After a lot of anticipation and wait, Microsoft finally released Windows 8.1 update for RT devices recently. However, within hours of launch, users started reporting a number of problems with the update. As a result, Microsoft has pulled the update from Windows Store citing that it is investigating the situation.
Microsoft’s browser, Internet Explorer, has long been lambasted and criticized for providing inadequate security. However, the company seems adamant on providing better security features in IE 11. To that end, Microsoft recently paid $28,000 to six researchers who were able to find key bugs in IE 11.
We all know that Yahoo is recycling email accounts. And now like Yahoo, software giant Microsoft has started recycling email accounts too.
When Microsoft released Surface tablets powered by Windows 8, almost everyone was very much excited. These tablets have enabled Microsoft garnering a lot of people’s attraction. However, now Microsoft has hinted that it might bring a lot of Windows ARM based Windows RT tablets soon, hoping that those tablets would be able to gain same attraction of people like the predecessors.
Apple recently launched a trade-in program to encourage customers to bring in their older iOS devices. However, Microsoft is now running a far more lucrative deal by offering up to $350 as part of a trade-in program for iOS, Android as well as Blackberry devices.
We know that Microsoft has bought Nokia’s handset division for $7.17 billion. This clearly means that future Nokia phones will run on Windows OS. But lately it’s been reported that Nokia was developing an Android phone before Microsoft purchased it.
Microsoft launched its Surface tablets a while ago and although Surface line-up hasn’t gained much traction in the market, Microsoft isn’t backing down. The company recently launched an iPad trade-in program, offering a $200 gift card in exchange for such iPads which have been ‘gently used.’
When Apple unveiled Siri, it was hailed as one of the best voice-based personal assistants. The crown remains with Siri to this day. Now, it is being reported that Microsoft is readying a voice-based personal assistant of its own called ‘Cortana.’