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10 features in Windows 10 that just never took off

Usama Jawad — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:00:10 +0000

In anticipation of Windows 10's upcoming tenth anniversary, we reminisce some features that just never took off. Here are 10 of them. Read more...

Here's how you can get the new Media Player app for Windows 11 today

Steven Parker — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:52:01 +0000

Apparently Microsoft has started rolling out the Media Player app to non Insiders, but with no known store listing we have found a way for any Windows 11 user to install it, if they want. Read more...

Microsoft is killing OneDrive music streaming in Groove Music

Rich Woods — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has posted a support document outlining its plans to retire streaming music from OneDrive in the Groove Music app for Windows 10. It's already retired for iOS and Android. Read more...

Microsoft is killing its Groove apps for iOS and Android on December 1

Rich Woods — Thu, 31 May 2018 14:54:02 +0000

Microsoft posted a support document today to announce that it will be killing off its Groove Music apps for iOS and Android in December. The apps will still work on Windows 10 and Xbox One. Read more...

Groove Music updated in the Release Preview ring with an equalizer

Rich Woods — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:18:01 +0000

Microsoft released an update for its Groove Music app in the Release Preview ring today, adding an equalizer, along with some other minor new features. It should be generally available soon. Read more...

Latest update for the Groove Music app adds more Fluent Design elements

Hamza Jawad — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 21:44:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new update for the Groove Music app, bumping it to version 10.18011.12711.0. The update adds some more Fluent Design features to the native music playback app on Windows 10. Read more...

The song ends for Microsoft's Groove Music services today

Rich Woods — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:48:01 +0000

As Microsoft promised three months ago, the company will be shutting down its Groove Music Pass today. Customers can no longer stream their libraries or download music purchased from the Store. Read more...

PSA: You've only got a few days to download your Microsoft Groove music

Rich Woods — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 17:36:01 +0000

On December 31, Microsoft will discontinue its Groove Music service, meaning that subscribers and purchasers have just a few days left to manage their content before it disappears. Read more...

Spotify link now appearing in Groove Music app

Boyd Chan — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:46:01 +0000

Another indication foreshadowing the end of Microsoft's music streaming service has appeared in the Groove Music app for Windows 10 Mobile and PC, prompting users to get Spotify ahead of the shutdown. Read more...

After Groove, Surface will be next to die - according to Microsoft partners

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 04:28:01 +0000

Speaking at a conference, execs from Microsoft OEMs Dell and Lenovo, alongside the CEO of market analysis firm Canalys, suggest the company may kill the Surface line before the turn of the decade. Read more...

Groove Music passes away; to be replaced with Spotify

Rich Woods — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 19:30:13 +0000

Today, Microsoft announced that it is discontinuing its Groove Music Pass service, although the Groove Music app will still work for playing music that's stored locally or in OneDrive. Read more...

Microsoft is offering seven months of Groove Music for the price of one

Rich Woods — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:18:01 +0000

For the next week, Microsoft is offering new subscribers of Groove Music Pass six free months of service when they sign up and pay for their first month, as part of its Labor Day deals. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Spotify Xcitement, Windows 10 Eye Control and Microsoft's iPad Cover story

Andy Weir — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 23:00:02 +0000

From HP hype and HBO hacking, to Surface Plus, Google's ad-blocker, Flash back, Groove goodies, LastPass pricing, and OnePlus 5 minus 4.5.7, it's our handy roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Microsoft's new visualizations, equalizer, and other Groove Music features revealed

Andy Weir — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:52:37 +0000

Microsoft confirmed in May that visualizations, an equalizer, and other features, were in development for its Groove Music app. Now, images and details of some of those features have been revealed. Read more...

Microsoft Rewards offers 3-month Groove Music Pass for only 200 points, rather than 28,000

Andy Weir — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:22:02 +0000

Microsoft Rewards members can usually claim a three-month Groove Music Pass in exchange for 28,000 points - but the company is now offering a three-month subscription for just 200 points. Read more...

Microsoft offers six free months to new Groove Music Pass subscribers who pay for one month

Andy Weir — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:52:01 +0000

Microsoft is offering new Groove Music Pass subscribers six months of free service when they pay for just one month, priced at $9.99 - but you'll have to be quick if you want to grab this deal. Read more...

Microsoft is giving its Groove Music Player a mini-view mode

Faisal Ahmed — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 19:02:01 +0000

Microsoft is testing a new Insider build of its Groove Music app that will feature a mini view mode. It's still uncertain when the feature will be generally available to Windows 10 users. Read more...

Groove Music gets Fluent Design overhaul on PC, Windows 10 Mobile production builds

Florin Bodnarescu — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 21:42:02 +0000

The newest update for Groove Music on the non-Insider builds of Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile brings the signature translucent look of Fluent Design, as well as automatic playlists. Read more...

Microsoft offers free gift card with one-year Groove Music Pass in several markets

Andy Weir — Thu, 25 May 2017 10:58:01 +0000

Microsoft is giving away a free gift card for apps, games, music, movies and TV shows from its online store to those who purchase a one-year Groove Music Pass subscription in one of four countries. Read more...

Linkin Park's new album comes to Microsoft Groove, with exclusive curated playlist

Florin Bodnarescu — Fri, 19 May 2017 20:10:02 +0000

Those of you who are fans of Linkin Park will be able to stream the band's One More Light album via Groove Music. There's also a playlist curated by the band, containing songs that inspired the LP. Read more...

Microsoft reveals new Cortana-based Invoke speaker supports Spotify and other music services

Andy Weir — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 18:17:27 +0000

An update to the Cortana app on Android has confirmed that Harman Kardon's new Invoke speaker - which will use voice controls powered by the digital assistant - will support a range of music services. Read more...

Yet again, Microsoft offers four months of free service to new Groove Music Pass subscribers

Andy Weir — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 04:16:01 +0000

For the third time since November, Microsoft is once again offering four months of free service to new subscribers who sign up to its Groove Music Pass before the beginning of July. Read more...

Microsoft updates Groove on Android, enabling users to share their playlists

Andy Weir — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 12:58:01 +0000

After adding the ability to share playlists from its Groove music app on Windows 10 and iOS devices in the last couple of weeks, Microsoft has now added that feature to the Android version of the app. Read more...

Microsoft is again giving four months of free service to new Groove Music Pass subscribers

Andy Weir — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 14:16:01 +0000

For the second time since November, Microsoft is again offering new subscribers to its Groove Music Pass a free four-month trial of the service before they decide if they want to buy a subscription. Read more...

Microsoft adds music video support to Groove on Windows 10 PCs and phones for Insiders [Update]

Rich Woods — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 20:02:01 +0000

While Microsoft recently updated Groove on Xbox One to support music videos, the company is now rolling out an update for Windows 10 PCs and phones on the Fast ring with the same feature. Read more...

Microsoft brings back support for music videos to Groove app on Xbox One

Andy Weir — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:00:01 +0000

Support for music videos disappeared from Groove on the Xbox One when Microsoft launched the UWP version of the app. That feature has now returned, but the implementation isn't exactly perfect. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Windows 10 updates, Netflix offline, and Nokia Android anticipation

Andy Weir — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 20:00:13 +0000

From sextortion suicides and xHamster hacked, to Home Hub hints, bad Apples, big deals, Elephone's "lumia-wave", and Amazon's touchscreen speaker, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Microsoft gets into the festive spirit, offering nine free music albums from Windows Store

Andy Weir — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:52:01 +0000

Microsoft is giving away nine festive albums from the Windows Store to Groove Music Pass subscribers - but even if you don't have a Music Pass, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial. Read more...

Microsoft is giving away four months of free service to new Groove Music Pass subscribers

Andy Weir — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 21:22:01 +0000

Microsoft is hoping to entice more people to buy its music subscriptions. In addition to a free 30-day trial, it's offering new Groove Music Pass subscribers a further three months of service free. Read more...

Microsoft updates Groove Music for Windows Insiders on the Fast ring - here's what's new

Rich Woods — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 03:34:01 +0000

If you're a Windows Insider on the Fast ring, Microsoft has a Groove Music update waiting for you. It includes a few minor new features, such as making it easier to find offline music. Read more...

Groove Music updated for Insiders to version 10.16092.1022 - here's what's new

Rich Woods — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 21:10:01 +0000

Microsoft today updated its universal Groove Music app with a number of new features, such as voice controls on Xbox One. The update also contains fixes and improvements for Windows and Xbox. Read more...

Microsoft finally brings background music support for Groove to all Xbox One users

Andy Weir — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated its Groove app on the Xbox One, enabling support for background music playback for all users. Until now, that feature was only available for Groove users on the Xbox One Preview. Read more...

Microsoft updates Groove music app for Windows Insiders, including Cortana improvements

Andy Weir — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:50:01 +0000

Less than two weeks after its last update for Windows Insiders, Microsoft is rolling out a new version of the Groove music app to PCs, phones and HoloLens in the Fast ring, with various new features. Read more...

Microsoft updates Groove music app on iOS with some handy fixes for annoying issues

Andy Weir — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:22:01 +0000

Following last month's release of a major update to its Groove music app on iOS, Microsoft is now rolling out a further update, which includes a range of improvements and fixes for various issues. Read more...

Microsoft rolls out a big update to Groove music app for Windows Insiders in the Fast ring

Andy Weir — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 01:27:35 +0000

Microsoft has released a significant update to its Groove music app - now available for Insiders in the Fast ring - with the ability to edit metadata in the app, feedback for playlists, and more. Read more...

Microsoft delivers a significant update to Groove music app on iOS and Android

Andy Weir — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:52:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated Groove on iOS and Android, promising "significant improvements" to reliability, a new Explore view "to learn about the most popular songs and new releases", and more. Read more...

Microsoft delivers a big boost to new music discovery on Windows 10 with Groove update

Andy Weir — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has released an update to Groove for all Windows 10 users, bringing new music discovery features for the app's 40 million songs, including playlists curated "by a team of expert providers". Read more...

Microsoft brings its new 'Your Groove' music playlists to more Windows Insiders

Andy Weir — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 08:44:01 +0000

After introducing its new music playlists feature to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring a few weeks ago, Microsoft is now making it available to those in the Slow and Release Preview rings too. Read more...

Microsoft updates Groove music app for Windows Insiders with more color, UX improvements

Andy Weir — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 03:38:01 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out the latest update to its Groove music app for Windows 10 PC, phone and HoloLens users in the Windows Insider Fast ring, with a splash of color, and a range of improvements. Read more...

Get 3 months of free Groove Music Pass when you sign-up for a one month plan

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:36:01 +0000

Microsoft is currently offering up a good deal for those interested in its Groove music service. If you sign-up for one month of Music Pass, you get three extra months at no additional cost. Read more...