Windows Blue (or 8.1) to revamp search features and more

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Windows Blue (or 8.1) to revamp search features
The leaked build of Microsoft's Windows Blue (or 8.1) update shows that the search experience for the OS has been revamped compared to the version available on Windows 8.

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Prices of Windows RT tablets drop, point to failure of OS
The prices of Windows RT based devices have started falling

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Cumulative update 1 for Exchange Server 2013 (KB2816900)
Microsoft has released Cumulative update 1 for Exchange Server 2013

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Windows XP decline stalls as users hold onto aged OS, flout 2014 deadline
The decline in usage share of Windows XP, which is slated for retirement in 53 weeks, has slowed significantly, hinting that millions of its users will hold onto the operating system much longer than some, including Microsoft, expect.

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Microsoft's BUILD 2013 registration is now open
Microsoft has started the registration process for the BUILD 2013 conference to be held in San Francisco on June 26-28

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Microsoft's Outlook.com calendar gets Metro-ized
Microsoft has revamped its Hotmail calendar and turned it into a Metro-ized Outlook.com one

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Windows Phone 8 is helping HTC and Nokia gain market share
Research firm Kantar Worldpanel Comtech has claimed that Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system is helping HTC and Nokia gain market share.

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Microsoft launches special Chinese version of Surface Pro aimed at home users
Microsoft is hoping to build momentum behind its Surface Pro tablet in China by launching a special edition including Office Home & Student 2013 -- but with Windows 8 Standard, rather than Windows 8 Pro.

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