Microsoft is ready to take on Google Translate with their own system called Microsoft Translator which is arguably better designed and it also has support for the Apple Watch as well as the Android Wear system. It can also translate words that are spoken into the watch, which is so useful when travelling. Microsoft Translator also has support for over 50 different languages: Arabic, Bosnian (Latin), Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese(S), Chinese(T), […]
Windows 10 for PCs may be available today but for users with Windows Phones, the wait may be a bit longer for the new operating system update – as long as November say some sources. Microsoft have said that the delay is because they are pushing the update to the mobile carriers in the summer and then users will see Windows 10 Mobile later in the year. Windows 10 Mobile is […]
Windows 10 is set to launch this week on Wednesday 29th July, a full nine months following the original announcement of the new operating system. But first let’s clear up why anyone should upgrade to Windows 10. Why upgrade to Windows 10? First of, it is free. Now this can have downsides as free stuff isn’t always the best, but Windows 10 is free for all Windows 7 and Windows […]
Don’t get me wrong, Windows Phone is a very good platform with great Xbox and Office integration and with better apps coming all the time, but that’s something that is a huge problem with getting customers on board with the device. Apps. Despite the hardware being very good with the funky orange and green hues it has promise, but hardly any consumer interest. Personally I use a large amount of Google […]
Microsoft Lumia and Windows Phone have never really got anywhere, with a less than 10% market share the platform isn’t really that popular. Microsoft has decided this week that 7,800 employees from the phone business will be laid off which is actually 6% of total Microsoft employees as well as writing of $7.5B from the Nokia business. However the company has stated that it int going to give up on […]
Even with the Build conference last week, we still don’t have an official release date for the new operating system. But Joe Belfiore, the vice president of operating systems at Microsoft has said that Windows 10 will be launching a bit later on phone and Xbox with PC being the main focus for the company. Windows 10 has been in “development” stage since September and Insiders have been testing it. […]
Microsoft’s quick cycle for Windows 10 releases brings another release for the upcoming operating system. Build 10061 brings the new Mail and Calendar apps. Users who are on the release program and in the fast release cycle can now access the new releases, but the fast ring might have more issues and bugs. The new Windows 10 build 10061 is only available for users who are on the fast ring. […]
News from Alex and Ed Gaming Another month, another Xbox One update. As we approach the end of April, Microsoft have previewed the next version of the Xbox One software. The main feature of the next version is about SmartGlass which means that users will be able to turn on and off their console from a PC, Windows Phone and Android. In addition the Xbox One now supports Miracast screen […]
Microsoft’s first smart band has been available in the US for a while now, but now it is launching in the UK. The new device is more fitness and health orientated than other devices as it features a lot more sensors than the Apple Watch. The band has a few basic features such as message notifications and health statistics. As of yet only one retailer has payment functions at Starbucks […]
News from Alex and Ed Gaming It’s that time again when a new update for the Xbox One comes out and this month is no different as the April update has landed. For starters the dashboard has a new “What’s On” tab which allows users to look at the latest videos on YouTube and Xbox Video, what games are being played, live Twitch broadcasts and what TV shows are trending […]
