Office 2010 Developer Training Kit - June 2011
Microsoft released the June 2011 issue of the Office 2010 Developer Training Kit
Microsoft Cracks Down On Bulk App Publishers
To ensure the Windows Mobile Marketplace is populated with a higher percentage of quality apps, the site will restrict the number of apps a developer can submit each day to 20.
Microsoft Windows 8 demos spur developer worry
Thanks to two brief demonstrations of Microsoft's next-generation operating system, third-party Microsoft Windows developers are expressing frustration over what they consider a lack of clear direction on how to develop applications for Windows 8.
Windows 8, from an iPad user's view
While Microsoft's Windows 8 offers 'a lot of good ideas,' says columnist Ryan Faas, it risks confusing users by being too gesture-intensive.
Microsoft Has Acquisition Deal With Nvidia
Redmond's purchase option automatically kicks in if a third-party offers $3.4 billion or more for tablet chipmaker's shares.
Update for Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 (KB2556903)
Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011
How Windows 8 Will Challenge Enterprise IT
Windows 8 will work on more devices, which will create complications for enterprises as the consumerization of IT gathers steam.
Microsoft details music & video hub changes in Mango
The Windows Phone Blog has a nice writeup on the new features we will see in the Mango Music + Video Hub
Microsoft to launch Office 365 on June 28
Microsoft is holding its official launch of its cloud-hosted application suite, known as Office 365, on June 28.
How big is Microsoft gambling with Windows 8?
Analysts parsing what Microsoft revealed of Windows 8 this week are split on how big the company is gambling with its operating system cash cow.
Microsoft's U.S. smartphone share drops 25% since Windows Phone 7 launch
The latest figures from comScore show that Microsoft's U.S. smartphone market share has dropped again in April.
Windows Phone most secure smartphone platform
Dave Northey, technology evangelist at Microsoft Ireland, believes Windows Phone is the most secure smartphone platform on the market.
Windows 8: Watch Microsofts full ARM tablet demo
Microsoft introduced a number of tablet concepts during a partner preview event earlier this week. The software giant held a technical demonstration at Computex on Thursday to demonstrate Windows 8 to hardware partners.
Windows 8 and the ARM Revolution: The Pros and Cons
ARM chips will soon run Windows 8 devices. There will be pros and cons such as longer battery live coupled with poor gaming performance.
Microsoft Lync 2010 Updates
Microsoft has released the following updates for Lync 2010: Tabbed Conversations for Microsoft Lync 2010, Conversations Analyzer for Microsoft Lync 2010, Conversation Translator Add-In for Microsoft Lync 2010, Information Dashboard Add-In for Microsoft Lync 2010, and Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Group Chat Stress Tool
Google, Microsoft and Yahoo Collaborate in Search
In a rare display of collaboration, Google has joined forces with its search rivals Microsoft and Yahoo in a project intended to improve the Web crawling and indexing of structured data, which often originates in databases and loses its format when converted into HTML.
Microsoft shares more on plans to turn SkyDrive into an application
Microsoft has an estimated 100 million users of its SkyDrive anywhere access and sharing service today. But the company knows it needs to do more to help users understand what it is and how best to use it.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011: Update Rollup 2
Microsoft has released Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Update Rollup 2.
Nokia still eyeing Q4 launch for Windows Phones but where?
Yesterday, Nokia's CEO Stephen Elop sat down with Walt Mossberg at the D9 Conference to discuss everything from the fate of Symbian to the company's future with Windows Phone.
Microsoft looks to expand influence over PC makers
As it works to bring its touch-enabled Windows 8 operating system to market, Microsoft is trying to extend its influence over PC makers to ensure they build systems that are best able to run its new software.
