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It seems like the end of Nokia Corporation is near. Why? Because Nokia users in the United Kingdom (UK) are now being redirected from nokia.com to Microsoft's 'new home', the Microsoft Mobile Devices page. And it is being expected that Nokia websites of other regions will soon follow.

Microsoft has created a Universal Mobile Keyboard specially designed for Android, iOS and Windows tablets. More importantly, the keyboard includes a button to switch between iOS, Android, and Windows Bluetooth modes.

Microsoft has high expectation with its Lumia smartphones. Lately, the software giant has launched its newest member of its Lumia smartphone family, the Lumia 830. The phones packs 10MP PureView camera along with many other attractive features.

Microsoft's upcoming OS is Windows 9. At present, it is being heard that Microsoft may unveil Windows 9 on September 30. Besides, rumor is swirling around that Windows 9 may feature one-click upgrade button.

Although Internet Explorer is one of the oldest browsers, most of the present internet users either use Google Chrome or Firefox. Even some people at Microsoft use other browsers instead of Internet Explorer. However, lately it's been reported that Microsoft is considering rebranding Internet Explorer.

Bad news for those who are waiting for Surface Mini tablet. Lately, Microsoft has confirmed in its earnings report for Q4 of the 2014 financial year that it has officially cancelled plans to release Surface Mini tablet.

At the beginning of this year, we reported that Microsoft may release Windows 9 in April 2015. But that didn't happen. And lately, sources familiar with Microsoft's plans have mentioned that instead of Windows 9, Windows 9 Preview may arrive later this year.

After buying the smartphone division of Nokia, Microsoft hinted that it would make Android smartphones. Last year, Microsoft launched Nokia X, and this year, the company has introduced Nokia X2, the successor of Nokia X smartphone. The most buzzing news is that Microsoft has made Opera the default browser for all Nokia X devices.

The race in the smartwatch market seems to be heating up. Reports have it that Microsoft also plans to debut a smartwatch of its own soon. Surprisingly, this smartwatch will be compatible not only with Windows Phone handsets but also with iPhone and Android smartphones.

Intelligence agencies routinely send tech giants such as Microsoft data access requests through National Security Letters (NSLs). In at least one case, it would appear that Microsoft challenged and blocked such a request.