Multitasking is the name of the game these days, and nobody understands that as well as Microsoft. In support of those pursuits, Office Remote for Android turns your phone into the command centre via Bluetooth for desktop-based Microsoft Office 2013 and 2016 Preview programs (on Windows, Mac support is distinctly lacking at the moment). There isn't much to it, but there are … [Read more...] about Microsoft Turns Your Android Device Into Office Remote for Android
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Microsoft Set to Deliver Unlocked Surface 3 LTE
Microsoft is full of surprises these days, the latest of which was delivered when their Surface team fielded questions during a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. Fans of the Surface tablet were curious whether there would be a model with 3G/LTE that wasn't locked to a carrier --the official answer to which was yes (though the timeframe given carried the typical Microsoft … [Read more...] about Microsoft Set to Deliver Unlocked Surface 3 LTE
Microsoft Oddly Excited Over Low-End Windows Phones
Generally the news coming out an event like Mobile World Congress is buzz-worthy and exciting, filled with cutting edge hardware and software solutions... but leave it to Microsoft to break the mould, and good on them! Some people would argue that if you can't beat 'em, join 'em (speaking specifically about high-end hardware manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei), but … [Read more...] about Microsoft Oddly Excited Over Low-End Windows Phones
Microsoft Offers Predictions For the Future of Mobile Devices
Microsoft is terribly fond of looking forward, almost too much so --to the point that they forget about the present. In their latest video featuring their vision of the future (linked below, if you are interested in watching it for yourself), Microsoft tries to prove something... that feels a little bit like 'hey look, we'll still be around'! For the most part, the devices … [Read more...] about Microsoft Offers Predictions For the Future of Mobile Devices
Microsoft’s Updated Outlook App Overtakes Gmail in iTunes
Downloading Microsoft's updated Outlook app for iOS devices made me feel more than a little nostalgic; once upon a time the word Outlook was basically synonymous with email, but in the past few years, Gmail took over in that capacity. Well times have changed again, with iOS charts showing Outlook is back on top. Wondering why you'd want to use Outlook when iOS 8 just brought … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Updated Outlook App Overtakes Gmail in iTunes
Microsoft Sees 1.1B in Revenue from Surface Tablet
Microsoft should be celebrating right now with news that their Surface tablet has realized $1.1 billion in revenue during the December quarter. Even though they are still lagging a fair ways behind the competition (with Apple seeing $5.3B in iPad sales during the same period), this dollar value represents a 24% increase year-over-year. These revenue numbers include more than … [Read more...] about Microsoft Sees 1.1B in Revenue from Surface Tablet
Microsoft Introduces a Half-Dozen MSN-branded Apps for Android
Who knew that the tech community would be buzzing excitedly about the things Microsoft was up to these days --but it's happening. This time, it is because they have released a suite of MSN-branded mobile apps designed to run on Android and iOS devices. Timing for the launch makes good sense when you consider that Microsoft recently remodeled their MSN.com portal site (which … [Read more...] about Microsoft Introduces a Half-Dozen MSN-branded Apps for Android
Microsoft Opens Up Preview for Cloud-Based Presentation App Sway
Nobody is more surprised than I am that Microsoft is doing so well in the software game these days. Once upon a time the tech giant was so focused on operating systems that they had neglected just about everything else (which has really shown in their sales and reviews in recent years). Fortunately, they have new leadership with a seemingly fresh focus: apps, apps, apps … [Read more...] about Microsoft Opens Up Preview for Cloud-Based Presentation App Sway