We have been hearing about Windows 8.1 for quite some time now. Although the new version of the Windows 8 OS wouldn’t pack a lot of new features, it will still bring many fixes and improvements to the users. Now, it has been hinted that Microsoft may roll out Windows 8.1 by October this year.
We were introduced with the Samsung’s Ativ Book 9 Plus Ultrabook earlier in June. Now we have get more details about the device. Besides, we have come to know that Samsung will also release an Ativ Tab 3 Windows 8 tablet along with the Ativ Book 9 Plus Ultrabook. It is being considered that Samsung’s Ultrabook and tab are a direct competitor of MacBook Pro and the newest iPad, respectively.
Samsung has interesting Windows Phone OEM and has shown support for Microsoft and its mobile platform as they focus on their Android Devices. Samsung offering up two new exclusive apps which are only available for a particular manufacturer’s device. This are the MangaCamera and Paper Artist, which are also available now for Samsung’s Windows Phones.
Instagram recently made a number of changes to its API. Ever since the update, the service has started blocking such photos which are uploaded to Instagram using third-party apps. This has posed a problem for many Windows Phone users.
Microsoft has finally rolled out the Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview, making it available for download at the official site. Along side the release, the company has also detailed on the new features that the update packs.
We’ve been waiting for Google to dish out a Chrome app launcher for Windows users. While the search giant hasn’t made any formal announcement to that end yet, it seems that the Chrome launcher for Windows has finally been released.
The upcoming Windows Phone 8 update is arriving in a few days. The company has published the details of the update, divulging the changes that it will bring to Windows Phone devices. However, from the looks of the details, the update wouldn’t include any major fixes.
HTC is going to release a new Windows Phone which carries a model number of 8XT. HTC 8XT is Sprint’s first Windows smartphone to hit U.S. market, scheduled for July 19 launch.