What would Bill Gates do with a $100, and other highlights from his Reddit AMA
Earlier today Microsoft founder and former CEO, Bill Gates, did his second AMA on Reddit. Bill is known nowadays most for his philanthropy, but he was also just named Technology Adviser at Microsoft. He answered questions about all of this during his AMA today.
Report: Nokia will launch their first Android phone later this month
The Nokia Normandy is back. After a brief hiatus from the rumor wire Nokia’s Android phone is back in the news. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Nokia will unveil the Normandy later this month at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
OneDrive branding and new “co-owners” feature revealed in update
Microsoft is currently in the process of switching SkyDrive over to some new branding. A new name is not the only thing that will be added to SkyDrive. The first screenshots of Microsoft’s new OneDrive branding have started popping up, along side a new feature called “co-owners.”
Nokia Lumia Icon for Verizon pre-order and release dates tipped
It has been a long journey for the Nokia Lumia Icon, but it appears the device could finally launch later this month. After seeing the device countless times (originally as the Lumia 929) we are finally seeing some rumored release dates.
Windows Phone 8.1 could add large tile size to the Start Screen
Windows Phone 8 introduced the new small tile size that really opened up the Start Screen to customization. Then Microsoft added the small tile to Windows 8.1, along with a new large tile. Now it seems they may be bringing the large tile to phones as well.
Swype-style keyboard coming to Windows Phone 8.1
One feature that holds a lot of people back from switching to Windows Phone and even iOS is 3rd-party keyboards. Android allows users to download keyboards from the Google Play Store and easily install them. Some of the popular options include Swiftkey and Swype.
First look at the Windows Phone 8.1 Notification Center leaks
This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Last month we asked you what Windows Phone 8.1 feature you were most excited about. Notification Center was the clear winner. Over the weekend the first screenshots of the Windows Phone 8.1 Notification Center leaked, giving us our first clear look at how the feature will […]
Flappy Bird Lives! But only on Windows Phone
The smash hit Flappy Bird has had quite the roller coaster ride, going from general obscurity to earning $50,000/day almost overnight. The game’s developer hasn’t coped well with its success, and after having a public meltdown on Twitter, has followed through with this promise to remove Flappy Bird from the Google Play Store and iTunes. […]
New Windows 8.1 Update 1 leak shows taskbar over Metro apps and OneDrive branding
Did you want more Windows 8.1 Update 1 leaks? Too bad, we have some anyway.. Ever since the update leaked on the web there have been leaks coming out like crazy. Every time Microsoft sends an update there is something new to find.
Nokia and HTC settle litigation and sign technology agreement
Nokia has just sent out a press release to announce they have signed a patent agreement with HTC. This settlement will end months of litigation, and Nokia will be receiving some payments from HTC.