Microsoft detailed more of its Windows Store plans for Windows 8 on Tuesday. Windows chief Steven Sinofsky held a private event for developers in San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon. All Things Digital’s Ina Fried live … read more
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Microsoft to detail Windows 8 app store features next week
1st Dec 11 9:32 pm with 12 CommentsMicrosoft is planning to reveal its Windows Store plans for Windows 8 in a briefing next week. The software giant has invited a number of press, analysts and developers to a two-hour preview event in … read more
Nokia planning its own Windows Phone app store
31st May 11 12:45 pm with 17 CommentsNokia is planning its own Windows Phone app store, according to reports. The Finnish device manufacturer is currently preparing a number of Windows Phone devices for release later this year and in 2012. Alongside the … read more
MSN Onit app now available for iPhone and iPad
25th May 11 4:51 pm with 1 CommentMicrosoft announced on Wednesday that its MSN Onit lifestyle app is now available to iPhone and iPad users. Originally launched exclusively on Windows Phone 7 in March, Onit combines MSN’s lifestyle for men content and … read more
Microsoft files European objection to Apple’s ‘App Store’ trademark application
12th May 11 10:03 pm with 6 CommentsMicrosoft has teamed up with three partners to challenge Apple’s “App Store” trademark in Europe. The software giant filed a challenge in Europe on Thursday alongside its three partners, HTC, Nokia and Sony. The quartet … read more
Windows 8: App store to be named Windows Store
30th Apr 11 9:11 pm with 7 CommentsMicrosoft’s Windows 8 app store is likely to be named Windows Store, according to reports. The software giant’s much talked about Windows Store will make an appearance in Windows 8 with a brand new logo. … read more
Windows 8: Windows App Store screenshots leak?
11th Apr 11 1:36 pm with 53 CommentsMicrosoft’s Windows App Store screenshots appear to have leaked for the first time on Monday. The screenshots show Microsoft’s new application store for Windows. The store appears to be running in Windows 7, hinting that … read more
Microsoft releases first iPad application – Bing for iPad
7th Apr 11 5:19 pm with 25 CommentsMicrosoft unveiled its first iPad application on Thursday. The software giant has created a special version of Bing for the iPad, wrapped inside its own application. The new application allows Bing users to browse news, movies, … read more
Microsoft complains about Apple’s legal document font size in “App Store” dispute
10th Mar 11 9:15 am with 8 CommentsMicrosoft has complained about Apple’s use of a small font size in its latest legal filing. The motion, filed by Microsoft with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Wednesday, complains about Apple’s illegal use … read more
Microsoft considering Apple’s Mac App Store for Office 2011
28th Jan 11 11:09 pm with 1 CommentMicrosoft is considering offering Office for Mac 2011 in Apple’s Mac App Store. Speaking to All Things Digital’s Ina Fried, Microsoft’s Amanda Lefebvre confirmed “It’s something we are looking at.” Microsoft currently offers Office for … read more