A new leak of Microsoft’s internal pre-beta builds of Windows 8 shows off the Start Screen. Microsoft appears to be preparing for a number of customization options within the Windows 8 Start Screen. Winunleaked posted … read more
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Windows 8 build 8158 images leak, show off improved Charms Bar
3rd Dec 11 4:06 pm with 124 CommentsImages of Windows 8 build 8158 leaked to the Internet this week. The images show off Microsoft’s latest improvements to the Windows 8 Charms Bar. Microsoft’s Charms Bar is the company’s Start Menu replacement throughout … read more
New Protogon file system in Windows 8 renamed to ReFS
1st Dec 11 12:39 pm with 39 CommentsMicrosoft is building a new file system into Windows 8 that appears to be named ReFS. Traces of the “Protogon” file system were discovered in early alpha copies of Windows 8 as far back as … read more
Rumored Amazon smartphone to run Windows Phone?
18th Nov 11 6:36 pm with 37 CommentsAmazon’s rumored new smartphone could run the Windows Phone operating system, according to reports. Amazon is reportedly preparing a 4-inch touch screen device, equipped with an 8-megapixel camera and a Qualcomm chipset. Forbes reports that … read more
Windows Phone Mango released to manufacturing (RTM)? No
22nd Jul 11 4:12 pm with 70 CommentsMicrosoft has finalized Windows Phone Mango according to reports. The software giant has reportedly marked build 7710 as the final gold build of Mango. The release to manufacturing (RTM) marks the end of development for … read more
Windows 8: Latest leak hints at improved multi-monitor support
9th Jun 11 4:33 pm with 30 CommentsMicrosoft may be building in better multi-monitor support for Windows 8, according to reports. Group policy objects discovered in the latest leak of Windows 8 hint at the ability for Windows 8 users to display … read more
Microsoft reportedly considering its own-branded Windows 8 tablet
8th Jun 11 11:40 am with 35 CommentsMicrosoft may be considering its own-branded Windows 8 tablet, according to reports. The software giant is considering the move to counter balance Apple’s iOS and iPad market share. A report from DigiTimes on Wednesday suggests … read more
Is Microsoft buying Nokia’s phone division for $19 billion?
1st Jun 11 3:12 pm with 46 CommentsMicrosoft is rumored to be readying a deal to purchase Nokia’s mobile phone business. The deal, valued at $19 billion, would have been unthinkable just six months ago but these days anything is possible. BGR … read more
Microsoft’s axed Zune Nano project revealed in pictures
31st May 11 6:40 pm with 16 CommentsMicrosoft may have been planning a Zune Nano according to design patents discovered on Tuesday. Manan Kakkar at Techie Buzz revealed several images of what is believed to be Microsoft’s Zune Nano, a competitor to … read more
Microsoft’s E3 badge hints at Kinect, Halo and Star Wars
26th May 11 1:03 pm with 6 CommentsMicrosoft has begun to distribute press badges this week for its E3 event. The software giant is holding its 90 minute press briefing on June 6. The press conference will be streamed live on MTV.com, … read more