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Latest Microsoft news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Microsoft, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Samsung fixes Microsoft Intune issue on Galaxy S22/S21 running Android 13
The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 were some of the first devices from Samsung to receive the Android 13 OS (One UI 5.0) update. However, a few users have been facing issues with the Microsoft Intune Company Portal app on their phones since they updated them to the latest firmware. More specifically, users are unable […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 month ago
There could finally be a solid Google Maps alternative on Android
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Tom Tom have joined forces to develop a new maps service with what seems to be a motive to challenge Google’s stranglehold in the mapping world. The new initiative is called Overture Maps Foundation and will be hosted by The Linux Foundation. Data will be sourced from multiple sources The new […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 month ago
Galaxy laptops running Windows 11 will run Android apps better, thanks to Android 13 WSA update
As most of you might know, Windows 11 can run Android apps. This feature is enabled by a virtualization layer called WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android). Initially, the WSA was based on Android 11. A few months ago, Microsoft updated WSA to Android 12 and later to Android 12L. A few weeks ago, Microsoft announced […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 month ago
You can soon stream audio from Galaxy phone to your Windows 11 PC
Samsung has been a few steps ahead of other smartphone OEMs in software collaboration with platform developers. It has received priority treatment from Google (for Android and Wear OS) and Microsoft (for Windows). To further expand its partnership with Samsung, Microsoft is bringing two new cool features to Windows 11. The Windows 11’s Phone Link […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 months ago
Adobe apps will perform better on laptops, smartphones with Qualcomm chips
Besides announcing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, Qualcomm unveiled various other products and partnerships during the Snapdragon Technology Summit 2022 event. The company also revealed two new audio chips, a chipset for AR glasses, and new branding (Oryon) for its desktop-grade processors. During the event, the company also revealed that it has collaborated with […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 months ago
You can soon install Google One VPN service on your Samsung laptops
The Google One VPN service is now available for devices running Windows and macOS. The service will be available via the new desktop apps. Users with a Premium plan of 2 TB or more can access the Google One VPN service. This is above the basic 100GB plan, which costs $1.99/month or $19.99/year, and the standard 200GB […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 3 months ago
You can now natively browse your iCloud Photos library on your Samsung Windows 11 laptop
A month ago, Microsoft announced that Apple is bringing Apple TV and Apple Music apps to Windows PCs. It had also revealed that Windows 11 will feature native integration with Apple’s iCloud Photos library. The integration is finally rolling out to all Windows 11 users. The iCloud Photos integration with the Photos app on Windows 11 […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 3 months ago
Some Samsung TVs now come with 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Controller
As a part of its collaboration with Microsoft, Samsung is bundling the Xbox Game Pass and an Xbox Wireless Controller with some of its smart TVs in South Korea. The KQ43QNB90 and the KQ50QNB90, which are sold by Samsung.com, are eligible for this promotion. The KQ85QNB90, which is sold at Samsung Digital Plaza, will also come […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 3 months ago
Microsoft Edge’s Drop feature allows easy file sharing between phone and laptop
There are multiple ways to transfer files from your phone to your computer and vice versa. You can either use the built-in File Manager app, Windows Phone Link app, or Samsung’s DeX software. Soon, you will have one more option. Microsoft Edge will allow you to transfer files between your Galaxy phone and laptop. Microsoft […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 3 months ago
Microsoft Office’s web version lets you add images directly from your Samsung phone
A new update is rolling out for Microsoft Office (Insiders), which will bring the ability to add images directly from your Samsung or any Android phone to Microsoft Word or PowerPoint web apps. Since most photos these days are taken on a smartphone, this feature is a great addition for those who use Word or PowerPoint. […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 3 months ago
Samsung is The World’s Best Employer in 2022 according to Forbes
Samsung earned the title of “The World’s Best Employer” from Forbes for the third year in a row. The ranking is based on a Forbes-Statista survey that interviewed more than 150,000 employees across 800 companies in the USA, the UK, Germany, and other countries. Survey participants were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 3 months ago
Microsoft prioritized Samsung’s Gaming Hub over its own Keystone cloud gaming console
Microsoft has revealed that the cloud game streaming console (called ‘Keystone’) it is working on is still “years away” from becoming a reality. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said during The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference that the company is working on an Xbox game streaming device that would let users play Xbox games without downloading […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 3 months ago
Samsung laptops running Windows 11 will soon get a native screen recording feature
Samsung started focusing on its laptop lineup in 2021 with the launch of the Galaxy Book series. Since Windows is a little short on features, Samsung added a lot of its Galaxy ecosystem features to its Windows laptops. However, Microsoft is slowly but surely adding more native features to its new operating system. Microsoft revealed […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 3 months ago
Using Android apps on your Samsung Windows 11 laptop to get better with Android 13 features
One of the attractive features of Windows 11 is its ability to run Android apps natively. Microsoft implemented this feature using WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android), a separate virtualization layer running Android apps, and Amazon’s App Store. However, WSA was based on Android 11, and the company later updated it to Android 12L. Now, the company […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 3 months ago
You can now download unified Microsoft OneNote app from Windows Store on your Samsung laptop
Finally, after 12 months of working towards unifying the OneNote and the OneNote for Windows 10 apps into a single app, it seems like the day has arrived. As per the latest reports, the Windows Store now only shows a single version of the Microsoft OneNote app. This also means that this single app brings […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 3 months ago