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Saturday, July 13th, 2013
1:51 pm	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...
1:05 pm	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...
7:44 am	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...
8:14 am	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...
6:43 am	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...
4:19 am	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...
2:49 am	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...
3:19 am	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...
3:49 am	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...
12:33 am	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...
Friday, July 12th, 2013
8:53 pm	Hulu's owners once again decide not to sell http://www.neowin.net/news/hulus-owners-once-again-decide-not-to-sell Hulu's owners (Disney, Fox and NBCUniversal) have decided once again to not sell off the streaming video service, despite taking bid proposals from other companies, and will now invest more into Hulu. Read more...
4:52 pm	Nokia: "We are working…very hard on Instagram" http://www.neowin.net/news/nokia-we-are-workingvery-hard-on-instagram In an interview, Nokia's Brian Biniak has stated that Nokia is aggressively pursuing Instagram but at this time, the company has not be able to announce a port to the Windows Phone platform. Read more...
5:22 pm	Ban Android in India, says country's Communications and IT Minister [Update] http://www.neowin.net/news/ban-android-in-india-says-countrys-communications-and-it-minister India's Minister of Communications and IT has reportedly called for a domestic ban on Android, calling it unsuitable for children, despite helping to launch an Indian Android tablet aimed at students. Read more...
4:22 pm	Amazon sells out of Xbox One and PS4 launch day consoles http://www.neowin.net/news/amazon-sells-out-of-xbox-one-and-ps4-launch-day-consoles Amazon has confirmed it has sold out of its allocation of the Xbox One Day One and PlayStation 4 Launch Edition consoles, but is still taking orders for the standard editions of both consoles. Read more...
3:52 pm	Yelp for Windows Phone gets updated with new features http://www.neowin.net/news/yelp-for-windows-phone-gets-updated-with-new-features Yelp has released a major new update for its Windows Phone app, adding new features such as the ability to write reviews inside the app and a way to make reservations at restaurants. Read more...
2:33 pm	Video: Ballmer shares his vision for the new Microsoft http://www.neowin.net/news/video-ballmer-shares-his-vision-for-the-new-microsoft A video from a recent town hall meeting at Microsoft sees Steve Ballmer taking the stage to talk about his vision for the new Microsoft that revolves around the idea of being ‘one' company. Read more...
2:03 pm	Further details emerge on Windows Phone update plans, including Blue http://www.neowin.net/news/further-details-emerge-on-windows-phone-update-plans-including-blue New information reveals the state of Windows Phone updates, including apparent confirmation that 'Blue' won't arrive until early 2014, phablet plans, and the reason more updates haven't been released. Read more...
12:51 pm	Microsoft's Joe Belfiore talks about their work on the Lumia 1020 http://www.neowin.net/news/microsofts-joe-belfiore-talks-about-their-work-on-the-lumia-1020 Windows Phone vice-president Joe Belfiore reveals how the company collaborated with Nokia on the newly announced 41 megapixel Lumia 1020 smartphone in a new Q&A on the Windows Phone blog. Read more...
11:33 am	Nokia Lumia 1020 coming to UK in September - here's where to get yours [Update] http://www.neowin.net/news/nokia-lumia-1020-coming-to-uk-in-september---heres-where-to-get-yours We've got a round-up of which of the major networks and retailers will be offering Nokia's new 41MP flagship Windows Phone, the Lumia 1020, in the UK, when it launches there in September. Read more...
10:46 am	TechSpot: Palit GTX 780 Super JetStream, Titan-like performance for less http://www.neowin.net/news/techspot-palit-gtx-780-super-jetstream-titan-like-performance-for-less The GTX 780 Super JetStream is no ordinary graphics card, as its massive heatsink and three large fans keep its core cool when under stress -- a solution that allows the card to outpace the Titan... Read more...