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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:

Unknown Microsoft Surface product benchmark listings reveal the presence of i5-1035G1
Microsoft might announce this budget “Sparti” Surface laptop and revamped Surface Pro X at its fall 2020 event.
Microsoft IoT in Action event
Microsoft commits to bringing xCloud to iPhones
Microsoft xCloud is part of Microsoft’s highest subscription tier, Game Pass Ultimate.
Xbox Beta app now lets you remotely play Xbox One games on your Android phone for free
Xbox One owners can now play games downloaded on their consoles straight to their Android phones or tablets.
BREAKING: Microsoft is acquiring ZeniMax, the parent company of Bethesda and id Software
The acquisition deal gives Microsoft the ownership of game franchises such as The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Doom and the Wolfenstein series.
Microsoft Surface Pro
You shouldn’t buy Microsoft Surface products in India: Here’s why
I bought a Surface product so that you don’t have to.
Microsoft reveals global pre-order details for Xbox Series X and S consoles
Pre-orders for the Xbox Series X and S kick off on September 22 across the globe, both via one-time payment and Xbox All Access.
Microsoft Surface Pro X refresh with a faster chip is reportedly arriving in October
Microsoft might also solve the Surface Pro X’s biggest pain point by offering support for 64-bit app emulation on its successor.
Pocketnow Daily: No 120Hz iPhone 12, But Wait, There’s More! (video)
On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about how the iPhone 12 may not arrive in time for the upcoming Apple event, and more.
Apple permits game streaming services like Stadia and xCloud on iOS, but doubts remain
But will Microsoft, Google and other names in the game streaming business accept the compromises Apple wants them to make?
Microsoft Surface Duo Unboxing (Video)
You may have already seen some unboxing videos of the press-version of the Microsoft Surface Duo, but this is the retail version.
Pixel 5
Pocketnow Daily: Google Pixel 5s: Wait, There’s Another One? (video)
On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new possible variant of the Google Pixel 5, the new Moto RAZR 5G, and more.
Microsoft says Xbox Series X costs $499, reveals availability details of its next-gen consoles
Xbox Series S will be up for grabs at $24.99 per month with Xbox All Access, while the Xbox Series X runs slightly higher at $34.99 per month.
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series S confirmed to debut on November 10
The Xbox Series X is also expected to be launched alongside the Series S.
Pocketnow Daily: Apple Event Confirmed and Here’s What It Hints! (video)
On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about Apple’s new event, the release of Android 11, the announcement of the Xbox Series S, and more.
Microsoft is working on a smaller Surface-branded laptop that might start at just $500
Targeted at students, the upcoming laptop reportedly packs a 12.5-inch display and uses the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor.
Xbox Series S
Microsoft officially unveils Xbox Series S and confirms a sweet $299 asking price
Xbox Series S is reportedly launching on November 10, and Microsoft will offer a $25/month Xbox All Access financing option to purchase it.
Here’s your first look at Microsoft’s cheaper Xbox Series S console
The leak also tips that the Xbox Series S will be priced at $299, which is quite lucrative for gamers making the jump to next-gen consoles.
Microsoft will reportedly sell the Surface Duo only in the US until 2021
Microsoft will sell the device in other markets if the Surface Duo first passes the company’s internal expectations in the US.
TikTok
Chinese government could now block TikToK sale to US companies
Take a look and find out how the Chinese government may now be looking to block a possible TikTok deal with US companies
TikTok US operations
Walmart is joining hands with Microsoft to purchase TikTok’s US operations
Microsoft’s deal to purchase TikTok’s operations in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand falls in the range of $20 billion to $30 billion.
Microsoft adds useful Transcribe and Dictate tools to Word for the web
Transcribe tool in Word for the web is also coming to mobile devices later this year.
Microsoft Launcher landscape mode (1)
Microsoft Launcher stable version gets landscape mode and a new Feed design
Microsoft is serious about its Android app development.
Microsoft is supporting Epic Games against Apple
It seems that Epic has gained an important supporter, as Microsoft believes the company should keep its access to Apple’s developer tools
TikTok
Oracle challenges Microsoft to acquire TikTok’s US business: Report
Microsoft now has a serious contender in the race to acquire TikTok’s US operations
New executive order gives ByteDance 90 days to sell TikTok
It seems that US companies will have more time to buy TikTok’s US operations from ByteDance, as President Trump has given the company 90 days to close a deal