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Microsoft’s Windows 10 will embrace reworked Android, iOS apps

Prior to the announcement made at BUILD, long term Windows watcher Paul Thurrott suggested that Windows 10 could be coerced into running the likes…

PS4, Xbox One price to drop in South Africa come Workers’ Day weekend

Ster-Kinekor, for the first three days of May at least, will be lowering the recommended retail price (RRP) of the Sony PS4 gaming console…

Microsoft reintroduces ‘Solitaire’ to latest Windows 10 build

Procrastinators, listen up. If you were gravely saddened by Microsoft‘s hasty removal of the much loved Solitaire suite from Windows 8, the company has…

Possible Microsoft Lumia flagship hinted with 5.7-inch 1080p screen

We’re not too sure what to make of AdDuplex‘s most recent blog post. The company’s monthly Phone Statistics Report — which garners information taken…

Patch Tuesday April 2015: 4 critical updates, ‘Redirect to SMB’ unpatched

How time flies. It was just a year ago when Microsoft pushed its final updates to Windows XP, once its crowned jewel. This year…

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM packs capable camera tech in budget body

That’s right. The world has indeed gained yet another Microsoft Lumia smartphone, but it’s not a flagship. The Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM bolsters…

Next Windows 10 build for phones to debut tomorrow

For anyone mildly interested not running and Android or iOS device, Microsoft is planning to launch the next preview build of Windows 10 for…

Samsung Ativ Odyssey images leaked ahead of December release

After Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 event on 29 October, many viewers were left intrigued by the mystery Samsung device that was set to make…

Microsoft announce Windows 8 and RT patches to resolve security issues

Microsoft announced yesterday that it will release a patch for its Windows 8 and RT devices to address security concerns for both OS’ on…

Is Windows 8 the most intuitive OS yet?

Many opinions are flying around regarding the Windows 8 UI. Some mention that Microsoft are trying to fix something that was never broken while…

Windows Store hits 13 000 apps and counting

According to The Next Web Microsoft’s Windows Store, specifically designed to enhance the appeal of its latest Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 OS’,…

Microsoft Surface review: a smorgasbord of awesome

In tablets, the big guns have big names. Apple has its iPad 4 and Google has the Nexus 10. And, if Microsoft is to take on the…

Microsoft and Devicescape team up to give WP8 users free Wi-Fi

Microsoft has enlisted the services of Wi-Fi hotspot locator Devicescape in an effort to help Windows Phone 8 users curb data overage. This partnership…

Nokia Lumia 920 review: a standout Windows Phone?

The Nokia Lumua 920 is the flagship handset from the Finnish firm, but it’s no longer Microsoft’s darling device, with the HTC 8X selected as the…

Samsung offers users a host of Windows 8 devices

Samsung has looked to invest heavily into the Windows 8 touch-centric movement, with the release of multiple Windows 8 enabled PC’s and tablet-hybrids. As…

Microsoft to ditch Windows Live Messenger, opt for Skype instead

The Verge reports that Microsoft will be laying its Windows Live Messenger service to rest in favour of Skype. This process will take effect…

Civilization V, now optimised for Windows 8

Fans of Sid Meier’s addictive Real Time Strategy title from Firaxis will now be able to lead their fledgling prehistoric villages into sprawling metropolitans…

ASUS unveils a new lineup of Windows 8 devices

Taiwanese computer giant, ASUS showcased its new lineup of Windows 8 optimised devices at an event in New York last week. These latest offerings…

6 tablet gestures that will determine Windows 8 success

Having fully embraced the touch-centric user interface with the release of Windows 8, it was extremely important for Microsoft to nail the touch functionality…

HTC Windows Phone 8S review: a mid-range offering

Update: We had more hands-on time and got to dive into the OS at the Windows Phone 8 event in San Francisco – here are some…

Microsoft ‘Surface Phone’ currently being tested by suppliers [Rumour]

What started as just a rumour at the beginning of October, is now gaining traction. Microsoft is reportedly currently in collaboration with Asian suppliers,…

Samsung Ativ S review: the best Windows Phone 8 yet?

For anyone wondering what Samsung’s answer to the Windows Phone 8 question will be, we’ve got the answer. It’s the Samsung Ativ S, an aluminium…

Win8 StartButton offers Windows 8 users a sense of nostalgia

Win8 StartButton is a free app that, as the name would indicate, creates a Windows 7 start button in the left-hand corner of the…

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