Microsoft has just launched the Surface Pro Plus with with 11th gen Intel chips, removable SSD, bigger battery, and LTE at CES 2021. This product isn't really aimed at the average consumer, instead it will be marketed towards businesses and education.Specs and featuresComing to its specs, the new Pro model comes with thoroughly refreshed internals which now includes the … [Read more...] about Microsoft launches new Surface Pro 7 Plus
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The Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable tablet is out soon
You might be forgiven to think of the new Dell Latitude 13 7320 as the Microsoft Surface Pro X. That's how close the two look. From the rear kickstand to the keyboard cover, both the devices share a striking similarity. Even the placement of the Active Pen holder within the keyboard too is the same.However, it’s a different story from the inside out. Powering the latest … [Read more...] about The Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable tablet is out soon
Microsoft working on custom ARM chips to power Surface devices in future
Taking a cue from Apple, Microsoft too is designing its own custom ARM chip to power its future server devices. This will make for a watershed moment in the history of the Redmond based software behemoth that has for decades largely relied on Intel chips for its hardware endeavors.What should be even more worrying for Intel is that Microsoft is reported to be working on … [Read more...] about Microsoft working on custom ARM chips to power Surface devices in future
Microsoft disables EPUB support for the Edge browser
The Microsoft ebook store had a tumultuous existence when it launched a few years ago. The only way to read the books was with the Edge Browser and Microsoft devoted hundreds of hours to introduce new features and enhancements. When Microsoft shuttered their bookstore a couple of months ago, the writing was on the wall that Edge would lose support to read ebooks and this has … [Read more...] about Microsoft disables EPUB support for the Edge browser
Microsoft Bookstore for Windows 10 has now officially closed
The Microsoft Bookstore was apart of the Windows 10 Store and it allowed USA customers to download free and paid titles. It was not available outside the United States, which led to confusion because anyone browsing the store could see all of the ebooks that were available, they just could not download them. Microsoft has confirmed to Good e-Reader that the Store has closed … [Read more...] about Microsoft Bookstore for Windows 10 has now officially closed
Microsoft launches AI News App called Hummingbird
There are no shortage of online news apps to curate your favorite websites or just discover new ones. Google News, Flipboard and Feedly are good examples. Microsoft is throwing their hat into the fray with the new AI news app called Hummingbird.When you first install the Android app it will ask you to register an account with your hotmail or Linkedin email address, of … [Read more...] about Microsoft launches AI News App called Hummingbird
Microsoft Research has developed E Ink Cases for Phones
Microsoft Research has been conducting tests with E Ink for the past few years. The company has just developed a new case with an E Ink that did not include a touch-layer, Microsoft Research also envisioned scenarios in which the cover did support touch, providing additional functionality such as using the secondary screen as a keyboard, or as extra screen space for apps like … [Read more...] about Microsoft Research has developed E Ink Cases for Phones
Microsoft Your Phone will screen mirror iPhones on a Windows 10 PC
Microsoft is developing a new app called Your Phone for Windows 10 that will mirror whatever is on your Android phone or iPhone directly to your PC. This will allow you to access text messages, photos and other digital content.The amount of functionality and features will vary depending on if your smartphone is running iOS and Android, but Microsoft can mirror far more … [Read more...] about Microsoft Your Phone will screen mirror iPhones on a Windows 10 PC
Apple, Microsoft and Samsung are betting on foldable tablets
Apple, Microsoft and Samsung are betting that the future of the mobile phone and tablet industry will be foldable. It will combine the best of both worlds together for the first time and create an entirely new product category. All of these companies have recently filed patents and here is all of the info that you need to know.Microsoft's Andromeda project is both a … [Read more...] about Apple, Microsoft and Samsung are betting on foldable tablets
Microsoft Needs to Develop an e-Reader App
Microsoft has been operating a digital bookstore since late 2017 and they sell ebooks only in the United States and have refused to sell them in other countries. Their store is so feeble that it accounts for less than 1% of all ebook sales. This is primarily attributed to the Edge browser as being the only way you can read books. Edge only has a paltry 4% adoption rate and … [Read more...] about Microsoft Needs to Develop an e-Reader App
Ingram Content Group is Powering the Entire Microsoft Windows Bookstore
Microsoft launched their digital bookstore last month and many people in the publishing industry were uncertain how they managed to populate it with 50,000 titles so quickly. Good e-Reader has learned that the Ingram Content Group powers the entire Microsoft bookstore and 700 publishers are taking part.With the Windows 10 Creators Update we are excited to bring books to the … [Read more...] about Ingram Content Group is Powering the Entire Microsoft Windows Bookstore
