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Overall, Satya Nadella has had a remarkable first year as Microsoft’s new CEO. He has built excitement around Windows again, with Windows 10. He had rolled out a bunch of products that show what “the new Microsoft” is all about. And he has essentially ended Microsoft’s war with Apple and Andriod.

Microsoft has just released its newest product, and it’s a lock-screen customization app for Android. Microsoft fans wielding Android devices might comprise a narrow market, but with Picturesque, they can modify their Google devices with Bing background images, Bing search, Bing news, and a host of other features—giving Android users a taste of what the Windows Phone lock screen is like.

Microsoft has announced plans to deliver a new on-premise version of SharePoint Server, dubbed SharePoint Server 2016. It’s expected to roll out in the later half of 2015. “While we’ve seen growing demand for SharePoint Online, we recognize that our customers have a range of requirements that make maintaining existing SharePoint Server deployments the right decision for some,” wrote Julia White, general manager for Microsoft’s Office Product Management team, in a blog post. “We remain committed to meeting those needs.”

Microsoft has slashed the prices of its popular Xbox 360 gaming console by 19% to Rs 12,990 as the tech firm looks to expand its footprint in India’s gaming market. The 4GB version of the standalone Xbox 360 was earlier being sold for Rs 15,990. Microsoft has also reduced the price of 4GB Xbox 360 with Kinect to Rs 21,990 (from Rs 26,990) and 250GB Xbox 360 with Kinect to Rs 29,990 (from Rs 31,990).

Microsoft has launched the Weekend Fun programme, which is a new offer being made for weekends. Under this program, Xbox Live gamers will get incentives for playing on the weekend with new schemes. The weekend programme will start from Friday at 6:00 AM IST and will last till Sunday, 11:59 PM IST. Players will get a chance to win Rs. 500 worth of Xbox credit and a month’s membership to Xbox Live Gold.

With an array of exciting new apps, Microsoft Devices brings exciting ways to make your Valentine’s Day more special. Whether its quintessential romantic quotes or personalized cards to make your loved one’s day, Windows phones are the perfect companion to make Feb 14 an unforgettable Valentine’s Day.

The release this week of Microsoft’s first truly native Outlook app for Android and iOS has earned the company accolades and could be a sign that its mobile strategy is finally getting on track. “Microsoft is absolutely doing the right thing putting these important and popular applications on Android and iOS,” said IDC analyst Al Hilwa. “An increasing number of users of these products already use multiple devices, and it is valuable for them to be able to move across platforms with the same tools.”

Microsoft has announced a series of improvements to their Azure cloud platform to improve business productivity and security. The new improvements will be seen across SQL Server, Enterprise Mobility and Azure Media Services. With the new features in Azure RMS, organisations will be able to protect documents by creating template policies.

Microsoft India has selected two innovative educators from Gujarat—Bijal Damani and Lakshmanbhai Kuberbhai Chaudhari — for their 2014-15 class of Education Innovators. Microsoft Innovative Educators are experts who integrate progressive pedagogy with advanced technology to advance learning and better prepare students for the jobs of the future. Pratik Mehta, Director – Education at Microsoft India, said, “With half of India’s population below the age of 25, making use of technology to expand the potential of every student, educator and school, is important to India’s growth.”

Ashutosh Karsharma Mishra from Odisha has been selected by Microsoft India to join the 2014-15 class of Education Innovators as the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert. MIEs participate in case studies, speaking engagements and content development and provide advice on using technology in innovative ways to change the learning environment.