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Founded in 1974 by Paul Allen and Bill gates, Microsoft is among the largest computer technology companies in the world. Microsoft’s first major operating system was DOS (Disk Operating System). They released Windows 1.0 in 1984. In 2000, Bill Gates retired and Steve Ballmer became Microsoft’s new CEO. Microsoft has since created such products as Bing, Office, Windows Live, Internet Explorer and their latest mobile smartphone OS, Windows Phone 7. Read our Microsoft coverage for the latest Windows Phone 7 news, reviews and videos:

Microsoft OneDrive Android app

Android users can now use face unlock on Microsoft OneDrive

The feature is live now.

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

Aside from Microsoft, Gates is also vacating his position as a member of Berkshire Hathaway board to give more time to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Microsoft IoT in Action event

Coronavirus outbreak: Microsoft Cancels IoT in Action event in Melbourne

On Monday, Australia reported its first death due to COVID-19.

Say goodbye to Cortana if you are using Microsoft’s Android launcher

Cortana will lose abilities like playing music or control smart home devices, but, most importantly, Microsoft will be removing Cortana from its Android launcher.

Pocketnow Daily: Your Next iPhone might have a REMOVABLE BATTERY?!(video)

On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the possibility of getting removable batteries in your next iPhone, Facebook’s F8 cancelation and more

Microsoft Surface Duo might arrive much earlier with Snapdragon 855 at its heart

Microsoft does not want the Surface Duo to feel outdated by launching it at a time when 5G becomes a norm and the Snapdragon 855 is too old.

Microsoft Surface Duo peek feature detailed by leaked video

A so-called peek feature will allow Surface Duo owners to partially unfold/open their device to access notifications and incoming calls.

Microsoft’s Defender antivirus software is coming to Android and iOS

Microsoft will preview its Defender security solution for Android and iOS operating systems at the RSA Conference later this month.
Android 11

Pocketnow Daily: Android 11 Developer Preview: Good Enough?(video)

On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the release of Android 11 Developer Preview, an alleged video of the iPhone 9 and more

Various iMac models are on sale on B&H, with more deals coming from Amazon

B&H Photo Video has up to $200 off selected iMac models, while Amazon gives you the same discount on the Microsoft Surface Pro and more
Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 debuts in India, price starts at Rs 70,990

The Surface Pro 7 has landed in India after four months of its official launch.

RCS messaging arrives on Windows 10 via Microsoft’s Your Phone app

RCS on Windows 10 can now be enabled via Microsoft’s updated Your Phone app, but only when paired with Samsung Messages app running on the Galaxy S20.

Pocketnow Daily: Apple’s ENTIRE 2020 Line-Up to go ALL OUT on Specs?!(video)

On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new 5G enabled iPad Pros from Apple, the new Sony Xperia 1.1, Android 11 teasers and more

There’s a video of Google Maps working on the Microsoft Surface Duo

The Microsoft Surface Duo is supposed to arrive in this years holiday season, but we can already see how it will interact with Google Maps
Forza Street

Samsung and Xbox partner to bring Forza Street to Galaxy devices

This is the first time that a Forza series game will be playable outside of Xbox and PC.

Amazon has great deals on the Pixel 4 XL, Surface Pro, 6 and more

Check out the latest deals from Amazon that include products from Google, Microsoft, GoPro and more

PSA: Microsoft ends Windows 10 Mobile support tomorrow

Tomorrow, December 10, 2019, Microsoft will be officially ending its support for Windows 10 Mobile. Office support will end later too.

Pocketnow Daily: New Galaxy Fold Tablet to COUNTER Surface Duo?! (video)

On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about a new Samsung Galaxy Fold tablet, the display on 2020 iPhones, more leaked Galaxy S11 images and more

Samsung may be working on a new foldable tablet

Samsung may be working on new competition for the Microsoft Surface Duo and they could both launch next year

Pocketnow Daily: Samsung Galaxy S11 CAD Leaks are UGLY!? (video)

On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new renders of the Samsung Galaxy S11, the internals of the iPhone 12 and more

Microsoft Surface Earbuds delayed until Spring 2020

Panos Panay, the Chief Product Officer of Microsoft Corporation, revealed on Twitter that Surface earbuds are delayed until spring next year.

Hey Cortana! Say goodbye to Android and iOS

A Microsoft Support document describes how the company is ending its support for the Cortana app on Android and IOS. Check out the details!
Samsung Galaxy Fold review:

New Samsung Galaxy Fold or competition for the Microsoft Surface

The Microsoft Surface Duo may soon get competition with this new device that looks like a Samsung Galaxy Fold with Dual Display

Microsoft executive: Surface Duo will have a ‘world-class’ camera

Panos Panay, at a recent surface event held by Microsoft Germany in Berlin, hinted that the Surface Duo will have a “world-class” camera.
G-Suite

Former Microsoft executive joins Google to lead the G Suite team

Former Microsoft executive Javier Soltero announced on his LinkedIn profile that he is joining Google to work on G Suite.