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iPad in Microsoft’s cross-hairs, cheaper Surface tablets may be coming

May 16, 2018 admin

Microsoft is reportedly looking to challenge Apple head-on in the tablet market by once again producing a cheaper Surface option, which would compete against Apple’s $ 329 entry-level iPad. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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Creator of Microsoft’s infamous ‘Clippy’ tool talks designing the character on a Mac & more

April 27, 2017 admin

One of the most iconic pieces of software design ever is the Clippy (or Clippit) assistant that was baked into Microsoft Office up until 2007. Users had and still have somewhat of a love-hate relationship with Clippy. Despite the assistant no longer being included in Microsoft Office, Clippy has lived on with a variety of different…

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Microsoft’s Digital Assistant Cortana May Be Heading to iOS and Anrdoid

March 13, 2015 admin

Microsoft is beefing up “Cortana”, its virtual voice assistant found in its line of Windows Phones, with plans to provide her contextual reminders and various other features on iOS and Android devices later this year, according to Reuters. Announced for Windows 10 desktops earlier this year, Microsoft is planning to upgrade Cortana’s functions even more…

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