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September 13, 2013

Huawei says it will still make Windows Phone devices even after Microsoft-Nokia deal

September 13, 2013

New version of Microsoft PlayReady extends innovation across platforms

Microsoft announces PlayReady support for HTML5, MPEG-DASH, client SDKs for iOS and Android, to extend reach of secure content across operating systems, devices and next-generation browsers.

September 12, 2013

That’s 32 months in a row for Xbox 360 at the top of the US console market

Xbox 360 maintained its lead in the U.S. console market during August, marking the thirty-second consecutive month it took the No. 1 spot. According to The NPD Group, a market research firm, Xbox 360 sold 96,000 units, more than any other console in the U.S. during August.

September 12, 2013

IMAP for Outlook.com is here

The availability of IMAP for Outlook.com has enabled a number of new and unique experiences in your Outlook.com inbox. TripIt, Sift, Slice, motley*bunch, Unroll.me, OtherInbox, and Context.IO have taken advantage of Outlook.com’s new IMAP capability, and are rolling out updates today that allow their apps and services to integrate with your Outlook.com email.

September 12, 2013

Alphega app uses augmented reality to bring your social networks to life on Windows Phone

The Alphega app for Windows Phone projects aggregated social updates as an augmented reality layer based on your location, so you can see what people have posted at nearby places. You can choose to see all the updates around you, or just posts from friends.

September 12, 2013

Microsoft helps fine-tune Aston Martin’s IT engine

“The 2012 iteration of Microsoft products is a very, very strong portfolio. As a customer, the 2012 refresh year demonstrated Microsoft’s commitment to building interoperable products that just work seamlessly together,” says Daniel Roach-Rooke, IT infrastructure manager at Aston Martin.

September 12, 2013

Microsoft named to Climate Performance Leadership Index by the Carbon Disclosure Project

On Thursday, Microsoft was named to the Climate Performance Leadership Index by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in recognition of the company’s commitment to climate change action and transparency in disclosing our carbon emissions.

September 12, 2013

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest irreverent Windows Phone ad – “The Recital”

In just two weeks, the new Windows Phone ad entitled “The Recital” has already logged nearly 8 million views on YouTube, far surpassing all the Windows Phone team’s other videos.

September 12, 2013

Meet Xbox’s Major Nelson and get a sneak peek at upcoming Xbox One titles

Major Nelson will be visiting New England next week as part of his “Xbox One Tour: Road to Launch.” In coming months he’ll be stopping at various points from New England to Arizona to Canada, so be sure and see if he’ll be in your neighborhood.