Microsoft is planning on implementing this in all Windows 8 machines. But, Free Software Foundation (FSF) has launched an offensive against this, alleging the move would forcefully restrict users to Windows.
We reported earlier that Microsoft and Barnes & Noble had collaborated to create a join venture termed ‘Nook Media’ meant to create digital content. Apparently, Pearson too has a keen interest in the venture and has now purchased a 5 percent stake in it.
Nokia’s newly released Lumia 920 running Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 operating system has seen some deep post-holiday discounts. Amazon is currently offering the new Lumia 920 for $39.99 with AT&T contract.
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As it happens for every protection some people have found ways to bypass them and the same thing happened with Pattern Lock. In this tutorial I will show you how to bypass Pattern Lock on your Android device in case you have forgotten it and need to access your phone.
BlueStacks has amassed a good amount of fame and popularity by letting the users of Windows PCs access the treasure-trove of Android apps right on their computers. Now, the company has released the BlueStacks Beta for OS X, allowing Mac users to access all Android apps without owning any Android devices.
Samsung recently surpassed Nokia to take the crown of the world’s largest phone vendor, in terms of sales volume. The company expects to continue its momentum and sell a whopping 510 million phone during the next year.
The GPS chip inside a smartphone is one of the key components that drain a major portion of the device’s battery. Microsoft researchers have been trying to find a way to create a less power-consuming GPS chip and now, they have been able to do so by coupling the chip with the cloud.
Virtual hugs, handshakes and other acts of digital affection are nothing new. We once had smileys to express them but with the rapid advancement in technology, we have newer telepresence tools to more accurately depict them. Microsoft has now been granted a patent which is titled ‘Force-feedback within telepresence.