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Microsoft discusses Windows 8 performance three months after release

, Feb 4th 2013 Discuss [7]

Windows 8 has been available for right around 90 days, and if you've been paying attention, you'll likely know that it's had a rough start. From very loud dissenters to reports claiming dismal market share for the new OS, there's a lot working against Windows 8. But how does Microsoft feel now that we're a few months out from release and the vitriol has calmed down a bit? Pretty good, it would appear. Read The Full Story

Apple OS X 10.9 sees boost in secret beta testing

, Feb 4th 2013 Discuss [2]

Back in November when we heard that OS X 10.9 was being secretly tested by a select number of users (most likely various Apple employees), we remained curious to see what kind of progress the new rumored version would make after a few months. Apple has been releasing updates to OS X every year or so, which means that 10.9 will most likely release sometime this summer based on the operating system's updating cycle. Read The Full Story

Gartner: Hybrid apps take 50% of mobile market by 2016

, Feb 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the analysis team at Gartner has made it clear that they expect the mobile app market to be more than 50% made up of apps that are cross-platform, aka "hybrid apps". These apps will be working with a combination of the "portability" of HTML5 Web apps with a native container for each different device, regardless of mobile OS. This means that, as many high-end apps release today already do, so will a much more vast cross-section of brands bring their apps to iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and more. Read The Full Story

Windows 8 market share at only 2.3%

, Feb 1st 2013 Discuss [27]

It's been a good three months since Windows 8 released, allowing ample time for those committed to upgrade the time to do so. However, it seems the adoption rate for Microsoft's new operating system is remaining quite low, with only 2.26% of the OS market share, compared to Windows 7's 44.48% and Windows XP's 39.51%. Read The Full Story

Windows Blue reportedly keeps Windows 8 Metro interface

, Dec 26th 2012 Discuss [56]

If you're not a big fan of the Metro-style interface found in Windows 8, then we've got bad news for you. As it turns out, the controversial interface might not be changing much as we move into Windows 9 - yes, Windows 8 has only been available for a couple of months, but that's not stopping the Windows 9 rumors from popping up. According to one poster over on the Taiwanese PCBeta forums, Windows 9, which has been codenamed "Windows Blue," will keep the Metro train rolling whether you like it not. Read The Full Story

Microsoft rumored to launch yearly updates for Windows

, Nov 28th 2012 Discuss [9]

While some might think that Microsoft's next big update to its operating system lineup will be called "Windows 9," there are reports that claim Microsoft is working on a new platform for how the company handles future Windows operating system releases, and they've codenamed it "Windows Blue" for the time being. Read The Full Story

Windows 8 licenses blast past 40 million sold

, Nov 27th 2012 Discuss [24]

The folks at Microsoft are glad to report that they've reached 40 million Windows 8 licenses sold in the new operating system's first month on the market. Microsoft notes specifically that "to-date Microsoft has sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses" and wants to make it clear that they're not just pumped up about this pace of upgrade and new users, they're glad to share that it's outpacing the adoption of Windows 7. Read The Full Story

Windows Phone 8 update tipped as “Apollo Plus”

, Nov 26th 2012 Discuss [3]

It seems that quite a few people are pleased with Windows Phone 8, but unfortunately, the mobile OS didn't launch with all of its promised features. If you're feeling a little let down by that, then you'll be pleased to know that Microsoft is working on a new update to deliver these features. The update is code named Apollo Plus, and it will apparently be launching in Q1 2013. Read The Full Story

Windows 8 uses BIOS embedded product key

, Nov 26th 2012 Discuss [11]

One thing that has been common on notebook and desktop computers purchased at retail for years is a little sticker on the bottom or on the back of the machine that has the Windows product key. The problem with this sort product key for Microsoft was that having a key in a visible location made it easy for pirates to get a legitimate activation key for Windows. Consumers also had to worry that a torn sticker would fade over time and leave them unable to activate their operating system. Read The Full Story

What’s new in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean?

, Oct 29th 2012 Discuss [18]

It’s time for Google‘s mobile OS to get another boost, with Android 4.1 turning to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with a new set of features galore. This update is largely improving upon what was revealed with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, effectively making it more of a “full” update than an incremental one – unless of course you consider that and this as increments, of course. This software will be working on the Google Nexus 10 from Samsung and the LG Nexus 4, tablet and smartphone environments alike.

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Samsung Series 3 Chromebook gets Ubuntu hack via Google itself

, Oct 29th 2012 Discuss [5]

It would appear that the folks at Google - or at least one of their ranks - wants to prove the versatility of the hardware behind the newest Chromebook on the market with a port of Ubuntu as an operating system. We've reviewed the Samsung Series 3 Chromebook in full and can say with some confidence that it'd be amazing to have more options than just Chrome as an OS, especially given the undeniably low price point of the unit at $249 USD. The process has already begun with Google's Olof Johansson, right on down on the case - with a dirty port going strong here right as the Chromebook is arriving in mailboxes! Read The Full Story

New Windows 8 poll suggests lagging consumer interest

, Oct 29th 2012 Discuss [66]

Microsoft may be doing its best to push Windows 8, but a new poll from The Associated Press and GfK suggests that Microsoft's massive marketing campaign may not be working that well. According to the results of the poll, which surveyed 1,200 adults by phone, a significant 52% of respondents haven't even heard of Windows 8. Not good, especially considering the amount of attention the new OS has been given by the press. Read The Full Story
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