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Windows 7 mainstream support ends tonight

Windows 7 mainstream support ends tonight
When the clocks strike midnight, no more Windows 7 software improvements will come from Microsoft
13 Jan 2015
Android 5.0 Lollipop adoption disappointing so far

Android 5.0 Lollipop adoption disappointing so far
Android 5.0 Lollipop is currently running on just 0.1 per cent of handsets, disappointing Google
3 Dec 2014
Windows 8.1 market share leaps ahead

Windows 8.1 market share leaps ahead
Adoption of Windows 8 and 8.1 shot up in October, marking the OS’ biggest leap in market share to date
3 Nov 2014
Windows 10 Technical Preview: Is Microsoft back in business?

Windows 10 Technical Preview: Is Microsoft back in business?
Microsoft’s bending over backwards to court businesses with Windows 10. Does it offer enough to justify upgrading from Windows 7?
2 Oct 2014
Windows 9 developer launch date set for 30 September

Windows 9 developer launch date set for 30 September
The update will include design tweaks and the re-introduction of the Smart Menu
22 Aug 2014
Windows 8.1 vs Google Chrome OS review

Windows 8.1 vs Google Chrome OS review
Can your business save money by using Chrome OS instead of Windows?
5 Aug 2014
Samsung Z smartphone with Tizen coming in Q3

Samsung Z smartphone with Tizen coming in Q3
Tizen powered handset to launch in Russia
2 Jun 2014
Microsoft's Cortana takes on Siri in Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft's Cortana takes on Siri in Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft's Windows 8.1 update brings personal assistant capabilities to mobile devices
3 Apr 2014
Microsoft steps up Windows XP upgrade efforts

Microsoft steps up Windows XP upgrade efforts
Software giant plans to rollout desktop notifications to PC users still on XP later this week.
3 Mar 2014
BlackBerry market share crashes below two per cent

BlackBerry market share crashes below two per cent
BlackBerry CEO insists company is in it for the long haul, as market share slumps dramatically.
14 Nov 2013
Android KitKat 4.4 release date arrives 

Android KitKat 4.4 release date arrives
Google beefs up messaging, contacts, voice and management features.
1 Nov 2013
Early Windows 8.1 access granted to TechNet and MSDN members

Early Windows 8.1 access granted to TechNet and MSDN members
Updated: Microsoft backtracks on decision not to grant TechNet and MSDN members early access to Windows 8.1
10 Sep 2013
Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview released

Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview released
Microsoft takes the wraps off enterprise preview version of Windows 8.1
31 Jul 2013
Windows Blue upgrade not an admission of failure

Windows Blue upgrade not an admission of failure
Microsoft hits out at negative press reports ahead of release of Windows Blue.
13 May 2013
Facebook Home launch: Industry reacts

Facebook Home launch: Industry reacts
Android overlay could provide social media giant with smartphone testbed.
5 Apr 2013
Firefox OS for smartphones launched by Mozilla

Firefox OS for smartphones launched by Mozilla
Mozilla partners with Alcatel, LG and ZTE for first wave of new OS smartphones.
25 Feb 2013
Ubuntu tablet OS makes its debut

Ubuntu tablet OS makes its debut
Updated: Canonical brings Ubuntu OS to tablets.
22 Feb 2013
Windows 8 Pro upgrade price to soar by 400% from 1 February

Windows 8 Pro upgrade price to soar by 400% from 1 February
Software giant confirms Windows 8 prices will go up from the end of the month.
21 Jan 2013
RIM chief outlines pricing strategy for BlackBerry 10 range

RIM chief outlines pricing strategy for BlackBerry 10 range
Smartphone maker's CMO claims at least six BB10 models will drop this year.
10 Jan 2013
Microsoft preps NHS for Windows XP upgrades

Microsoft preps NHS for Windows XP upgrades
Software giant's new authentication software will allow NHS workers to use Windows 7 and 8 machines to access patient data via Spine.
21 Nov 2012
Microsoft prepares for grand unveiling of Windows 8

Microsoft prepares for grand unveiling of Windows 8
As the software giant gets set to release radically overhauled operating system, analysts share their thoughts on how they think it will sell.
25 Oct 2012
Windows 7 becomes world's most popular desktop operating

Windows 7 becomes world's most popular desktop operating
Latest figures from NetMarketShare suggest Microsoft may have succeeded in ending Windows XP's stronghold on desktop PCs.
3 Sep 2012
Microsoft releases Windows 8 RTM through TechNet

Microsoft releases Windows 8 RTM through TechNet
MSDN subscribers also get a look in on latest Windows OS.
16 Aug 2012
Windows 8 Release Preview now available

Windows 8 Release Preview now available
Microsoft takes wraps off preview edition of next generation Windows operating system.
1 Jun 2012