Saturday, July 13th, 2013

Time	Event
12:33a	Microsoft sues US Customs for letting in banned Motorola phones http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-sues-us-customs-for-letting-in-banned-motorola-phones Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against the US Customs and Border Protection agency, claiming it illegally allowed Motorola phones that had been banned for import by the ITC into the country. Read more...
2:49a	Microsoft reveals upcoming hardware requirements for Windows 8 PCs http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-reveals-upcoming-hardware-requirements-for-windows-8-pcs Microsoft has revealed to some of its partners many of the new hardware requirements for Windows 8.1 PCs, which include plans that stretch into 2014 and even 2015. Read more...
3:19a	Steve Ballmer talks new changes at Microsoft but not wearable devices http://www.neowin.net/news/steve-ballmer-talks-new-changes-at-microsoft-but-not-wearable-devices In a brief interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer offers some more color on this week's announced company reorganization but dodges a question on wearable devices. Read more...
3:49a	Microsoft revamps Windows.com for better viewing on mobile browsers http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-revamps-windowscom-for-better-viewing-on-mobile-browsers Microsoft has launched a revamped of its Windows.com website that offers up some improvements when viewed on a mobile phone or tablet or in "Snap View" on Windows 8. Read more...
4:19a	Halo: Spartan Assault coming first to Verizon's Windows Phone 8 devices http://www.neowin.net/news/halo-spartan-assault-coming-first-to-verizons-windows-phone-8-devices Verizon Wireless has announced that owners of its Windows Phone 8 smartphones will have the first change to purchase and download the upcoming Microsoft top down shooter Halo: Spartan Assault. Read more...
6:43a	Microsoft Store to offer free Nokia Camera Grip with Lumia 1020 http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-store-to-offer-free-nokia-camera-grip-with-lumia-1020 The Microsoft Store website has revealed that it will offer a free Nokia Camera Grip, valued at $79, with the purchase of the upcoming Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone. Read more...
7:44a	Bing Rewards showcased in new Bing TV ad http://www.neowin.net/news/bing-rewards-showcased-in-new-bing-tv-ad Microsoft's newest TV commercial for Bing showcases the long running Bing Rewards program as yet another way that the search service is different than just using Google. Read more...
8:14a	Microsoft expands Office 365 to 38 new markets http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-expands-office-365-to-38-new-markets Microsoft has announced it has expanded access for its Office 365 service to 38 new markets, bringing the total to 127 markets, along with three new languages and five new currencies. Read more...
1:05p	Poll: Are you planning to buy the new Nokia Lumia 1020? http://www.neowin.net/news/poll-are-you-planning-to-buy-the-new-nokia-lumia-1020 The Nokia Lumia 1020 has finally been announced, and its 41-megapixel certainly looks impressive. But will you be buying one? Check out some of the factors that may influence your decision, and vote! Read more...
1:51p	AdDuplex July 2013: Lumia 520 reigns supreme, Windows Phone 8 on the rise http://www.neowin.net/news/adduplex-july-2013-lumia-520-reigns-supreme-windows-phone-8-on-the-rise As promised, we now have the full report from AdDuplex. the data shows that the Lumia 520 is the uncontested winner in the Windows Phone ecosystem and that low-end devices are the way forward. Read more...
2:21p	WhatsApp for Windows Phone finally gets major update, big improvements http://www.neowin.net/news/whatsapp-for-windows-phone-finally-gets-major-update-big-improvements WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, has finally received a long needed update on Windows Phone. The update brings a change of APIs, fixes notifications, and improves battery life. Read more...
2:51p	Petition wants Microsoft to continue TechNet http://www.neowin.net/news/petition-wants-microsoft-to-continue-technet A petition to Microsoft is asking for the software giant to bring back TechNet, or create an affordable alternative to MSDN, after it was announced TechNet would be closing its doors very soon Read more...
8:47p	Microsoft could bring some Xbox One digital sharing features back http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-could-bring-some-xbox-one-digital-sharing-features-back In response to a recent online petition, Microsoft's Xbox One chief product officer Marc Whitten said that the company could bring back some of its previously announced digital game sharing features. Read more...

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