-exits-early-access-on-windows-mixed-reality
Tue, 01 May 2018 13:05:20 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hp-03-feature01-steam-1050x405.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hp-03-feature01-steam-1050x405.jpg 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hp-03-feature01-steam-250x96.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hp-03-feature01-steam-768x296.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />With yesterday's release of the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, SteamVR on Windows Mixed Reality has finally come out of early access. Tue, 01 May 2018 13:05:20 +0000On MSFTiTunes completes your library w/ new $5 movie sale + Marvel titles for $15, more
http://9to5toys.com/?p=345377
Tue, 01 May 2018 12:53:25 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/marvel-itunes-movie-sale.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1279" /></div><p>iTunes is starting off Tuesday with a number of films <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewMultiRoom?cc=us&fcId=645720110&mediaTypeString=Movies?mt=1&at=%2011lJXm&app=itunes">marked down to <strong>$5</strong> across a wide variety of genres</a>. There’s also a handful of Marvel films on sale for <strong>$15</strong>, which we’ve listed below. If you have some extra iTunes credit laying around, or simply want to load up your library, this is the sale for you. Typically these films would sell for $10 or more while the Marvel films go for $20, and most have never been offered for less at iTunes. Head below for our top picks.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 12:53:25 +00009to5MacFortnite for iOS updated with new landscape and 100 tiers of new rewards [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/fortnite-season-4-iphone/
Tue, 01 May 2018 12:48:01 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/fortnite.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>After <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/06/fortnite-earnings-for-ios/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">out-earning Candy Crush</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/17/fortnite-for-ios-android-revenue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">notching up $25M</a> during its first month on iOS, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/fortnite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fortnite</a> has seen the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/29/major-fortnite-update-ios/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">updates</a> keep <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/11/fortnite-for-iphone-ipad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coming</a> as Epic Games seeks to maintain the momentum …</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 12:48:01 +00009to5MacDual camera company backed by Samsung and Foxconn extends patent infringement claim to iPhone X
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/coretronics-patent-claim-iphone-x/
Tue, 01 May 2018 12:15:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/apple-iphone-x-8-photography-camera-12.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Coretronics, a company with patents for smartphone dual-camera technology, has filed a second patent infringement claim against Apple.</p>
<p>The company <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-sued-for-dual-camera-tech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first sued Apple</a> in November of last year. At that point, the claimed infringement related to the dual-lens system used in the iPhone 7 Plus, while the latest case targets the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X also …</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 12:15:53 +00009to5MacMonster Hunter: World is 25% off with this week’s Deals with Gold
https://www.onmsft.com/news/monster-hunter-world-is-25-off-with-this-weeks-deals-with-gold
Tue, 01 May 2018 12:06:02 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/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/2018/05/image-1031x580.jpeg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/image-250x141.jpeg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/image-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/image.jpeg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Monster Hunter: World, the critically-acclaimed open world game from Capcom is 25% off with this week’s Deals with Gold.Tue, 01 May 2018 12:06:02 +0000On MSFTQualcomm offers three concessions it hopes will help resolve Apple lawsuits
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/qualcomm-apple-resolution-offer/
Tue, 01 May 2018 11:40:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/qualcomm.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/qualcomm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Qualcomm</a> has announced three concessions that it hopes will help resolve its long-running legal battle with Apple over the fees it charges for use of its wireless chips and patented technology.</p>
<p>First, it is making it easier for smartphone makers to choose a lower-cost licence, for which it charges 3.25% of the cost of the device, rather than the 5% Apple and others have so far been paying …</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 11:40:49 +00009to5MacExpectations of soft iPhone sales put increased focus on AAPL’s $50B target for Services
https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/aapl-q2-2018-services/
Tue, 01 May 2018 11:11:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/sjt.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>The consensus prediction for <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/02/apple-schedules-q2-2018-earnings-release-for-may-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple’s Q2 earnings call</a> later today is that the company will reveal iPhone sales some way below earlier analyst expectations. While analysts <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/aapl-q2-2018-earnings-analyst-roundup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">expect Apple to hit guidance</a>, which would see revenue almost $8B up year-on-year, talk of the iPhone X driving an iPhone 6-like ‘supercycle’ <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/27/aapl-earnings-q2-2018-analysts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has disappeared</a>.</p>
<p>Assuming that turns out to be the case, it will put increased focus on the company’s revenue from <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Services</a> …</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 11:11:15 +00009to5MacGWG: Super Mega Baseball 2 and Streets of Rage now free on Xbox One
https://www.onmsft.com/news/gwg-super-mega-baseball-2-and-streets-of-rage-now-free-on-xbox-one
Tue, 01 May 2018 08:52:11 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/streetsofrage-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Streets of Rage video game on Xbox 360 and Xbox One" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/streetsofrage-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/streetsofrage-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/streetsofrage-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Super Mega Baseball 2 and Sega Vintage Collection: Streets of Rage are both now available to claim for free for Xbox Live Gold users as part of the May 2018 Games With Gold promotional campaign. Super Mega Baseball 2 also launches today on the Xbox One so not only will Xbox Live Gold users get […]Tue, 01 May 2018 08:52:11 +0000On MSFTLinksys expands Velop mesh Wi-Fi system with cheaper dual-band nodes from $129
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/linksys-velop-dual-band-nodes/
Tue, 01 May 2018 04:00:01 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/linksys-kidsroom_sm.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1200" /></div><p>Linksys is expanding its Velop router lineup today with more budget-friendly options that still offer mesh capabilities. Linksys Velop already offers <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PX5463/ref=sxts_sxwds-puwylo_rv_2?pf_rd_p=3534076942&qid=1525146797&pd_rd_i=B078PX5463&ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=WJYVTTVNXSANEVHXW1T0&pd_rd_wg=KJJam&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=301&tag=n003f1-20&pd_rd_r=7d7c9b54-2fd4-487d-b184-e239add73151&pd_rd_w=ZWZJg&sr=2&pf_rd_i=linksys%2Bvelop&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot">tri-band mesh Wi-Fi routers</a> (which <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/10/apple-mesh-wifi-system-airport/">Apple Stores sell</a>), but those cost $349 and $479 for two and three router systems. Now Linksys is introducing more affordable dual-band mesh Wi-Fi routers that start at $129…</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 04:00:01 +00009to5MacNew report suggests Apple’s cross-platform app feature not launching until 2019 [U]
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/apple-cross-platform-app-feature-2019/
Tue, 01 May 2018 01:37:37 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/mac-iphone-ipad-apple-tv-family.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p><em><strong>5/1: Updated with new details below…</strong></em></p>
<p>Over the last few months, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/20/report-apple-to-support-cross-platform-apps-that-run-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac-next-year/">reports have suggested that Apple is working on a new cross-platform feature</a> that would allow across iOS and macOS. While the feature has been speculated to be included in iOS 12, a new report says it’s not coming until 2019 and may not be as extensive as initially thought…</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 01:37:37 +00009to5MacIran attempts to crackdown on Telegram use, orders telecoms to block access
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/telegram-iran-block/
Tue, 01 May 2018 00:46:03 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/telegram-app-store.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Telegram’s rocky relationship with governments is only getting worse. According to a new report from <em><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/iran-clamps-down-on-telegram-app-blaming-it-for-unrest-1525111301">The Wall Street Journal</a></em> the Iranian government has moved to shut down the messaging application due to growing unrest in the country that it attributes to the app…</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 00:46:03 +00009to5MacHow to disable Auto-Brightness on iPhone or iPad in iOS 11
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/how-to-auto-brightness-ios-11/
Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:24 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/png-image-3312bc79ac13-1.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Auto-Brightness is a handy feature that uses the ambient light sensors built into iOS devices. Recently, in the iOS 11 cycle, Apple has hidden the toggle to either enable or disable this feature deep into the Settings.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:24 +00009to5MacMicrosoft updates Office 365 w/ new AI features in Word, Draft Sync in Outlook for iOS, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/microsoft-office-365-ai-draft-sync-more/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 23:43:42 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/microsoft-office-outlook-mac.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Microsoft has announced a slew of new features coming to its <a href="https://bit.ly/2FvVDFx">Office 365 suite of applications</a>. Both the desktop and mobile versions of the applications have received updates, with Outlook for iOS adding Draft Sync, AI enhancements in Word for Mac, and more.</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 23:43:42 +00009to5MacRumors suggest Apple could acquire ‘all or parts of’ media company Condé Nast
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/apple-acquire-conde-nast/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 23:10:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/apple-news-lead.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has been pushing deeper into news over the last year, increasing its focus on Apple News and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/apple-news-exclusive-feature/">publishing its own exclusive pieces</a>. Now, a rumor is circulating that Apple might be interested in purchasing Condé Nast…</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 23:10:20 +00009to5MacWhatsApp cofounder to leave Facebook amid growing differences over data sharing
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/whatsapp-cofounder-leave-facebook/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:46:00 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/whatsapp-facebook.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>WhatsApp cofounder Jan Koum announced today that he will be leaving the company. While Koum himself doesn’t elaborate on reasoning for the departure, a report from <em><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/whatsapp-founder-plans-to-leave-after-broad-clashes-with-parent-facebook/2018/04/30/49448dd2-4ca9-11e8-84a0-458a1aa9ac0a_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.984a0bd1fd96">The Washington Post</a></em> indicates that the decision comes amid growing discord with WhatsApp parent company, Facebook…</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:46:00 +00009to5MacA #SmallThanks makes a big difference this National Small Business Weekhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/FUW5W5myBLg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Love a local spot? Make it known this National Small Business Week—post a <a href="https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6230175?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en">review</a> or <a href="https://support.google.com/maps/answer/2622947?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en">photo</a> to their Google listing, or thank them on social media with the hashtag #SmallThanks. A small shout-out can mean a lot for a local business. </p><p>One of my latest favorites is <a href="https://www.livefashionable.com/">ABLE</a>, a hip boutique in Nashville, TN that sells bags, shoes and jewelry handcrafted by women who have often overcome extraordinary circumstances to become entrepreneurs. I just gave ABLE a Small Thanks review on their Google listing for all they do (and for the cute earrings I just bought from them!).</p><p>During National Small Business Week, YouTube creators across the country are also sharing the places they love—from skate shops to bookmobiles and everything in between.</p></div></div><div class="block-video"><div class="article-module article-video "><figure><a class="h-c-video h-c-video--marquee" data-glue-modal-disabled-on-mobile="true" data-glue-modal-trigger="uni-modal-NYyV4qF5fu4-" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=NYyV4qF5fu4"><img alt="#SmallThanks for National Small Business Week" src="//img.youtube.com/vi/NYyV4qF5fu4/maxresdefault.jpg"/><svg class="h-c-video__play h-c-icon h-c-icon--color-white" role="img"><use xlink:href="#mi-youtube-icon"></use></svg></a></figure></div><div class="h-c-modal--video" data-glue-modal="uni-modal-NYyV4qF5fu4-" data-glue-modal-close-label="Close Dialog"><a class="glue-yt-video" data-glue-yt-video-autoplay="true" data-glue-yt-video-height="99%" data-glue-yt-video-vid="NYyV4qF5fu4" data-glue-yt-video-width="100%" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=NYyV4qF5fu4" ng-cloak=""></a></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>If you own a small business, check out the <a href="https://smallthanks.withgoogle.com/?utm_source=keyword&utm_medium=blog">#SmallThanks Hub</a> for free, customized marketing materials to turn your reviews into ready-to-use social posts, stickers, posters, and more. Reviews from your fans are like “digital thank you notes” and are one of the first things people notice about your business online, so start sharing your customers’ love with #SmallThanks today.</p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="SmallBusiness-SmallThanks.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SmallBusiness-SmallThanks.max-1000x1000.jpg"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption h-c-page"><div class="rich-text"><p>Examples of marketing materials on the #SmallThanks Hub </p></div></figcaption></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><br/><p>For more tips on how to connect with local customers online, tune into our National Small Business Week livestream workshop from 9:00-10:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, May 2. Register or find a partner-hosted workshop near you at <a href="http://google.com/smallbusinessweek">google.com/smallbusinessweek</a>. You can also find additional resources in our <a href="https://grow.google/local-businesses/#!?modal_active=none">Grow with Google hub</a>.</p><br/><p>Happy National Small Business Week! Don’t forget to show your favorite local spot some love this week with a #SmallThanks—a small way to give them a big thank you.</p><br/></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/FUW5W5myBLg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:30:00 -0000Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:30:00 -0000The Official Google BlogHow to record iPhone calls
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/how-to-record-iphone-calls/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 20:30:45 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x-vpn-status-bar.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Have you ever needed to record a call on your iPhone? While there’s no direct way to do this built in to iOS, there are some easy to use software and hardware options. Follow along for how to record iPhone calls.</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 20:30:45 +00009to5MacMicrosoft integrates Windows Defender into OneDrive Files Restore feature
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-integrates-windows-defender-into-onedrive-files-restore-feature
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:27:34 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/large-9-870x580.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/2018/04/large-9-870x580.png 870w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/large-9-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/large-9-248x165.png 248w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/large-9-768x512.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/large-9.png 999w" sizes="(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px" />Microsoft today announced they have taken OneDrive security to a new level for consumers by integrating Windows Defender into OneDrive Files RestoreMon, 30 Apr 2018 19:27:34 +0000On MSFTmacOS tip: Use Hot Corners to speed up access to Notification Center, Desktop and more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/macos-how-to-hot-corners/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:07:18 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/hot-corners.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>There are a lot of little tweaks in macOS that I rely on to make a Mac feel like my own. Placing frequently accessed folders on the right side of the Dock, turning off auto-correct, and turning up mouse and trackpad tracking speed are all in this category for me.</p>
<p>A rather hidden but critical example is Hot Corners. My Mac just feels broken with Hot Corners disabled, and my workflow is severely slowed. Here’s how it works:</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:07:18 +00009to5Mac11 devices that light up the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/04/30/11-devices-that-light-up-the-windows-10-april-2018-update/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:00:46 +0000Today, we’re sharing 11 awesome Windows 10 devices from our partners – including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung – that light up the <strong><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/?p=160168">Windows 10 April 2018 Update, available today</a>,</strong> in a variety of prices and styles.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:00:46 +0000Windows BlogSwift Playgrounds updated with support for ‘What’s Next’ suggestions, speed improvements
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/swift-2-1-update/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:57:19 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/swift-16-9.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1200" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/swift-playgrounds/">Swift Playgrounds</a>, Apple’s introductory programming application for iPad, has been updated today with a few notable features.</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:57:19 +00009to5MacStart developing on Windows 10 April 2018 Update today
http://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2018/04/30/start-developing-on-windows-10-april-2018-update-today/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:49:24 +0000We’re excited to announce that the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (build 17134.1) and SDK is now available. You may also know this as Windows 10, version 1803. A few new features and APIs sure to become your favorites Every major Windows 10 update always includes a wide range of APIs. These will surely be among […]Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:49:24 +0000Windows BlogApple releases Final Cut Pro 10.4.2 bug fix update to address timeline selections and XML support
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/apple-releases-final-cut-pro-10-4-2-bug-fix-update-to-address-timeline-selections-and-xml-support/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:36:37 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/final-cut-pro-x-10-4-now-available-download.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple today released an update for <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933?mt=12&uo=4&at=11l9Le">Final Cut Pro X</a> that addresses a couple of annoying bugs that some users may have been experiencing. Version 10.4.2 of Final Cut Pro X arrives three weeks after version 10.4.1, a major update that brought about new features like closed captioning workflows and ProRes RAW support. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/apple-releases-final-cut-pro-10-4-2-bug-fix-update-to-address-timeline-selections-and-xml-support/#more-531270" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:36:37 +00009to5MacTwitter PWA app comes to Windows 10 Mobile, a platform that doesn’t fully support PWAs
https://www.onmsft.com/news/twitter-pwa-app-comes-to-windows-10-mobile-a-platform-that-doesnt-fully-support-pwas
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:53:36 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-30-at-19.25.32-815x580.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/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-30-at-19.25.32-815x580.png 815w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-30-at-19.25.32-232x165.png 232w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-30-at-19.25.32-768x547.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px" />While the Twitter PWA was quite an improvement on Windows 10 PCs, this isn’t exactly the case on Windows phones as Windows 10 Mobile doesn’t fully support PWAs.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:53:36 +0000On MSFT[Updated] Windows 10 build 17134.12 SDK is out
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-build-17134-12-sdk-is-out
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:38:57 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo Generic Featured Image Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183549446_iOS-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Microsoft leaker Walking Cat has just linked to the ISO and EXE files for the Windows 10 build 17134.12 SDK. Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:38:57 +0000On MSFTHere’s how to download the Windows 10 April 2018 Update right now
https://www.onmsft.com/news/heres-how-to-download-the-windows-10-april-2018-update-right-now
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:19:43 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Update-1-1031x580.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/2018/04/Update-1-1031x580.png 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Update-1-250x141.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Update-1-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Both the Media Creation Tool and the Update Assistant are currently the best options to download the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, so here's more on how you can leverage these tools.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:19:43 +0000On MSFTWhat’s new in Microsoft Edge in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
http://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2018/04/30/edgehtml-17-april-2018-update/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:04:56 +0000The next update to Microsoft Edge is now available with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update! This update includes EdgeHTML 17, the next major version of Microsoft Edge’s rendering engine, as well as new features and everyday improvements across the product. You can get your hands on the April 2018 Update today by checking for […]Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:04:56 +0000Windows BlogWhat’s new in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
http://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/04/30/whats-new-in-the-windows-10-april-2018-update/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:00:28 +0000The <a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/04/27/make-the-most-of-your-time-with-the-new-windows-10-update/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Windows 10 April 2018 Update is available today</strong></a>. It’s an update designed to help you make the most of your time.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:00:28 +0000Windows BlogHalide adds viewfinder in its new Apple Watch companion app
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/halide-1-8-update-adds-apple-watch-support/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:59:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/halide-apple-watch-support.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>While many major companies are now <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/31/slack-communication-app-slacking-off-removes-apple-watch-app-in-latest-version/">ditching</a> their Apple Watch apps in favor of doing everything on iPhone, Halide today is adding support for the wearable in its latest release.</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:59:55 +00009to5MacMicrosoft Ventures rebrands, now known as M12
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-ventures-rebrands-now-known-as-m12
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:58:33 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-30-at-18.18.18-884x580.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/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-30-at-18.18.18-884x580.png 884w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-30-at-18.18.18-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-30-at-18.18.18-250x165.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-30-at-18.18.18-768x504.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Screen-Shot-2018-04-30-at-18.18.18.png 1496w" sizes="(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px" />The new "M12" name has apparently been decided to reduce confusion, as Microsoft Ventures previously used to be the name of Microsoft’s start-up acceleratorMon, 30 Apr 2018 16:58:33 +0000On MSFT2018 iPhones may kill 3.5mm adapter two years after headphone jack, iPhone X estimates drop
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/barclays-no-dongle-iphone-x-estimates/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:32:09 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/lightning-to-3-5mm-headphone-jack-adapter.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Barclays is out today with two analyst notes on Apple. Mark Moskowitz has lowered <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-x/">iPhone X</a> estimates again, while Blayne Curtis predicts Apple may stop bundling the Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter with iPhones in the future.</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:32:09 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: Best Buy 24-hr. Apple Sale, Amazon Storage Gold Box from $20, 13-inch MacBook Pro $219 off, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/9to5toys-lunch-break-best-buy-amazon-macbook-more/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:27:14 +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/2018/04/30/9to5toys-lunch-break-best-buy-amazon-macbook-more/#more-531239" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:27:14 +00009to5MacNew collaboration with Fitbit to drive positive health outcomeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/HAKKlwUgSXU/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As I’ve <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/google-cloud/google-cloud-healthcare-new-apis-customers-partners-and-security-updates/">shared in the past</a>, Google Cloud’s vision for the healthcare industry is very much a reflection of Google’s overall <a href="https://www.google.com/about/our-company/">mission</a>. We’re building healthcare-specific <a href="https://cloud.google.com/solutions/healthcare-life-sciences/">products and solutions</a> as well as supporting a growing partner ecosystem to help companies organize healthcare data in a way that is accessible and interoperable, but also secure, enabling them to create a positive and lasting impact on human health.</p><br/><p>Today we’re <a href="https://investor.fitbit.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details/2018/Fitbit-and-Google-Announce-Collaboration-to-Accelerate-Innovation-in-Digital-Health-and-Wearables/default.aspx">announcing</a> a new collaboration with Fitbit across wearables and digital health that will help drive positive health outcomes at scale. Fitbit has chosen Google Cloud as their preferred cloud provider and will be using our <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/google-cloud/google-cloud-healthcare-new-apis-customers-partners-and-security-updates/">Cloud Healthcare API</a> to provide an interoperability solution that enables their users to collaborate on care with their own healthcare providers. For example, using Cloud Healthcare API with Fitbit’s newly acquired <a href="https://investor.fitbit.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details/2018/Fitbit-Inc-to-Acquire-Twine-Health/default.aspx">Twine Health</a> platform. The two companies will also be exploring how Google Cloud’s machine learning APIs can help them uncover deeper insights to benefit their users. </p><br/><p>Although we’re just getting started in this collaboration, we’re excited by what’s possible. To date, Fitbit has sold more than 76 million devices, built a community of more than 25 million active users and has one of the world’s largest health and fitness databases. We hope that by helping them take advantage of our highly secure platform and support for open standards, we can bring better health to more people around the world.</p><p><br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/HAKKlwUgSXU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogGet the new 9to5Mac app for iPhone and iPad with push notifications for breaking news alerts and more
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:08:44 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/9to5mac-app-iphone-x.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>We’ve just launched a big update to our iPhone and iPad app; <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/9to5mac-breaking-apple-news/id955138289?mt=8&at=10l3Qe">download it for free from the App Store</a>. The app offers an alternative mobile experience to reading all our hands-on content, reviews, and 24 hours news coverage … with a streamlined timeline, dark mode, and much more.</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:08:44 +00009to5MacComment: The iPad precedent may predict the future of Apple’s MacBook line-up
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/2018-macbook-lineup-opinion/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:38:00 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/macbook.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Back in 2015, I gave my view of how I’d <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/04/12/opinion-apple-mac-lineup-range/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revamp the MacBook line-up</a>. Leaving aside the specific sizes, based on a then-rumor that never panned out, I suggested that it didn’t make sense to retain three categories.</p>
<p>It seemed to me untidy to have a range which ran MacBook Air then MacBook then MacBook Pro. Assuming the reports of this year’s MacBook Air are broadly correct, things could potentially get even messier this year.</p>
<p>Already, the smallest laptop sits in the middle of the price range, but the rumors say this year’s MacBook Air will have a Retina display and a ‘slim design.’ If the new MacBook Air gets slimmer, and it gets a Retina display, then why would anyone pay $1299 for a MacBook rather than $899 for a MacBook Air with a slightly bigger screen … ?</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:38:00 +00009to5Mac‘Apple News Exclusive’ promoting John McCain’s upcoming memoir with iBooks excerpt
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/apple-news-exclusive-feature/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:28:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/apple-news-exclusive.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Here’s an interesting observation from <a href="https://twitter.com/waltmossberg/status/990952286309494784">Walt Mossberg</a>: Apple News is promoting an ‘Apple News Exclusive’ today, complete with a special badge and top spot on the front page of the app.</p>
<p>The ‘News Editors’ Picks’ exclusive isn’t original reporting, however, but instead a book excerpt from Senator John McCain’s <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-restless-wave/id1289021364?mt=11&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">new book</a> due out next month.</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:28:28 +00009to5MacMicrosoft 365 Business picks up new security features
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-365-business-picks-up-new-security-features
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:56:48 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Capture-d’écran-2016-10-20-à-20.08.22.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Capture-d’écran-2016-10-20-à-20.08.22.png 811w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Capture-d’écran-2016-10-20-à-20.08.22-100x66.png 100w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Capture-d’écran-2016-10-20-à-20.08.22-250x163.png 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Capture-d’écran-2016-10-20-à-20.08.22-768x502.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px" />The new security features aim to protect small businesses of up to 300 employees from cyber threats and also help them safeguard their sensitive information.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:56:48 +0000On MSFTWindows Server version 1803 to be generally available on May 7
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-server-version-1803-to-be-generally-available-on-may-7
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:48:15 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/21994079_10155280853891636_6600565014826253417_o-1050x550.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/2018/04/21994079_10155280853891636_6600565014826253417_o-1050x550.jpg 1050w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/21994079_10155280853891636_6600565014826253417_o-250x131.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/21994079_10155280853891636_6600565014826253417_o-768x402.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/21994079_10155280853891636_6600565014826253417_o.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px" />Windows Server version 1803, the next release in Microsoft’s Semi-Annual Channel will be generally available for Software Assurance customers on May 7.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:48:15 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft-developed video games involved in patent infingement lawsuit
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-developed-video-games-involved-in-patent-infingement-lawsuit
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:20:35 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/microsoft-logo-1032x580.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/2017/02/microsoft-logo-1032x580.jpg 1032w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/microsoft-logo-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/microsoft-logo-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1032px) 100vw, 1032px" />A lawsuit filed by Infernal Technologies and Terminal Reality against Microsoft may be one of the reasons first party exclusives have yet to make their way to the console in any meaningful way.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:20:35 +0000On MSFTBear writing and note taking app gets major update w/ more intelligent tagging, search, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/bear-1-5-update/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:59:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/new-in-1-5-dieci-theme-comes-to-mac.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Popular Bear note taking and writing app is receiving a major update today. With it comes a slew of new features that’ll take your note taking experience to the next level. Today’s update brings the app to version 1.5.</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:59:20 +00009to5MacApple may have permanently lost out in China, say latest analyst reports
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/aapl-china-2018/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:21:40 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/shanghai.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Market intelligence company Canalys last week demoted Apple’s smartphone sales in China to part of <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/27/iphone-sales-decline-china/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the ‘Others’ category</a>, a far cry from the 2015 peak where its market share was somewhere in the 40-50% range in Urban China.</p>
<p>Analysts are now saying that Apple’s relegation to the ‘also ran’ stakes may be permanent …</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:21:40 +00009to5MacBest Buy’s 24-hr. Sale includes up to $550 off MacBooks, Apple Watch S3 from $289, iPads, more
http://9to5toys.com/?p=344981
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:46:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/best-buy-24-hr-flash-sale.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Best Buy is starting your week with a <a href="http://bit.ly/2uooZ8Q">new 24-hour flash sale that’s slated to run through Monday</a>. Today’s sale includes the usual selection of Apple deals, including <a href="http://bit.ly/2FqSas0"><strong>up to $550 off</strong> MacBooks</a>, along with <a href="http://bit.ly/2FrCGUL">iPad offers</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2FsDrwL">Apple Watch Series 3 from <strong>$289</strong></a>. There’s also plenty of <a href="http://bit.ly/2uooZ8Q">TVs, smart home accessories and more</a> to choose from as well. Free shipping is available with in-store pickup or orders of $35+. Out top picks are below.</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:46:49 +00009to5MacTwitter sold data to Cambridge Analytica; data sales account for 13% of revenue
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/cambridge-analytica-twitter/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:42:52 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/twitter1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/facebook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> came under massive fire for first allowing Cambridge Analytica to hoover up user data from the platform, and second keeping quiet when it found out about it. But it turns out that <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/twitter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> has directly sold data to the company …</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:42:52 +00009to5MacAAPL earnings: analysts expect iPhone sales to be up 2%, iPhone revenue up 13%
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/aapl-q2-2018-earnings-analyst-roundup/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:14:24 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/lineup.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>With AAPL share price falling 9% over the past couple of weeks, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/28/aapl-impact-stock-prices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">and talk</a> about <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/27/aapl-earnings-q2-2018-analysts/">investor panic</a>, you might think the sky was falling on iPhone sales. Some firms are even <a href="https://twitter.com/zerohedge/status/990937037057482753" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cutting their price target</a> for AAPL in response. Yet that doesn’t seem to be the case.</p>
<p>The Wall Street consensus estimates for the iPhone appears to be that last quarter’s sales will be up 2%, and that revenue will be up by 13%, with more to come …</p>
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:14:24 +00009to5MacApple’s new 13-inch Retina ‘MacBook Air’ unlikely to launch at WWDC, as production reportedly pushed back to Q3
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/apples-new-13-inch-retina-macbook-air-unlikely-to-launch-at-wwdc/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:09:25 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/apple-13-inch-macbook-air.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>We’ve been hearing <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/23/new-13-inch-entry-level-macbook-rumored-for-launch-later-this-year/">for</a> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/12/new-lower-cost-13-inch-retina-macbook-reported-to-debut-in-june-ipad-refresh-coming/">a while</a> that Apple is working on a new 13-inch Mac laptop with a Retina display, with entry-level prices set to dislodge the <a href="https://amzn.to/2Frs0FF">12-inch MacBook</a> and the <a href="https://amzn.to/2jeMg4u">MacBook Air</a> in the lineup. <a href="https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20180430PD207.html">In a new report today</a>, Digitimes says that Apple has pushed back assembly of the new laptop into the third quarter.</p>
<p>The price of the new 13-inch MacBook is expected to be around $899, although any plans for a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/wwdc-2018/">WWDC</a> release appear no longer to be in the cards. The report says supply chain partners are now stuck with piling inventory of parts until Apple gives the go ahead.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/apples-new-13-inch-retina-macbook-air-unlikely-to-launch-at-wwdc/#more-531168" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:09:25 +00009to5MacProlific Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo departs KGI Securities, likely to focus on companies other than Apple
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/prolific-apple-supply-chain-analyst-ming-chi-kuo-departs-kgi/
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:27:30 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/ming-chi-kuo-kgi-securities-analyst.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>One of the biggest sources of supply chain-based pre-release Apple hardware information has departed his position of nearly six and a half years. Ming-Chi Kuo, top Apple analyst at KGI Securities, left the company last Friday, April 27th, according to <a href="http://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20180430000198-260202">a report by the China Times</a> via Bloomberg’s <a href="https://twitter.com/markgurman/status/990747505066360832">Mark Gurman</a>.</p>
<p>KGI is Taiwan’s second-largest securities firm, and is set to mark its 30th year in business later this September. Kuo, who is easily the firm’s most recognizable analyst by name, previously worked at Taiwanese news company Digitimes. Now he appears to be largely moving on from reporting about Apple. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/prolific-apple-supply-chain-analyst-ming-chi-kuo-departs-kgi/#more-531160" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:27:30 +00009to5MacWindows 10 news recap: Windows phones in stock on US Microsoft Store, Apple’s iTunes arrives in the Microsoft Store, and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-10-news-recap-windows-phones-in-stock-on-us-microsoft-store-apples-itunes-arrives-in-the-microsoft-store-and-more
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 20:00:05 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0667-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="WIndows 10 PCS 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_0667-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0667-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_0667-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system. Microsoft demos Windows 10 April 2018 Update features in new YouTube videos As the release of the Windows 10 April 2018 Update nears, Microsoft has released a number […]Sun, 29 Apr 2018 20:00:05 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft news recap: Microsoft vs. Apple days are over, Microsoft Authenticator to get backup and recovery, and more
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-news-recap-microsoft-vs-apple-days-are-over-microsoft-authenticator-to-get-backup-and-recovery-and-more
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 19:44:03 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft Logo Generic Featured Image Logo" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_183636886_iOS-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />Microsoft news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read! Marketing exec Chris Cappossela says Microsoft vs Apple days are behind the company Microsoft’s marketing executive, Chris Cappossela, has said that the days of Microsoft going head-to-head with its […]Sun, 29 Apr 2018 19:44:03 +0000On MSFTNo Xbox One Insider build for Alpha users today, expected Wednesday with “new features”
https://www.onmsft.com/news/no-xbox-one-insider-build-for-alpha-users-today-expected-wednesday-with-new-features
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 17:33:55 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Xbox-One-Preview-Program.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Xbox One Preview Program" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Xbox-One-Preview-Program.jpg 940w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Xbox-One-Preview-Program-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Xbox-One-Preview-Program-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" />Xbox One Insider build for Alpha members has been delayed, now expected on Wednesday with new features.Sun, 29 Apr 2018 17:33:55 +0000On MSFTTwitter rolling out new timeline feature that groups news links together
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/29/twitter-timeline-news-feature/
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 17:14:35 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/twitter.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>As part of its continuing efforts to expand into a broader news market, Twitter is rolling out a new timeline change that groups tweets about the same story together. This feature aims to put all tweets about a story under the same banner, making it easies for users to see different takes…</p>
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Sun, 29 Apr 2018 17:14:35 +00009to5MacT-Mobile and Sprint announce $26B merger, plan powerful nationwide 5G network
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/29/t-mobile-sprint-merger-confirmed/
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 16:45:46 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/t-mobile-sprint.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>T-Mobile and Sprint officially confirmed today that they will be joining forces to become a single carrier, according to a <a href="https://newsroom.t-mobile.com/news-and-blogs/5gforall.htm">press release</a> from the new combined company. If the deal passes regulatory approval, this means that there will be three major carriers in the United States, compared to the current four.
<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/29/t-mobile-sprint-merger-confirmed/#more-531136" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 16:45:46 +00009to5MacCaption contest: What are Tim Cook and Donald Trump discussing in this Oval Office picture?
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/29/tim-cook-donald-trump-caption-contest/
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 13:55:31 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/screen-shot-2018-04-29-at-9-53-49-am.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Last week, Tim Cook visited Washington D.C. to <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/24/tim-cook-president-trump/">attend the French State Dinner</a> and to <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/24/tim-cook-trump-meeting/">have a private meeting with President Trump himself</a>. Following the meeting, The White House released the above image, showing President Trump and Tim Cook seemingly having a grand time in the Oval Office.</p>
<p>What do you think the two are discussing in this picture?</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/29/tim-cook-donald-trump-caption-contest/#more-531132" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 13:55:31 +00009to5MacApple Podcasts platform hits 50 billion downloads, over 500k shows now available
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/29/apple-podcasts-statistics/
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 12:41:35 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/siri-news-podcasts-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has made several improvements to its Podcasts app and service over the last year, and while features may still lack in comparison to <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/29/overcast-versus-apple-podcasts-app/">popular third-party apps like Overcast</a>, it’s hard to deny the sheer size of Apple’s podcast platform. Now, <em><a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/40563318/apples-podcasts-just-topped-50-billion-all-time-downloads-and-streams">Fast Company</a></em> reports that Apple Podcasts has passed a notable milestone in downloads and streams…</p>
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Sun, 29 Apr 2018 12:41:35 +00009to5MacFive features that make Overcast better than Apple Podcasts
https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/29/overcast-versus-apple-podcasts-app/
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 10:00:54 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/final.png?w=1600" /></div><p>I’ve been listening to podcasts on Apple devices long before it became mainstream. In fact, I used <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juice_(aggregator)">iPodderX</a> to listen to podcasts on my iPod before iTunes had support. I’ve used just about every podcast app ever made for iOS.</p>
<p>I can say without a doubt that <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=11l4BE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Overcast</a> is the best podcast app that I’ve ever used. From version 1.0, it’s been a mainstay on my home screen. It’s a free download, and there is an optional yearly subscription to disable ads and unlock some additional features. It’s well worth the money.</p>
<p>Here are five reasons why you should replace the default Apple Podcasts app with Overcast.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/29/overcast-versus-apple-podcasts-app/#more-530223" class="more-link">more…</a></p>
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 10:00:54 +00009to5MacEveryone needs to get off Microsoft’s back for Eric Lundgren’s jail sentence for counterfeiting
https://www.onmsft.com/news/everyone-needs-to-get-off-microsofts-back-for-eric-lundgrens-jail-sentence-for-counterfeiting
Sat, 28 Apr 2018 01:06:30 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Microsoft-Build-hardware-stage-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft hardware onstage at Build" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Microsoft-Build-hardware-stage-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Microsoft-Build-hardware-stage-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Microsoft-Build-hardware-stage-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The tech world is abuzz with opinions on the news of Eric Lundgren’s conviction in US federal court for infringing on Microsoft’s intellectual property.Sat, 28 Apr 2018 01:06:30 +0000On MSFTThe High Five: two newborn babies and a “Cursed Child”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/KN8n0i6wubs/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>This week, babies were born and lettuce was thrown out. Here’s a look at some top Search trends from the week, with data from the<a href="https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/google-news-lab">Google News Lab</a>.</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>What’s in a name?</h2><p>A lot, if you’re a Royal. After Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed a son into the world this week, searches for “name of new royal baby” went up more than 3,000 percent. The newly-named Prince Louis’s siblings were also of interest—searches for “Prince George full name” went up 1,000 percent, and “Who is Princess Charlotte named after?” was also a trending question.</p><h2>Trying to conjure up some tickets</h2><p>Muggles and wizards alike are wondering “How much are tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?” (we’re guessing it’ll be a lot of Galleons). They may be ditching Orlando for New York—the play was <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&geo=US&q=%2Fg%2F11c3kpxw0n,%2Fm%2F011snv9w">more popular in Search</a> than the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but not quite as popular as “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,” which was the most searched Broadway play this week.</p><h2>More baby news</h2><p>An image of a shirtless Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson holding his newborn baby girl went viral this week, and people oooh-ed and aaah-ed all over Search (interest in “the rock new baby” went up 2,750 percent). This was after he got a heartfelt invitation to prom from a superfan in Minnesota, which caused searches for “the rock prom” to go up 1,850 percent. Quite the week!</p><h2>Lettuce warn you</h2><p>Search questions are a mixed bag, but here’s one that stood out this week: “Is it safe to eat romaine lettuce yet?” If you’d like some side trends with your salad, there’s been a 1,000 percent increase in searches for “ecoli virus,” and the most searches for “e. coli” are coming from Alaska, Montana and Idaho.</p><h2>An ending to marvel at</h2>“The Avengers: Infinity War” hit the big screen this week, and there’s one thing on everyone’s mind: “Who dies in Infinity War?” Searches for “infinity war spoilers who dies” went up nearly 1,000 percent this week. We won’t spoil anything, but according to one top Search question—”How many post-credit scenes are there in Infinity War?”—you should stick around until the very end.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/KN8n0i6wubs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:45:00 -0000Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:45:00 -0000The Official Google BlogRedstone 4 Windows Insiders get an update to build 17134.5, available now
https://www.onmsft.com/news/redstone-4-windows-insiders-get-an-update-to-build-17134-5-available-now
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:41:06 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-773x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Windows 10 Logo Generic Featured Image Hero" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-773x580.jpg 773w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-220x165.jpg 220w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-632x474.jpg 632w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171006_184013372_iOS-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px" />This morning Microsoft announced that the “Windows 10 April 2018 Update,” code named Redstone 4 and known for a time as the Spring Creators Update (at least unofficially) would become available for download on Monday April 30th, and begin rolling out to Windows 10 machines worldwide beginning May 8th. If you’re on the current Insider […]Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:41:06 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft 365 pushes the modern workplace with new updates
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-365-pushes-the-modern-workplace-with-new-updates
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:37:30 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Image_AchiveMoreTogether_789x450.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/2018/04/Image_AchiveMoreTogether_789x450.jpg 789w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Image_AchiveMoreTogether_789x450-250x143.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Image_AchiveMoreTogether_789x450-768x438.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px" />Microsoft announced today some important updates for Microsoft 365, its new bundle that includes Windows 10, Office 365, and Enterprise Mobility + Security.Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:37:30 +0000On MSFTIt’s story time, and the Google Assistant has a tale for youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/ijT1kcct1BE/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Your family is probably tired of hearing the same old stories about your high school glory days, or about that one time you rolled five Yahtzees in a row at game night. So the next time you’re in need of a story (probably today—it’s National Tell a Story Day!), the Google Assistant has some good ones to share. Gather ‘round:</p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><ul><li>For the classics like “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty,” say “Hey Google, tell me a story.” <br/></li><li>To hear short stories from NPR told by real people across the United States, say “Hey Google, tell me a StoryCorps story” <br/></li><li>When you say “Hey Google, tell me a story about motherhood,” you’ll hear beautiful, two-minute interviews between mothers and their children. Keep that one in mind in a few weeks for Mother’s Day. <br/></li><li>If you want a fun, interactive adventure with the kids, get Mickey Mouse involved with “Hey Google, talk to Mickey Mouse Story Time.” Or Lightning McQueen can put story time into high gear–just say, “Hey Google, talk to Cars Adventure.” <br/></li><li>For times when you want five lines and some rhymes, say “Hey Google, give me a limerick.”</li></ul>When story time’s done, grab the Yahtzee board and try to make it six rolls in a row.<p>The end.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/ijT1kcct1BE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:25:00 -0000Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:25:00 -0000The Official Google BlogGet outside and smell the flowers with #teampixelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/qhDk8vKt5lY/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Whether you’re into mountain landscapes or city skyscrapers, Pixel photographers take you out on some incredible adventures this week. Sit back, relax, and let #teampixel transport you to a blue paradise, a reflective lake, and even an underwater swim with jellyfish.<br/><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/teampixel_426_5.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_426_5.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Left: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh2hDoaBPe3/">@Solacekiss</a> : Tell these flowers we say hi-acinth. Right: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BhoedHBARPL/?tagged=teampixel">@Natureandmylens</a>: These plants are wanted dead or alive.</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_426_.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_426_.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh9RCKBHp6T/?tagged=teampixel">@nathankyleallen</a> : We didn’t know it was possible to have the blues on the Amalfi Coast</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_426_2.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_426_2.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BhZ77xGlASf/?tagged=teampixel">@adriaannnn</a>: We wanna go to Lake Wanaka</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_426_3.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_426_3.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Left: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh69f7CAJ3s/?tagged=teampixel">@Edeningoff</a>: We don’t think you’re ready for this jelly. Right: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh540gaFO68/?tagged=teampixel">@ericbrecht</a> : Can you guess where this Tai-mazing building is?</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_426_4.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">teampixel_426_4.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bch-faBHYUS/?tagged=teampixel">@Gilixp</a> : These snow-capped mountains must be hard to get over</p></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 next time you're on an outdoor adventure, tag your Pixel photos with #teampixel and you might be featured on @google or The Keyword.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/qhDk8vKt5lY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:20:00 -0000Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:20:00 -0000The Official Google BlogHow the Dynamic Learning Project sparks a love of technology in schoolshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/IrIq_QbJmSE/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i><b>Editor’s Note:</b> Last summer, we announced Google’s support of the Dynamic Learning Project—a pilot program from Digital Promise that places technology coaches in 50 high-need schools across the country. Coach Caree Rahberg is helping her fellow educators at Liberty Junior High School in Texas learn how to engage their students with technology. In this post, she shares how she has helped spark a culture of innovation and growth at the school.</i><br/></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>This fall, students at my school officially got their own laptops. It signified a shift in our school culture, and we wanted to make sure that our teachers could meaningfully use this technology in their lessons. Our teachers needed someone in their corner who could encourage them, guide them, and celebrate their progress. Just like our students are supported by our teachers, our teachers needed a coach of their own.<br/></p><p>Thanks to the Dynamic Learning Project, I was able to become that coach . I’m so grateful to have this opportunity support teachers on their journeys with technology, and we’ve achieved so much together in our first year. Here are a few things I’ve learned in my time with the Dynamic Learning Project.<br/><br/></p><p></p><h3>1. It's all about the relationships.</h3>As I frequently remind myself, none of us is better alone. Exchanging ideas and building relationships between coaches, veteran teachers, new teachers, and researchers helps us all uncover better ways to serve our students. When we create trusting communities where we can transparently share what we’ve learned—the good and the bad—we set the foundation for success.<br/><br/><p></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>2. Celebrate your teachers as the heroes.</h3>Teachers put in so much work behind the scenes—during lunch breaks, and after school hours—so it’s important to publicly celebrate their success in front of their students and school community. When our students see how hard our teachers are working, they feel excited and proud. Here’s one example that always makes me smile.<br/><br/>One day, I visited a teacher in her classroom. Afterward, I told her that the students had shared how much they enjoyed her recent lesson and were still talking about it throughout the day. Overhearing our conversation, her students were curious. I told them their teacher was asked to present her latest digital teaching technique during our regular staff meeting. Her students were ecstatic for her! They were proud to see her progress and cheered.<br/><br/></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h3>3. Listen to your students </h3><p>I’ve always encouraged our educators to let students bring their own approach to their use of technology. One story sticks out to me in particular. <br/></p><p>One of my teachers uses an app to track and celebrate positive student behavior, and students love earning points and selecting prizes out of the "prize box."<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The moment that brought her the most joy was when a student who collected the most positive behavior points chose an unexpected prize. Rather than selecting one from the box, he asked, "Could you call my mom and tell her the good job I’m doing?" It was music to her ears—he didn’t care about the prizes; he wanted positive affirmation. This showed us that technology is at its best when teachers modify it to respond to their students’ needs.<br/></p><p>My time as a Dynamic Learning Project coach has reminded me that all learners deserve supportive coaches, especially teachers themselves. At Liberty Junior High School, we’re creating a school-wide exhibit that celebrates teachers who have participated in this program. It is my hope that when future educators see their peers’ examples, they’ll be inspired by their predecessors’ efforts and successes. I hope that these keys to success inspire any coach who is working to support their fellow educators. It's been a thrilling journey, and I can't wait to see where the DLP Coaching program goes next!<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/IrIq_QbJmSE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:50:00 -0000Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:50:00 -0000The Official Google BlogThe She Word: Catherine Courage, User Experience VP, on designing her careerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/COSoarS_iHg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i>Editor’s Note: When you use a Google product, you might not realize that there’s an entire team of people who have carefully designed everything from the icons you see to the button that you click. In our latest installment of the She Word—a Keyword series all about dynamic and creative women at Google—we talked to Catherine Courage, Vice President of User Experience (UX) who “puts herself in other people’s shoes” to design the best possible products for them.</i></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-medium "><img alt="Screen Shot 2018-04-10 at 8.22.37 PM.png" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screen_Shot_2018-04-10_at_8.22.37_PM.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure><div class="rich-text"><p><b>How do you explain your job at a dinner party?</b><b><br/></b>I lead a global user experience (UX) team comprised of designers, researchers, writers, and engineers. The role of UX is to listen to our users, and then design experiences that meet their needs. We design products for publishers and advertisers to grow their businesses, like <a href="https://www.google.com/adwords/local-services-ads/">local services, which helps</a> small businesses connect with customers. We’re also behind the apps that you use to shop or book flights, like <a href="https://get.google.com/trips/">Google Trips.</a></p><p><b>How did you get into UX?<br/></b>I entered UX through research—my job was to observe how people use a product, and figure out how the design of the product can better serve their needs. I focused on putting myself in other people’s shoes, and I carry that focus to my current job too.</p><p><b>What’s something your team is working on that you’re excited about?<br/></b>We’re doing a lot of great work with machine learning. For example, AdSense (Google’s product that lets website owners earn money by showing ads), uses machine learning to learn about a site’s content and then suggest the best places to show ads that aren’t annoying and are more likely to be relevant.</p><p><b>How has the role of designers changed over the past decade?<br/></b>A decade ago, design was associated primarily with beauty. But today it’s seen as a critical part of a successful business. Companies realize they need to attract and retain loyal users—people won’t stick around and use a poorly-designed site or app. These days, an established design team is as standard as a product management or engineering team. We’re seeing more founders, CEOs, or top executives with backgrounds in design.</p><p><b>What do you want to get better at?<br/></b>I’d like to bring more empathy to my leadership style. When you manage a global team of over 500, it’s easy to focus on the operations of the machine and lose sight of the amazing people who make it work. It’s important to spend time celebrating our achievements (before we go on to the next thing). Team wellness is a big priority, and part of wellness is pausing to acknowledge the people who make us successful.</p><p><b>Have you read or watched anything remarkable lately?<br/></b>I was lucky to see Michelle Obama speak recently about how she’s committed to building a bench of future leaders. I was struck by her humility and authenticity—she makes you feel like she’s a close girlfriend. It was fun hearing her poke fun at Barack, reminding us that he’s a human being like the rest of us, imperfections and all.</p><p><b>What do you like to do during your free time?<br/></b>I love the outdoors and physical activity, and when I do more of those things, I’m better at my job. It allows me to clear my head and decompress. I often solve some of my toughest problems when I am out for a run or a ride. This year, I’m training to run the New York City marathon!</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--medium h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--4 h-c-grid__col--offset-4 "><img alt="image (1).png" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/image_1.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>Here's Catherine at the "Escape from Alcatraz" triathlon in San Francisco.</p></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><b>What’s one habit that makes you successful?</b><b><br/></b>I listen, ask a lot of questions, and try not to make assumptions. I’m a strong believer in asking for help (even today as a senior executive). Often people see this as a weakness, but I see it as the reverse. People are flattered when you ask for their advice and perspective.</p><br/><p><b>What advice do you have for women starting out in their careers?</b><b><br/></b>Embrace fear, rather than letting it hold you back. I love the quote “Growth and comfort do not coexist.” The twinge of doubt is often a sign that you’re pushing to the next level. The potential rewards of taking a chance are tremendous, and far more significant than the fear and risk you may be feeling.</p><p><b>Who has been a strong female influence in your life?<br/></b>My mother–who completed her PhD while raising three children—and is one of four sisters, so I’ve been surrounded by female leaders since birth. I grew up believing I could do anything I wanted!</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/COSoarS_iHg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:30:00 -0000Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:30:00 -0000The Official Google BlogShadow Of The Tomb Raider is now available for pre-order on the Microsoft Store
https://www.onmsft.com/news/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-is-now-available-for-pre-order-on-the-microsoft-store
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:02:35 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/image-2-1-1031x580.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/2018/04/image-2-1-1031x580.jpeg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/image-2-1-250x141.jpeg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/image-2-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/image-2-1.jpeg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the third episode in the rebooted Tomb Raider series is now available for digital pre-order and pre-download on Xbox One.Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:02:35 +0000On MSFTHere’s what’s new in Windows 10 April 2018 Update, a look at some of the big changes
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Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:30:44 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Windows-1031x580.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A white Windows logo on a blue background" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Windows-1031x580.jpg 1031w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Windows-250x141.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Windows-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px" />The Windows 10 April 2018 Update is here, and there are many changes which you need to know about. Here's a look at some of the biggest changes lined up with this update. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:30:44 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft debuts Office 2019 as a Preview for business customers
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-debuts-office-2019-as-a-preview-for-business-customers
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:19:44 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/large-8-839x580.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/2018/04/large-8-839x580.png 839w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/large-8-239x165.png 239w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/large-8-768x531.png 768w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/large-8.png 900w" sizes="(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px" />This first preview release of Office 2019 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access, Project, Visio and OneNote, and all these apps will only run on Windows 10.Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:19:44 +0000On MSFTMicrosoft demos Windows 10 April 2018 Update features in new YouTube videos
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-demos-windows-10-april-2018-update-features-in-new-youtube-videos
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:52:11 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img0_2560x1600-928x580.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/2016/07/img0_2560x1600-928x580.jpg 928w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img0_2560x1600-250x156.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img0_2560x1600-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px" />Microsoft demoed several Windows 10 April Update features in a series of videos on YouTube. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:52:11 +0000On MSFTEnter now to win a custom Real Madrid Xbox One X
https://www.onmsft.com/news/enter-now-to-win-a-custom-real-madrid-xbox-one-x
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:45:50 +0000<img src="https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Real_HERO_01-hero.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/2018/04/Real_HERO_01-hero.jpg 940w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Real_HERO_01-hero-250x140.jpg 250w, https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Real_HERO_01-hero-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" />You can enter now to win the one of a kind custom Real Madrid Xbox One X console for yourself, and complete the ultimate football collection. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:45:50 +0000On MSFTHow YouTube can help people develop their careers and grow their businesseshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/Qr7qgN2KJfQ/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As new technologies change the way people do their jobs or run their businesses, YouTube can help them acquire new skills to take advantage of the opportunities ahead.</p><br/><p>Video is much more than just a source of entertainment, it’s also a powerful medium for learning. YouTube has a wealth of resources to help people advance their careers, prepare for new jobs or grow their businesses. <a href="https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/advertising-channels/video/educational-content-youtube-learning/">More than 500 million</a> learning-related videos are viewed on the platform every day. These videos are made and shared by a highly-motivated group of creators, such as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXUyg1vYSupswhi0zNeD-5w">Linda Raynier</a>, whose videos teach job seekers how to nail an<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kayOhGRcNt4&t=165s">interview</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bueXJC5Myow">write a resume</a> that gets noticed; or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/vvanpetten/featured">Vanessa Van Edwards</a>, who helps people master soft skills like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWsNfZ6b9xs">how to use body language</a> in an interview or communicate a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi41U9ahyoE">great elevator pitch</a>. Thanks to creators like Linda and Vanessa, people can learn new skills for free and engage with a YouTube community of experts for valuable support.</p><h2>Finding out the facts</h2><p>Together with brand consultancy Flamingo, we recently surveyed internet users to discover what they think of YouTube and and how it helps them learn new skills.</p><br/>In the ten European countries covered in the research, 64 percent of respondents felt that YouTube helps them learn new skills that enable personal or professional advancement, making it the highest-rated channel of those included in the survey. YouTube scores highly on this measure for both men (62 percent) and women (66 percent), and across all age groups, at least 50 percent of respondents agreed with the statement.</div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><img alt="1" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/imageLikeEmbed.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As part of the research, we ran interviews with people who note that YouTube is a key resource for learning and building their career. One respondent in Saudi Arabia observed that: “YouTube makes me feel like I have a teacher—a teacher that’s available at any moment.” Likewise, a teenager from France, said, “I decided I wanted to work in fashion thanks to YouTube. I learned how to apply makeup and spot fashion trends thanks to what I learned from YouTubers.”</p><br/><p>No matter if you want to launch your business or find tips to get a new job, YouTube is a resource that’s always there to help you grow. What will you learn next?</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/Qr7qgN2KJfQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:00:00 -0000Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogGoogle Cloud Platform announces new credits program for researchershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/-Zx64UnIhNo/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>From Big Data projects like <a href="https://edu.google.com/latest-news/stories/strayer-university-gcp/?modal_active=none?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">Strayer University’s student support system</a> to AI projects like <a href="https://edu.google.com/latest-news/stories/cmu-gcp/?modal_active=none?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">Carnegie Mellon’s socially aware robot</a>, researchers are discovering that cloud technology can help make academic research cheaper, faster, easier, and more secure. Whether you’re just starting out with a new idea, or validating your work before sharing it with the public, we want to help you advance your new discoveries. That’s why we’re deepening our support for your biggest questions and best guesses through a new <a href="https://cloud.google.com/edu/?options=research-creditsBlogsocial&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">program</a>: <a href="https://cloud.google.com/">Google Cloud Platform</a> (GCP) research credits. Academic researchers in <a href="https://lp.google-mkto.com/gcp-research-credits-FAQ.html?modal_active=noneBlogsocial&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">qualified</a> regions are encouraged to apply.</p><br/><p>Like the <a href="https://lp.google-mkto.com/CloudEduGrants?Blogsocial&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">Google Cloud Platform Education Grants</a> to support computer science courses and <a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/google-cloud/google-cloud-supports-3m-grant-credits-nsf-bigdata-program/?modal_active=noneBlogsocial&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">the partnership to support National Science Foundation (NSF) grants in BIGDATA</a>, our GCP research credits program supports faculty who want to take advantage of GCP’s data storage, analytics, and machine-learning capabilities. Andrew V. Sutherland, a computational number theorist and Principal Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is one of a growing number of academic researchers who have already <a href="https://edu.google.com/latest-news/stories/mit-gpc/?modal_active=noneBlogsocial&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">made the transition</a> and benefited from GCP. His team moved the L-Functions and Modular Forms Database to GCP because “we are mathematicians who want to focus on our research, and not have to worry about hardware failures or scaling issues with the website.”</p><p></p><p>Other researchers are taking advantage of GCP’s scalable infrastructure. Ryan Abernathey, Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ocean and Climate Physics at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University, used Google Cloud credits through an NSF partnership and, with his team, developed an <a href="https://edu.google.com/latest-news/stories/columbia-university-gcp/?modal_active=noneBlogsocial&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">open-source platform</a> to manage the complex data sets of climate science. The platform, called Pangeo, can run Earth System Modeling simulations on petabytes of high-resolution, three-dimensional data. “This is the future of what day-to-day science research computing will look like,” he predicts.</p><br/><p>At the Stanford Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine (SCGPM), researchers using GCP and BigQuery can now run hundreds of genomes <a href="https://cloud.google.com/customers/stanford-universitys-center-of-genomics-and-personalized-medicine/?modal_active=noneBlogsocial&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">through a variant analysis pipeline</a> and get query results quickly. Mike Snyder, director of SCGPM, notes, “We’re entering an era where people are working with thousands or tens of thousands or even million genome projects, and you’re never going to do that on a local cluster very easily. Cloud computing is where the field is going.”</p><br/><p>Googlers like Fei-Fei Li, Chief Scientist for Cloud AI and ML, are excited to be able to support important research through the new avenue of the credits program: “As an academic, I’m thrilled that Google Cloud will make GCP credits available to the research community. This will help support important scientific discoveries and accelerate fundamental research that are critical for the future.”</p><br/>The GCP research credits program is open to faculty doing cutting-edge research in <a href="https://lp.google-mkto.com/gcp-research-credits-FAQ.html?modal_active=noneBlogsocial&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">eligible</a> countries. We’re eager to hear how we can help accelerate your progress. If you’re interested, you can learn more on our <a href="https://lp.google-mkto.com/gcp-research-credits-FAQ.html?modal_active=noneBlogsocial&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">FAQ</a> or <a href="https://lp.google-mkto.com/gcp-research-credits.html?modal_active=noneBlogsocial&utm_campaign=2018-edu-gcp-research-credits">apply now</a>.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/-Zx64UnIhNo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogTest your knowledge of natural wonders in Google Earthhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/wQbTkff25Uk/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>In Google Earth’s Voyager, we’ve <a href="https://earth.app.goo.gl/ewcE">climbed aboard the ISS</a>, <a href="https://earth.app.goo.gl/zw6c">simulated eclipses</a>, and <a href="http://g.co/iamamazon">gone deep into the Amazon</a>. Now, with the help of our friends at <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/">Atlas Obscura</a>, we're adding something new to the mix. In a <a href="http://g.co/earth/naturequiz">multiple choice quiz</a>, Atlas Obscura takes you to some of the most beautiful—and intriguing—places on the planet. Know where Morning Glory Pool is? Or the hot springs of Dallol? See how well you know your planet, and explore these places in Google Earth. If you get stuck, look out for a hint or two on <a href="http://twitter.com/googleearth">Twitter</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--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="Image" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Image_for_Quiz_.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Coming up: We don't know about you, but we're hearing royal wedding bells. Check back in Google Earth mid-May to test your knowledge of magnificent castles and palaces around the world.</p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/wQbTkff25Uk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0000Thu, 26 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogStay composed: here’s a quick rundown of the new Gmailhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/fN5QCvF_6Lo/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Email is a necessity for most of us. We use it to stay in touch with colleagues and friends, keep up with the latest news, manage to-dos at home or at work—we just can’t live without it. Today we announced <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/new-security-and-intelligent-features-new-gmail-means-business">major improvements</a> to Gmail on the web to help people be more productive at work. Here’s a quick look at how the new Gmail can help you accomplish more from your inbox.</p><h2>Do more without leaving your inbox</h2>Gmail’s new look helps you get more done. Click on attachments—like photos—without opening or scrolling through large conversations, use the new snooze button to put off emails that you just can’t get to right now or easily access other apps you use often, like <a href="https://goo.gl/wH8sMU">Google Calendar</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/EsJPqp">Tasks</a> (now available on <a href="https://goo.gl/DKT5y8">Android</a> and <a href="https://goo.gl/AdPd9k">iOS</a>) and <a href="https://goo.gl/8SeHse">Keep</a>.</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="Gmail Convergence_Consumer_Image 1" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Gmail_Convergence_Consumer_Image_1.gif"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Gmail will also “nudge” you to follow up and respond to messages with quick reminders that appear next to your email messages to help make sure nothing slips through the cracks.</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="Gmail Convergence_Consumer_Image 2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gmail_Convergence_Consumer_Image_2.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We’re also adding <a href="https://blog.google/products/gmail/save-time-with-smart-reply-in-gmail/">Smart Reply</a> to Gmail on the web to help you reply to messages faster.</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="Gmail Convergence_Consumer_Image 3" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Gmail_Convergence_Consumer_Image_3.gif"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>New features on mobile, like high-priority notifications, can notify you of important messages to help you stay focused without interruption. Plus, Gmail will start suggesting when to unsubscribe from newsletters or offers you no longer care about.</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="Gmail Convergence_Consumer_Image 4" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gmail_Convergence_Consumer_Image_4.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>And you might notice new warnings in Gmail that alert you when potentially risky email comes through.</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="Gmail Convergence_Consumer_Image 5" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gmail_Convergence_Consumer_Image_5.max-1000x1000.png"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Finally, a new confidential mode allows you to remove the option to forward, copy, download or print messages—useful for when you have to send sensitive information via email like a tax return or your social security number. You can also make a message expire after a set period of time to help you stay in control of your information.<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="Gmail Convergence_Consumer_Image 6" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Gmail_Convergence_Consumer_Image_6.gif"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>Get started</h2>You can start using these new updates in Gmail on the web today, with some features appearing within the coming weeks. Go to Settings (the cog wheel in the top right corner of your inbox) and select “Try the new Gmail.” If you want to switch back later down the road, you can go to the same place and select “Go back to classic Gmail.” <a href="https://goo.gl/Ct7DsK">This handy product guide</a> can help you get started.<p><br/></p><p>If you’re interested in learning more about how you can use Gmail in the workplace, check out our <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/new-security-and-intelligent-features-new-gmail-means-business">G Suite post</a> which has more detail on all of the ways Gmail can help you stay productive.<br/></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/fN5QCvF_6Lo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0000Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogWith new security and intelligent features, the new Gmail means businesshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/UvqoF9xdWn8/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Since the beginning, our aim with <a href="https://gsuite.google.com/">G Suite</a> has been to help companies transform the way they work with our suite of cloud-based collaboration and productivity apps.</p><p>Today we’re announcing major updates to help the more than 4 million paying businesses that use G Suite work safer, smarter and more efficiently. This includes an all-new Gmail, with a brand new look on the web, advanced security features, new applications of Google’s artificial intelligence and even more integrations with other G Suite apps. We’re also introducing a new way to manage work on the go with Tasks.</p><p></p><h2>Keep sensitive data secure with new Gmail security features</h2><p></p><p>Keeping your data secure is our top priority, which is why last month, we introduced new <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/helping-g-suite-customers-stay-secure-new-proactive-phishing-protections-and-management-controls/">phishing protections</a> to help address Business Email Compromise (BEC) threats—or when someone impersonates an executive to get sensitive information. With these new protections, Gmail has helped block 99.9 percent of BEC attempts by warning users or automatically moving messages to spam for them.</p><p>Today, we’re introducing a new approach to information protection: Gmail confidential mode. With confidential mode, it’s possible to protect sensitive content in your emails by creating expiration dates or revoking previously sent messages. Because you can require additional authentication via text message to view an email, it’s also possible to protect data even if a recipient’s email account has been hijacked while the message is active.</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--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="Gmail Convergence_Enterprise_Image 1" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Gmail_Convergence_Enterprise_Image_1.gif"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>New confidential mode in Gmail lets you set expiration dates for sensitive information.</p></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Built-in Information Rights Management (IRM) controls also allow you to remove the option to forward, copy, download or print messages. This helps reduce the risk of confidential information being accidentally shared with the wrong people. Confidential mode will begin to roll out to consumer Gmail users and a limited number of G Suite customers in the coming weeks (broader rollout following).</p><p>We’ve also redesigned our security warnings within Gmail so that they are simpler to understand and give a clear call to action to employees. These bigger, bolder warnings will help you be even more informed when it comes to potentially risky email.</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="Gmail Convergence_Enterprise_Image 2" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gmail_Convergence_Enterprise_Security_Warn.max-1000x1000_OmYkhkC.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>Bigger, bolder security warnings help you keep your company’s confidential information safe.</p></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>And it’s always worth a reminder: <a href="https://blog.google/products/gmail/g-suite-gains-traction-in-the-enterprise-g-suites-gmail-and-consumer-gmail-to-more-closely-align/">we do not scan Gmail</a> for the purposes of targeting ads, and there are no ads shown in Gmail for G Suite customers.</p><h2>Stay on top of email effortlessly using artificial intelligence in Gmail</h2><p>New AI-powered features in Gmail, like Nudging, Smart Reply and high-priority notifications, can now help you spend more time on work that matters.</p><p>Most of us get more emails than we can deal with at one time, and sometimes things slip through the cracks. With Nudging, Gmail will proactively remind you to follow up or respond to messages, making sure you don’t drop the ball.</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="Gmail Convergence_Enterprise_Image 3" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gmail_Convergence_Enterprise_Image_3.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>Now Gmail will intelligently (and subtly) “nudge” you when you need to prioritize actions in your inbox.</p></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Last year, we introduced <a href="https://blog.google/products/gmail/save-time-with-smart-reply-in-gmail/">Smart Reply</a> to our Gmail mobile apps. Smart Reply processes hundreds of millions of messages daily and already drives more than 10 percent of email replies on mobile. Today we’re bringing Smart Reply to Gmail on the web to help you respond to messages faster.</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-medium "><img alt="Gmail Convergence_Enterprise_Image 4" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gmail_Convergence_Enterprise_Image_4.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>New notifications on mobile help you stay focused on what’s important (and eliminate clutter, too.).</p></div></figcaption></figure><div class="rich-text"><p>We’re also introducing new features on mobile to help you minimize interruptions and clutter. High-priority notifications is a new setting that only notifies you of important messages, keeping interruptions to a minimum. Gmail can also recommend when to unsubscribe from mailing lists. Using intelligence, unsubscribe suggestions appear based on cues like how many emails you get from a sender and how many of them you actually read. You’ll start to see these notifications show up in your inbox over the coming weeks.<br/></p><p>Over the past few months, Salesforce has tested the new Gmail to collaborate on global projects. “As the global leader in CRM, the ability to quickly and securely communicate with our stakeholders around the world is critical,” says Jo-ann Olsovsky, executive vice president and chief information officer of Salesforce. “Gmail’s new easy-to-use interface and built-in intelligence enable our employees to collaborate faster and smarter, spending less time managing their inboxes and more time driving our customers’ success.”<br/></p></div></div></div></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">Gmail’s new easy-to-use interface and built-in intelligence enable our employees to collaborate faster and smarter.</q> <cite class="uni-pull-quote__author"><span class="uni-pull-quote__author-meta"><strong class="h-u-font-weight-medium">Jo-ann Olsovsky</strong><br/> EVP, CIO of Salesforce</span></cite></div></div></section></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><h2>Accomplish more from your inbox with easy-to-use tools</h2><p>We redesigned the Gmail web application to help you take action even quicker. Now you can see and click attachments in your inbox before ever opening a thread. You can also hover over messages (you don’t have to click into them) to do things like RSVP to a meeting invite, archive an email thread or snooze an email until the time is right.<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="Gmail Convergence_Enterprise_Image 5" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Gmail_Convergence_Enterprise_Image_5.gif"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>Gmail’s new design helps you take action quicker.</p></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>As a part of the redesign, we’re also tightly integrating Gmail with other G Suite apps you use every day. Now you can quickly reference, create or edit Calendar invites, capture ideas in Keep or manage to-dos in Tasks all from a side panel in your inbox.</p><p>The side panel also makes it easy to access <a href="https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/do-more-your-inbox-gmail-add-ons/">Gmail Add-ons</a>, too, like third-party business apps you might use. This way you don’t have to switch between tabs or apps to get work done. You’ll start to see the new side panel integration in other G Suite apps in coming months—like inside of your Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Slides apps.</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="Gmail Convergence_Enterprise_Image 6" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Gmail_Convergence_Enterprise_Image_6.gif"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>Use the new side panel in Gmail to access all of your favorite G Suite apps, like Google Calendar.</p></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>New native offline capabilities in Gmail on the web can help you work without interruption when you can’t find Wi-Fi. Search, write, respond, delete, or archive up to 90 days of messages, just as you would working online, but offline. Teams can start using offline capabilities in coming weeks.<br/></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-medium "><img alt="Gmail Convergence_Enterprise_Image 7" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gmail_Convergence_Enterprise_Image_7.max-1000x1000.png"/><figcaption class="article-image__caption "><div class="rich-text"><p>Track projects and meet deadlines with Tasks’ refreshed design on the web and brand new mobile apps.</p></div></figcaption></figure><div class="rich-text"><p>Like we mentioned, we’re introducing an <a href="https://goo.gl/v57oFX">all-new Tasks</a> on web, as well as new mobile apps to help you handle work on the go. You can use Tasks to create tasks and subtasks, and even add due dates with notifications to help you stay on track.</p><p></p><p>And because Tasks closely integrates with G Suite, you can simply drag and drop an email from Gmail into Tasks to create a to-do. Tasks with due dates can also appear in your Calendar. You can download the new Tasks mobile apps from the <a href="https://goo.gl/uFZRNf">Google Play Store</a> or <a href="https://goo.gl/8EzVdp">iOS App Store</a> today. <br/></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The all-new Gmail experience is available for businesses to start using today in the G Suite Early Adopter Program (EAP) and can be turned on in the Admin console. Read more detail on how to turn on the experience <a href="https://goo.gl/At9DYw">in this post</a>. Heads up: you’ll start to see offline support, confidential mode (limited release), Nudging, high-priority notifications and unsubscribe suggestions appear in the coming weeks. Keep up with the latest news on these features in the <a href="https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/">G Suite Updates blog</a>.</p><p>Personal Gmail users can opt-in to the new experience, too (Go to Settings in the top right and select “Try the new Gmail.”).</p><p>Finally, if you need help getting started with the new Gmail, check out <a href="https://goo.gl/WiKwut">this Help Center article</a> or <a href="https://goo.gl/GW3zVj">this cheat sheet</a> on our <a href="https://goo.gl/hSHFR9">Learning Center</a>.<br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/UvqoF9xdWn8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0000Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogHelp fight the opioid epidemic this National Prescription Drug Take Back Dayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/v0Y0CQBAG-E/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We're deeply concerned by the opioid crisis that has impacted families in every corner of the United States. We started by thinking about how to bring Google’s technical expertise to help families combat the epidemic.</p><p>Research by the federal government has shown that prescription drug abuse is a large driver of opioid addiction, and that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family or friends, often from a home medicine cabinet. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has found that one way that Americans can help prevent drug abuse and addiction is to properly dispose of unneeded or expired prescription drugs. Yet many people aren’t aware of, or can’t easily find, prescription drug disposal programs in their communities.</p><p>Using Google Maps API, our team worked with the DEA to create a locator tool for the <a href="https://takebackday.dea.gov/">National Prescription Drug Take Back Day</a> this Saturday, April 28. The <a href="https://www.google.com/earth/outreach/special-projects/RXtakeback/">locator tool</a> can help anyone find a place near them to safely dispose of leftover prescription medications. Click on the image below to access the locator, and enter an address or zip code to find nearby Take Back Day events this Saturday and help fight the opioid epidemic.<br/></p></div></div><div class="block-image_full_width"><figure class="article-image--full article-module "><a href="https://www.google.com/earth/outreach/special-projects/RXtakeback/" rel="external" target="_blank"><img alt="rxlocator_map.gif" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/rxlocator_map.gif"/></a></figure></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>Longer term, we’re working with the DEA and state governments like Iowa, Arizona, Massachusetts, and Michigan to gather data on year-round take back options for future Google Maps integration.</p><p>In addition to making it easier to find take back locations, we’re also proud to support non-profit organizations on the frontlines of this crisis. We’ve worked with <a href="https://drugfree.org/heroin-opioid-epidemic/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=take-back&utm_campaign=take-back">the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids</a> since 2015 to help parents searching online for support connect to the Partnership’s Parent Helpline. This service provides free counseling and advice to parents who need help addressing the many challenges of a child’s substance use. Today, we’re announcing $750,000 in matching grants from Google.org to help expand the Parent Helpline and get even more families the support and help they need. </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--large h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--6 h-c-grid__col--offset-3 "><img alt="searchbox_teendrug.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/searchbox_teendrug.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>We’re also committed to ensuring that the public understands the danger of opioid abuse and the resources available for those who need help, by making useful information about opioid addiction and prescription drugs available in Google Search. <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--medium h-c-grid__col h-c-grid__col--4 h-c-grid__col--offset-4 "><img alt="search_healthbox.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/search_healthbox.max-1000x1000.jpg"/></figure></div></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>There are no easy answers to a challenge as large as the opioid crisis, but we’re committed to doing our part to ensure that people in every corner of the country have access to the resources they need to address this urgent public health emergency. <br/></p></div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/v0Y0CQBAG-E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -0000Wed, 25 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogTwo higher ed collaborations expand access to Google Cloud Platformhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/cl91xjcAHOg/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>From Northeastern University’s work to <a href="http://www.zika-model.org/">map the spread of the Zika virus,</a> to MIT’s <a href="https://edu.google.com/latest-news/stories/mit-gpc/?modal_active=none">massive computing for theoretical mathematics</a>, higher education institutions are applying cloud technologies to help solve the global challenges we face.</p><br/><p>Northeastern and MIT’s work are just two examples of higher education institutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to uncover important insights from massive, diverse data sets. Today, we’re announcing how we’re collaborating with two higher education organizations, Unizin and Internet2, so that their members can benefit from GCP.</p><h3>Improving student outcomes through the Unizin Data Platform</h3><p>Colleges and universities are constantly seeking ways to better understand and help their students. This week <a href="http://unizin.org/">Unizin</a>, a consortium of 25 leading universities working together to improve education with technology, <a href="http://unizin.org/press_release/unizin-partners-with-google-cloud-to-deliver-learner-analytics-solutions/">announced</a> that its <a href="http://unizin.org/solutions/data/data-management/udp/">Unizin Data Platform</a> (UDP) will be built on Google Cloud Platform as part of a new alliance with Google Cloud.</p><br/><p>The Unizin Data Platform allows institutions to anonymize, aggregate, store, share, and analyze teaching and learning data. Member universities use this data to do things like identify students who may be at risk of failing a class or improve personalized learning approaches. Understanding data from the past gives educators more insights and tools to help improve student outcomes.</p><br/><p>Rob Lowden, Unizin Executive Director, shared that "Building the Unizin Data Platform on the Google Cloud Platform provides our members with scalable infrastructure, powerful data analytics and the ability to leverage machine learning solutions to advance Unizin's work to improve learning research and outcomes in a highly secure environment. Google Cloud is an ideal provider for Unizin to advance the higher education digital learning ecosystem."</p><h3>GCP now available to the Internet2 community</h3><p>Founded in 1996, the nonprofit consortium Internet2 provides a collaborative environment for U.S. research and education organizations to solve shared technology challenges. Internet2 has <a href="https://www.internet2.edu/blogs/detail/15507">announced</a> that member institutions can now use Google Cloud Platform, available through distributor Carahsoft, to develop solutions in support of their educational, research and community service missions. The pre-Validation service is available now and the fully validated service will launch later this year. Institutions can learn more and express interest on <a href="https://www.internet2.edu/products-services/cloud-services-applications/google-cloud-platform/">Internet2's website</a>.</p><br/>We hope these new collaborations will help more institutions take advantage of Google Cloud Platform to drive impact in research and collaboration. To learn more visit <a href="https://edu.google.com/higher-ed-solutions/google-cloud-platform/?modal_active=none">our website</a> or <a href="https://edu.google.com/contact/?modal_active=none">express interest</a>.</div></div></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/cl91xjcAHOg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:00:00 -0000Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogLearning “what architecture really means” with help from Pixelbookhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/7h6-wdni73k/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p><i><b>Editor’s Note:</b>This post comes from Cynthia Fernandes, Principal at Hall School in Bridgeport, Connecticut.</i></p></div></div><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>For the past three years, sixth graders at my school have learned about architecture and design through an extracurricular program started by Thom Mayne, founder of the architecture firm <a href="https://www.morphosis.com/">Morphosis</a> and <a href="https://www.pritzkerprize.com/laureates/2005">winner of the Pritzker Prize</a>. It’s been amazing to see 10- and 11-year-olds talking about angles, form, and design—and do it with confidence. Though they’re only in elementary school, the students do work at the level of middle- or high-schoolers. This year, they've used Google Pixelbook to create an accurate 3D model of their classroom, and then build on the model with abstract installations of their own design. We recently took a few minutes to hear from the students about their experience.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Q: What’s your favorite part about this class? What have you learned?</b><br/>Miguel: I like creating things and showing them to other people. The part I love the most is talking about my creations—what do they mean? What do they say?<br/></p><p>Milayna: My favorite part is when we do hands-on stuff, like models or drawings. I like this because it’s fun and I’m always proud of my work. I’m crafty.<br/></p><p><b>Q: What’s a cool vocabulary word you learned about in this class? What does it mean?</b><br/>Zamair: My favorite vocabulary word is “disarrange.” That means to put stuff in places so it’s not arranged.<br/></p><p>Milayna: A cool vocabulary word is “suspended,” because it sounds cool, and it means hanging from the ceiling.<br/></p><p>Shayla: My favorite word is “surround,” because you can make a cool model, than surround it with other, smaller or bigger, cool models.<br/></p><p>Yalidsa: “Hierarchy.” It means the order of things, like different shapes and shades, what’s thick and thin, what’s heavy and light.<br/></p><p><b>Q: Have you learned anything in this class that you use in other classes?</b><br/>Milayna: I learned how to look at buildings differently, and that helps me because in social studies we are studying old buildings, so it fits in perfectly.<br/></p><p>Zamair: I use architecture in math, with area and volume.<br/></p><p><b>Q: What was your proudest moment in this class?</b><br/>Kania: My proudest moment was when I did a great job on my presentation on my architecture project.<br/></p><p>Miguel: My proudest moment was when a lot of people came in to see our projects, and we had to discuss them. I was the first to go up and speak, and everybody liked what I was saying, and that made me feel proud.<br/></p><p><b>Q: If you were an architect, what would you want to make?</b><br/>Yalidsa: My own clothing or toy shop. <br/></p><p>Kania: I’d want to design my own house for me and my family.<br/></p><p>Ernesto: A school or office building. <br/></p><p>Joel: I’d want to make something that will make people's life easier.<br/></p><p>Hasan: I’d build an airplane that’s beautiful. And that can go up in the air by itself. <br/></p><p>Miguel: I’d want to make an office that would make everybody stop and think, “How did that person get that idea to make this?” It would probably be tall and have, like, a yellow shine to it when the sunset comes. The outside would most likely have a pattern on each wall, white and glowing.<br/></p><p>Clinton: A big house with a pool and a football field and a basketball court. <br/></p><p><b>Q: What’s it like to work with classmates on projects?</b><br/>Clinton: It’s cool because I work with my friends, and it’s fun working with your friends.<br/></p><p>Miguel: Working with classmates is cool because, when you have no idea of what to do, other people can help you out and give you more ideas. Working together is good because you can make something that was way better than you thought it would be. <br/></p><p>Erik: It feels like you can do better work, since you’re working together and helping each other.<br/></p><p><b>Q: What do you tell your friends about this program?</b><br/>Joel: I tell my friends how cool this program is, and how we’re so lucky to be doing this.<br/></p><p>Hasan: I tell them that it is a great program, and it’s what I might do when I grow up.<br/><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/ThomMayne_1.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">ThomMayne_1.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Joel presents his work during a critique with Thom Mayne.</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/ThomMayne_2.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">ThomMayne_2.png</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Joel and Milayna collaborate on a project.</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/ThomMayne_3_US3hWsV.max-2800x2800.jpg);"><span class="h-u-visually-hidden">ThomMayne_3.jpg</span></div><figcaption class="article-carousel__caption h-c-copy h-u-mt-std"><div class="rich-text"><p>Students exploring what’s possible with AutoCAD on Pixelbook.</p></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></body></html><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~4/7h6-wdni73k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:00:00 -0000Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:00:00 -0000The Official Google BlogMaking it work: Google and Walmart fund innovators in workforce developmenthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/MKuf/~3/nYHLohu4F0g/<html><head></head><body><div class="block-paragraph"><div class="rich-text"><p>The student with big dreams, some education, and no experience. The accomplished service professional looking to break into a new field. The 30-year career veteran who wants to work for another 20 years. Research has shown that up to <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/future-of-organizations-and-work/what-the-future-of-work-will-mean-for-jobs-skills-and-wages">one-third of Americans</a> may need to develop new skills to work in different types of jobs by 2030. A fast-changing economy means we need new ways of building new skills and translating existing skills to different types of meaningful work. This goes not only for how we get new jobs, but how we get promoted, change fields, and work into our later years.</p><br/><p>To get this transition right, businesses, nonprofits, governments, and communities will have to work together to build a system that benefits both workers and employers. That’s why Walmart and Google—among the world’s leading retail and technology companies, respectively—are coming together to fuel the research and tools needed to build such a system.</p><br/><p>Each of our companies has launched major initiatives to help Americans advance in their careers. <a href="https://corporate.walmart.com/global-responsibility">Walmart</a> has made a significant investment in its associates and through philanthropy to help transform learning and advancement in the retail sector. And through <a href="https://grow.google/about/">Grow with Google</a>, Google has made a major commitment to helping people access skills and opportunity in the new economy. Through these initiatives, we are joining forces with leading social innovators to fuel the pursuit of a more equitable and efficient labor market.<br/><br/>Today, as part of our commitment toward jobs and opportunity, Walmart and Google are making a $5 million grant investment to three organizations testing solutions in reskilling the American workforce and matching skills to roles.</p><br/><p>The <a href="https://www.drucker.institute/">Drucker Institute</a> will be partnering with the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to integrate the city’s educational and workforce resources so that every resident has access to skill-building throughout their careers—this “City of Lifelong Learning” will serve as a national model. <a href="http://www.opportunityatwork.org/">Opportunity @ Work</a> will help underserved groups connect to jobs and advancement opportunities by building a hiring channel that focuses on skills and competency instead of pedigree. And the <a href="http://ide.mit.edu">MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy</a> will be expanding its <a href="http://mitinclusiveinnovation.com">Inclusive Innovation Challenge</a>, a global future of work prize that promotes entrepreneurs harnessing technology to create more broadly shared economic opportunity and prosperity.</p><p><br/>No one organization can do this alone, and that’s why collaboration between companies and expert groups is so important. As companies like ours help enable social innovators to try new things and see what works, we hope to see more philanthropic collaboration, along with effort from policy makers to scale proven programs. 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