news BlizzCon set to return in 2023, Blizzard president Mike Ybarra confirms The in-person live event was disrupted by the pandemic, but Blizzard Entertainment plans to bring it back. 343i collaborating with community modders to restore cut content to Halo: The Master Chief Collection Content that never made it into Halo: CE and Halo 2 is coming to Halo: MCC on PC. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 picks up July update with more improvements for the camera, night mode, and more Microsoft’s latest software update for Surface Duo 2 brings some more fixes, refinements, and enhancements to the device, plus new improvements to the camera. Grid List Latest news Former Bungie director joins 343 Industries to work on Halo Infinite By Brendan Lowry published 6 July 22 Veteran Halo director Paul Bertone has returned to work on the series, joining 343 Industries as Technical Design Director. Microsoft Store killing open-source app sales, angering developers (Updated) By Sean Endicott published 6 July 22 Upcoming Microsoft Store policies will prevent the sale of open-source apps, and they could have unintended consequences. Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.1 Pre-Release 3 brings new fixes and minor tweaks By Zachary Boddy published 6 July 22 1.19.1 still has more fixes in the works on top of what's being tested today. Google’s Gboard, Whereseek, and Talon for Twitter get dual-screen support for Microsoft Surface Duo By Daniel Rubino published 6 July 22 If you’re using a Microsoft Surface Duo or Surface Duo 2, some great apps are getting better support for tablet and dual screens, including Google’s Gboard. Modern file explorer 'Files' receives update to version 2.3 on Windows 11 By Sean Endicott published 6 July 22 Third-party file explorer Files just received big update that includes a compact spacing view and a bunch of other new features. Microsoft brings new 'Suggested Actions' feature to Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta Channel By Zac Bowden published 5 July 22 Windows 11 is getting two new builds in the Beta Channel today, one with features enabled, the other with features disabled. 22621 and 22622 are here. Lollipop Chainsaw devs form new studio for game remake By Samuel Tolbert published 5 July 22 Lollipop Chainsaw, a 2012 action game best described as zany, is getting a remake by some of the original staff, who have formed a new studio. Microsoft receives Peace Prize from President of Ukraine By Sean Endicott published 5 July 22 Microsoft supports Ukraine in a variety of ways during the ongoing war with Russia. Ukraine awarded those efforts with a Peace Prize presented to Microsoft. Bing Maps improves trip planning with new distance calculator, gas finder, and parking locator By Sean Endicott published 5 July 22 Microsoft recently added several features to Bing Maps to help people plan their trips. The service now has tools for finding gas, calculating distance, and locating parking. Ubisoft showcase set for September, Skull and Bones being shown in July By Samuel Tolbert published 5 July 22 Ubisoft is holding two Ubisoft Forward events in the coming months, with one focused on Skull and Bones as well as a larger showcase in September. 123456789Archives Windows Central Newsletter Get the best of Windows Central in in your inbox, every day! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Windows Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1BlizzCon set to return in 2023, Blizzard president Mike Ybarra confirms2343i collaborating with community modders to restore cut content to Halo: The Master Chief Collection3Microsoft Surface Duo 2 picks up July update with more improvements for the camera, night mode, and more4The best Dell monitor prices and deals for July 20225The best Dell XPS 15 and 17 deals for July 2022
Former Bungie director joins 343 Industries to work on Halo Infinite By Brendan Lowry published 6 July 22 Veteran Halo director Paul Bertone has returned to work on the series, joining 343 Industries as Technical Design Director.
Microsoft Store killing open-source app sales, angering developers (Updated) By Sean Endicott published 6 July 22 Upcoming Microsoft Store policies will prevent the sale of open-source apps, and they could have unintended consequences.
Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.1 Pre-Release 3 brings new fixes and minor tweaks By Zachary Boddy published 6 July 22 1.19.1 still has more fixes in the works on top of what's being tested today.
Google’s Gboard, Whereseek, and Talon for Twitter get dual-screen support for Microsoft Surface Duo By Daniel Rubino published 6 July 22 If you’re using a Microsoft Surface Duo or Surface Duo 2, some great apps are getting better support for tablet and dual screens, including Google’s Gboard.
Modern file explorer 'Files' receives update to version 2.3 on Windows 11 By Sean Endicott published 6 July 22 Third-party file explorer Files just received big update that includes a compact spacing view and a bunch of other new features.
Microsoft brings new 'Suggested Actions' feature to Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta Channel By Zac Bowden published 5 July 22 Windows 11 is getting two new builds in the Beta Channel today, one with features enabled, the other with features disabled. 22621 and 22622 are here.
Lollipop Chainsaw devs form new studio for game remake By Samuel Tolbert published 5 July 22 Lollipop Chainsaw, a 2012 action game best described as zany, is getting a remake by some of the original staff, who have formed a new studio.
Microsoft receives Peace Prize from President of Ukraine By Sean Endicott published 5 July 22 Microsoft supports Ukraine in a variety of ways during the ongoing war with Russia. Ukraine awarded those efforts with a Peace Prize presented to Microsoft.
Bing Maps improves trip planning with new distance calculator, gas finder, and parking locator By Sean Endicott published 5 July 22 Microsoft recently added several features to Bing Maps to help people plan their trips. The service now has tools for finding gas, calculating distance, and locating parking.
Ubisoft showcase set for September, Skull and Bones being shown in July By Samuel Tolbert published 5 July 22 Ubisoft is holding two Ubisoft Forward events in the coming months, with one focused on Skull and Bones as well as a larger showcase in September.
