Microsoft outlines plans to replace Select Plus with MSPA license
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft has begun its phase-out of its Select Plus volume license
Cortana integration with Windows Threshold said to be looking more likely
All About Microsoft reports that Microsoft's plan to integrate its Cortana digital assistant technology into Windows Threshold is looking more likely
Microsofts phone app store software tally swells to 300,000
V3 posted a story that the Windows Phone app store almost doubles stocks in a year
IE 8 will go the way of Windows XP in 2016
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft has announced that Internet Explorer 8 will be going away in 2016 and is recommending that anyone still using this browser to begin preparation for upgrading as it will soon be unsupported
Skype for Windows Phone 7 is dead
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft kills off Skype for Windows Phone 7
Microsoft may open Fifth Avenue New York retail store: Report
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft may be close to obtaining a Fifth Avenue store, providing the company with its first, real Manhattan flagship location.
Microsoft OneDrive arrives on Amazons Kindle Fire and Fire phone
Engadget posted a story that Microsoft has released a OneDrive app for both Kindle Fire and Fire phone
Microsoft offering Lumias to Chinese factory workers for quitting
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft is giving away Lumia smartphones to Chinese factory workers who choose to quit their jobs voluntarily, as the company is in the process of laying off staff globally over the coming months
Microsoft China offices raided again in government antitrust investigation
Neowin reports that Government officials have again raided Microsoft offices in China - as well as the offices of consultancy firm Accenture, to which Microsoft outsources some of its financial work in the country
Microsofts Windows Threshold expected to add virtual desktops, drop charms
All About Microsoft posted an update on Microsofts Windows Threshold (Windows 9)
Microsoft discounts Surface for college kids, goes for price edge over Apples MacBook Air
Computerworld posted a story that Microsoft has kicked off a month-long deal on its new Surface Pro 3 tablet-slash-notebook for college students
August updates for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft has announced the August updates for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Free Windows 9 could lead to a meltdown for Microsoft
The Inquirer posted a story that Microsoft might be planning a fresh start for its Windows operating system by offering a free upgrade to Windows 9
Surface damage mounts at Microsoft as red ink reaches $1.7B
Computerworld reports that Microsoft lost money on its Surface tablets throughout its just-concluded 2014 fiscal year, adding hundreds of millions of dollars in red ink.
Microsofts Joe Belfiore investigating Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 update errors
WPCentral posted a story that Windows Phone head honcho Joe Belfiore stated in a series of tweets that the company is investigating the matter and is hoping to resolve any issues shortly
Download Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Developer Preview right now
Neowin reports that developers can download Microsoft's newest update for its Windows Phone 8.1 OS
Windows 8.1 Update 2 coming Aug 12
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft's next update for Windows 8.1 will be called 'August Update', and will be released on the next Patch Tuesday, August 12
Microsoft retail stores now stocking i3 and i7 variants of the Surface Pro 3
WPCentral reports that Microsoft retail stores are now carrying the i3 and i7 variants of the Surface Pro 3
Microsoft files Android patent-royalty suit against Samsung
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft has filed a contract dispute suit against Samsung over Android patent-licensing royalties
End for Windows Server 2003 support could push sales in 15
Computerworld posted a story that Server sales could spike with the expiration of extended support for Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 OS in July next year
