Universal or nothing
Really, what is an 'app' on Windows, anyway?
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With Windows 10, Microsoft is turning a new leaf and the Universal Windows Platform App model brings a cohesiveness of the Windows ecosystem across devices.
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Beautiful minds
An interview with Luis von Ahn, the Duolingo founder
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Luis von Ahn is an associate professor in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University. He founded reCAPTCHA, which was sold to Google in 2009, and then co-founded Duolingo, world’s largest language-learning online platform.
Another Universal Windows App!
Enpass goes universal on Windows 10
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Enpass is a popular, cross-platform password manager that secures all your data locally on your device. It allows managing your passwords, login details, credit card numbers, bank details, ID numbers, and more and there's a wide range of categories and customizable templates.
It's coming!
You can now pre-order the Lumia 650 for India
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While there has been no official word from Microsoft India, sources indicate that the Lumia 650 is arriving in India in the first week of April 2016.
Shiny new laptops
Dell launches the new portfolio of the Dell XPS family
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The updated lineup is company’s shot at designing the best consumer laptops in the market, incorporating high performance 6th generation Intel Core processors, and sleeker hardware that aim to enhance the user experience with innovative form-factor, display prowess, extended battery life, and more.
LBW FTW
Bing announces new search features for T20 cricket season
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With the onset of Twenty20 cricket season starting with the ICC World T20 in India, Bing has announced a refreshed set of search features such as Bing predictions, polls and quizzes designed to give cricket fans an enhanced search experience.
A great deal!
Surface Pro 3 price drops on Amazon India
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The Surface Pro 3 was launched at a price of ₹73,990 ($1,107), and is available exclusively on Amazon India. The Intel Core i3 variant packs in 128GB storage with 4GB RAM.
Sweetens the deal!
You can now buy a Surface in India on EMI and get Gift Card
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According to a latest promotion, any person who purchases a Microsoft Surface device during the offer period using an EMI facility provided by any of the participating banks, will be provided an Amazon.in Gift Card.
Free is good
Lumia owners in India can get Office 365, Display Dock free
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Some of our readers were not very happy with the pricing of the flagship devices a couple of months ago, but these two offers, now in India, sweeten the deal and give you the ability explore the Continuum experience without spending extra.
Pack a bunch
Targus's Seoul laptop backpack nicely bridges work and play
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The Targus Seoul backpack comes in three colors, looks trendy, and at less than $100, offers thoughtful design with organized compartments that work well for a modern day professional.
Phone that works like a PC
I ditched my Surface and only used Continuum for a few days
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While it looked fascinating in demos and interesting in short bursts, the real power of Continuum, or lack thereof, could be validated only by taking it for a regular work day drive. So, that’s what I did.
Time to read in Hindi
NDTV's app for Window Phone comes with a language selector
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Finally, the NDTV app looks great – both in form and function. I would’ve liked if NDTV worked on making this a universal app for Windows 10, but for the moment, it is much more functional than what it was a few months ago.
Choose and switch
Kinivo K300 HDMI switch is a must have accessory
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The Kinivo K300 4K HDMI Switch is a pretty good accessory for the television in your living room. It’s small, works as intended, and the palm-sized remote control makes it seamless to use.
Seller love
Amazon India ends return policy for mobile phones
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The new policy, only applicable to mobile phones that are fulfilled by Amazon, is exclusively applicable to smartphones and does not apply to electronics, software, video games, toys, and tablets.
#FlipkartonWindows10
Flipkart and Microsoft will host a Twitter chat tomorrow
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Since, Flipkart is one of the first major apps from India to go universal on Windows, Microsoft and Flipkart are collaborating to host a Twitter chat to showcase the value to consumers on the Windows ecosystem, as well as helping the developer community to get on the platform.
Indic Language Computing
Microsoft reiterates their commitment to Hindi language
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Hindi (हिन्दी) is the official language of India, and one of the most natively spoken language in the world along with Mandarin, Spanish, and English. Every year on January 10, Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India with Indian Missions abroad observes World Hindi Day to promote use of Hindi language.
Bon Voyage!
Cleartrip launches refreshed app for Windows 10 PCs
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Cleartrip has launched their new app for desktops, laptops, and tablets running Windows 10. While it looks like a universal app, it’s not yet available on Windows 10 Mobile, and the older Windows Phone 8.1 app is served there.
Surface in India
You can book a demo of Surface Pro 4 at your office in India
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In partnership with Amazon, Microsoft has introduced a ‘Book a Demo’ service to have a sales executive visit your office and give you a demo of Surface Pro 4.
Surface in India
These are the Surface Pro 4 accessories you can buy in India
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While Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4 were launched in India today, not all the variants of the accessories will be available for customers in India.
Surface in India
Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4 launch in India
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Microsoft will showcase the devices at Microsoft Priority Stores for one to experience the products, however the devices will only be sold online – an Amazon India exclusive for six months.