Neowin News Feed for: Blue

Twitter reportedly bracing for another round of layoffs, introduces annual Blue plan

Justin Luna — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 02:22:01 +0000

Twitter is reportedly preparing to lay off more of its employees, reducing the company's headcount to about 2,000. The social media firm has also just announced an annual Blue subscription plan. Read more...

Twitter to relaunch its Blue subscription on Monday, increase tweet character limit to 4000

Justin Luna — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:38:01 +0000

Twitter is set to relaunch its Blue subscription, which will now require people to verify their phone numbers before they can get a checkmark. Its CEO also confirmed plans to increase tweet limits. Read more...

Report cites iPhone 12 to be available in dark blue color

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:42:01 +0000

According to a new report, the newest generation of Apple's smartphones, the iPhone 12, will be available in a new hue. Allegedly, the latest iPhone will come in a dark shade of blue. Read more...

LG and Microsoft working together on Windows Phone 8.1, Threshold... and TV

Andy Weir — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:35:38 +0000

LG has been working with Microsoft not only on Windows Phone 8.1, but also on the next big Windows release, Threshold - and the two companies have also been collaborating on something related to TV. Read more...

Details revealed of Microsoft's Windows Phone handset plans

Andy Weir — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:52:05 +0000

Details have emerged of Microsoft's Lumia releases through to next summer, which include new flagships, a phablet, a more affordable entry-level device, and the next update beyond Windows Phone 8.1. Read more...

Five features missing from Windows Phone 8.1

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 26 May 2014 09:38:55 +0000

With Windows Phone 8.1 close to general availability we take a look at some of the features that were supposed to be part of the update but never showed up. Here are our top five rumored features. Read more...

Windows Phone 8.1 ‘Preview for Developers' now available

Andy Weir — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:02:52 +0000

Windows Phone 8.1 is now available for users on the 'Preview for Developers' program. But if you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late - and we've got the info to help you on your way. Read more...

Image points to on-screen Back, Start, Search buttons in Windows Phone 8.1

Andy Weir — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:00:02 +0000

The latest revelation from the ever-reliable evleaks gives the strongest indication yet that Windows Phone's Back, Start and Search hardware buttons will be relocated to the display in the 8.1 update. Read more...

More details surface on Nokia's Windows Phone 8.1 handsets

Andy Weir — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:27:11 +0000

A "new imaging flagship", and a phone "featuring a Siri-like assistant", have been outed as two more Nokia handsets that will launch with Windows Phone 8.1, in addition to two devices leaked earlier. Read more...

Nokia Goldfinger and Moneypenny reported to be first Windows Phone 8.1 devices

Brad Sams — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:54:40 +0000

According to the infamous @evleaks, Nokia is preparing two new Windows Phone 8.1 devices, but little else is known about these devices or when the 8.1 update will arrive. Read more...

Cortana digital assistant reportedly launching with Windows Phone 8.1... in the U.S.

Andy Weir — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 14:49:50 +0000

Microsoft's intelligent digital assistant, 'Cortana', will reportedly launch with Windows Phone 8.1 in early 2014 - if you live in the United States. If you don't, you could be waiting a while. Read more...

HTC One is looking fine in new metallic blue available Sept. 15

George Tinari — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 06:18:46 +0000

The HTC One will soon be available through Best Buy in a new metallic blue color and it's a pretty nice-looking device and interesting color choice. The new color hits shelves on Sept. 15 Read more...

More evidence that Windows Phone 8.1 is in testing

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:48:38 +0000

Evidence suggests Windows Phone 8.1 is in testing inside Microsoft. While we've seen very little of the new OS, there are numerous app logs that show 8.1 builds are accessing the Windows Phone Store. Read more...

A vision of how Windows Phone 8.1 could look

Andy Weir — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:20:26 +0000

Windows Phone 8.1 may still be months away, but we've had a go at visualising what it might look like, showcased on the fictional Nokia Lumia 1080 phablet. Check it out and share your thoughts. Read more...

Windows 8 RTM one year ago today; we take a look back

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 08:15:45 +0000

It was one year ago today that Windows 8 was released to manufacturing amid heavy criticism and high hopes. Now we take a look back and see where the OS has succeeded and where it has failed. Read more...

Further details emerge on Windows Phone update plans, including Blue

Andy Weir — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:03:20 +0000

New information reveals the state of Windows Phone updates, including apparent confirmation that 'Blue' won't arrive until early 2014, phablet plans, and the reason more updates haven't been released. Read more...

BUILD 2013: Microsoft's developer conference kicks off tomorrow

Andy Weir — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:50:56 +0000

Microsoft's BUILD conference gets under way in San Francisco this week - we take a look at we're expecting (and not expecting) to hear, including Windows 8.1, Windows Phone and the 'Surface Mini'. Read more...

Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview now publicly available

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 04:25:28 +0000

Microsoft has launched the Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview, aka the Windows Server Blue preview, on the world today; a public version is now available to download ahead of BUILD 2013 Read more...

Windows Phone 8.1 notifications center + UI changes allegedly revealed in video [Update]

Andy Weir — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:50:30 +0000

An extremely blurry video has popped up on YouTube claiming to show Windows Phone 8.1 in action, including a look at the notification center, and a new type of Live Tile on the Start screen. Read more...

Microsoft: All apps must be re-installed for preview-to-RTM Windows 8.1 upgrade

John Callaham — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:33:33 +0000

Microsoft has offered up more information on exactly how owners of Windows 8 PCs will be able to upgrade to the free Windows 8.1 OS, including if they will have to reinstall their Windows 8 apps. Read more...

Microsoft reveals first official look at Windows 8.1

Andy Weir — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:51:09 +0000

Microsoft has offered its first official look at the first major update for its controversial PC operating system, Windows 8.1, revealing some of the exciting new features on the way. Read more...

HTC One soon to come in blue and red variants

Andy Weir — Thu, 30 May 2013 10:25:16 +0000

Two new colour variants are expected to join the existing black and silver versions of the HTC One. A red model was briefly spotted earlier this month, but a blue model also seems to be on the cards. Read more...

Microsoft teases possible Windows Phone 8.1 announcement in June [Update]

Andy Weir — Thu, 30 May 2013 07:47:09 +0000

Been worried about the lack of rumours and leaks surrounding Microsoft's plans for Windows Phone? Microsoft has just revealed that it'll be sharing more about what's coming to Windows Phone in June. Read more...

Start Button returning in Windows 8.1 with updated Charms Bar, insiders claim

Ben Buffone — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:51:17 +0000

Rumours surrounding the release of Windows 8.1 are flying thick and fast - the most recent of which suggests the Start Button will be returning alongside an updated Charms Bar. Read more...

Windows 8.1 build 9391 Developer Preview reportedly being distributed to OEMs

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:09:42 +0000

Windows 8.1 build 9391 has reportedly shipped to OEMs ahead of a public preview at Build 2013 conference. Little is known about build 9391, except that it may be the version that is unveiled in June. Read more...

Windows 8.1 build 9385 has leaked

Brad Sams — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:19:55 +0000

Windows 8.1 build 9385 has leaked which is the fourth copy of the upcoming release to make its way to the web well ahead of Microsoft's expected release in June as a preview build. Read more...

App alarm feature discovered in latest Windows 8.1 build

Brad Sams — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:16:04 +0000

A new feature for Windows 8.1 was discovered in the latest build of Windows 8.1 but as of right now, the feature does not work with any apps that came with the build at this time. Read more...

Evidence mounts for Windows 8.1 boot to desktop option

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:59:45 +0000

Another report has surfaced that reinforces previous speculation and code changes in the latest builds of Windows 8.1, which show that there might be a boot to desktop option in the update Read more...

Microsoft is not giving up on Windows RT, despite what the rumors may be saying

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:24:30 +0000

With tepid sales figures, Microsoft was rumoured to be considering merging Windows RT with full Windows 8. That is not the case, however, with Microsoft saying RT is part of a longer game. Read more...

It's not all Blue for Microsoft as ‘Gemini' is the new Office cadence

Brad Sams — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:53:12 +0000

Even though the Office team is not under the ‘Blue' banner for updates, new information is stating that they have their own rapid release codename and it is ‘Gemini'. Read more...

Microsoft has publically acknowledged 'Blue', announces its next BUILD conference

Brad Sams — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:04:58 +0000

Microsoft has announced the its next iteration of the BUILD conference will be held in late June in San Francisco and registration opens at 09:00am PDT, April 2, 2013. Read more...

This is the file manager app for the modern UI in Windows Blue

Brad Sams — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:24:09 +0000

After the leak of Build 9364, it was quickly noted that Microsoft was working on a file manager app for the modern UI and now we have the first images of that app running. Read more...

Windows Blue (build 9364) offers new Audio and Productivity apps

Ben Buffone — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:09:04 +0000

After Windows Blue (build 9364) being leaked earlier today, we look at some of the new productivity applications Microsoft have decided to include in the upcoming Windows 8 update. Read more...

Windows Blue build 9364 shows smaller & larger Tiles, better multi-tasking and more

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:09:31 +0000

The leaked build of Windows Blue has revealed a number of new features, including larger and smaller Live Tiles, improved personalization, more Charm options, better mult-tasking and more Read more...

Windows Blue build 9364 leaked to the internet

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:43:48 +0000

Windows Blue build 9364 has been leaked to the internet in a 32-bit ISO, and it appears to be sourced from a Microsoft partner build. A screenshot of the build has also accompanied the release Read more...

Leaked prototype Bing application shows the way forward for Windows Phone

Brad Sams — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:32:20 +0000

A new video show a prototype Bing application has highlighted a few new features and enhancement that Microsoft has been working on to improve the Windows Phone platform. Read more...

Fresh Paint update for Windows Blue spotted in Microsoft Research video

Brad Sams — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:37:34 +0000

A new video that highlights Fresh Paint that will arrive with Windows Blue has been spotted and shows off a few new features of the upcoming update to the popular app. Read more...

Windows Blue to bring a faster kernel and better search

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:17:04 +0000

More information regarding Windows Blue has surfaced, elaborating on the kernel changes made to the OS, as well as detailing search improvements and a release schedule for the update Read more...

New Windows Blue screenshots show IE11, public Milestone Preview a possibility

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:51:15 +0000

New screenshots have appeared from Windows "Blue" build 9319 that show off IE11 (and not much else) while info has also arisen suggesting there will be a publically available Milestone Preview version Read more...

Windows Blue may reach beyond Windows, could be a noteworthy upgrade for Microsoft

Brad Sams — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:17:37 +0000

We have been hearing about Windows Blue for the past few months and what we initially thought would be an update to Windows 8 and possibly landing this summer but it may be much more than that. Read more...