Samsung paid Microsoft $1 billion in Android patent-licensing royalties in 2013
A newly unsealed legal document indicates that Samsung paid Microsoft $1 billion in Android patent-licensing royalties in 2013 alone.
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Microsoft's next Windows release: What's in a name?
On September 30 at its first official Windows 'Threshold' reveal, Microsoft officials may go public with the name of the coming OS, in addition to sharing some product specifics.
How the next version of IE, codenamed 'Spartan,' might support extensions
The next version of Internet Explorer that will be included in Windows Threshold could get extension support, as well as task-completion smarts from Bing.
Microsoft to drop Nokia, Windows Phone brands: Yet another report
Microsoft may be phasing out usage of both 'Nokia' and 'Windows Phone' in its advertising and marketing materials as soon as this holiday season.
HTC's Android flagship phone gets a Windows Phone option
HTC launched a Windows Phone version of its HTC One on Verizon -- its first Windows Phone flagship in two years.
Cortana integration with Windows 'Threshold' said to be looking more likely
Microsoft's plan to integrate its Cortana digital assistant technology into Windows Threshold is looking more likely, according to a new report.
Microsoft's Windows 'Threshold' expected to add virtual desktops, drop charms
Microsoft is going to do more than reintroduce a Start menu as part of its plan to make Windows 9, a k a 'Threshold,' more appealing to Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 users.
Microsoft delivers new OneNote features for iOS, Mac users
Microsoft is rolling out new OneNote features for iPhones, iPads and Macs, as well as first steps on the promised support for OneDrive for Business for Macs.
Microsoft layoffs: Operating systems group chief Myerson's memo to the troops
The day after Microsoft's announcement that it will lay off 18,000 employees, more specifics are coming into focus, including information about what's happening in the Operating Systems Group.
Microsoft rolls out July firmware updates for all Surface tablet models
Microsoft has made firmware updates available for all of its Surface models, including the recently released Surface Pro 3, as part of its July Patch Tuesday updates.