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Microsoft tests Xbox game streaming through browsers to match Stadia, GeForce Now, Luna

Ben Schoon Feb 15 2021 - 6:55 am PT

In the opinion of a lot of gamers, Xbox Game Pass and its xCloud streaming is the pinnacle of game streaming today, but it can be hard to see it that way when Microsoft’s offering lags behind on resolution, stream quality, and device support. Now, Microsoft is testing the ability to stream Xbox games through the browser, playing catchup with Stadia, GeForce Now, and Luna.

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Microsoft rebrands Office Lens and adds enhanced scanning features

Damien Wilde Feb 3 2021 - 3:42 am PT

Microsoft is on a roll at this early stage of 2021 with several Android app overhauls already underway. Another notable but important change is to Office Lens, which has now officially been rebranded to “Microsoft Lens.” That’s not all, as the app has also added some much-needed new scanning features.

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Microsoft OneDrive for Android receives homescreen overhaul, 8K video playback support

Damien Wilde Feb 3 2021 - 2:20 am PT

Microsoft OneDrive for Android is now receiving a bit of an overhaul while simultaneously adding support for Samsung Motion Photos and 8K video playback.

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Swiftkey on Android may gain Windows 10 clipboard sync feature

Damien Wilde Oct 26 2020 - 6:14 am PT

Although Swiftkey might not be the most popular or most used Android keyboard, a neat new clipboard sync between your smartphone and Windows 10 PC is in the works.

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New Xbox app brings free Xbox One game library streaming to all

Damien Wilde Sep 22 2020 - 5:06 am PT

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Microsoft has announced that its brand new Xbox app on Android will let you stream your entire Xbox One game library to your smartphone completely free.

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[Update: v6.2 rollout] Microsoft Launcher v6 adds landscape mode, new wallpapers, updated Feed, more

Damien Wilde Aug 25 2020 - 2:02 am PT

The latest Microsoft Launcher v6 update is now rolling out with a number of fixes and support for landscape orientation for your homescreen.

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[Update: Wider rollout] Microsoft Your Phone can now control Android apps with select Samsung Galaxy devices

Damien Wilde Aug 24 2020 - 3:02 am PT

During the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked livestream, the South Korean firm talked up even tighter collaborations with Microsoft. This is manifesting itself with Android app control on selected Galaxy devices when using the Microsoft Your Phone app.

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Microsoft Surface Duo to get 3 years of OS and security updates

Damien Wilde Aug 13 2020 - 7:48 am PT

On the back of Microsoft officially confirming the release date of the folding Surface Duo, the Redmond-based firm also confirmed that it will receive 3 years of Android OS and security updates.

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Microsoft’s $1,399 Surface Duo doesn’t include NFC because it wasn’t ‘fundamental’

Ben Schoon Aug 12 2020 - 7:18 am PT

Microsoft officially confirmed the final details on its ambitious Surface Duo today, and well, the spec sheet is a little lackluster given the price tag. One notable omission is NFC and Microsoft has addressed why it’s not available on Surface Duo.

Microsoft Surface Duo to release September 10 w/ $1,399 price tag

Damien Wilde Aug 12 2020 - 2:21 am PT

Microsoft has quietly and most importantly officially confirmed the asking price and release date of its first foldable Android device — the Surface Duo.

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[U: Sept. 15] Microsoft’s Project xCloud streaming going public in Sept. as part of Xbox Game Pass

Kyle Bradshaw Aug 4 2020 - 7:55 am PT

The next big step in gaming is game streaming, as evidenced by Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia launching competing services. As Project xCloud readies its launch in September, Microsoft is finally explaining the service’s pricing and its integration with Xbox Game Pass.

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[Update: Full shutdown in 2021] Microsoft’s Cortana for Android, iOS to be killed in select regions in January

Damien Wilde Aug 3 2020 - 2:06 am PT

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Microsoft is set to kill off its Halo-inspired voice assistant Cortana on Android and iOS from January 2020 in select regions.

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Microsoft Family Safety brings parental controls and more for Android and iOS

Kyle Bradshaw Jul 29 2020 - 4:02 pm PT

Microsoft has launched a new app called Family Safety, bringing cross-device parental controls for Android, iOS, Windows, and Xbox.

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Microsoft Outlook for Android adding ‘Play My Emails’ feature

Damien Wilde Jul 15 2020 - 5:12 am PT

Microsoft has announced a ton of new features for Microsoft 365 that includes Outlook for Android. The latest feature is Play My Emails, which appeared on the iOS version of Outlook late last year.

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Microsoft craftily adds Bing Search shortcut to Android via Outlook app

Damien Wilde Jul 14 2020 - 5:19 am PT

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Microsoft is at it again and has added a very crafty Bing Search shortcut to Android devices via the popular Outlook email app.

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Google and Microsoft join forces to improve PWAs on the Play Store

Damien Wilde Jul 13 2020 - 5:06 am PT

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It looks as though Microsoft and Google are teaming up to improve the progressive web app (PWA) experience across devices ⁠— including Android.

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Microsoft moves Android OS development for Surface Duo in-house

Kyle Bradshaw Jul 7 2020 - 11:24 am PT

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One of our most hotly anticipated Android devices of this year, here at 9to5Google, has surprisingly been a foldable Android from Microsoft — the Surface Duo. A new report details — and we’ve confirmed — that Microsoft has moved its development of the Surface Duo’s flavor of Android to be in-house.

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Microsoft’s Defender antivirus is now available on Android

Damien Wilde Jun 24 2020 - 5:06 am PT

Microsoft Defender is now available to download and protect your Android device from the threat of viruses and malware.

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Microsoft Launcher Preview adds app drawer folders, three-row docks, more

Damien Wilde Jun 19 2020 - 5:13 am PT

The Microsoft Launcher Preview has gained some much-needed customization options in the latest update including app drawer folders, the ability to have a three-row dock, plus more.

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‘Microsoft SwiftKey’ rebrand arrives on Android w/ latest keyboard update

Ben Schoon May 21 2020 - 11:40 am PT

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Third-party keyboards have been a part of Android for years now, and SwiftKey has been a popular option from what feels like the beginning. Microsoft acquired SwiftKey back in 2016 for $250 million and, now, the app is getting a rebrand.

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Microsoft Family Safety app comes to Android and iOS in early beta

Damien Wilde May 12 2020 - 5:08 am PT

The public beta for the recently announced Microsoft Family Safety app is now up and running for those on Android and iOS.

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Microsoft Your Phone app can now control your music and podcasts from PC

Damien Wilde Apr 30 2020 - 5:14 am PT

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Thanks to a new update to the Microsoft Your Phone app, you can now control music and podcast directly on your Android smartphone from your PC.

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Microsoft Launcher Preview v6.2 testing return of themes and more backup options

Damien Wilde Apr 16 2020 - 5:12 am PT

Microsoft Launcher v6 Preview launched in January 2020, but it came without a few popular features including themes, and the backup and restore function.

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Samsung devices gain drag-and-drop file transfer feature with Windows 10 PCs

Damien Wilde Apr 13 2020 - 4:05 am PT

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For those with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, file transfers between Windows 10 and your mobile device are set to get even easier, thanks to the latest Microsoft Your Phone app.

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