What Microsoft working on smartphone design?

The Hot on the heels of Microsoft's double launch of Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 this week, comes the news that the software giant may be preparing to enter the smartphone market. An article published in the Wall Street Journal states that Microsoft is working with Asian component suppliers to test its own smartphone design, according to sources .According to reports, Microsoft is working on the design for its own smartphone handset.

A Analysts have speculated for some time now about whether or not Microsoft has been working on a smartphone. Not only could it feasibly be a strong competitor to the iPhone 5, but it could double as Microsoft's entry into the handheld gaming console market - which is currently dominated by Nintendo and Sony. Given that smarthphone gaming has been stealing the march on the DS and PS Vita handhelds for quite a while now, due to the smartphone gaming business model and the devices' multi-purpose applications beyond gaming, a Microsoft smartphone would be a strong first step.

The According to the article, some officials at Microsoft's parts suppliers, who declined to be named, say the company is testing a smartphone design but it's unclear at present if a device is set to go into mass production.

A Launch of SmartGlass functionality last week could also be an indication that Microsoft is looking at putting more devices into the market that have handheld functionality.

Microsoft building gamingXbox Surface tablet

The Microsoft is rumoured to be crafting a 7 inch dedicated gaming tablet, combines  Xbox and Surface brands  Windows 8

A new tablet will take the fight to Apple's recently released iPad Mini with a custom ARM processor and plenty of RAM - tailored specifically towards gaming.

According to the Verge, the new tablet will run a custom version of Windows rather than the full operating system found on the Microsoft Surface Pro.

Although standard tablet functions will be available, this will be a different beast from the Microsoft's other tablet creations.

A Several Xbox related buildings at Microsoft's office in Silicon Valley have been locked down to maintain secrecy  and allow other members of the Xbox contingent to begin work on games and software.

Windows 8 launch on October 25th

Windows 8 launch, the celebration starts October 25th. Microsoft's been doing its best to get Windows 8 ready for public consumption. And After dogfooding the OS to employees and IT pros and getting unsolicited feedback from company [co-founder] Paul Allen, the time has come for its official unveiling. Microsoft told October 25th on  calendars for a Win 8 celebration.  New York City reporting on the event live, so come on back in three weeks to get full Windows 8 and Microsoft Surface fix.

Microsoft confirms Office 2013 and 365 pricing

Prefer to purchase the regular Office 2013, you should know that its prices are starting at $139.99. If you plan on getting a Windows RT tablet however, you better not rush with the purchase as Office Home & Student 2013 RT will come preinstalled on all Windows RT devices with full-featured editions of Word, Excel,
Based Office 365 Home Premium will give 5 people access to the full Office 365 features [ Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Access, and Publisher] via their individual accounts. For the privilege they will have to fork out $99.99 a year.
The Office 365 Small Business Premium gives organizations of 1 to 10 people the same access with each employee getting to use 5 PCs. The service will set businesses back $149.99 annually, which makes $12.50/month.
The Both Office 365 subscriptions will be available in physical and online stores and resellers. Office 365 Home Premium will be offered across 227 markets, while Small Business Premium will be available throughout 86 markets.

Source : blog.gsmarena

Kinect Joy Ride Sequel Ditches the Kinect

iD-Gadget Today's : "Kinect-based video game". Joy Ride will have a sequel, says "Microsoft". Some important things that need to be underlined from this: The first confirmed with the game, which will come is, that would not require Kinect to play, just need to require Xbox 360 contollers. Therefore, titles are edited into "Joy Ride Turbo".

It looks like Microsoft has gone to the senses. Racing game without a button, or press the controller to drive "all over your body just" is not only attractive, but also lacks precision.

Kinect is a revolution in the game, of what a motion gaming, which is played using their entire body and do not use traditional stick controller. Most of the hardware hackers began using Kinect, to more novel, non-game.

"Joy Ride Turbo" was released through Xbox Live Arcade, which means it will not be sold at retail storefronts game.

Kinect Joy Ride Sequel Ditches the Kinect

OS and Nokia apps Nokia Lumia 900

id Gadget Today--> Because of the close partnership between Nokia and Microsoft, Lumia 900 capable of running the latest iteration of Windows Phone OS, version 7.5 Mango. The result can be viewed, Lumia 900 capable of performing any task that runs the software on Windows Phones do.

In contrast to Android, Microsoft made ​​its OS, it makes the Nokia has a bit of space to add their own flair on the software side, this is a tribute to unify experience in the phone, but there is one thing that makes it difficult for manufacturers to stand out. However, Nokia does not make a special mark with a nice blue color theme Nokia "is a standard 900 Lumia" and in the presence of an application suite that includes Nokia Marketplace Drive, Nokia Maps, Nokia Transit, and the Nokia Transfer Contact. In this section also highlights the third party partner applications, such as ESPN and CNN. Lumia 900 does not have a Nokia music applications, Music Radio Mix, such as European counterparts. No App, to serve streaming radio and create a mixture, similar to the features of Windows Phone, but these alternatives can give Nokia some additional credibility.

Nokia does not have a long way from the outside of the application software. 

Will Verizon throws weight behind Windows Phone?

id Gadget today--> Verizon ready for a lot with Microsoft and Windows Phone platform. Verizon "Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo", said at a conference today, (fully supported) from Microsoft and talk to the need for a third mobile ecosystem in the industry.

Verizon confirms this shift from earlier attitudes, on Windows Mobile phones on today's comments underscored the growing need for wireless carriers. Their dependence on Android and IOS, which are two emerging smartphone platforms in saaat ini.Pada Apple, are able to streamline payment of hefty subsidies from operators, forcing them to look elsewhere for the alternative hit.

Marketing weights as well as a large base of Verizon phone customer base could be a boon for Microsoft and Nokia, which has been at the forefront of pushing Windows Phone. While both sides put their resources behind the launch of 900 Lumia at AT & T, the presence of the two largest U.S. carriers will provide an opportunity a chance to succeed.

(Nokia hinted that there is a device that can appear on the Verizon network in the near future) "said Todd Rosenbluth," equity analyst at Standard & Poor's. Verizon believes that it can encourage the adoption of Windows Phone as it drove sales of its Android with Droid franchise.

"Shammo said" (We created the Android platform from scratch and it is a remarkable platform today, that we helped to create, and we seek to do the same with a third ecosystem).

Verizon is actually in the beginning not to use Android. T-Mobile USA is the first carrier to offer Android phones - G1 from HTC. NamunVerizon build a partnership with Google, and was influential in marketing the original Droid into a huge success. Initial success of the Droid and Droid Verizon franchise, push Android into the mainstream.

Even now, many people still believe is synonymous with all the Droid Android phone, despite it being a Verizon brand. Unlike the AT & T on the cusp of losing iPhone exclusivity began to embrace the Android. As the desire to create a smartphone hit Verizon as a partnership with Google, the dominance of Apple and Google can convince operators to seek new allies in Microsoft.

 Corporate earnings and revenue both rose, partly due to decreased sales of the iPhone, in the first quarter. Of 3.2 million iPhones, Verizon to sell 1 million fewer than the corresponding period in the fourth quarter, when the newly launched iPhone 4S. However, it is a large number of which require a large payment to Apple.

This comparison can be made, Verizon sold 2.1 million smartphones 4G LTE, which is largely representative of the non-iPhone smartphone sales in the quarter.

 "Rosenbluth said" (they want a third suite of devices and operating systems to be able to offset the subsidy issue).

Skyrim bags over 200 Kinect voice commands

id Gadget today--> Microsoft support Kinect addresses Elder scrolls 5: 

Skyrim. Popular RPG benefit from more than 200 voice commands to the actors cast spells, inventory and cycle through the crust, with a noble cry. 

With the Xbox 360 Elder scrolls 5:

Skyrim Hotkey commands to the actors will be able to say that the items to finish the game. Others see the updates of other faculty from the best navigation menu, magic items and cartography skills. In the map of the city or the name of the site will be a way to transport players there.

Volumes greater than 5 Skyrim success, more than 35 million Sales in 48 hours. Using voice commands can also be played as games and quick to open a new fast all the time. Bethesda has released a video showing the shutdown command to display more of their players, including the famous "FUS ro DAH." It is possible that here. Check the news came that voice commands weeks, according to Bethesda. While the study planned to deliver the news to add other games will be exclusive to the Xbox 360. It will include "new missions, places, features and much more," reveals the town, so watch for details to come.

The elder scrolls 5: 

Skyrim is the best games of 2011. It is enough to push back the integration of Kinect? The outcry which is the dragon that sounds tempting.

WP Tango aka Refresh to allow 8 apps running in background

id Gadget today--> WP Tango aka Refresh to allow 8 apps running in background

We anticipation that the Windows Phone update, which will clearly go by WP Refresh was all about optimizations for low-end chipsets, but it turns out it additionally adds some fresh functionality.

The afresh leaked Tango ROM appear an access in the best cardinal of accomplishments apps. You can now multitask with up to 8 apps (rather than the accepted 5) alive in background.

The Tango a.k.a. Refresh Windows Phone 7.5 amend will hit the already appear accessories afterwards the aboriginal low-end (Nokia) smartphones based on it hit the shelves in the abreast future.

Skype integration in Windows Phone

Skype for Windows Phone, forth with Skype for Windows 8 and Xbox, is advancing soon, says Skype's VP of Products, Rick Osterloh.

Skype integration in Windows Phone

Although it's been eight months back Microsoft acquired Skype, we still haven't apparent able Skype affiliation in Windows Phone or alike a Skype app for the belvedere yet. However, if Rick Osterloh is to be believed, the Skype affiliation is advancing soon.

Skype integration in Windows Phone
It is about believed that the able Skype affiliation in Windows Phone will access with Apollo, which is the abutting above adaptation of Windows Phone and will access afterwards Tango (which will be a accessory update). However, in the meanwhile, Microsoft could aloof absolution a Skype app for the belvedere through the Windows Marketplace for the few Windows Phone 7 accessories that accept a advanced adverse camera built-in.
Skype integration in Windows Phone
Also expected, is affiliation with Windows 8 and Xbox 360. Admittedly, video calling on your TV with the Xbox Kinect is activity to be appealing cool. Hopefully, Microsoft sticks to its chat this time and absolutely does absolution it soon.

LG signs patent licensing deal with Microsoft

iD-Gadget Today's --> LG is the most recent above Android architect to assurance a licensing acceding with Microsoft, accordant to pay royalties to thecomputer application giant. That leaves Motorola as the alone one of the Google OS big players that hasn't got a agnate deal.

The accord agency that LG will be advantageous Microsoft a few bucks for every smartphone, book or "other customer devices" it makes that run either Android or Google Chrome OS.
LG signs patent licensing deal with Microsoft
LG becomes the eleventh Android OEM to assurance such a accord with Microsoft. The above Motorola is already actuality sued by Microsoft over declared apparent infringement, so it ability be abutting that account soon.

HTC and Samsung anniversary accept apparent licensing deals with Microsoft, which crave them to advance out Windows Phone accessories and pay for advance and business of the OS. It's cryptic if LG has agnate clauses in its contract.

LG patent licensing with Microsoft

 LG signs patent licensing deal with Microsoft
LG is the most recent above Android architect to assurance a licensing acceding with Microsoft, accordant to pay royalties to thecomputer application giant. That leaves Motorola as the alone one of the Google OS big players that hasn't got a agnate deal.

The accord agency that LG will be advantageous Microsoft a few bucks for every smartphone, book or "other customer devices" it makes that run either Android or Google Chrome OS.

LG becomes the eleventh Android OEM to assurance such a accord with Microsoft. The above Motorola is already actuality sued by Microsoft over declared apparent infringement, so it ability be abutting that account soon.

HTC and Samsung anniversary accept apparent licensing deals with Microsoft, which crave them to advance out Windows Phone accessories and pay for advance and business of the OS. It's cryptic if LG has agnate clauses in its contract.