Monday, July 15th, 2013

Time	Event
1:23a	Skype to retire Desktop API support by end of 2013 http://www.neowin.net/news/skype-to-retire-desktop-api-support-by-end-of-2013 In an email sent to many third party developers, Skype has announced that it will shut down some aspects of its Desktop API in September and end support completely by the end of 2013. Read more...
1:53a	Microsoft quietly launches Windows 8 SharePoint NewsFeed app http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-quietly-launches-windows-8-sharepoint-newsfeed-app Microsoft has, with no fanfare, released its official SharePoint NewsFeed app for Windows 8, after previously releasing versions for Windows Phone 8 and iOS platforms. Read more...
9:39a	Google working on Glass for dogs? Kinda.. http://www.neowin.net/news/google-working-on-glass-for-dogs-kinda While Google's Glass hasn't hit the market yet, the company is working on expanding its customer base. The search giant is working on bringing a special glasses-free version of Glass for working dogs. Read more...
11:23a	Report: Apple hiring for iWatch project; device to launch in late 2014 http://www.neowin.net/news/report-apple-hiring-for-iwatch-project-device-to-launch-in-late-2014 While many people expected the long-rumored iWatch to be revealed later this year, a new report claims that major engineering challenges have delayed the project towards a late 2014 launch. Read more...
12:15p	HTC One receiving Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update in the United Kingdom http://www.neowin.net/news/htc-one-receiving-android-422-jelly-bean-update-in-the-united-kingdom HTC's flagship device is finally getting the Android 4.2.2 update. The company's official Twitter account announced that the update is now rolling out in the UK on both locked and unlocked phones. Read more...
12:48p	Woman allegedly dies from iPhone-caused electrocution http://www.neowin.net/news/woman-allegedly-dies-from-iphone-caused-electrocution An iPhone 4 has allegedly electrocuted a young woman in China, after she was found dead holding the still-charging smartphone with burns on her hands and feet. Apple will fully investigate the issue Read more...
1:18p	Microsoft reportedly testing smartwatch made of transparent aluminium http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-reportedly-testing-smartwatch-made-of-transparent-aluminium Microsoft is said to be testing smartwatch prototypes made of 80%-transparent aluminium oxynitride, with 4G LTE support and 6GB of storage, as development of the device, shifts to the Surface team. Read more...
1:48p	Surface RT also sees price cuts in Europe, Australia & more http://www.neowin.net/news/surface-rt-also-sees-price-cuts-in-europe-australia--more The Surface RT has been discounted in other regions aside from the United States, including the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe and Australia, with the cuts coming close to the equivalent of US$150 Read more...
2:31p	Rumor: Windows Phone 9 will be a clean slate, again http://www.neowin.net/news/rumor-windows-phone-9-will-be-a-clean-slate-again According to the latest rumor, Windows Phone 9 will be mostly redeveloped from scratch so the OS can run on both tablets and smartphones, while a new/revamped UI is potentially on the table Read more...
3:13p	San José, California's government to use Office 365 and other Microsoft services http://www.neowin.net/news/san-jos-californias-government-to-use-office-365-and-other-microsoft-services Microsoft has announced that the over 5.000 government employees of San José, California will now use Office 365, along with Windows Azure and StorSimple services. Read more...
3:43p	NeoBytes :) Imagine a world without mobile phones... http://www.neowin.net/news/neobytes--imagine-a-world-without-mobile-phones Social media, gaming, music, video, apps...all in the palms of our hands. But what would our world be like without mobile phones? Check out this rather amusing video from Qualcomm to find out. Read more...
4:13p	Microsoft's former chief software architect Ray Ozzie joins HP's board http://www.neowin.net/news/microsofts-former-chief-software-architect-ray-ozzie-joins-hps-board HP has announced that Ray Ozzie, the former chief software architect at Microsoft, is now one of three new members of the board of directors at the PC hardware company. Read more...
4:43p	Angry Birds Star Wars II announced; coming Sept. 19th http://www.neowin.net/news/angry-birds-star-wars-ii-announced-coming-sept-19th Rovio has announced that Angry Birds Star Wars II, the sequel to their hit mobile puzzle game, will be released on September 19th on "app stores worldwide" and will be set in the prequel movies era. Read more...
5:19p	Windows 8 eBay app gets major update; let users sell from the app http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-8-ebay-app-gets-major-update-let-users-sell-from-the-app The official eBay app for Windows 8 has received a major update, which finally allows its users to create, edit, and finish listings of items to sell from within the app. Read more...
6:03p	Nokia Lumia 1020 priced at €799 in Germany by two sources http://www.neowin.net/news/nokia-lumia-1020-priced-at-799-in-germany-by-two-sources Two German retail sites briefly revealed off-contract pricing for the Lumia 1020 today, with Nokia's flagship Windows Phone - featuring a 41MP camera - said to cost €799 EUR ($1,042 USD / £690 GBP). Read more...
6:33p	Acer dumps Thunderbolt ports from new PCs in favor of USB 3.0 http://www.neowin.net/news/acer-dumps-thunderbolt-ports-from-new-pcs-in-favor-of-usb-30 Acer, the first Windows hardware company to put in Thunderbolt ports in its PC products, has decided to dump the Intel developed technology in favor of USB 3.0. Read more...
7:03p	Bill Gates jokes Microsoft Bob will make a comeback http://www.neowin.net/news/bill-gates-jokes-microsoft-bob-will-make-a-comeback As part of his Microsoft Research Faculty Summit keynote today, chairman Bill Gates downplayed the use of wearable PCs in education and even jokingly discussed a future version of Microsoft Bob. Read more...
7:33p	Microsoft, Google join others to fight copyright violations on online ad networks http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-google-join-others-to-fight-copyright-violations-on-online-ad-networks Microsoft has announced it has joined with Google and other companies in a voluntary agreement designed to fight online ads which promote piracy along with sites that sell counterfeit goods. Read more...
8:03p	Aviary Photo Editor app makes Windows Phone 8 debut http://www.neowin.net/news/aviary-photo-editor-app-makes-windows-phone-8-debut Aviary has now released its popular photo editor made for Windows Phone 8 devices, after previously releasing SDKs for Windows Phone 7 and more recently Windows 8. Read more...
8:33p	Thom Yorke removes music from Spotify over business practices http://www.neowin.net/news/thom-yorke-removes-music-from-spotify-over-business-practices Due to issues with streaming media and how it works, Radiohead front-man Thom Yorke has responded by removing his own work from the service. At present Radiohead's albums remain available to listen. Read more...
10:02p	Windows 8.1 getting 'extra large' DPI scaling improvements for PC displays http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-81-getting-extra-large-dpi-scaling-improvements-for-pc-displays Microsoft has announced that Windows 8.1 will feature some DPI scaling improvements for display monitors, including some changes for users with multiple monitors. Read more...

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