
John Callaham
John Callaham was a former contributor for Windows Central, covering Windows Phone, Surface, gaming, and more.
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Microsoft communications manager slams iPad Pro as merely 'a companion device'
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Microsoft's Build 2016 developer conference will be held from March 30-April 1
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Microsoft has revealed that the 2016 edition of its Build developer conference will be held from March 30 to April 1 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Halo 5: Forge for Windows 10 will make finding custom games easier after launch
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343 Industries has revealed that the upcoming Halo 5: Forge map editor for Windows 10 PCs will get a custom game browser sometime after it launches on Sept. 8.

Hike messenger adds its Sticker Shop with its latest Windows Phone update
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The Hike messenger app has been updated for Windows Phone, adding a new Sticker Shop to the app with over 4,000 stickers to choose from.

Microsoft reveals most of its 2016 event lineup, Build conference dates not revealed yet
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The Halo 5: Forge map editor will need some decent hardware to run well on your PC
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Microsoft has revealed the minimal, recommended and ultra hardware requirements for PC users to run the upcoming Halo 5: Forge map editor and multiplayer shooter game.

Halo 2: Anniversary will get a remastered soundtrack release next week
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Halo Master Chief helmet covered in Swarovski crystals is getting auctioned for charity
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Jennifer Lawrence's new movie Serena arrives on Xbox Video before its U.S. theatrical launch
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Serena, starring Jennifer Lawrence, is available to rent on Xbox Video today, a full three weeks before it will be released in theaters. A rental of the film will run you $9.99.

Revamped Yahoo Messenger desktop app reminds us it still exists
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Yahoo has revamped its desktop Messenger app for Windows and Mac platforms, adding features such as "liking" posts and support for GIF images.

Xbox One SmartGlass apps for Windows Phone are currently crashing on startup
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Deal: Microsoft Store offering 'Work and Play' service bundle for just $149 (US only)
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Groove Music takes Xbox Music's place on the Xbox One
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Microsoft has now launched the Groove Music app for the Xbox One, replacing the old Xbox Music app for owners to download and play tunes from the company's music service

Microsoft to acquire Xamarin and its mobile app development tools
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Microsoft may pay around $400 million to acquire Xamarin
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A new report claims Microsoft could pay as much as $400 million to acquire Xamarin. Microsoft announced its plans to buy the mobile app development tools creator earlier this week.

Microsoft's Xbox Game Preview program expands to Windows 10 with Everspace
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Microsoft offers some encouraging stats about 2014's Windows Store downloads and sales
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UNO & Friends updated with a new game mode for a limited time and more
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The Weather Channel gives its Windows Phone app a major visual makeover
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Microsoft is purging a lot of low quality apps from the Windows Store
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Microsoft is sending emails to some Windows Store developers informing them that their apps have been removed from the Store for violating its quality standards.

Candy Crush Soda Saga now available for Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile
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King has now released a version of its popular puzzle game Candy Crush Soda Saga for both Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile, after previously releasing the game for Windows 10.

Microsoft offers discounts on apps, music and games during its summer sale
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Microsoft will cut the price on many of its Windows 10 apps, games and more in the Windows Store as part of its "Ready, Set, Summer!" sale. It begins on Friday, May 27 and ends on June 6.
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