We have released Build 10149 to the Slow ring. Hi everyone, we have a new Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build for Windows Insiders on the Fast ring today – Build 10149. Those of you who chose to stay on Build […]
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4.4.3 KitKat KXA21.12-L1.22 Firmware Update for Moto X Rollout Underway
The Moto X owners have had a lot to be happy about over the last 12 months. Over the weekend that joyous time is extended even further as the Sprint Moto X is getting updated to Android 4.4.3 KitKat while […]
Upcoming changes to Windows 10 Insider Preview builds
Over the weekend we saw a few articles about this post and confusion that it caused. I’m sorry for that and want to take a moment to clear up a few things. This is a very complex topic, since we’re […]
Qualcomm Toq 1.5.5_14602 Firmware Update Brings Stopwatch and Support for New SDK v1.5
The Qualcomm Toq is in the midst of receiving a handy update to bring in the stopwatch feature as well as support for the SDK v 1.5 that hasn’t come out yet but is due shortly. The update namely 1.5.5_14602 […]
Announcing Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 10136
Hi everyone, we have a new Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build for Windows Insiders on the Fast ring today – Build 10136. There are a couple of things that you’ll need to pay close attention to in order to upgrade […]
Releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10130 for PCs to the Slow ring
Hi everyone, we are releasing Build 10130 of the Windows 10 Insider Preview to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. This build has been in use by Windows Insiders in the Fast ring since 5/29 and has proven to be […]
Ten Windows Insiders get a close-up look at how we’re building Windows
Hi everyone. A while back, we held a contest to give ten Windows Insiders a chance to win a trip to Microsoft headquarters here in Redmond. Winners were selected based on videos they submitted on what they like most about […]
Galaxy S3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update Arriving for Sprint; More Carriers to Follow
Samsung have been in the news an awful lot lately and it hasn’t always been good. The latest was with S5 owners feeling remorse over subsidizing and buying outright the current S5 that is about to be overtaken by a […]
Welcoming Developers to Windows 10
Today, I had the honor of speaking to thousands of our development partners at the Build conference about our plans to make Windows 10 the most attractive development platform ever. It is always thrilling to see so many developers excited about Microsoft […]
New Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10074 now available
Hi everyone from the Build 2015 conference happening right now in San Francisco! If you haven’t already, check out Terry’s blog post about all the Windows 10 announcements we made today. If you’re at Build this week or at Ignite in Chicago next week – keep […]
Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 10061 now available
Hi everyone, Today we are releasing a new Technical Preview build for PCs – 10061. This build will be available to the Fast ring, and will be delivered via Windows Update. You can wait for your PCs normal installation time for Windows […]
Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 – The Power of Windows…Multiplied
We know there’s a vocal set of people who just love virtual desktops. Having desktops beyond the limitations of a physical display is a powerful way to organize and quickly access groups of windows. Virtual desktops aren’t new. In fact, […]
Delivering a single unified Store experience in Windows 10
(As we announced back in September, we will be delivering one application platform for our developers to build apps for with Windows 10. These universal Windows apps will work across the entire device family spanning the PC, tablet, phone, Xbox, the […]
5.0.1 Lollipop for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Rolling Out Now OTA
The official Android 5.0.1 over the air software update is now live for the Sammy Galaxy S4 from AT&T. The new build number is LRX22C.1337UCUGOC3. Check your devices notification panel for when you can download and install yours. Al you have […]
OnePlus Official Oxygen OS Now Available for Download
Finally, after a one week deadline, OnePlus’s OxygenOS is now available for download. Head on the link and load your phone with the awesome OxygenOS. “Our goal for OxygenOS is to provide faster, more meaningful updates and a better-integrated range of […]
G860PVPU1BOC5: Sprint Rolling out Android Lollipop OTA for Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
The American-based telecommunication company Sprint has rolled out an OTA Android 5.0 or better known as Android Lollipop update for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport. So get ready and set your eyes on your Galaxy S5 Sport’s notification panel. Android […]
N910CXXU1BOC3: Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C) Gets Android 5.0.1 Lollipop in Some Extra Regions
We all are inclined to agree that Samsung has rolled out Android 5.0 Lollipop for Galaxy Note 4 on a tortoise-speed. Months ago, Samsung released this Lollipop update for very few regions. Good news folks! Samsung has expanded the Android […]
VS98039A: Verizon LG G2 Android 5.0 Lollipop Rolling Out OTA Starting Today
All the Verizon LG G2 device owners get ready to be armed with the new Android 5.0 or Lollipop update on your devices. And keep your Wi-Fi and data connection ready for receiving the new Android Lollipop update on your […]
AT&T HTC One M7 Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA Rolling Out Live Today
The US-based mobile operator AT&T has recently announced a Lollipop update to ever-famous HTC One M7. The device users should expect to OTA update to arrive today. Also the Vice President of Product Management at HTC, Mo Versi has confirmed this […]
Music and Video Preview Apps for PCs are Headed to the Store for Windows Insiders
As we mentioned on January 21st, we’re bringing new universal applications that will ship with Windows 10 including new Music and Video apps. Today, we are pleased to be releasing early preview versions of these new apps for Windows 10 PCs. […]
Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 10049 now available
Hi everyone, Since the release of build 10041 for PCs we’ve continued to make steady progress, and as I said in the blog post with that one we’re working to bring you builds to the Fast ring faster than before. Builds last […]
G900VVRU1BOC4: Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Now Live OTA
The carrier Verizon is offering a fresh Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA Update for the Samsung Galaxy S5 . So hit the road and see your Smartphone’s notification panel and see for any new device or firmware updates. The Lollipop update for […]
LRX22C.N910AUCU1COC2: AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Receiving Android 5.0 Lollipop
Samsung has been recently rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop updates for some its high-end mobile devices. All the devices including the unlocked Note 4 variants got updated to 5.0 Lollipop in selected regions. But, finally its time for releasing Lollipop […]
A quick update on Windows 10 builds for phones for Windows Insiders
Hi everyone, When we sent out the first build of Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones on February 12th, the list of phones was very limited. As I wrote in the accompanying blog post, the reason for this is that we […]
Windows Insiders – Enter to win a trip to Redmond and see how we’re co-developing Windows with you
Just a reminder that there’s still time to enter our Windows Insider contest for a chance to win a trip to the Microsoft World Headquarters here in Redmond. We are inviting 10 Windows Insiders for a two-day event to have […]
23.1.A.0.690 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Sony Xperia Z2 Rolling Out OTA Now
The Sony Xperia Z2 is finding the official Android 5.0.2 Lollipop software update rolling out over the air to notifications panels. The build number for the update is 23.1.A.0.690 and it comes with all your favorite Lollipop features that you already […]
How Windows 10 achieves its compact footprint
Windows devices can be lightweight and highly mobile, yet, when you need it, have the full capabilities of the Windows OS. The Windows Storage and Deployment Teams, the people who bring modern storage APIs, Storage Sense, setup, and servicing to […]
Best of Samsung, Huawei, HTC and More from Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015
Last week, the biggest event for the mobile phone industry, Mobile World Congress, occurred in Barcelona, Spain. There were many keynotes and announcements, some exciting and some insignificant. Big names, including HTC and Samsung, were at event to announced highly […]
Google Nexus 4 LMY47D Android 5.1 Lollipop Update Live for T-Mobile Subscribers OTA
The first batch of the official Android 5.1 software update is now finding the over the airwaves for Google nexus 4 device owners who are subscribers to the T-Mobile phone carrier network. No other carriers who subscribe the nexus 4 […]
G906SKSU1BOB8 Android 5.0 Lollipop Galaxy S5 LTE-A OTA Update Live for All Carrier-locked Handsets
If you are rocking one of the carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A smartphones, you should keep looking out for a new over the air software update that upgrades your operating system to the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop. The build number […]