Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15002 for PC

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15002 for PC, which comes with a whole bunch of new features and improvements.
For starters, Edge gets some new features, such as tab previews, better tab organization, additional shortcuts to Taskbar icon, click-to-run for Flash content, Payment Request API for web payments, and improved performance.
Next there are some improvements to Windows Start and Shell. The Start menu now gets folder support, there is now a new Share sheet that automatically populates with the apps you use, you can press Win + Shift + S to capture a region of your screen and copy it to the clipboard, there is now improved high-DPI support for all apps, window resizes will now have smoother animations, desktop icons size and placement will not change when you switch between different resolution monitors or a projector, VPN access is now simplified, Lunar calendar support has been added to the Taskbar, and improved notifications for users and developer..

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Apple will surpass Microsoft in shipments of smart devices this year

According to analytical firm Gartner, in 2017 Apple"s shipment of smart devices (those running iOS and OS X) will surpass Microsoft"s shipments of smart devices powered by Windows, for the first time. Gartner then estimates that Apple will continue to out ship Microsoft through 2019. Both ..

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Road trip! Cortana to be part of Microsoft"s Connected Vehicle Platform

Microsoft is planning on including Cortana in a cloud-based connected car platform that will allow car manufacturers to offer custom driving experiences. Microsoft"s cloud will take in the necessary information from sensors and spit out information that the auto makers can use to develop tools ..

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The Lumia 950 is back in stock at Microsoft Store (after a short period of unavailability)

At the very end of 2016, Microsoft"s US online store stopped selling Lumia smartphones – there was not a single model available to buy. Now, Microsoft is once again offering the Lumia 950, either unlocked, or on AT&T.
The AT&T Lumia 950 costs $298.99, and is available only in white, while the ..

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Microsoft gives Xbox One S £30 price cut in UK, freebies included as well

The Xbox One S gaming console has received a price cut in the UK. A quick look at Microsoft"s UK online store reveals that both 500GB and 1TB variants are being sold at discounted rates – the former for £219.99 and the latter for £269.99 (£30 price cut in both cases).
Not only this, a couple of freebies are included as well: Forza Horizon 3 game + battery hatch with 500GB model, and Gears of War 4 + battery hatch with 1TB variant. Finally, those purchasing any Xbox One model will also get 40% off Xbox LIVE Gold 3-month membership.
The promo runs through January 15. Head to the Source links below for more details.
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Microsoft shuts down Lumia photography Instagram account

“Shot on My Lumia” was a cool Instagram page where Microsoft showcased awesome photos taken by Lumia owners from all over the world. We are saying “was”, because the page is soon to be shut down by the company.
The idea will apparently live on, however, as Microsoft plans to merge the “Shot on My Lu..

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Microsoft Surface Book gets a $150 price cut in US

If you are in the US, and are planning to purchase the Microsoft Surface Book, you"ll be glad to know that select models of the device get a $150 price cut.
The 256GB/Core i5/8GB/dGPU variant is currently going for $1,749, while the 128GB/Core i5 model is listed for $1,349. The deal has just begun and is valid until January 21. So those planning to avail it have at-least a few weeks at hand.
For more information on the offer, head to the Source link below.
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Rumor: Samsung Galaxy S8 to have a Microsoft Continuum-like feature

Samsung might not be willing to share anything related to the Galaxy S8 before April, but, as it often happens, rumors about the company"s upcoming flagship smartphone have been running wild for quite some time.
The latest rumor has it that the Galaxy S8 could include a feature resembling Micr..

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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 to arrive before the end of March with 4K screen

Back in June a rumor told us that Microsoft was only aiming to launch the Surface Pro 5 2-in-1 device in spring of 2017. This apparently has to do with the company waiting for Intel"s Kaby Lake processors to become available, since they will draw less power hence aiding battery life.
Months have passed and today we get a new rumor on the matter, which goes into a little bit more detail. The Surface Pro 5 is now said to be launching in the first quarter of next year, so before the end of March. Additionally, the device will reportedly have a 4K UHD touchscreen and magnetic charging stylus.
Pegatron Technology will manufacture the new Surface for Microsoft, and it should have a starting price of $899 – though for that amount of cash you might not be getting the 4K screen, which could be relegated to only the top of the line model costing $1,599.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 reportedly coming in the first quarter of 2017

Microsoft"s Windows-based Surface Pro convertible tablets have a special place on the market, and they"re getting better and better with each new iteration. The latest Surface Pro model, the Surface Pro 4 (pictured above), was released in October 2015, so it"s now over 1 year old. If ..

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Alleged Microsoft Surface Phone renders emerge from China (UPDATE)

UPDATE: We now believe these pictures to be fake because the Carl Zeiss branding is no longer being used since 2013. However, the device in the images could be an older prototype, hence the resemblance to the Lumia lineup.
An unannounced Microsoft smartphone with the Surface Phone branding has just ..

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Alleged Microsoft Surface Phone renders emerge from China

An unannounced Microsoft smartphone with the Surface Phone branding has just popped up in China. The pictures showing the alleged Surface Phone have been published on Weibo, the Chinese alternative to Facebook, by a well-known leakster.
Even so, we can"t tell whether or not the phone appearing ..

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Microsoft gives Dell Inspiron 15 laptop a $370 price cut

If you are in the US and are in the market for a laptop, here"s a deal for you: the Dell Inspiron 15 i5559-4682SLV Signature Edition laptop with full HD display, Core i5 processor, 8GB memory, and 1TB HDD, is currently going for $379.
That, if you compare, is a price cut of $370 given that the Redmond, Washington-based company usually sells the laptop for $749. The listing on the Microsoft US Store says that it"s the “Lowest price of the season.”
For more information on the promo, head to the Source link below.
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Microsoft has sold twice as many Surface Studio PCs as expected

Microsoft unveiled the Surface Studio PC at an event in October, and the device started shipping late last month. The Surface Studio is Microsoft"s response to Apple"s iMacs, boasting top specs in the all-in-one form factor. It has a 28-inch touchscreen with with 4,500 x 3,000 resolution, a zero-gravity hinge mechanism, a quad-core Intel Skylake processor, the Nvidia GeForce 980M GPU, 32GB of RAM, a 2TB hybrid disk, and a 2.1 integrated sound system.
With those innards you"d expect it to be expensive, and indeed it is. The Surface Studio starts at $2,999, and you can configure it up to $4,199. Hence, you shouldn"t expect its sales to be in the millions.
That said, a new report coming from “Taiwan-based supply chain makers” claims that Microsoft has actually managed to sell twice as many Surface Studio PCs as expected. While the initial sales projections for the fourth quarter of 2016 were for 15,000 units, demand was much better than that resulting in around 30,00..

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Last chance to grab a (white) Microsoft Lumia 950 XL for $299.99 unlocked

Before Christmas the Microsoft Store in the US ran a deal on the Lumia 950 XL smartphone, selling it for just $299 unlocked. At that point, this was the latest of many offers and promotions we"d seen for Microsoft"s mobile devices, as the company has been looking to clear out all of its remaining stock. In the meantime, the Lumia 950 XL has gone out of stock at the Microsoft Store, and it"s unlikely to ever return.
But if you have just decided that you must have one, there"s some good news. That is, if you don"t mind picking one up in white. B&H currently has that version of the Lumia 950 XL on offer for $299.99, and yes, the phone is unlocked.
If this sounds interesting, you do need to hurry, because the deal will expire tomorrow at 11:59 PM EST or when the stock gets depleted, whichever is first. And judging by the fact that the black Lumia 950 XL is listed by the same retailer as “discontinued”, it really is only a matter of time (hours, perhaps) until the..

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Microsoft gives Lumia 550 a price cut

Back in October this year, B&H Photo was selling the Microsoft Lumia 550 for $60. A quick look at the retailer"s website now reveals that the device is no longer available there. In case you missed the deal, you"ll be glad to know that now Microsoft has given the device a price cut.
No, the price hasn"t dropped to $60 this time, but at $69, it"s not a bad deal either. Sadly – just like the Acer Liquid M330 – the Lumia 550 is also currently out of stock, so you"ll have to keep an eye out to track when it"s back in stock.
Available in both the US and Canada, the promo ends January 3. For more details, head to the Source link below.
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Analyst sees Microsoft becoming the first trillion dollar company

Back in February 2015, the market capitalization of Apple (share price multiplied by number of shares outstanding) surpassed $710 billion. At that point, Apple was the first company in history to be valued at over $700 billion. The tech titan eventually peaked at $775 billion before slipping back to..

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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 receives £75 price cut in UK

If you are in the UK, and are planning to purchase the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, you might want to check out the deal Amazon UK is offering. The retailer has the tablet/laptop hybrid (Intel Core m3 variant) listed on its website for under £675 – £674.10 to be precise.
That translates into a discount of around £75, given that the device usually carries a price tag of £749.99 on Amazon. A quick look at the model"s listing on Microsoft"s UK website reveals no discount – the device carries the same £749 price tag.
There"s currently no information on when the deal ends, so those planning to avail it may have to act fast.
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Microsoft"s customer service partner for Lumia phones releases mobile app to help with support

Microsoft really wants to get rid of the Lumia family as quickly as possible, but in order to achieve that a few steps are required. One of them is outsourcing customer service for all Lumia smartphones to another company.
Back in October, Microsoft announced that it has partnered with B2X to provid..

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Microsoft updates Office for Android, adds SVG image support

Microsoft has silently updated its Office suite for Android devices with the ability to edit SVG images right from within these apps. One of the requested features in the past, SVG images support is now making its way into all three Office apps: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
According to the official..

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