Other platforms may have been getting the love lately, but Microsoft has now confirmed the availability of its Skype app for the Windows Phone platform - although it will be in beta form only for now.
Windows Phone SDK 7.1.1 Update - CTP
Microsoft has released Windows Phone SDK 7.1.1 Update
Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview: What We Know So Far
The preview essentially is an open beta for users who want a sneak peek at the new operating system. It is expected to be announced at the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona on Wednesday.
Microsoft Likely to Limit Windows 8 Edition Selections
Some editions will be for system vendors only, but Microsoft won't copy Apple's online-only upgrade sales, an analyst says.
Microsoft's branding crisis comes to a head with Windows 8
Two brands to get the chop - Zune and Windows Live.
Details about HP's Windows 8 tablet hardware leaks
A new rumor claims that HP is currently working to develop Windows 8-based tablets, two of which will have a x86-Intel chip inside and the other with an ARM-Qualcomm processor.
Microsoft Windows 8, Server 8 Near Beta Test
Microsoft's OS and server OS at the core of its mobile and cloud-era architecture approach a big milestone, along with Visual Studio 11.
Microsoft Visual Studio 11 Embraces DevOps
Sensing the growing interest in DevOps, Microsoft will incorporate a number of new tools in its next edition of Visual Studio that will allow developers to work
Google, Microsoft and Netflix want DRM-like encryption in HTML5
HTML5 is supposed to set the web free. Free to deliver and shape online media in any web browser. However, several of the standard's greatest champions want to be able to restrict the use of audio and video tags through encrypted media extensions.
Windows 8 business tablet coming from HP
HP CEO Meg Whitman said today that the company plans to release a Windows 8-based tablet this year that's designed for businesses with a number of extra security features.
Early Office 15 screenshots show elegant fusion of ribbon and Metro
The Verge has some screenshots of Office 15's interface taken from the Technical Preview released in January.
Windows Server App Certification Kit (SCK) beta
The Windows Server Application Certification Program has released this beta toolkit to validate your software's compatibility with Windows Server "8" beta.
Mobile World Congress: Quad-Core and Windows 8 Expected to Shine
The world's largest mobile-devices show, which starts Monday, should provide updates on quad-core phones and tablets, the consumer version of Microsoft's Windows 8, and much more.
Microsoft provides sneak peek of next Visual Studio beta
Microsoft has begun sharing information about the beta of VS 11, the next release of its tool suite for Windows 8, that will be released on February 29.
Microsoft and others agree to abide by Privacy Bill of Rights
Microsoft, Google and others have agreed to abide by the Obama Administration's new Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights which, among other things, will keep companies from tracking people's web surfing.
Microsoft files antitrust lawsuit against Motorola Mobility
Microsoft has filed a competition law complaint with the European Commission against Motorola Mobility, claiming the firm is attempting to use essential patents to block its products.
Windows 8 consumer preview build 8250 screenshots emerged
We know that Microsoft would be releasing Windows 8 consumer preview on February 29 and according to various sources the consumer preview build would be build 8250.
Using the language you want in Windows 8
Another post on the Building Windows 8 blog, this time looking into the language support of Windows 8
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP2 Language Pack Bundle
Microsoft has released Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP2 Language Pack Bundle
Microsoft says Google bypassing IE security too
Microsoft says it has discovered evidence that Google is bypassing security settings in Internet Explorer in order to track users' movements.