Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

Time	Event
2:55a	Microsoft: The desktop UI will never go away completely http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-the-desktop-ui-will-never-go-away-completely Microsoft Chief Evangelist Steven Guggenheimer is quoted in a new interview that the desktop UI in Windows will never "go away completely" as some apps still need keyboard and mouse controls. Read more...
4:26a	IDC: The peak of PC shipments was reached two years ago http://www.neowin.net/news/idc-the-peak-of-pc-shipments-was-reached-two-years-ago Research firm IDC claims that the peak of the PC business, in terms of unit shipments, was reached in the third quarter of 2011. However, there's still some debate on if the business can recover. Read more...
4:56a	Rumor: Google to launch online TV service; will it compete with Xbox One? http://www.neowin.net/news/rumor-google-to-launch-online-tv-service-will-it-compete-with-xbox-one A new rumor claims that Google may be developing its own online TV service, which could compete with Microsoft's plans for the Xbox One and Intel's own Internet TV plans. Read more...
8:33a	Google Maps 2.0 hits iOS devices, comes with new and enhanced features http://www.neowin.net/news/google-maps-20-hits-ios-devices-comes-with-new-and-enhanced-features Google has started to roll out Google Maps 2.0 for iOS, bringing more features and functionality to iOS devices that are already present in the Android version of the app. Read more...
9:03a	Nokia Lumia 625 gets certified in China, expected to launch soon http://www.neowin.net/news/nokia-lumia-625-gets-certified-in-china-expected-to-launch-soon A brand new Nokia device has received certification from Chinese authorities. This new Lumia 625 is an upgraded Lumia 620, with a 4.7-inch screen and the device is expected to launch this month. Read more...
9:33a	Windows Phone GDR2 update finding its way onto some Samsung ATIV devices http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-phone-gdr2-update-finding-its-way-onto-some-samsung-ativ-devices While some Windows Phone users are waiting for the next update to the OS to go public, others are already receiving it. Unlocked Samsung ATIV devices in Germany are getting the update right now. Read more...
10:45a	Is the Nokia Rivendale the company's next Windows Phone, Phablet or Tablet? http://www.neowin.net/news/is-the-nokia-rivendale-the-companys-next-windows-phone-phablet-or-tablet A leaked codename points towards a new Nokia device. Could this be Nokia's rumored Windows 8 tablet, a new flagship smartphone, or the first Windows Phone "phablet"? Hopefully, we'll find out soon. Read more...
11:15a	Microsoft win out, finally take ownership of xboxone.com http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-win-out-finally-take-ownership-of-xboxonecom Microsoft has successfully complained to the National Arbitration Forum, being granted ownership of both xboxone.com and xboxone.net domains from the UK resident that registered them. Read more...
12:15p	Another round of updates for Windows 8.1 Preview http://www.neowin.net/news/another-round-of-updates-for-windows-81-preview Patch Tuesday is happening again, for Windows 8.1 Preview and Windows RT 8.1 Preview at least, with an additional five updates hitting the OSes today a mere 14 days after the first wave of updates. Read more...
2:03p	MetroTwit for Windows 8 gets a major upgrade http://www.neowin.net/news/metrotwit-for-windows-8-gets-a-major-upgrade MetroTwit, one of the first third party Twitter apps that was created for Windows 8, has a new version that debuts a new design along with many other new features. Read more...
2:33p	Nokia Lumia 1020 will possibly have a red color option http://www.neowin.net/news/nokia-lumia-1020-will-possibly-have-a-red-color-option Well-regarded technology tipster @evleaks has revealed the Nokia Lumia will have a color option not previously shown by the company: red. The color option joins yellow, white and black. Read more...
3:03p	Best Buy now selling HP Split x2 Windows 8 hybrid for $749.99 http://www.neowin.net/news/best-buy-now-selling-hp-split-x2-windows-8-hybrid-for-74999 Best Buy has quietly started selling the HP Split x2, the previously announced 13.3 inch Windows 8 tablet-notebook hybrid for the price of $749.99 with an Intel i3 processor. Read more...
3:33p	Microsoft launches Skype WiFi app for Windows 8 http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-launches-skype-wifi-app-for-windows-8 Microsoft has launched a new Skype WiFi app for Windows 8, allowing users of the OS to quickly find and connect to the over one million paid WiFi hotspots Skype supports around the world. Read more...
4:03p	More alleged iPhone 5S specs leak http://www.neowin.net/news/more-alleged-iphone-5s-specs-leak More possible specifications for the upcoming iPhone 5S have leaked from China, adding more likelihood that Apple's next phone will focus on internal changes rather than a new design. Read more...
5:29p	Nokia shows Lumia 1020 smartphones on the production line http://www.neowin.net/news/nokia-shows-lumia-1020-smartphones-on-the-production-line Nokia's marketing and sales head Chris Weber took to Twitter to post an image of a couple of the company's Lumia 1020 smartphones that are being assembled on the production line. Read more...
6:12p	Microsoft joins with Polar to develop IE10 second screen polling app http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-joins-with-polar-to-develop-ie10-second-screen-polling-app Microsoft has announced a new partnership with the app developer Polar for a new IE10 second screen experience, where Polar's iOS app links to the browser to show the results of online polls. Read more...
7:38p	Google sends out invites for Android event http://www.neowin.net/news/google-sends-out-invites-for-android-event Invites for a Google event led by the head of Android and Chrome, Sundar Pichai, are being issued. The heavily leaked Android 4.3 update will likely be officially announced alongside Chrome updates. Read more...
8:08p	Google must do more to prevent anti-trust fines from EU http://www.neowin.net/news/google-must-do-more-to-prevent-anti-trust-fines-from-eu The head of the EU's anti-trust commission said today Google must offer some more concessions before it is satisfied that Google's hold on the search market does not violate the EU's anti-trust laws. Read more...
8:38p	Microsoft adding more info categories to Bing Autosuggest http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-adding-more-info-categories-to-bing-autosuggest Microsoft has announced it has added more information in other search categories to the right side box when a person types in a search string in Bing's Autosuggest feature. Read more...
9:08p	T-Mobile now selling the Nokia Lumia 925 in the US http://www.neowin.net/news/t-mobile-now-selling-the-nokia-lumia-925-in-the-us T-Mobile is now selling the aluminum Nokia Lumia 925 in the US. As promised, the Windows Phone 8 device is being sold for $49.99 down and $20 a month for 24 months. Read more...
9:38p	Shipments of Leap motion gesture add-on for PC start this week http://www.neowin.net/news/shipments-of-leap-motion-gesture-add-on-for-pc-start-this-week Leap Motion has announced that the first shipments of its long awaited Leap motion gesture add-on for PC should start this week, with delivery to per-order customers on July 22nd. Read more...
10:19p	Lenovo stops selling Windows RT Yoga 11 notebook on its website http://www.neowin.net/news/lenovo-stops-selling-windows-rt-yoga-11-notebook-on-its-website Lenovo has stopped selling its Windows RT Yoga 11 notebook on its own website, although the 11 inch laptop that can also serve as a tablet is still available on other retail websites. Read more...

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