Microsoft Word users with a Microsoft 365 subscription now have the capability to directly transmit documents to their Amazon Kindle devices. According to Amazon in an email to customers on Thursday obtained by iPhone in Canada, this feature allows for an easy transfer of documents from the desktop Microsoft Word application for reading on your...
Last month Microsoft announced it was rolling out Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 globally. On Monday, Microsoft provided an update to say Phone Link for iOS is now available to all Windows 11 users. Microsoft said last month that by “mid-May” all Windows 11 users would get access to Phone Link for iOS,...
The European Commission has given the green light to Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a massive $69 billion deal, subject to certain conditions. This decision comes after a thorough investigation of the potential impact on the gaming market, particularly focusing on cloud gaming. The Commission's concerns, which were primarily focused on the distribution of...
Microsoft Teams has released a major update to its in-app background library, offering users a wide range of virtual backgrounds for their video calls. The new backgrounds, which began rolling out recently, have been designed to address the concerns of the modern workforce, including collaboration, well-being, productivity, and focus, says Microsoft. Microsoft says Teams video...
Microsoft President Brad Smith has announced a 10-year agreement between the tech giant and European cloud gaming platform Nware, which will see Xbox's PC games and Activision Blizzard titles become available for streaming on Nware's platform, following the acquisition's closure. "While it's still early for the emerging cloud segment in gaming, this new partnership combined...
The United Kingdom yesterday blocked Microsoft’s deal to acquire Activision Blizzard for nearly $69 billion USD, a decision made by the nation’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Speaking to the BBC today, Microsoft President Brad Smith did not hold back in responding to the decision, saying the move was “bad for Britain” and also said...
Summary: Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 enables seamless connectivity between Windows PCs and iOS devices. Users gain basic iOS support for calls, messages, contacts, and iPhone photo access on their PC. By mid-May, all Windows 11 users can access the feature with an easy setup process. Microsoft has announced the global rollout of...
