Software News

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  Internet Explorer 10 coming to Windows 7 users in mid-November

  17 October 2012

  Users of Microsoft’s outgoing Windows 7 OS will get a preview version of the browser next month

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  Microsoft Office 2013 RTM now available, landing on our PCs early 2013

  12 October 2012

  The next version of the world’s most popular office suite is nearly upon us.

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  Firefox 16 released - and swiftly pulled due to security flaw

  11 October 2012

  Mozilla has swiftly pulled its Firefox 16 web browser soon after release due to a serious security vulnerability.

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  Facebook working to fix rogue ‘like’ bug

  05 October 2012

  A recently revealed bug that allowed Facebook users to like the same items twice is being addressed, says Facebook.

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  Facebook now has over 1 billion members

  04 October 2012

  Makes it equivalent to world’s third-largest country.

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  HP releases Open webOS 1.0 and gets it working on a Google Nexus

  01 October 2012

  The open source version of HP’s webOS has reached v1.0 and has already been successfully ported to run on the Google Nexus smartphone, among other devices.

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  Myspace announces ambitious relaunch

  25 September 2012

  Former social network champ Myspace is launching an unlikely come-back with a bold new Windows 8-like interface.

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  Apple launches massive OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion update - now with added Facebook

  20 September 2012

  Apple has released a massive update for OS X Mountain Lion. 10.8.2 brings full Facebook integration and a whole lot of other tweaks and improvements.

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  Office 2013 and Office 365 pricing revealed by Microsoft

  18 September 2012

  Microsoft has issued the first pricing info (in the US) for its new Office 2013 software as well as subscription rates for the cloud-ready Office 365.

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  Apple overhauls iCloud.com - adds Notes and Reminders

  14 September 2012

  iCloud.com has received a major overhaul with a new iOS-like style and two new apps - Notes and Reminders - to sync with your iPhone or iPad.

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  Apple iTunes given major refresh alongside iPhone 5 launch

  12 September 2012

  Apple has officially unveiled iTunes 11 giving its digital media player and online storage a major redesign.

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  Spotify to launch browser based version?

  10 September 2012

  Reports suggest Spotify is to launch a new browser based version, negating the need to install an app.

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  Apple to launch Last.fm-style music streaming service

  07 September 2012

  Reports from the WSJ claim that Apple is planning to launch a free music streaming service like Last.fm

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  Windows 8 UK cost confirmed as £24.99

  30 August 2012

  Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 8 will retail in the UK for £24.99

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  Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Now At UK Retail, £400 From John Lewis With 2-Year Guarantee

  20 August 2012

  £500 for the 3G version with Bluetooth-equipped headset-S Pen.

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  Download Windows 8 Now With 3 Month Trial

  16 August 2012

  Try out Windows 8 for free for 3 months, completely hassle free.

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  Microsoft Unveils Windows 8 RT PC Partnerships and Capabilities

  14 August 2012

  Microsoft has revealed the manufacturers and device types for its Windows 8 RT platform

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  Windows 8 Retail Packaging Revealed, All Modern And Arty

  07 August 2012

  The box art for Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro looks more like something an art suite might come in.

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  Outlook.com Nets A Million Users in a Day - Hotmail's Days Are Numbered

  02 August 2012

  Outlook's new email service has a million sign-ups in its first six hours.

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  Amazon Apes Apple With New Scan and Match Cloud Player Upgrade

  01 August 2012

  Amazon has upgraded its US-only Cloud Player service, allowing you to scan your music collection into the cloud.