During the Windows 8 lifecycle, the name for the store apps went from Metro to Modern but as we move forward with Windows 10, they will now simply be called Windows app
Microsoft says IE 11 will remain unchanged from Windows 8.1, Spartan is the future
Microsoft has announced that they are changing their initial plans for Internet Explorer by saying that Internet Explorer 11 will remain fundamentally unchanged from Windows 8.1 going forward
Six features coming to Windows 10 not available to Insiders, yet
Microsoft is working quickly to release new builds of Windows 10 to Insider but there are still a few features coming to the OS that are not present in the latest release
Windows 10 updates released and build 10041 heading to Windows Insiders on Slow Ring
After waiting 54 days to get Windows 10 Technical Preview build 10041 it is only taking 6 days for that same build to move on to Insiders on the Slow Ring option. Microsoft also released three updates for Windows 10 build 10041 via Windows Update today.
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Technical Preview tools for developers
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 developer tools that will help programmers build applications that take advantage of the platforms new features like Cortana and Action center
An older build of Windows 10 with Spartan has leaked
Even though Microsoft's latest public version of Windows 10 does not have Spartan, a new leak of a build of Windows 10 does have the new browser for you to try if you know where to look
Microsoft is now offering the Surface Pro 3 with up to $150 off, along with a free sleeve
If you've been thinking of buying a Surface Pro 3, now may be just the right time, as Microsoft is offering discounts of up to $150 off the device, along with a free protective sleeve
OneDrive will be integrated with Windows 10
In Windows 10 Microsoft's OneDrive service will now be in integrated part of the OS instead of a separate app or program
Microsoft Hints at Windows 10 IoT SKUs
This week at Microsofts WinHEC 2015 conference in Shenzen, Microsoft announced new details in support of the developing IoT market
The Windows 10 free upgrade for pirates: More confusing than it seems
If you're a pirate, your license remains "non-genuine"?what does that even mean?
Windows 10's new trackpad gestures may finally rival the MacBook
Windows 10 will include multi-finger gestures to access new features like the notification center, Cortana, and virtual desktops
Microsoft will deliver at least one new build of Windows 10 per month
Microsoft has announced today that they will be delivering one new build of Windows 10 per month but it could be even faster than that as they said multiple builds is possible too
Microsoft Is Developing Software That Converts Android Phones To Windows 10
The Redmond-based company revealed that it is testing Windows 10 with ?power users? of Xiaomi's flagship Mi 4 Android smartphone
Microsoft announces Windows 10 release set for this summer in 190 countries
Microsoft plans to release Windows 10 this summer in 190 countries and 111 languages, though the company hasn't provided an exact release date beyond the time frame
Microsoft will drop the Internet Explorer brand for its Project Spartan browser
In an expected move, Microsoft will look to drop the Internet Explorer brand altogether for Project Spartan
Microsoft announces Office 2016 preview for IT professionals and developers
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new preview of Office 2016 for IT pros and developers, which you can sign up for right now - although the company points out that it's not yet feature-complete.
Office 2016 version 3823.1005 leaks online
A new version of Office 2016 Technical Preview has leaked online and it brings a few small changes compared to previous versions. This comes on top of leaks of Windows 10 for desktop and phones.
Windows 10 for phones build 12521 images leak
Images have surfaced on a Polish website purporting to be from Windows 10 for phones build 12521 - and unlike the previous leak, these are all in English, and have an even more polished UI.
Screenshots of Windows 10 desktop build 10036 leak, no sign of Spartan
This month we've seen quite a few leaked images of new internal Windows 10 builds, and now we get a peek at build 10036, which unfortunately doesn't include the new Spartan web browser
Windows 8.1 tablets hitting new lows, MOMO7W 7" Windows 8.1 tablet priced at $48
Microsoft's low-cost strategy for Windows tablets is hitting new pricing points as the MOMO7W is being priced at $48 but as of right now, it can only be purchased in China
Windows 10 for phones Preview Build 10038.12518 images leak
Screenshots from a fresh build of Windows 10 for phones have apparently leaked
Microsoft Lumia 640 vs Lumia 635 video comparison
Windows Central posted a video comparison between the Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 635
Screenshots of Windows 10 build 10031 leak
Windows 10 Build 10031 showed up with a few screenshots
Lumia 640 and 640 XL pre-orders start on Amazon's German and Spanish sites
The newly announced Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL smartphones from Microsoft are now available for pre-order at Amazon's German and Spanish websites
Microsoft gives a small look at an updated build of Windows 10 for phones
Earlier this week, Microsoft held a press conference where they announced the Lumia 640 but they also showed a few new features for the messaging app too
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 will bring Bluetooth keyboard compatibility
Microsoft has confirmed via a product listing page that Windows Phone 8.1's Update 2 will bring compatibility with Bluetooth keyboards, something the operating system currently lacks
Windows Server 2016 leaks reveal Nano Server, protected VM role plans
New leaks reveal a new 'zero footprint' Nano Server and a shielded virtual-machine role are likely to be part of Microsoft's Windows Server 2016 release.
Microsoft's new Windows 10 Universal App Platform: A 'superset of WinRT'
Microsoft officials went public with more details about the coming Universal App Platform that will enable Windows 10 developers to write apps for 'One Windows.'
There are now 2.8 million Windows 10 Insiders
The Microsoft Windows Insiders program is growing at a fast pace and the company announced today that there are now more than 2.8 million users signed-up to try out Windows 10
Samsung Galaxy S6 offers more proof Microsoft is a software and services company
Microsoft's OneDrive and OneNote apps are preloaded on the just-announced Samsung Galaxy S6 Android phone. Could this be just the start of more OEM deals for Microsoft?
Microsoft announces the Lumia 640
Microsoft has just formally announced the Lumia 640 and 640 XL at their Mobile World Conference 2015 presentation
DirectX 12 rumoured to allow combining AMD and Nvidia cards on same PC
A new rumour has emerged suggesting that Microsoft could be working on a revolutionary feature with DirectX 12, allowing users to combine graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD on the same machine.
Windows 10 to support USB 3.1 Type-C at launch
To no surprise, Windows 10 will support USB 3.1 Type-C, the latest USB spec that features a reversible connector and the OS will also support USB Dual Role too
Legally download a clean Windows 7 ISO directly from Microsoft
With all the recent discussions about the junkware literally infecting new computers it looks like Microsoft is stepping up their game to help Windows 7 users be able to install a clean version of the popular operating system.
Microsoft Garage unleashes a plethora of apps for Android and Windows Phone
Microsoft Garage has released a variety of productivity-based cross-platform apps that include joining conferences to a new keyboard for Excel in Android
Microsoft's Onedrive cloud storage API is now available for developers
Microsoft has released an API for Onedrive cloud storage
Report: DirectX 12 can aggregate GeForce and Radeon GPU power
Making the most of your system and raising the possibility of some interesting builds.
Microsoft builds concepts and ideas into features and functionality
By encouraging employees to spend time follow their ideas and concepts for apps and services Microsoft is daily looking for the next great thing.
Visual Studio 2015 CTP 6 and Team Foundation Server 2015 CTP
Microsoft has released Visual Studio 2015 CTP 6 and Team Foundation Server 2015 CTP that come with a number of bug fixes and other enhancements
Microsoft delivers public preview of mobile real-time analytics on Azure
Microsoft has opened up a first public preview of its real-time mobile analytics service that is based on technology it acquired with its purchase of Capptain last year.
Gabe Aul confirms that transparency is coming to Windows 10
Gabe Aul tweeted a response to the new Start Screen being "so dull without that parallax effect" and said that transparency is coming to Windows 10, but will it arrive with the next Insider update?
OneNote update brings support for handwriting recognition and OCR on iPad
Microsoft continues to expand their apps and services on all platforms as they update OneNote on iPad to support inking and OCR.
Microsoft Updates Windows 10 Technical Preview as it prepares to ship next build
A new build of the Windows 10 Technical Preview may be close at hand as Microsoft releases updates to prepare for it
Microsoft now officially protects your privacy in the cloud
Microsoft has become one of the largest cloud providers to adopt a newly developed international standard for cloud privacy for enterprise customers with data stored in Azure, Office 365 and Dynamic CRM Online
Microsoft refreshes Outlook for iOS, Android with password control
Microsoft has begun adding some of the features demanded by IT to its Outlook clients for iOS and Android, with more to come in the 'coming weeks and months.'
Microsoft developer site confirms Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 ('Update 2')
Microsoft's Dev Center site now includes references to 'Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2'
Microsoft expected to buy Surface Pro 3 pen maker N-trig
Bringing the pen tech in-house will cost about $200 million say Israeli media sources
Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones now available to download
Microsoft has today flipped the switch and released its promised Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones
Windows 10: Final version could bloom as soon as June
Microsoft looks set to release the final version of Windows 10 earlier than first thought, possibly in June.
Microsoft trademarks Windows 365 name
Trademark could mean Windows subscriptions are coming in the not too distant future.