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Microsoft unveils early version of Windows 8 operating system

By: admin
03-03-2012
Web


Internet Explorer 10

On Wednesday, Microsoft launched the Consumer Preview edition of its much expected OS platform Windows 8. Still, that wasn’t the just news to follow the new Windows 8 CP version – as enthusiasts were also treated to an each new build of the maker’s flagship web browser Internet Explorer 10.

The new build of the browser, recognized as Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview 5, has been maximised to support HTML5, and has been built for compatibility with touch allowed devices too. It will also get the new Metro user interface that has been embraced by both Windows Phone and Windows 8 OS platforms.

Microsoft states that the inclusion of the Metro interface in the new build of the browser has generated in a more complete screen experience for its users.

“To deliver the richest experience, and one experience that scales across different devices, we continue to recommend that developers detect when plug-ins are not available and rely on native browser patterns,” Dean Hachamovitch, Corporate Vice President for Internet Explorer, told, according to Daily Tech’s source.

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Ten Windows 8 Keyboard Alternatives to Receive Points Performed Quicker

By: admin
09-12-2011
Consumer


Windows 8 Preview Start Screen

Windows 8 has finally come in a developer preview version, offering an occasion to each those Window fans to have a peek at the variant specs to allow them illustrate the next era of computer and portable device application. Most of us would not have had the occasion to try this OS on touch-only device, such as a tablet, and each the work was performed applying the classic keyboard and mouse. Of course, the transition to the Metro feature UI may have been serious, but we’re here to alter it around. Today, we’re going to provide you multiple casual methods of applying Windows 8 keyboard alternatives, letting you to navigate quicker.

The next composites are made to apply in Metro mode or in the classic desktop layout, multiple of them being suitable with both UI (user interface) formats. The complete list is highly long, but we considered to provide just the most representative ones which would allow day to day users to carry out their work quicker. Here they’re:

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Microsoft Unveils Windows Embedded Enterprise v.Next platform

By: admin
17-11-2011
Business


Microsoft Logo

Microsoft is scheduling to release a version of the Windows 8 platform for smart embedded devices such as ATM machines and smart kiosks.

According to an article on The Register, Microsoft schedules to launch the Windows Embedded Enterprise v.Next platform for embedded devices 3 months following th launch of the commercial version of Windows 8.

The Windows Embedded Enterprise v.Next lets companies of ATM machines and different similar devices to apply complete versions of Windows 8 on them. Besides, 3 months following that, the Microsoft schedules to release the Windows Embedded Standard v.Next, meant for less modern embedded devices.

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Microsoft Gulf Releases New Localized Windows Phone Apps for Users in Middle East

By: admin
20-10-2011
Mobile & Telco


Windows Phone 7 Logo

Microsoft Gulf has finally revealed new local apps for the users of Windows Phone in the zone.

Microsoft Gulf has cooperated digital marketing agency Prototype, to launch a set of local apps in UAE for Windows Phone 7 users. The client developed applications have been launched to design the lives of Windows Phone users much simpler and are offered for free from the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace.

According to Middle East business and financial news, directory and current events, AME Info, Microsoft Gulf launches multiple of the apps cover app Time Out Dubai Restaurant with Time Out reviews and search powers. It also features an ‘inspire me’ page, that will show randomly chosen places close to a user’s place.

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Microsoft officially kills the Zune, to focus on Windows Phone

By: admin
05-10-2011
Hardware


Microsoft Kills Zune

On the day Apple is planned to release the iPhone 5, Microsoft has revealed that it will no longer be making its Zune players and will instead be concentrating on the Windows Phone platform as the core of their mobile music and video strategy.

In a post published on its Zune players support page, Microsoft claimed that it will not effect the services for available users. This includes honouring available warranties for each devices. available and past.

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Microsoft Moves to Block Sale of Motorola Android Phones in United States

By: admin
26-08-2011
Consumer


Verizon Motorola DROID PRO QWERTY Candybar Android Phone

Microsoft is trying to block the sales of Motorola’s Android phones in the U.S., because it combats Android via litigation.

According to an article in Bloomberg, the Microsoft states that Motorola defied seven of its copyrights proposed with the US International Trade Commission.

Microsoft has requested the ITC to block the import of Motorola devices in the U.S. covering Droid 2, Droid X, Cliq XT, Devour, Backflip, and Charm.

Motorola, on the different side, is “vigorously defending”its interests against Microsoft’s copyright litigation strategy.

“We have a responsibility to our employees, customers, partners and shareholders to safeguard our intellectual property,” David Howard, Microsoft’s corporate vice president and deputy general counsel for litigation told through e-mail.

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Google Launches Preview Pane on Gmail

By: admin
06-08-2011
Web


Gmail Logo Google

On Thursday internet search giant Google announced a Gmail Labs feature prepared at allowing an email preview pane, a function which has already been included in nearly each the leading Webmail programs including competitor Microsoft’s MS Outlook.

Google introduced which users can start this new feature by only going into the Gmail Labs tab under Gmail.

“When I check my email, I often rely on the message snippets to figure out which messages to open first,” Maciek Nowakowski, a Google Associate Product Manager cited on his blog post.

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