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Microsoft to offer Windows Phone free to OEMs
2014-04-03 08:50:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Microsoft announced it will start offering its Windows software free to manufacturers of mobile phones and tablets with screens of less than nine inches. Announced at its Build conference for developers in San Francisco, the end of a royalty on the software is expected to encourage more companies to develop Windows devices, especially lower-cost models. Also at the conference, Microsoft introduced Windows Phone 8.1, the latest version of the mobile OS. It features the digital assistant Cortana, based on a character from the game Halo and powered by the Bing search engine. Cortana gets to know the user over time from his or her's phone behaviour in order to serve up relevant content and features. Microsoft also added the Action Center, to manage new activities and notifications in one place; and Senses, a panel to monitor data use, storage space and battery life. Businesses also get new control features such as simplified device enrollment, a built-in mobile device management client, S/MIME for encrypted mail and VPN support. Nokia was the first to announce new phones running Windows Phone 8.1, and the upgrade will roll out to current Windows Phone 8 users over the coming months. Microsoft also announced an update to its PC operating system, Windows 8.1 Update, which rolls out in the coming week to existing customers.
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Microsoft targets Android, makes Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 free on all sub-9-inch devices
2014-04-03 00:53:38| Extremetech
Microsoft hasn't seen much success with phones or tablets in the last few years, so now it's trying something new. OEMs that want to put Windows on devices smaller than 9-inches no longer have to pay for the privilege.
Windows Phone 8.1 With Cortana Arriving in Next Few Months
2014-04-02 22:34:29| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
In addition to the new Cortana voice assistant, Redmond's improved smartphone OS lowers hardware reqs and adds personalization capabilities to the WP platform.
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Viber Windows Phone Update Adds Low-Cost Calling
2014-04-02 22:34:29| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
users can now make affordable calls from their Windows Phone 8 device to non-Viber contacts' landlines and mobile phones.
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Windows Phone 8.1 With Cortana Arriving in Next Few Months
2014-04-02 22:34:28| PC Magazine Cell Phones Product Guide
In addition to the new Cortana voice assistant, Redmond's improved smartphone OS lowers hardware reqs and adds personalization capabilities to the WP platform.
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