Showing posts with label Microsoft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Microsoft. Show all posts
29 Dec 2014
Microsoft is Rumored to be Developing a New Web Browser for Windows 10.
Fresh information which very recently surfaced suggests that Microsoft is developing a new internet browser for Windows 10, which is code-named “Spartan” but is not Internet Explorer 12 which typically was being expected to drop along with Windows 10. They aim to make Spartan look and feel more like other popular browsers like Mozilla’s Firefox and Google’s Chrome by making it support extensions and upgrading the UI.
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Despite the changes, Spartan is still going to use Microsoft' Chakra’s JavaScript engine and Microsoft's Trident rendering engine unlike other browsers like safari which uses webkit and Chrome which uses a upgraded modification of webkit, as reported by ZDNet
According to the report if they are correct, we should be expecting Windows 10 (at least the desktop version) to ship with both Spartan and Internet Explorer 11 and Spartan will be available for both desktop and mobile (phone/tablet) versions of Windows 10.
Microsoft has an event fixed for January 21 where it is expected to unveil more details about Windows 10. ZDNet also reports that Spartan is just a code name for the new browser project for now and don’t know what Microsoft plans to call it when it is released or if will be functional enough for inclusion in the Windows 10 January Technical Preview and mobile preview builds that are expected to be available to testers in early 2015, as they are not sure.
If it will be made available at some point to other non-Windows OS is not clear for now but the possibility can’t be ruled out as Microsoft for some time now has been releasing much of its software and services to non-Windows OS.
25 Nov 2014
Microsoft adopts Opera Mobile Store to replace Nokia store as default for Nokia phones.
Microsoft have made a deal with Opera to use Opera app store as
the default preloaded app store in Nokia’s series 40, series 60, Asha, symbian and the Nokia X
series mobile devices with the exception of the Lumia devices. The transition
will happen in the first quarter of 2015 and will affect all existing devices as
users will be redirected to the Opera mobile store from the Nokia store
whenever they want to download from the store.
As reported on Microsoft’s website, Opera Mobile Store boasts close to 300,000 apps
and games with support for more than 7,500 devices ranging from feature phones
to smartphones. 40,000 developers from around the world have contributed to the
store's range of app offerings.
After the transition from Nokia store to Opera, Microsoft intends
to shut down the Nokia store.
16 Nov 2014
Microsoft finally drops the Nokia name with the New Lumia 535 as Its First Non-Nokia Smartphone.
Microsoft has announced the release of a new Lumia smartphone with its name on it rather than the Nokia brand name that has been appearing in all previous Lumia devices. The phone which was announced on the 11th of this month is aimed at the emerging markets (mostly Asia) . It looks much like its Nokia Lumia siblings but with an upgrade in some aspects and an obvious branding difference - the Nokia logo has been replaced with Microsoft on the front (above the screen) — and crested horizontally on the back of the device. This comes after the complete acquisition of Nokia by Microsoft a few months back.
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Microsoft Lumia 535 Smartphone. |
The major updates of note are the RAM which received an upgrade to 1GB compared to its predecessors which mostly had a petite 512 MB of RAM and the front camera which was missing also in some of the older budget Nokia Lumias mobile devices. as a hint that this phone was made to target the emerging markets of Asia, this phone has a dual SIM model along with the single SIM version of it.
Microsoft said the phone will go on sale in China, Hong Kong and Bangladesh this month, with other countries to follow. Though they did not mention if or which already existing Nokia Lumia devices will get a change of logo, they stated that the existing ones will continue to be available. Below are the specifications of this phone:
Microsoft said the phone will go on sale in China, Hong Kong and Bangladesh this month, with other countries to follow. Though they did not mention if or which already existing Nokia Lumia devices will get a change of logo, they stated that the existing ones will continue to be available. Below are the specifications of this phone:
BODY
Dimensions: 140.2 X 72.4 X 8.8mm
Weight: 146 g
Dimensions: 140.2 X 72.4 X 8.8mm
Weight: 146 g
OPERATING SYSTEM AND PROCESSORS Operating System: Software
release: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim.
Processor: CPU Snapdragon™ 200, 1200MHz Quad core
GPU: Adreno 302
Processor: CPU Snapdragon™ 200, 1200MHz Quad core
GPU: Adreno 302
DISPLAY
Screen size: 5 '' LCD; IPS Touch screen technology: Capacitive Multipoint-Touch; 220 ppi Display resolution: qHD (960 x 540); 16M colours Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen size: 5 '' LCD; IPS Touch screen technology: Capacitive Multipoint-Touch; 220 ppi Display resolution: qHD (960 x 540); 16M colours Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
MEMORY
Memory: 8GB Phone memory expandable via micro SD to 128GB; 1GB RAM.
Free cloud storage: 15 GB
Memory: 8GB Phone memory expandable via micro SD to 128GB; 1GB RAM.
Free cloud storage: 15 GB
CONNECTIVITY
SIM card type : Micro SIM
2G Network: GSM 850 /900/ 1800/1900
3G Network: HSDPA 900/ 2100 USB 2.0; Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi hotspot: Up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Location technologies: A-GLONASS, A-GPS, Cellular and Wi-Fi network positioning.
Location and navigation apps: HERE Drive+, HERE Maps, Bing Maps
SIM card type : Micro SIM
2G Network: GSM 850 /900/ 1800/1900
3G Network: HSDPA 900/ 2100 USB 2.0; Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi hotspot: Up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Location technologies: A-GLONASS, A-GPS, Cellular and Wi-Fi network positioning.
Location and navigation apps: HERE Drive+, HERE Maps, Bing Maps
CAMERA
Main camera: 5.0 MP, 2592 X1936 pixels, Auto Focus; Aperture f/2.4; LED flash.
Front camera: 5.0 MP; f-number/aperture: f/2.4 . Supports video call and video recording.
Video resolution: FWVGA (848 x 480 pixels) @30fps
Main camera: 5.0 MP, 2592 X1936 pixels, Auto Focus; Aperture f/2.4; LED flash.
Front camera: 5.0 MP; f-number/aperture: f/2.4 . Supports video call and video recording.
Video resolution: FWVGA (848 x 480 pixels) @30fps
CALL
MANAGEMENT
Call types: Audio call, Conference call, Skype video call
Noise cancellation: Yes
Call types: Audio call, Conference call, Skype video call
Noise cancellation: Yes
OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE:
Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM.
Browser: HTLM5 Internet browser capabilities: Internet Explorer 11
Radio: YES
Music player supports: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player
Video Player supports: MP4/H.264 player
Java: NO
Battery: Replaceable Li-ion 1905 mAh; BL-L4A model
Maximum standby time: 23 days
Maximum talk time (2G): 11h
Maximum talk time (3G): 13h
Music Play: Up to 78h
Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM.
Browser: HTLM5 Internet browser capabilities: Internet Explorer 11
Radio: YES
Music player supports: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player
Video Player supports: MP4/H.264 player
Java: NO
Battery: Replaceable Li-ion 1905 mAh; BL-L4A model
Maximum standby time: 23 days
Maximum talk time (2G): 11h
Maximum talk time (3G): 13h
Music Play: Up to 78h
Price: U.S $144 ( It may varies by region).
15 Nov 2014
Windows 10 will be released to all Windows Phone 8 Lumia phones
Here is wonderful news to all Lumia phone owners around the world. Microsoft, a few days back announced via its Lumia twitter account that all Windows Phone 8 based Lumia smartphones will be treated to the upcoming Windows 10 OS expected to be released next year.
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This announcement was made in response to a tweet om its official Lumia twitter account. The Windows 10 model was announced recently and it will unify the Windows OS and make it compatible to phones, tablets and PCs with just one installation. Windows 10 is coming sometime next year and it is currently in development.
It's a welcome development to be able to upgrade to Windows 10 even even with devices with less RAM. Also worthy of note in the tweet is Microsoft’s reference to Windows 10 mobile devices as models. Tjat is a new development of its choice to address Windows 10 smart devices as “models” and analyst are already seeing it as a marketing strategy – and a good one at that.
