Author Archives: Michael Gillett
Tip: Rep says that Windows Phone 8 is for current gen phones
May 23, 2012 by Michael Gillett
This post was originally posted on My Microsoft Life.
Today I was tipped off to “something big” by a well known source:
Waggener Edstrom person… Read more
Microsoft updates Bing in Germany
Mar 27, 2012 by Michael Gillett
It is being reported that Microsoft has recently updated Bing in Germany which sees features from other markets being brought to the Germany site.… Read more
A close look at the Windows 8 SkyDrive app
Mar 7, 2012 by Michael Gillett
As the dust is now pretty much settled from Microsoft’s significant announcement and release of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview last week it’s… Read more
Microsoft and Nokia announce new Unified Map Design
Feb 28, 2012 by Michael Gillett
When Microsoft and Nokia signed their strategic partnership last year it was noted that the companies planned to work together not only on Windows… Read more
Bing has a new results page design, rolling out to more people
Feb 28, 2012 by Michael Gillett
Today we were tipped off by @ParasValecha about a new design for Bing. Microsoft has been testing a few different designs for the search engine over… Read more
Windows 8 has a special Bing homepage, Consumer Preview name all but confirmed
Feb 4, 2012 by Michael Gillett
Today a special Bing page was spotted (My Digital Life via Twitter) that is designed for users of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. The homepage features… Read more
Microsoft updates Bing Get Me There app
Jan 31, 2012 by Michael Gillett
Today Microsoft is announcing that it has updated its Bing Get Me There app for Windows Phone for use within London. The app now pulls in transportation… Read more
Microsoft releases another iOS app, MSN UK for iPad
Jan 24, 2012 by Michael Gillett
Microsoft has today announced the release a new app for Apple’s iOS platform; MSN UK for iPad. The app is divided into the categories found on the… Read more
Microsoft UK holding “IE6 Migration Roadshow” for IT Pros
Jan 18, 2012 by Michael Gillett
Microsoft UK has been sending out invitations to IT Pros across the country to encourage and educate IT Pros about moving off IE6. This campaign… Read more
Microsoft and LG agree on a patent deal for Android and Chrome OS
Jan 12, 2012 by Michael Gillett
Microsoft has announced that today they have signed a patent agreement with LG that that covers “LG’s tablets, mobile phones and other consumer… Read more
