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Microsoft To Replace Mix Designer And Developer Event With Conference For Windows 8

Microsoft To Replace Mix Designer And Developer Event With Conference For Windows 8

The most intriguing rumors about Microsoft’s events have been confirmed recently: after a six-year tradition, this year will not be held Mix conference and for now on we should not expect any more Mix events. Instead, the company will host a developer conference dedicated to Windows 8. The news was published on the Microsoft’s official blog.

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Microsoft Talks About Xbox 720 Launch Date

Microsoft Talks About Xbox 720 Launch Date

Rumors around the tech and gaming world have been doing rounds the Microsoft will be unveiling it’s next gaming console, Xbox 720, later this year. However, Microsoft has trashed all such rumours. According to a statement by Microsoft’s head marketing guy, there is nothing significantly new for Xbox gamers this year. Which means that Microsoft will stick to the new releases it has already made, which include expanding the scope of Xbox to Live TV, online streaming and a rich online experience, apart from gaming.

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Microsoft Will Officially Pull The Plug On Windows XP After 800 Days

Microsoft Will Officially Pull The Plug On Windows XP After 800 Days

Windows XP has been one of the most wildly successful products by Microsoft. Even when originally released years ago and succeeded by later products such as Windows Vista and Windows 7, Windows XP continues to be the most-used operating system around the globe. But Microsoft wants to move on now. In an official statement, Microsoft has given customers 800 days to switch to the later version of Windows. According to Microsoft, after 800 days the official support for Windows XP will be withdrawn.

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Microsoft Office 15 Now In Technical Preview, Beta Will Be Available In Summer

Microsoft Office 15 Now In Technical Preview, Beta Will Be Available In Summer

Microsoft Office has been one of the most successful, user-friendly and easy productivity suites. And Microsoft is gearing up it’s efforts to launch a new version of it, code-named Microsoft Office 15. Microsoft Office 15 will have some huge changes, hints from official statements tell us. This version has already reached the Technical Review phase. Microsoft hopes that it will release the beta version in summer this year to the public.

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Microsoft Hands Nokia $250 Million For Windows Phone

Microsoft Hands Nokia $250 Million For Windows Phone

Microsoft is relying heavily on Nokia to roll out it’s Windows Phone devices and to make these devices a success. This was evident when at CES 2012, Microsoft officials actively supported Nokia Lumia presentation. According to the quarterly report released by Nokia, it has been handed out a $250 million payment, which is a first in the series of payments as ‘platform support payments.’ While the term is vague, it shows that Microsoft’s stakes are high in Nokia Lumia sets and the software giant really wants them to succeed.

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Microsoft Plans Xbox Live For Android And iOS Devices

Microsoft Plans Xbox Live For Android And iOS Devices

Xbox 360 has been one of the strongest points of Microsoft. It is not only the leading gaming console but is also bringing a revolution in the gaming realm through Microsoft’s Kinect units. Microsoft has already sold a record 66 million consoles and 18 million Kinect units. Moreover, the online gaming network by Microsoft, Xbox Live is a huge success for the company. It generates Microsoft a fine revenue and it one of the most popular gaming portals. While currently it can be used only on a Windows Phone device, Microsoft may have plans to add support for Android as well as iOS devices.

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