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Microsoft Weekly: Build 2018 recap, update overlap, gaming gift wrap

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 13 May 2018 22:00:04 +0000

Microsoft's Build 2018 conference took place this week, bringing a slew of announcements from both the consumer and business side of the company. Be sure to catch up using our handy guide. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Redstone's moving, games not goofing, future-proofing

Florin Bodnarescu — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:54:01 +0000

This week, we look at Redstone 4 and 5, the attention given to the gaming experience on Xbox, and a few noteworthy changes in the pipeline. Be sure to catch up via our handy guide. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Number four, play some more, things the future has in store

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 07:34:04 +0000

Quite a lot took place at the Redmond campus this past week. From gaming for everyone and their dog, to the wrap-up of Redstone 4 and an interesting future ahead. Catch up with our guide below. Read more...

Microsoft to ditch Windows 10 Redstone codenames in favor of ones that reflect the date

Rich Woods — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:30:21 +0000

According to a new report, Microsoft won't be using the Redstone codename for its Windows 10 releases. Instead, the codenames will reflect the time period that the update is to be released. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Stones are red, gaming is green, changes are to be seen

Florin Bodnarescu — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 21:10:02 +0000

A lot of things took place over in Redmond this past week, from the switch to the Redstone 5 branch, to worthwhile gaming goodies and updates aplenty. Catch up with our handy guide. Read more...

Microsoft is reportedly lining up a fourth 'Redstone' update for Windows 10

Andy Weir — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 19:04:01 +0000

Redstone 2 is coming in early 2017 as the Windows 10 Creators Update, and we know RS3 is expected later in the year - but it seems the Redstone codename will live on for a fourth update due in 2018. Read more...

PSA: Double-check the Insider Preview status of your Windows phone

Rich Woods — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:38:01 +0000

Some users are reporting that the Insider Preview status on their Windows phones has been reset. With Redstone 2 around the corner, it might be time to check the status on your device. Read more...

Hackers that found huge issue in Microsoft's Secure Boot, warn flaw might never be patched

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:52:01 +0000

The hackers that discovered a security flaw in Windows which allows attackers to bypass Secure Boot, are warning that Microsoft's current fixes are untenable and that the flaw might never get patched. Read more...

Microsoft updates hardware requirements for Windows 10 Mobile and desktop editions

Usama Jawad — Sun, 22 May 2016 15:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated the minimum hardware requirements for both Windows 10 Mobile and desktop editions. A couple of changes have been made to the display size and RAM requirements for devices. Read more...

The Lumia Icon will soon be supported for Windows 10 Mobile Development Branch builds

Rich Woods — Thu, 05 May 2016 01:35:24 +0000

Gabe Aul took to Twitter today to announce that finally, the Nokia Lumia Icon will be eligible for Fast ring builds. Aul wouldn't comment on an "official" upgrade for the device, but users have hope. Read more...

No surprise: Windows 10 Anniversary Update expected around Windows 10's first anniversary

Andy Weir — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:58:57 +0000

This seemed obvious when Microsoft announced the 'Anniversary Update' - but a report says company sources have confirmed that it will be released around the first anniversary of Windows 10's launch. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Android antitrust, Redstone delights, and a foldable Windows 10 PC

Andy Weir — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 20:07:05 +0000

From DoJ vs Apple, and drone vs Airbus, to Netflix offline, Google love, UWP highs and lows, the end of an Xbox, and Microsoft's mobile meltdown, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Mail and Calendar update for Windows 10 Insiders adds multi-window emails and more

Steven Parker — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:52:01 +0000

If you are an Insider running the latest Redstone builds, then today you will have an update that adds features to Mail and Calendar, including the ability to open an email in its own window. Read more...

Next Windows 10 Redstone PC build delayed, but Mobile build 14322 could arrive this week

Andy Weir — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:29:56 +0000

The next Windows 10 Insider Preview for PCs is unlikely to arrive until next week due to an issue in the candidate build - but Mobile build 14322 is being evaluated, and could arrive this week. Read more...

New Action Center customization, icons and emoji coming in future Windows 10 Mobile builds

Steven Parker — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 08:30:01 +0000

It has been revealed that the Action Center in Windows 10 Mobile is set to become fully customizable, along with a series of new icons for settings menus, and even more diverse emojis. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Android rising, Redstone delights and a fresh FBiPhone face-off

Andy Weir — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 16:35:05 +0000

From Microsoft savings and Priv price cuts, to HP's sleek Spectre, Surface phones, Quantum Break out, and a lick of paint for Google Play, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

A new build for Windows 10 Mobile Fast ring might roll out next week

Usama Jawad — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 09:50:01 +0000

Following the release of build 14316 for PCs, Microsoft executive Gabe Aul has stated that a new build for Windows 10 Mobile Insiders on the Fast ring may roll out as early as next week. Read more...

Microsoft including greater Flash control for Edge in Redstone update

Chris Schroeder — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:46:01 +0000

Microsoft's upcoming Windows 10 update is making a number of improvements and changes to the Edge browser, which is now said to allow for greater control of Flash media content on web pages. Read more...

Future Windows 10 Mobile Redstone builds may feature a camera button on the lock screen

Usama Jawad — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 04:18:01 +0000

New features are constantly being added to Windows 10 Mobile Redstone Insider builds, a new leak claims that users might soon be able to open their device's camera app directly from the lock screen. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Building Windows 10, Bots, Holograms and 'Almost Perfect' Galaxys

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 12:52:01 +0000

It's been a pretty crazy and exciting week in the world of tech as Microsoft held its biggest developer conference of the year. We saw holograms, talked to bots, and caught up with technology. Read more...

Here's everything that we know is coming in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Rich Woods — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 00:20:01 +0000

While Microsoft announced the Windows 10 Anniversary Update during the day one keynote at Build, they didn't go into a lot of detail as to what the new features will be. Here's what we know. Read more...

Want Redstone on your Xbox One? Switch to Dev Mode

Rich Woods — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 22:04:01 +0000

At Microsoft's developer conference Build 2016, the firm announced the ability to turn any Xbox One into a development kit. Doing this will install the first public Redstone build for Xbox. Read more...

Here's what's next for Microsoft's UWP App Model

Rich Woods — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 02:14:01 +0000

Microsoft continues to make it's Universal Windows Platform App Model more and more attractive to both developers and users alike, announcing quite a bit at its annual developer conference Build. Read more...

Microsoft wants to know what you think of these Start Menu changes

Rich Woods — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:56:01 +0000

Microsoft is thinking about making some changes to the Start Menu, but they're not going to jump in head first. They're looking to get some feedback from Windows Insiders first. Read more...

Microsoft outlines a range of improvements on the way for Edge browser

Andy Weir — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has shared a few bits of information on planned improvements for its Edge browser, many of which will be available in its upcoming Windows 10 'Anniversary Update' this summer. Read more...

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 14295 now available for PCs and phones in the Slow ring

Rich Woods — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:26:01 +0000

Among all of the news from Build 2016, Microsoft has also released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 14295 to PCs and phones in the Slow ring. It is the first Redstone Preview for the Slow ring. Read more...

Windows Anniversary Update will be free, landing on Windows 10 devices this summer

Adrian Potoroaca — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:33:08 +0000

Microsoft is yet again pushing for the adoption of Windows 10 by announcing that the next major upgrade for the operating system will be coming for free this summer, to devices both new and old. Read more...

Action Center and Cortana to use cards in upcoming Windows 10 Redstone builds

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:56:01 +0000

Microsoft is looking to change things around and redesign the Action Center's and Cortana's interface in Windows 10. The new look is expected to feature a card-based model and be announced today. Read more...

Microsoft working on a feature for Redstone that's similar to Apple's Handoff

Rich Woods — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:06:01 +0000

Microsoft is working on a "Pick up where I left off" feature for the Windows 10 Redstone update. The feature will allow someone to pick up on their PC where they left off on their phone or vice versa. Read more...

Groove Music improvements coming in Redstone

Rich Woods — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 15:58:01 +0000

Among many other improvements that we're going to see in Microsoft's next major Windows 10 update is new features in Groove Music, which include better mouse support and gapless playback. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Build-ing excitement, Apple's small wonders and Microsoft's chatbot shock

Andy Weir — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 21:53:03 +0000

From Skype's Universal U-turn and Apple's "sad" arrogance, to Live Tile surprises, another Redstone release, and Marshmallow across the Galaxy(s), it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

OneDrive backup changes from an older Windows 10 Redstone build spotted

Shreyas Gandhe — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:28:01 +0000

Redstone, the next major update for Windows 10, will give users more control over their OneDrive backups and introduce more options, according to the app's settings from a recently leaked build. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Xbox anticipation, Edge extensions, and freaking out over Windows 10

Andy Weir — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 21:00:08 +0000

From Samsung's Surface and Android antitrust, to virtual gaming, Half-Life: The Motion Picture, the return of Elop, and the war on Trump, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Hands on with Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build 14291

Rich Woods — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:02:01 +0000

Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build 14291. This is our hands-on video with the new Redstone build, which includes some new features, such as a new Maps app. Read more...

Hands on with Windows 10 Insider Preview build 14291 for PCs, including Edge extensions

Rich Woods — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:28:01 +0000

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 14291 for PCs includes some cool new features, such as extensions in Microsoft Edge, redesigned Maps, and more. Here's our hands-on with the new Fast ring build. Read more...

With Windows 10 Mobile release, Microsoft adds devices to Redstone eligibility

Rich Woods — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:06:01 +0000

After Windows 10 Mobile was released today, Microsoft kept its promise in adding the devices that got upgraded to the list of supported devices for the latest Redstone builds. Read more...

Microsoft bets big on HDR for the future of DirectX 12; coming to Insiders this year

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:20:01 +0000

Microsoft thinks HDR TVs and displays will be the next big thing instead of 4K. So the company will give developers new tools to target these displays in DirectX 12 on Xbox One and Windows 10. Read more...

"You are all gonna FREAK OUT": Microsoft program managers tease new Windows 10 features

Andy Weir — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 07:56:01 +0000

Major new features have been a bit thin on the ground in recent Windows 10 previews - but a couple of Microsoft program managers say that some features coming to the OS will really get users excited. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Android updates, Linux love, and more waiting for Windows 10 Mobile

Andy Weir — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 22:00:20 +0000

From Apple antitrust and Galaxy goodness, to Surface discounts, Redstone's delay, Universal apps, and Microsoft's mobile market share meltdown, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Edge extensions may be coming in next Insider build

Rich Woods — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:40:01 +0000

New reports show that the long awaited extensions for the Microsoft Edge browser are ready and are already in internal testing. The feature may show up as early as the next Insider build for PCs. Read more...