I am not sure what Apple was like before the advent of the iPhone but since its release in 2007, things have changed big time. To call this a change is undermining the success of the smartphone, it has revolutionized what mobile had been. The iPhone is one major reason why Apple is worth more than Microsoft. Such is the command of the iPhone that the device is actually used as standard to which the performance of other smartphones is measured.
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I have used the Internet Explorer 7 and the IE8 and honestly those couldn’t make me move back to Microsoft’s browser. However I have been keeping my final verdict till the release of the IE9. Gladly Microsoft is releasing the latest version of its browser, today.
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There is nothing like a giveaway, especially when it’s a handy tool or a software. Good news for Startup Meme readers that we have one for you as well. We are giving away a copies of WinX software to 140 licenses of the software.
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Microsoft is looking forward to solidify the dominance of its browser, the Internet Explorer. An initiative that started off by getting rid of years or sticking to the IE6 in the face of growing popularity of the likes of Firefox, to begin with. The newer versions of the IE have been better, especially IE8 which has got some praise from Web community. Today videos of the upcoming IE 9 were leaked on YouTube and in all honesty, the user interface is more like a woman clad in bikini on a beach.
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Curse be the day when I recommend anyone to use Microsoft’s Bing. On the Android devices specifically. I have no reason why but I simply consider the very thought of Bing to be sinister. Anyhow coming to the news, Microsoft has released the Bing app coming to the Android platform and to begin with, it is only available for the Verizon customers. Talk about exclusivity!
A lot is missing as users won’t be able to get hold of the complete Binging experience. Nonetheless you will be able search images, news, get directions on maps, etc. Something which Google Maps already does with its app but it misses out navigation via voice. Other than that it provides a more simpler experience when it comes to searching for business around you. It’s isn’t as effective and precise compared to traditional services like Yelp, etc, but i guess that won’t be missed much. It does have Voice Search which Google had already introduced, but I am sure it wont be as swift compared to what Google has to offer.
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The web is abuzz with the coming of the promised Windows Phone 7, though I guess I will never be a fan of the mobile operating system from Microsoft, even if they offered me numerous Xbox 360 titles on the Windows Phone 7. Why? Well the major reason being I doubt the availability of apps, but that might just change a bit, since the firm is planning to released the SDK for the Windows Phone 7. This would be coming to us by 16 September.
So will we be seeing the coming of a lot of apps before holidays? If that happens, the Windows Phone 7 might just have something worth the money for those who expect something from Microsoft’s OS.
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I have been using Windows 7 for almost half a year now and whether I hate Microsoft for the Internet Explorer or its sick wars with Google, I love the operating system. But there are issues, especially when it comes to getting others to adopt to the new OS. I am talking about getting them to get used to the user interface and more importantly give them tips for a great experience.
I just thought it will be nice to share a few in a blog post. These aren’t for the power users and require you to do no coding or scripting to boost performance. The tools are just a click away to and might just save you from trouble as well as boost your Windows 7 experience: Read More »
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The Browser wars have only just begun, I mean I won’t call them as old and ancient as the Microsoft Internet Explorer. The browser that has seen its highs and lows throughout its history has turned fifteen, making it the eldest in the Browser community. I am not sure how many of you still use the Internet Explorer, I for one haven’t used it for the last one year [regularly].
I guess the major issue with IE has been the security flaws and the long stretch of the IE6 that, if I am not wrong would have never got an update if sites and people hadn’t shown their disgust over it. However there has been a comeback of sort, with the latest releases of the Internet Explorer steadily gaining market share in the couple of months [via Net Applications], where as the likes of Firefox, Google Chrome have all lost shares.
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Does anyone recall Microsoft and its Project Natal? The news associated to the project has been leaked times and again since last year and there had been many indications that confirmed its existence. The major was Microsoft’s acquisition of Israeli startup 3DV Systems. The startup was acquired for an estimated $30 to $35 Million. However Microsoft has confirmed the presence of Project Natal and has officially announce it as Microsoft Kinect for its gaming console, the Xbox 360.
This would utilize the remote control free technology and will be based completely on motion sensing, which now justifies the acquisition of 3DV Systems. If that leaves you clueless let me give you a hint, the device would enable you to control your gaming by gestures, just like Tom Cruise plays with his hands in Minority Report.
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A sad day for Microsoft as the software giant bids adieu to its pioneers J. Allard and Robbie Bach. Allard has served Microsoft in the capacity of CTO, Device Division and has seconded Robbie in the Entertainment division, which Robbie is a President of. The duo has been the main force behind Zune, Project Natal and the famed Xbox.
If I am not wrong, the two have been the main players behind all innovation from Microsoft in the Entertainment side in the last ten years or so. With them they take a bulk of experience and expertise, just wonder what motivated them to wave goodbye.
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