Windows 8 App Refresh – Bing Search BlogBing News app is now customizable, offers offline reading, and supports RSS; Bing Maps now has "improved driving, transit and walking directions, as well as up-to-the minute traffic incidents notifications...
They have tremendous reach into almost everyone's lives through Windows 8, Office and Xbox, as well as to a lesser extent, Windows Phone. It was one of those moments in time I bet many Microsoft executives would like to revisit.
When it comes to global smartphone share, Android leads at 51.2 percent, followed by iOS at 43.5 percent, and Windows at 4.1 percent, Kantar Worldpanel reported. EMarketer predicts Google will remain the leader in display ad revenues in 2013 with...
In a statement today, the company said that the deal would allow it to dedicate more of its resources to creating "beautiful and relevant" in-app ad experiences on Windows 8, Skype, Xbox/Kinect, Windows Phone, Bing, and MSN.
From Windows Phone to Windows 8 and even Xbox Live, the theme previously known as "Metro" brings tiles of various sizes and colors to the user experience. Microsoft has invested heavily into their tiled design.
To start, the ad formats will only be available to devices using Windows 8, Microsoft's new operating system. Skype has rebuilt, an ad-friendly platform for Windows 8. While most operating systems have been designed to form the basis for...
Online searches for Windows 8 increased by 120 percent throughout October showing the increased online interest for Microsoft's new operating system. Experian said this may be in part due to the launch of Windows 8 which offers Bing as the default...
While Microsoft operates online, with its Bing search engine for instance, it still relies on its PC-based Windows operating system (OS) and Office software. Additionally, Windows PC sales have taken a nosedive as consumers opt for cheaper tablets...
There is little over a month to go until Microsoft releases Windows 8 along with their newest embedded Internet Explorer 10 browser that will feature Do Not Track enabled by default. In recent days, Google has also unveiled new Chrome features for...
Most notably, Bing added a suite of Bing for Windows 8 apps to provide a unique search experience on Windows 8 devices. Continuing their aggressive positioning to get people to try Bing, Microsoft and Amazon have partnered up to make Bing the...
The sweepstakes offers many prizes, including a Microsoft Surface tablet, Xbox 360 with Kinect, Windows Phones and more, just by tweeting. There will also be in-store activations in various Microsoft stores, right up through the upcoming Windows 8...
Windows 8 is set for an October 26 release date, but Microsoft introduced its Bing for Windows 8 app last week. Emphasizing the user experience, the Bing Search Blog stated they "completely reimagined search" for Windows 8.
Microsoft’s other applications are for .azure, .hotmail, .microsoft, .office, .skydrive, .skype, .windows, and .xbox. Microsoft has also applied for .bing, while Yahoo seeks .yahoo. In addition to applying for the .bing gTLD, Microsoft also put in...
The mobile version of Office will be offered as a bundled package with the Windows 8 RT package on ARM hardware. The London-based firm, which also has offices in India and Seoul, develops tools which allow users to view and edit Microsoft Office...
Mozilla has accused Microsoft of failing in its commitment to give Windows users a choice in browsers, a charge that previously saw Microsoft become the subject of a U.S.antitrust case. The accusations relate to Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8...
Unfortunately, the browser version is not bundled with Windows 7, so they are likely challenged with trying to migrate users of their newest operating system. Only time will tell whether the expected release of Windows 8 in the New Year will put a...
Microsoft wants to ensure a great range of Windows 8 devices, from smartphones and tablets to desktops, notebooks, and convertibles. Microsoft Propelling Manufacturers for Windows 8 Device Development
That conference will also, according to rumor, showcase the Windows 8 Samsung tablet, which could explain why most of the design changes seem aimed at a mobile-friendly experience. It could also be that Bing is hoping to get a new version ready for...
Coming to a Windows Phone Near You: Mango - Bing Search BlogThis fall, Mango will feature new product and music search and more location-based search features. Microsoft Buys 8 Search Engine Optimization Domain Names - Bill HartzerCompany buys up 8...
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