Microsoft has already reported a few months ago that Metro-browser version Internet Explorer 10 in Windows 8 will not be supported by plug-ins, including Flash Player. However, it now appears that fans of this very often criticized, but it is still early in the common technology sprinkle ashes on his head. According to a recent post on the site WithinWindows, the Redmond company is now working on integrating support for Flash technology directly into the very IE10 however, to realize it, users will only in certain circumstances.

Such a decision was made to improve the security of working with Flash Player, the vulnerability that have long been a byword, and for longer battery life for portable devices because the technology is renowned for its "voracity" in terms of system resource utilization and increased consumption. Thus, the power of Flash to be used on certain popular but outdated websites that do not yet have the full HTML5-version. It is expected that this functionality will have a place in the assembly of Windows 8 Release Preview, due out in early June, but for the sake of its realization, even Adobe has provided access to Microsoft source code for their product...

October is approaching, and as we see more and more manufacturers say about their plans to release a Windows 8-based tablet. Company Lenovo and Dell were delighted with the new iteration of Windows, and web site Neowin recently stumbled on the technical characteristics of a forthcoming gadget from Dell called Latitude 10. Perhaps the two most interesting features of the tablet are SSD-drive capacity of 128GB and a removable battery, which is available in two versions with the difference in power. The smaller the battery, as stated, is designed for 6 - 8 hours, while the larger battery will provide up to 12 hours of the gadget. The fingerprint scanner is also very interesting item from the list of specifications of the tablet. At present there is no information either about the price or release date tablet Latitude 10 but we assume the launch will take place around the tablet in November, as the official release of Windows 8 for all forecasts will occur in October...

Apparently, in spite of persistent problems and the complexity, Nokia intends to firmly adhere to the mainstream of its partnership with Microsoft in terms of release smartphones running mobile operating system Windows Phone. This was more proof of a few is not represented Windows Phone devices, Nokia pop up in the statistics of the test application WP Bench. Moreover, according to information published in the blog My Nokia Blog, at least one of these new products, namely Nokia PureLambda, operates on an assembly OS 8.0.9842 which probably means a long-awaited software platform, Windows Phone 8 also known code-named Apollo. At the same time the trio has not presented other models will be known as Nokia Alpha, Phi, and PurePhi.


The characteristics of these solutions, while virtually nothing is not known, but one can assume that they are solutions of the budget, middle and high class, and the model PurePhi same PureLambda may even become owners of the functionality and quality PureView camera with excellent resolution and clarity...

Imagine that Microsoft chairman Steve Ballmer uses in his office 80-inch tablet device with touch functionality, which is a visit to the wall and frees him from the phone and paper for notes and other records. Moreover, the system works under the Windows 8. Sounds intriguing, does not it? This is a picture of a workplace CEO, described in an interview with Wired.co.uk vice president of Microsoft Frank Shaw, adding that such decisions are, ultimately, will be on sale. Thus, we can assume that the plans, which bears against Microsoft in its newest software platform, a very thorough, and in addition to using the Linux operating system for standard PCs and tablet PCs (including ARM-based processors), it can be used in such this display systems with a huge diagonal. Naturally, such decisions are corporate products, and may be used in offices and conference rooms of large companies. Recall build Windows 8 Release Preview Which should be the last before the final release of the new OS, is expected early next month...

In connection with the recent announcement of the official Windows Phone 8, many users appeared legitimate question - when they finally get their smartphones are a welcome upgrade. We are glad to disappoint - it does not, at least for models WP7-smartphones already on the market of mobile devices. Instead, they, according to Microsoft in his blog post in connection with the release of Windows Phone 8, will be Editor Windows Phone 7.8, that is, in fact, will be updated only in part. Thus, owners of smartphones running Windows Phone 7.5 in the near future can taste the sweetness of possessing some of the features of the operating system Windows Phone 8, in particular, realized in her new home screen with customizable "live" tiles were so successful that Microsoft decided to bring and upon the previously released WP7-model. At the same native C / C + + applications written for Windows Phone 8, will not be able to work in an environment WP7.5/7.8...

Continue to flock to news on mobile operating system Windows Phone 8, the recent announcement that remains the focus of IT-community. As already mentioned, smartphones based on the OS should be on the market to come in autumn, and the first such device released Nokia (which is quite understandable and natural), HTC and Samsung, as well as a well-known Chinese manufacturer Huawei, which is on an extended partnership with Microsoft to be notified in official press release. Interestingly, the list of vendors that Microsoft gives, so to speak, the right of "first night" in the release of smart phones running Windows Phone 8, does not include some very important partners of the Redmond corporation, including ZTE. Moreover, all these devices are reported to be built on new processor Qualcomm (probably some variants of the platform Snapdragon S4), and regional support for Windows Phone 8, as promised earlier, will include more than 50 languages in 180 countries around the world ...

Became known details about the new 10.6-inch tablet Microsoft Surface, announced with great fanfare a few days ago the Redmond company. Recall that the Tablet PC running Windows 8 (and editorial Windows RT) is intended, as stated, to stimulate the market and stir interest in the devices of the future based on this operating system. However, judging by recent data DigiTimes, citing its own sources, this model is very unlikely to be popular. These findings allow to come to the rates announced by the tablet Microsoft Surface, exceeding $ 599, which, frankly, a bit much for a new run-and it is not the solution. Moreover, with this mark will start to modify the price of Windows RT-based NVIDIA Tegra platform 3 with ARM-architecture, which will compete fiercely with the Android-models of the same Apple iPad. At the same time, the version on the Intel Ivy Bridge running Windows 8 Pro at all will cost from $ 799. It is hoped that other vendors will be able to offer more competitive prices...

We recently wrote that in a number of vendors that Microsoft gives the right "wedding night" in terms of the smartphones on Windows Phone 8, along with Samsung, Huawei, Nokia, and was also a company HTC. And now become aware of some additional details about the plans of the Taiwanese manufacturer in this field. According to the website The Verge, HTC is the intent issue in this year three mobile devices running Windows Phone 8, namely, models, code-named Zenith, Accord, and Rio, belonging to different categories.
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In light of recent announcements of Microsoft, in particular, the highly publicized presentation at the Surface Tablet PC Windows 8/RT, the newly increased interest in rumors about the Redmond corporation to the market of smartphones as such, rather than simply creating a mobile software platform. For example, an analyst at Nomura Rick Sherlund suggests that Microsoft may cooperate with a contract manufacturer to develop its own product with Windows Phone 8 on the board.
It is unclear whether this hypothetical mobile device to play the role of the reference platform designed, inter alia, for application developers, or it will be a commercial product, which will be marketed under the brand name Microsoft (as a failing model Kin One and Kin Two). In the latter case it may be an attempt to follow the scheme of Redmond monster Apple, which, as you know, she produces and sells the iPhone in the framework established by its ecosystem. In addition, Microsoft may be preparing "Plan B" in case of Nokia collapse...

Some details about the music service, Xbox Music, for which support should appear in Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. According to sources, Microsoft is expected to join in seeking the best Xbox Music from Apple iTunes, Spotify and Google Play, including the option of streaming listening to music together with their purchase and download, as well as the "cloud" of online storage and offline synchronization capabilities . Recall information about the Xbox Music were announced in the 2012 E3 gaming show in early June, and the service is scheduled to run until the end of this year. In this case Microsoft, as expected, is in talks with major record labels in order to gain access to the musical content to Xbox Music and execution of appropriate agreements with rights holders. The service itself is likely to act on the monthly subscription model, and as an online store to buy certain tracks...

Microsoft is stepping up efforts to promote the newest operating system, Windows 8, and encourage her to move to users of previous versions "panes." For example, recently published in an official blog post says that the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro will be only $ 39.99, then there are much cheaper than to buy a full copy of the OS to its own use. this update will be available simultaneously with the final release of Windows 8 Pro.
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Following the recent unveiling of the results of failures of Research In Motion in the first quarter of 2013 fiscal year that ended June 2, again more frequent conversations about the possible sale or partnership in the past of this famous Canadian vendor for their own survival. For example, according to Reuters, among other ways out of the protracted crisis seriously considered an alliance with Microsoft, coupled with the release of smartphones running Windows Phone.
Moreover, according to analysts, the benefits of such cooperation can be for both companies. For example, Microsoft in this version certainly has access to proprietary services of RIM, is still popular in the corporate environment, and thus seriously strengthen its position in this segment. Recall, the latest operating system Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8/RT have many common points in its core functionality and that it is attractive for the corporate market...

The network has interesting evidence about the new smartphone Nokia Lumia, who has not yet been formally presented to the public. Thus, in its own service called Nokia Device Application Access, provides developers remote access to applications, devices, and lit two previously unknown model.
Judging by the screenshots reducible, two new items were named future Nokia Lumia 910 and Nokia Lumia 1001. So far, unfortunately, no further information about the models, in addition to evidence of their existence Nokia does not provide...

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It seems that Samsung Electronics Corporation nevertheless decided to join the cohort of vendors, whose intention is to release a Tablet PC operating system Windows RT. It is reported by Bloomberg, citing a source, who requested anonymity. Recall, this software platform, which is expected to release in the autumn, along with gadgets based on it, in fact, is the edition of Windows 8 for devices with ARM-processor architecture...

In passing Worldwide Partner Conference, Tami Reller, head of marketing Windows, shared the latest news about Windows 8. In particular, Tami Reller confirmed that the RTM-version of the new operating system should already appear in the August first week. Also in August, access to Windows 8 will get the company involved Volume Licensing Microsoft Software Assurance. ...

Nokia has launched a free service of Smart Setup, designed to help users learn the functionality of smart phones Nokia Lumia, working on the base operating system, Windows Phone. Owners of Nokia Lumia can reserve a convenient time for a telephone consultation with a specialist Nokia and instructions on how to configure and use all the key functions of a smartphone. For advice, you should submit your application online ...

Microsoft has announced licensing fees for its future operating system, Windows 8/RT for OEM-manufacturers of computers. According to the website DigiTimes referring to Taiwan's industrial sources, a licensed installation of Windows 8/RT the computer system builders to cost between $ 50 to $ 100 depending on the specific version of the software platform. At the same time promises to be the most expensive Windows 8 Pro (with Office) $ 80 - $ 100...

Microsoft has officially recognized the inability of users to see the so-called browser choice screen, BCS in Windows 7 Service Pack 1, this fact explaining a technical error. Thus, the Redmond company has not only deprived of this option, owners of about 28 million Windows PC, but also caused serious anger of European regulators, accusing it of violating previous agreements with the EU anti-trust agencies...