Software News

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  Microsoft confirms Windows Blue 8.1 as a free upgrade coming later in 2013

  14 May 2013

  Microsoft drops the Blue codename as it counts down to Windows 8 updates

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  Windows Blue update coming this year, confirms Microsoft

  07 May 2013

  Celebrating six months of Windows 8, Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows Blue update will be arriving sometime “later this year”.

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  Windows 8.1 leak confirms name, points to Kiosk mode

  22 April 2013

  A new build of Windows Blue has hit the internet, complete with a new Kiosk mode and confirmation of its name.

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  Windows Blue to be called Windows 8.1, coming summer

  02 April 2013

  Microsoft will allegedly be calling Windows Blue, the upcoming update to Windows, the exciting Windows 8.1.

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  Amazon Cloud Drive gains Dropbox-like file sync capability

  02 April 2013

  Amazon has finally matched the facility on Dropbox and Google Drive to sync your files across multiple computers.

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  Windows Blue leaks with small Live Tiles, side-by-side apps and more

  25 March 2013

  An early build of Windows Blue has leaked onto the internet, revealing flexible Live Tiles, side-by-side apps, IE11 and more.

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  Sir Jony Ive pushing for 'simpler' iOS 7 design, report claims

  21 March 2013

  New 'collaborative' era at Apple may result in an iOS refresh according to reports

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  Google Keep launched to take on Evernote

  21 March 2013

  Google Keep is a new note-taking service in the mould of Evernote, but it prioristies speed and accessibility over advanced features.

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  OS X update includes Windows 8 support

  15 March 2013

  OSX 10.8.3 has been released, and the most notable addition is Windows 8 support in Boot Camp.

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  Spotify adds social network Follow feature

  28 February 2013

  Spotify has taken a step towards social networks like Twitter with a new Follow function for its desktop app.

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  Google to launch music streaming service in Q3

  26 February 2013

  Reports suggest that Google is in the midst of negotiations to launch a Spotify-like music subscription service in the third quarter of 2013.

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  Windows 8 sales as strong as Windows 7

  05 February 2013

  A Microsoft spokesperson has claimed that Windows 8 sales are matching those of Windows 7 after three months on sale.

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  Study discovers 12 software vulnerabilities affect every PC

  04 February 2013

  A study by Kaspersky Lab has shown an average 12 software vulnerabilities affect every PC with users responsible for there system's flaws.

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  Windows 8 fails to boost PC sales in 2012

  11 January 2013

  Microsoft's Windows 8 OS has failed to provide the spark necessary to lift PC sales in 2012.

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  Play.com bows out of online retail, will still do marketplace

  09 January 2013

  Jersey’s end to Low Value Consignment Relief effectively ends e-tailer.

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  Microsoft Messenger to be replaced with Skype on March 15

  09 January 2013

  Microsoft has revealed that it will be shutting down its Messenger service on March 15, with users encouraged to make the switch to Skype.

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  Microsoft SkyDrive app hits Xbox 360

  11 December 2012

  Microsoft has released a SkyDrive app for its Xbox 360 console

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  Twitter readying Instagram-like service for Christmas

  10 December 2012

  Reports claim that Twitter is preparing its own Instagram-like photo service for the Christmas period

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  Huge Spotify update focuses on music discovery, adds Twitter-influenced features

  07 December 2012

  Spotify adds a Twitter-like Follow element and overhauled recommendation engine to help users find new music.

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  YouTube redesign streamlines and adds subscription options

  07 December 2012

  Google has relaunched YouTube with a flashy new look and increased subscription options