Category Archives: Windows
Windows RT easy jailbreak released, allows user to run unsigned ARM apps!
There’s no easy jailbreak for your Microsoft Surface tablet, allowing you to run unsigned ARM apps in Windows RT. Previously only very technically-savy users would be able to use the hack, but now released hack does the most of the hard work and let’s user enjoy the unsigned ARM apps. It’s still unclear that does Microsoft want to issue the patch, as the Microsoft Surface homebrew community is starting to grow, and this patch could interfere that growth, which could be devastating to the community and to the Company itself.You can download and read more of the hack from the via link after the break.
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Samsung confirms no Windows RT tablets for US markets!
Samsung has just confirmed to Cnet that it’s Ativ Tab won’t be sold or distributed in US. The decision is based on company’s feedback from the retailer partners, which suggests that such product would be only modestly successful in the market place. Samsung also there’s not enough education about Windows RT, and suggests that it would require too much of an investment to properly inform consumers of the difference between it and Windows 8. It’s still unclear how this will affect the availability of it’s Windows RT tablets on the other markets.
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Windows 8: 60 million licenses sold and going strong!
Microsoft announecd that Windows 8 has been licensed 60 million times. During the annual J.P Morgan Tech Forums at CES 2013, they announced that they have sold 60 million Windows 8 licenses to date. “This represents the cumulative sales of Windows 8 including both upgrades and sales to OEMs for new devices”,Tami Reller told. Sale pace is similar to Microsoft’s Windows 7. Windows 8′s main concern is App, or actually lack of apps, but now app count has quadrupled since launch. Microsoft recently passed the 100 million app download mark.
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Dropbox for Windows 8 is now available in the Windows store!
Dropbox for Windows 8 was unveiled back at it’s developer conference in October, and now it’s finally available in Windows Store. App is now available for Windows 8 and Windows RT users, the app lets user open and edit files from other Windows 8 apps and share files or folders with the Share Charm. There’s also Search Charm support, but the app is fairly basic and mimics web access to Dropbox with tiled interface. Dropbox for Windows 8 app is great addition to Windows Store line of apps, as the company tries to attract top developers and apps during 2013.
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New details of Microsoft’s Windows 8 successor emerge!
As reported earlier this year, Microsoft is going to switch to an annual release of it’s operating system starting with “Windows Blue” in mid-2013. Now user called “maxy”, who has been unofficially identified as a Microsoft official, uploaded a post to PCBeta forum claiming that “Windows Blue” or “Windows 9 dev”, will get customization options in the form of Windows Phone 8′s resizable app tiles.
Microsoft is also going to keep desktop view around, but remove the gloss on elements including the taskbar. Microsoft’s will also use new kernel (v.6.3), which will give more polished look to next Windows. There’s no word that these claimed new features are legimite, but sure they sound plausible. Check out the article after the break.
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Kupa X15 Windows 8 tablet gets production ready, now on sale starting at $1,100!
Kupa UltraNote was first introduced in MobileCon 2012, and the Windows 8 tablet has some nice features: NFC, fingerprint scanner, LTE, digitizer and Intel Core i7 processor. Tablet has finally gone in sale, and few of it’s specs has been changed. Kupa X15 starts at $1,100, and has 10.1-inch 1,920-by-1,200 IPS display, dual 1.3MP front facing / 5MP rear facing cameras, support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, as well as up to 128GB of SSD storage.
What have changed since the MobileCon 2012? Well, there’s now 8GB of DDR3 RAM instead of 4GB, Intel Core i7 is now opted for high-end Ultra model as the lesser Elite, Pro and Lux versions has Intel Core i5(should do the trick fine). LTE has been dropped from all versions in favor of HSPA+ connectivity on the Ultra and Lux units.
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The Verge: Nokia is building it’s own Windows RT tablet!
Nokia is building it’s own Windows RT tablet to compete with Microsoft’s Surface tablet, according to report from The Verge. Sources familiar to Nokia’s plans told to The Verge that Nokia tablet will include HDMI and USB ports and 10.1-inch display. There’s also rumors of cellular version of the tablet and that AT&T would be the first carrier to get the tablet.
Nokia is told to have the main focus on the battery-equipped cover. Nokia will launch the special cover for the tablet that envelops it like a book. Cover will also provide keyboard and kickstand. Nokia is also building a battery to the cover, which can be used if the battery in the tablet runs out. Nokia’s tablet will run ARM chip with Windows RT and it’s believed that Nokia will unveil the tablet in Mobile World Congress in early 2013.
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Bloomberg: HTC will introduce 7-inch and 12-inch Windows RT tablets in 2013!
HTC is introducing 7-inch and 12-inch Windows RT tablets in 2013, according to report from Bloomberg. The 7-inch and 12-inch tablets are based on Qualcomm chips with Windows RT. If you remember earlier reports that HTC is excluded from the Windows tablet world. If this new report will become reality, we can wait HTC Windows RT tablets in Q3 2013, although there’s no information about the pricing.
More interesting this makes is that, 7-inch tablet is said to be able of making phone calls, similar as Samsung Galaxy tab 7.7. HTC’s entry to the Windows tablet world is based on Microsoft’s desire for more manufacturers and greater diversity in the tablet lineup.
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VLC for Windows 8 has now raised 70% of it’s target, posts mockups to celebrate!
VLC haven’t been very forthcoming with updates, but now the company has released mockups of it’s upcoming Windows 8 Metro styled VLC app(will be launched only if they raise £40,000). Company released few mockups to celebrate of 70% funds raised, with still 10 days to go. It’s still unclear can they reach their goal or not, but they need your donations to make it.
Company also announced that they now know their 3 month development time scale is realistic, and that they should be able to launch VLC (Metro) for Windows 8 in April 2013. Company is also planning Windows Phone 8 app also. Check out more mockups, and donate for VLC by heading the source link after the break
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Nokia reportedy in talks to build 10-inch Windows RT tablet!?
There’s been lot of rumors about Nokia’s tablet, and now Digitimes reports that, Nokia is resuming to develop 10-inch Windows RT tablet with Qualcomm and Compal Eletronics. Report also tells that the tablet would be revealed in 2013 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, during February 25th-28th.
There’s been lot of sources who support the case that Nokia is really manufacturing 10-inch tablet, but they won’t be as hopeful as Digitimes about the unveiling date. Windows RT tablet sales has fallen short from the expectations, Nokia is now evaluating ordered volumes and has not yet decided on it’s marketing strategy.
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