Windows stories - Page 17

Dell releases top five migration roadblocks facing companies across the world, as support for Windows XP nears the end.

NZ firms warned about the risks and complexities of upgrading from Windows XP before Microsoft's April 2014 support cut-off.

Echoing the Microsoft mantra, New Zealand's Marketing and Operations Director Frazer Scott tells Kiwis the company has listened with Windows 8.1.

In what is becoming quite a habit in Redmond, Microsoft has once again relented - providing early access to the release version of Windows 8.1 to developers.

Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....

The Microsoft Surface Pro on paper is a truly great idea, the power of a laptop with the portability and entertainment value of a high spec tablet.

Only 10 months after launching Windows 8, Microsoft has returned for a second crack at the market, sending a finished Windows 8.1 to manufacturers.

New line-up includes ATIV Book 9 Plus, Book 9 Lite and Book 9 Lite Touch and a new all-in-one PC, the ATIV One 5 Style.

Samsung stretches its lead in the global smartphone market, where sales surged by 46.5%, hitting 225 million units in Q2 2013.

Microsoft takes aim at long-time rival Google, questioning the company's decision to once again block the YouTube app for Windows Phone.

Ahead of the Windows 8.1 launch, Microsoft expands its app offerings, including IE, Bing, Skype, aiming for a seamless device experience.

Kiwis will be first in line when Microsoft begins rolling out Windows 8.1 worldwide, as a free update for consumers on Windows 8 through the Windows Store.

Over 554,000 pizza slices are consumed each year by Microsoft staff on campus, yet no mention of slow Surface sales...

Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.

Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.

Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits error in judgement regarding Surface RT tablet, following $900m loss. Is he on his last legs?.

Pupils at Whataroa School, a small school on the South Island’s West Coast, had a taste of the future recently when they trialled a new multi- touch display.

Speaking at the company's WPC, Microsoft's Tami Reller confirms Windows 8.1 will be available for manufacturers in late August.

Following a surprise departure from Microsoft last November, Windows and Windows live president signs off on a Us$14m mega Microsoft retirement package.

Global app downloads set to double to 160 billion by 2017, fuelled by smartphone adoption in developing markets and free-download apps.