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Microsoft To Replace Toolbar With Ribbon In Windows 8
0April 4, 2011
Microsoft is experimenting with a new user interface for its upcoming next-generation operating system. Just hours after an early build of Microsoft’s new Windows 8 operating system leaked we’re starting to get a good idea of how the latest version of Windows is shaping up.
Windows 8, which would in part replace toolbars and the traditional ‘File, Edit, View’ bar with a Ribbon.
This may not seem as much of a surprise, as many applications in incumbent Windows 7, including Wordpad and Paint, along with trendsetting Office 2007 and 2010 applications, already include the Ribbon.
The More >
Gmail Motion Turned To Reality Thanks To Kinect
0April 3, 2011
It’s actually a bit surprising it took someone this long, but just 24 hours after Google’s brilliant Gmail Motion April fools joke appeared, it was turned into a reality. The folks over at Engadget bring news that some clever people with presumably more free time than they have talent have managed to create a real working implementation of Gmail Motion – the April fool’s joke from Google that would presumably allow users to use their email without the need for a keyboard or mouse. You can check out the original video below:
As with all things gesture-based these days, the hardware of More >
Hack Forces NoDo Update To Windows Phone 7 Devices
0April 1, 2011
by _GadgetNews
in Cell Phones, Development, Hacks, How To, HTC, Microsoft, News, OS, SmartPhones, Software, Tech, Windows Phone 7
Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Update (Build 7.0.7390.0) has become controversial as of late for no good reason. Although the update is now present but still not available for all the carriers. For those of you who are in the delivering phase of the NoDo update but have yet to receive it, folks over at XDA-Developers have found a simple hack that force the update, and best of all it really does work.
On devices listed on Microsoft’s website as “delivering update” this should work, including T-Mobile HD7′s. Here’s what you have to do:
- Start Zune
- Turn off Data connection and Wifi on the More >
Windows Phone 7 “Mango” Update Spotted In The Wild; Includes UI Changes
0March 31, 2011
by _GadgetNews
in Development, Hacks, Microsoft, Mods, News, OS, Rumors, Software, Tech, Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone 7 is starting to heat up recently with the infamous NoDo update starting to roll out to lucky handset owners. The OS is now in the headlines once again thanks to “The Dark Force Team,” a group of hackers who sprung to fame when they managed to get Windows Phone 7 onto the popular HTC HD2 hardware. The hackers recently released a video of the NoDo update running on, unsurprisingly another HD2 handset – but the surprising thing here is the search button the picture is sporting, prompting Pocketnow (amongst others) to speculate that the hackers have managed to get their hands on More >
Microsoft Starts Rolling Out Windows 8 To OEMs Via Connect
1March 30, 2011
According to several forum posters over at mydigitallife, Microsoft has started issuing Windows 8 build 7971.0.110324-1900 to computer manufacturers via its Connect internal testing system — also known as the “Windows 8 and Server vNext Pre-Release Program.”
Windows 8 interface is believed to be fully 3D, dynamic and able to adapt to user habits. Icons and shortcuts will adapt to different usage scenarios to speed up daily tasks. It is also rumored to include a new fast hibernation system. The system will hibernate in around three to six seconds and save all open documents and running More >
OS X 10.7 Lion Server Replaces Samba With Windows Networking Tools
1March 25, 2011
The upcoming release of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Server will remove the formerly bundled open source Samba software and replace it with Apple’s own tools for Windows file sharing and network directory services. The Samba team has moved active development of the project to the more strict GPLv3 license, which prevents Apple from realistically using the software commercially. Due to the licensing restrictions that Apple is encountering, the company has decided to remove Samba, the mechanism OS X uses to connect to Windows file and network directory services, from Mac OS X Lion. The upcoming More >
Microsoft Releases Windows Phone 7 “NoDo” Update Build 7.0.7390.0
0March 23, 2011
Microsoft has finally started rolling out the much awaited Windows Phone 7 update, dubbed “NoDo”, for all Windows Phone 7 users, which among other improvements, brings copy/paste functionality to Windows Phone 7 devices.
How do you know when an update is available?The software patch is being sent out on a rolling schedule; a message will appear on your phone when it’s available. You could be waiting from a few days to a few weeks for the update, as unlocked phones will be the first to receive the update, followed by carrier-branded models. New handsets will come with More >
Xobni For Gmail Hits Beta, Android And iPhone App Coming Soon – Sign Up For Alpha Testing
0March 19, 2011
by _GadgetNews
in Android, Applications, Blackberry, Development, GMail, Google, iPhone, Microsoft, News, Outlook, Xobni
Xobni has slowly made a name for themselves starting back in Outlook and then on the BlackBerry platform, but those of us who use Gmail also want to make our inboxes smarter. Xobni is now launching a private beta for Gmail and also plans to launch their mobile applications on both Android and iPhone in the coming months so if you’re a multiple device user, you can stay in sync across the board. Read more at the Xobni blog if you are interested.
The Xobni for Gmail plugin works with Chrome and Firefox while easily keeping all your contacts plugged into Xobni and up to date. You’ll now have More >
Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 9, Now Available To Download
0March 15, 2011
The software giant has spent a year perfecting its latest and greatest browser, after originally unveiling the first IE9 developer Platform Preview a year ago on March 16. The company announced and released the original beta in September and a Release Candidate in February. Microsoft’s final version, available today, is only six months after the first beta.
The software giant has partnered with a variety of sites including UK National Rail, ESPN, BMW and Sky News, to show off just what Internet Explorer 9 is capable off and it’s likely that hundreds more will follow in the coming months. More >
Android And BlackBerry OS Pass iPhone In Total Smartphone Market Share
0March 9, 2011
by TechHead
in Android, Apple, Blackberry, Cell Phones, Microsoft, News, OS, Palm, SmartPhones, Software, Tech
According to the most recent data published by prominent digital measurement provider, comScore, Google’s Android and Research in Motion’s BlackBerry have become the largest mobile platforms, respectively at the onset of this new year. Firmly standing its ground in third place is Apple’s iPhone, although it should be noted that the data reflects the period immediately before the release of the Verizon iPhone.
The data all comes from comScore’s “MobiLens” service, which reports key trends in the US mobile phone industry. The latest study surveyed some 30,000 mobile subscribers, leading to the More >
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