Microsoft’s Defender antivirus is now available on Android
Microsoft Defender is now available to download and protect your Android device from the threat of viruses and malware.
Microsoft Launcher Preview adds app drawer folders, three-row docks, more
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.
‘Microsoft SwiftKey’ rebrand arrives on Android w/ latest keyboard update
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.
Microsoft Family Safety app comes to Android and iOS in early beta
The public beta for the recently announced Microsoft Family Safety app is now up and running for those on Android and iOS.
Microsoft Your Phone app can now control your music and podcasts from PC
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.
Microsoft Launcher Preview v6.2 testing return of themes and more backup options
Microsoft Launcher v6 Preview launched in January 2020, but it came without a few popular features including themes, and the backup and restore function.
Samsung devices gain drag-and-drop file transfer feature with Windows 10 PCs
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.
Pixel 4 Face Unlock support comes to Microsoft OneDrive
The distinct lack of apps that support Face Unlock on the Pixel 4 is disappointing, but to ease that frustration, Microsoft has now added the biometric security option to OneDrive.
Google, Facebook, Twitter, and more commit to battling coronavirus misinformation
The novel coronavirus — COVID-19 — has been spreading around the globe and things are only getting worse in many regions. With that in mind, some of the biggest tech companies including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and more are committing to battling misinformation around the coronavirus outbreak.
Samsung Galaxy S20 gets copy/paste, RCS messaging on Windows 10 w/ Your Phone app
Microsoft’s “Your Phone” app has become a powerful tool for Windows 10 users who also have an Android phone, and now, it’s getting even better. With an update rolling out now, Samsung Galaxy S20 users can copy and paste clipboard content between Windows and Android as well as use RCS messaging.
Cortana is set to be cut from the Microsoft Launcher by the ‘end of April’
We reported late last year that Microsoft was removing its Halo-inspired voice assistant from the Google Play Store in certain regions. Now, Cortana is set to be fully removed from the reasonably popular Microsoft Launcher in the coming months.
Microsoft Outlook for Android gains annotation feature for photos and documents
Microsoft Outlook for Android has added a couple of neat new features including the ability to add annotations to your photos and any scanned documents.
Microsoft rolling out its new Chromium-based Edge via Windows 10 Insider update
Microsoft’s new Edge is based on Chromium and gives Google Chrome a run for its money in a few ways. Now Microsoft is starting to replace the old Edge with the new via Windows 10’s update system.
OneDrive for Android gains a dedicated dark theme in latest beta update
Microsoft’s OneDrive for Android has now gained a dedicated dark theme in the latest beta update.
Microsoft’s ‘Your Phone’ app on Windows 10 supports RCS messaging w/ Galaxy S20
Microsoft’s “Your Phone” app is one of the best ways to tie your Android phone to your Windows PC, and it’s been getting better and better over time. Now, with the debut of the Galaxy S20 series, Microsoft has announced that “Your Phone” for Windows 10 now supports RCS messaging.
Microsoft demos Google Maps running dual-screen on Surface Duo [Video]
Microsoft on Tuesday hosted a developer day for its upcoming dual-screen devices. One live Surface Duo demo failed, but the company has since corrected it to show Google Maps taking advantage of the two displays.
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer sees Google Stadia, not Sony, as its ‘main’ competition
Microsoft’s Xbox has been one of the dominant gaming platforms for a long time now, but times are changing and a lot of focus is shifting to cloud-based platforms. With just a few months to go until launching its next Xbox, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer has said he views Google Stadia and Amazon as the company’s “main” competition.
Microsoft’s ‘Your Phone’ app now brings calls from Android to Windows, wallpapers too
For Windows 10 users, Microsoft’s “Your Phone” app has been a powerful tool for pairing an Android smartphone to your PC. In the time since its debut, the app has only gotten more powerful. In some of its most recent updates, “Your Phone” has added support for Android phone calls and more.
Microsoft’s xCloud streaming preview expands to Canada, its fourth country
Microsoft’s future competitor to Stadia, Project xCloud, has been expanding its capabilities over the past several months. The company has big ambitions for xCloud in 2020, and today, it’s announcing a new supported country with Canada.
Microsoft Launcher 6.0 is now in public preview, includes refreshed UI and more
Microsoft has released the latest preview of the popular Microsoft Launcher version 6.0 for Android phones and tablets.
Microsoft xCloud hands-on: Almost Xbox gaming on the go [Video]
The cloud game streaming wars are set to hot up as right on the heels of Google Stadia we have gaming industry stalwart Microsoft offering the xCloud Preview — which doubles as cloud-based Xbox One console that is playable from your smartphone.
[Update: Rolling out] Google and Microsoft collaborate on Xbox Action for Google Assistant
Last year, we saw signs that Xbox One might be picking up support for talking to the Google Assistant and Alexa through the console’s Kinect-powered voice controls, instead of Cortana. In the end, this capability only arrived for Alexa, but the Google Assistant isn’t going to be left out of the fun, with the announcement of a new Xbox Action.
Windows 10 Preview adds ability to take calls from your Android phone
The latest Windows 10 Preview build has enabled the ability to take calls from your Android phone right on your desktop.
Microsoft SMS Organizer app now available in US, UK, Australia
While in most of the world, SMS is almost a dying protocol, it is still popular and used by millions every single day. The Microsoft created SMS Organizer is now available in the US, UK, and Australia, and is designed to help you get a grip of text message spam, promotions, reminders, and general clutter.