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Windows RT

Nearly 5 years later, this original Microsoft Surface RT is still useful, at least as a spare

It pays to have a spare tire. Even if it’s one of those “space saver” spare tires that you can… Read More

Microsoft reiterates support for ARM amid reports of Windows RT’s death

Is Windows RT dead? Yes, pretty much, but that might not mean what you think it does. Microsoft confirmed this… Read More

Leak shows Microsoft unifying Windows Phone and Windows RT app development

Microsoft is taking steps to unify the development of apps for Windows Phone and Windows RT devices — making it… Read More

Can someone please explain this creep-tastic ad for Nokia’s Windows 8 tablet?

Nokia really wants its new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet to succeed. There’s a good reason for that: after all, they don’t… Read More

Report: Microsoft may license next versions of Windows RT and Windows Phone for free

Microsoft is considering making the next version of Windows RT and Windows Phone free for computer and device makers interested… Read More

Windows RT 8.1 returns to Windows Store, Microsoft says glitch resolved

Microsoft says Windows RT 8.1 is available for download again in the Windows Store for users of Windows RT devices… Read More

Microsoft to unveil next wave of Surface devices in New York on Sept. 23

Microsoft this morning sent out media invites for a Surface event on Sept. 23 in New York City, where the… Read More

Windows Phone ‘phablet’ revealed? Nokia’s giant Lumia 1520 appears in leak

Larger than a phone, smaller than a tablet — yes, it’s a “phablet,” to use the much-derided term for the… Read More

Sirius-ly: Can Nokia save Microsoft’s Windows RT?

A new report from The Verge this morning puts more weight behind the rumors that Nokia will be coming out… Read More

Tablet scorecard: Android 67%, iPad 28%, Microsoft Windows less than 5%

A new report on the global tablet market shows Microsoft Windows tablets making modest gains in the second quarter, clawing… Read More

Outlook finally arriving on Windows RT as Microsoft tries to sweeten Surface

First the Start button and now this. Microsoft will release a version of Outlook for Windows RT, giving users of… Read More

Here is the first-ever 8-inch Windows 8 tablet — starting at $380, running on Intel

Acer this morning officially unveiled its long-rumored Iconia W3 tablet, billed as the first 8-inch tablet to run Windows 8.… Read More

Microsoft updates Windows 8 Mail, Calendar, People apps

Microsoft will release an update to its native Mail, Calendar and People apps for Windows 8 and Windows RT starting… Read More

Microsoft defends Windows RT, says strategy ‘just gets stronger over time’

Following reports of lackluster sales of the Surface RT tablet and other Windows RT devices, Microsoft is speaking up in… Read More

Microsoft update boosts Surface RT wireless, typing and trackpad

Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday update, issued today, delivers a series of fixes and updates for users of the company’s Surface… Read More

Surface Pro surfaces in stores — but sorry, there’s no Surface RT trade-in program

It’s launch week for Surface with Windows 8 Pro — the new Microsoft tablet that uses an Intel Core i5… Read More

IDC calls Microsoft Surface reception ‘muted, at best’ — fewer than 1M units shipped

A new report from the IDC research firm says that Microsoft’s Surface tablet, with its initially limited distribution, wasn’t able… Read More

Windows RT: Dell, Lenovo, Samsung, Asus to help Microsoft challenge iPad

Dell, Lenovo, Samsung and Asus are among the PC makers that will release computers running Windows RT, the variation of… Read More

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