Highlights
selection of the most important stories and analysis
Choosing a MacBook over a Windows PC – some valid justifications
May 17, 2018 | Paul
Fans of Apple have always admired the performance and the slickness of MacBooks, especially with the latest additions like Retina display and the new 12-inch compact size. Nevertheless, new arrivals considering their first laptop might ask, “Why should I … Read More
Windows 10 April 2018 Update now available for everyone
May 3, 2018 | DiyanMicrosoft released the first major OS update for 2018
Windows 10 PC users can finally grab the new April 2018 Update from the Windows Update page on their PCs. It appears as version 1803, bringing a handful of new … Read More
Progressive Web Apps will have limited functionality on Windows 10 Mobile
April 9, 2018 | Windows Phone AreaFirst PWAs published in the Store for testing
Microsoft has started uploading the first progressive web apps (PWAs) in the Store. Listed under ‘Microsoft Store’ name as a publisher, these apps could technically run on all Windows 10 devices, including … Read More
HoloLens 2 may have an ARM chip and Windows 10-like interface
April 5, 2018 | MichaelThe next version of HoloLens could be unveiled at BUILD 2018
Microsoft is likely to be announcing the second-generation of HoloLens in May, but now we understand from sources familiar with the company’s plans that the AR-headset may have a … Read More
The RTM build for Windows 10 Spring Creators Update has number 17133
March 28, 2018 | DiyanMicrosoft rolled out the final build to Insiders in the Fast Ring.
Although there could be several minor updates before the official release in April, we hear rumors that build 17133.xxx could the RTM build of the Spring Creators Update … Read More
Microsoft Store app picks up a new ‘Devices’ tab
March 26, 2018 | MichaelMicrosoft Store app now allows you to buy hardware
The company is making easier to buy devices directly from the Microsoft Store. The UWP Store app has just been updated for Windows 10 to version 11802.1001.11.0, and depending on the … Read More
Redesigned Outlook website available for everyone
March 15, 2018 | Windows Phone AreaOutlook.com has been revamped
After months in beta testing, Microsoft is introducing the new Outlook.com site to everyone, offering improved design, more personal interface and faster email inbox. Outlook will let you chat in real-time with friends, start instant messages … Read More
Windows Phone 8.1 users experiencing problems with the Store
March 5, 2018 | MichaelChanging the system date will temporarily resolve the issue
Microsoft is committed to keep the Windows Phone 8.1’s Store live by July 11, 2018, while the OS itself is already out-of-support. But a number of users on Windows Phone 8.1 … Read More
A historic decline in worldwide smartphone sales
February 23, 2018 | MichaelGlobal smartphone shipments declined for the first time ever in Q4 2017
The smartphone market has reached its peak, according to a report by Gartner who informs that the Q4 2017 marks the first ever year-on-year decline since the company … Read More
Major mobile operators supporting Windows 10 on ARM
February 22, 2018 | DiyanAlways Connected PCs coming later this year
Qualcomm and Microsoft are making a huge bet on Windows 10 on ARM. The first so-called Always Connected PCs should be coming to the market this spring, with major brands like HP, Lenovo … Read More
Push notifications die today for Windows Phone 7.5 and 8.0
February 20, 2018 | DiyanMicrosoft shuts down the push notification service for older Windows phones
There are probably not many people still using phones with the ancient Windows Phone 7.5 or 8.0, but Microsoft is shutting down today an important feature of these operating … Read More
Windows 10 on ARM limitations revealed
February 19, 2018 | Windows Phone AreaMicrosoft publishes the limitations of Windows on ARM
The first ARM-based laptops will be coming to the market later this year with the Snapdragon 835 chipset on-board, offering a great battery life and cellular connectivity. But just like the previous … Read More