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Microsoft launched their new OneDrive app based on the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) for Windows 10 users. The company promised UWP-based versions for all its apps right after the launch of UWP framework. The app brings features such as drag and drop support to app for uploading files and restoring files from Recycle Bin in a touch-friendly environment.

iBot Control Systems, a Hyderabad-based startup company, is on a mission to drive IoT innovation for Indian businesses in alignment with the Make in India initiative. In a year, founder Ravi Subramanyam aims at making iBot world’s pioneering company in the IoT space. It was one of the 11 startups chosen by Microsoft Ventures for its Spring 2015 batch. Ravi Narayan, Microsoft Ventures, said, “We could associate with the synergy and didn’t look at it like a startup. During the program, we introduced them to Microsoft’s Head of Enterprise Sales of India. We found the technology a good way to bundle with our products. The India journey then started replicating outside the country.”

Microsoft, apparently, have been taking their E3 presence this year very seriously. As revealed by Digital Storytelling Lead Jeff Rubenstein, during the latest episode of Director of Xbox Programming Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb’s podcast, Microsoft have been working on their E3 show for 2016 since at least December last year. This should give a lot of hope to the Xbox fans as it implies that Microsoft might have quite a few announcements and surprises up their sleeves.

As part of National Military Appreciation Month, Microsoft Military Affairs, in collaboration with Boot Campaign, will participate in Pushups For Charity. The event was held on May 16, 2016 at the Microsoft Flagship Store in New York City. The challenge featured Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny “Joey” Jones, Boot Campaign chief operating officer; Jose Cruz, Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) graduate; J.W. Cortes, Marine veteran and actor on FOX TV’s “Gotham”; and Steve Weatherford, Super Bowl Champion, 10-year NFL player, fitness expert and TV personality. They competed with local premier athletes to determine who can do the most pushups in 90 seconds.

Two of Apple’s biggest competitors, Google and Microsoft, are using fancy keyboards to get closer to iOS users. One is better for wordsmiths, while the other can help you find just the right GIF, and faster. Google’s Gboard and Microsoft’s Word Flow replace the iPhone’s standard keyboard and offer new features. Since launching in the last month, the free apps have been among the most popular utilities for iOS.

Scribe Software, a global data integration leader, announced the company’s integration platform of its service (iPaaS), Scribe Online, with the new Microsoft Power BI solution templates. The Power BI solution templates empower businesses with end-to-end, enterprise-ready analytic dashboards for sales management. Through Scribe Online, Power BI users get fast and easy access to data from on-premises systems such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and cloud services such as Dynamics CRM Online and Salesforce.

Microsoft and Netflix announced extension to its partnership. Mohammed Arif, Windows and Devices Group Lead, Microsoft Gulf, said, “This partnership is a win for the customers we serve. We have a long relationship with UAE consumers, through Windows, Office and our many device brands, such as Xbox, Surface and Lumia. Those same consumers have now embraced the Netflix brand, demonstrating a thirst for the quality content on offer from them. By teaming up like this, we both create awareness in a crowded market and demonstrate to our customers that doing more can also mean having fun.”

Data Masons Software, a leading provider of integrated EDI and XML solutions for Microsoft Dynamics GP customers, announced the integration of its Vantage Point EDI solution with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016. This announcement demonstrates the company’s continued alignment with Microsoft’s six-month product release schedule for Microsoft Dynamics GP and commitment to providing customers with DayOne EDI integration for Microsoft’s latest Dynamics ERP releases.

Microsoft plans to double the number of promoted apps that appear in the Start menu in the Windows 10 Anniversary update. The update, also known by Redstone, will bring with it plenty of new features. Improved Cortana, a new dark theme, and a bolstered Edge browser are all things to look forward to in update, which arrives this summer.

Bethesda Softworks announced that its highly-anticipated first-person shooter, Doom, is now available worldwide for the Xbox One computer entertainment system and PC. Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for this intense, first-person combat. Doom, the iconic game that defined a genre and is considered one of the most influential games ever, made returns as a brutally fun and challenging modern-day shooter experience.