Microsoft's Windows Blue looks to be named Windows 8.1
The Windows Blue operating system update is likely to be named "Windows 8.1" when it hits later this summer, according to sources.
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Mary Jo has covered the tech industry for more than 25 years for a variety of publications and Web sites, and is a frequent guest on radio, TV and podcasts, speaking about all things Microsoft-related. She is the author of Microsoft 2.0: How Microsoft plans to stay relevant in the post-Gates era (John Wiley & Sons, 2008).
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Countdown clock: Microsoft marches toward its Messenger phase-out
A reminder for those using the desktop version of Windows Live Messenger: On April 8, Microsoft will begin moving the tens of millions of users of its consumer instant-messaging service to Skype.
Windows Blue under the hood: MinKernel and BaseFS
Since rumors about Windows Blue first surfaced, there's been talk that the Windows 8 update would include more than just UI tweaks. Clues about some of these deeper level changes are emerging.
Microsoft adds five more 'specialty' outlets to its store roster
Small-footprint 'specialty' stores in malls and shopping centers are a new, key focus for Microsoft with its retail-store push.
Microsoft's Office 'Gemini': Windows Blue's twin
The Windows team isn't the only one 'reimagining' how to build and deliver future versions of its core product. The Office unit is, too.
Microsoft talks publicly about Blue and Build 2013
Microsoft officials are going public with positioning around Blue, as well as about the next Windows development conference, Build 2013.
Updates to the new Windows 8 apps: What Google users should know
If you're a Google user who also happens to use Windows 8 and/or Windows RT, here's the latest on what you need to know if you want to sync your accounts.
Microsoft hires former Oracle exec to run North American sales
A former Oracle channel exec joins Microsoft to head up North American sales, while a veteran software development architect moves on to teaching cloud programming.
Another possible feature in the next Windows Phone 8 update: FM Radio
There's a new report about features that may be part of Microsoft's next minor update to Windows Phone 8, GDR2. One of them is the return of FM radio support in the OS.
Microsoft rolling out some Windows 8 core app updates this week. What about the rest?
Microsoft is starting to roll out major updates to its Mail, Calendar and People apps for Windows 8 and Windows RT. What other updates are coming and when?