…new “comprehensive cross-licensing deal” with Microsoft. HTC and Apple reached a similar agreement in 2012. The two companies’ mutually beneficial partnership is cited as the reason for avoiding court: Microsoft needs Samsung to be manufactured Windows Phone devices, while Samsung want better patent licensing terms from Microsoft. Source: GSM Arena…
Android-based tablets have overtaken Apple’s lead in the Australian market, according to research firm Telsyte’s Australian media tablet market study. Android-based tablets now account for 47% of the market, a slim lead over Apple’s 46%. Microsoft trails behind with just 7% of tablets running Windows. Follow @CyberShack By Alex Choros…
Regular readers will no doubt be aware that Microsoft has been touting the Surface Pro 3 as the perfect alternative to a MacBook Air, specifically, the 13-inch MacBook Air. As such, we’ve pulled out the DSLR and pitted the two devices against one another under the bright lights of our…
Cortana, one of Windows Phone 8.1’s niftiest features, could be making an appearance in Windows 9 according to Neowin. Microsoft has reportedly been testing a desktop version of Cortana for at least a month, and the software has allegedly made it from a “let us see if this works” stage…
Following the announcement of the Surface Pro 3’s availability in 25 new countries (including Australia), Microsoft have launched a new campaign putting the new Surface and 13-inch MacBook Air head-to-head. Follow @CyberShack Following the announcement of the Surface Pro 3’s availability in 25 new countries (including Australia), Microsoft have launched…
Microsoft today announced the Nokia 130, a brand new feature phone that will retail for 19 euro (approximately AUD$28). Aesthetically, the Nokia 130 takes inspiration from both Microsoft’s Lumia range, as well Nokia’s handsets of old. Follow @CyberShack By Alex Choros Microsoft today announced the Nokia 130, a brand new…
…worried. If any major players such as Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter or Apple were breached, we no doubt would have seen more news on the topic. But we haven’t. Nonetheless, it is worth remaining diligent online. Aside from changing your Twitter password my personal recommendation is to use a unique…
Microsoft has announced that Australian customers will be able to purchase the Surface Pro 3 at retail outlets from August 28. Australian retailers JB HiFi and Harvey Norman will both be stocking the device. Follow @CyberShack By Alex Choros Microsoft has announced that Australian customers will be able to purchase…
Four months after the release of Office for iPad, Microsoft has rolled out the suite’s first major update. The three components of the suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, have all received new features. According to the Office Blog,the features included in the update are among users’ most requested. Follow @CyberShack…
…revealed. Nintendo have been making videogames much longer than Microsoft and Sony, and while the company often seems to be stuck in the past, I don’t believe they’re going anywhere just yet. And they’re certainly not going to start making games for the iPhone. Where others have tried and failed,…
Microsoft have announced that Australians will be able to get their first look official look at Cortana next week through an opt-in program. While the program is intended for Windows Phone Developers, non-developers should be able to try out Microsoft‘s new digital assistance without too much difficulty. Follow @CyberShack By…
…works with images, PDFs and Microsoft Office documents and is guaranteed to make you feel like a spy. Thomas Was Alone $7.49 iOS, Android Thomas Was Alone is BAFTA winning puzzle platformer that has now made its way to iOS and Android. Players help Thomas, a curious rectangle, unravel…