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OneDrive beta for Android gains 'On this day' feature
Users of the beta version of OneDrive on Android can now look back at all of their photos and videos using the "On this day" feature.
Apps
Multitasking
OneDrive now supports multiple windows on iPads
The iPad version of OneDrive has a new update that brings multiple window support and some bug fixes.
Beating the deadest horse
The Surface Neo, not Duo, is the path back to Windows Phone
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At the big Microsoft Surface event on October 2, Redmond unveiled two folding tablets with two very different identities. For Windows Phone fans, it's the "non-phone" Neo that could prove to be the chosen one.
improving the elements
Photoshop Elements 2020 and Premiere Elements 2020 now available
Adobe's new Photoshop Elements 2020 and Premiere Elements 2020 bring several new features that make it easier to create the perfect image or video without having to be an expert editor.
Draw!
Adobe's Fresco creative app is coming to Surface Pro X
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After being exclusive to iPad, Adobe's Fresco creative app was shown off on the Surface Pro X on stage at the October 2 Surface event. It's expected to be released in the near future.
write it down
Microsoft Excel shown off supporting handwriting recognition
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Microsoft showed off inking in several ways at the October Surface event, including handwriting support for Microsoft Excel.
outage report
It's not just you ... Twitter and TweekDeck are down
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It seems that Twitter is experiencing a patchy outage across many of its services. Twitter has itself tweeted to confirm it is investigating outages for Twitter and Tweetdeck. There also seem to be issues tweeting from Twitter for iOS.
Shut it Down
Microsoft Edge Dev channel can now block autoplaying media
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The Microsoft Edge Dev channel received another weekly update today, bringing several big new features to the fore. Most notable is the option to block autoplaying media on websites, but you'll also get dark mode on new tab pages and more.
Mixer. Sashay away.
Microsoft has removed native Mixer streaming from Windows 10
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Mixer goes byebye with the most recent update to the Xbox Game Bar.
Next level gaming
The Logitech PRO X mechanical gaming keyboard is designed with pros in mind
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Logitech's new PRO X gaming keyboard features user-swappable GX switches, Lightsync RGB lighting, and is aimed at professional gamers.
Locked Away
OneDrive Personal Vault secure storage now available worldwide
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OneDrive Personal Vault, a new security-focused area for Microsoft's cloud storage service, is now available to all users worldwide. Using two-factor authentication, Personal Vault is like a second layer of security for sensitive files.
desktops anywhere
Windows Virtual Desktop generally available
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Microsoft announced that Windows Virtual Desktops are now generally available worldwide. Windows Virtual Desktops were announced last year and have been in preview since March 2019.
Social teamwork
Microsoft Teams gains a slew of new features in September update
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Microsoft Teams has several new features as part of the September update, including improved chatting, calling, and meeting features.
double the SIMs
Your Phone app now supports dual-SIM for Insiders
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Insiders with Dual SIM phones can now use the Your Phone app easily with both SIMs in their devices. This is the second new feature of late, as inline replies in the notification area of the app came last week.
Cutting edge
The new version of Microsoft Edge might come to Linux
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The new version of Microsoft's Edge browser might be coming to Linux. The Microsoft Ege team is "fleshing out requirements to bring Edge to Linux."
Pen frenzy
Outlook for Android updated with S Pen actions for Samsung Note phones
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Outlook's latest update helps optimize it for the S Pen and Galaxy Note devices.
check your messages
Your Phone update makes it easier to respond to notifications for Insiders
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Microsoft's Your Phone app now supports responding to notifications within the app's notification page for Insiders. Previously, the app only allowed you to view notifications from this page or reply in toasts.
Six Weeks at a Time
First Microsoft Edge Beta channel update now available
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The Microsoft Edge Beta channel got its first update since launching last month. In this update, Microsoft has enabled tracking prevention features by default, and there's a new favorites button on the toolbar.
Lookin' Fresh
Dropbox wants to kill clutter with its overhauled desktop app
After entering early access over the summer, Dropbox's overhauled desktop app is now available for all. The update brings along a new design, several convenient new features, and the new "Spaces" collaboration feature for teams.
sharing thoughts
Microsoft 365 gains features including Presenter Coach and improved inking
Just in time for back to school, Microsoft 365 gains several new features including Presenter Coach for PowerPoint on the web and improved inking on the web.