A number of major managerial changes have been made at Microsoft. Steve Sinofsky, who has long lead the Windows division and even recently launched Windows 8 and Surface tablets under his command, has left the company. And his place has been taken up by Julie Larson-Green.
When Microsoft launched its own retail stores, much like Apple Store locations, many lambasted the company for ripping the idea off of Apple. However, Microsoft’s stores have been a success and the company has revealed that so far, its retail localities have been visited by more than 15 million people.
Microsoft Office is one of the most popular pieces of software around the globe. From creating and editing documents to making presentations, it is widely used. For long we’ve been hearing that a mobile version of Office is on its way. And now, it has been finally confirmed.
The mini tablet market has suddenly sprang to life as mainstream tablet vendors are starting to get into it. After Amazon, Google and Apple, Microsoft is reportedly readying a 7-inch Xbox Surface tablet to compete in this niche tablet space.
Two tech giant Microsoft and Google are currently in discussions with the UK government and regulatory officials for the use of the nation’s unused wireless spectrum known as “white space.” The two tech giants “extreme interest” have led to speculation that one of the companies might be ending up the discussion creating a free Wi-Fi service in the UK.
Traditionally, Microsoft’s operating system as well as software have considered, at large, as fraught with vulnerabilities. That was true until a few years ago. But now, the latest list of top 10 vulnerabilities released by Kaspersky proves that Microsoft has come a long way since.
Wall Street Journal has reported citing unnamed officials in Microsoft’s supply chain that the company is currently testing its smartphone design.
Just within days after the formal launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Seatle-based Microsoft is facing a patent infringement suit over the live tiles feature incorporated in the new operating systems.