Microsoft has been expanding its Bing Translator software to more and more of the company’s products, including apps for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. Today, Microsoft announced that a new Translator app for Word and PowerPoint 2013 users will be launched in the Office store later in the day. In a post on the …

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Tomorrow morning, Microsoft will pull back the covers from its upcoming line of Surface 2 tablets. But if you want to get an early look at what the new devices will include, Neowin was able to exclusively unveil most of the vital information about the tablets and their accessories thanks to our trusted insiders. Read: …

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Microsoft has released a release preview of IE 11 for Windows 7 and you can download the updated build of the platform using the source link below. To install IE 11 on Windows 7, you must have SP1 installed on your machine, but this will likely not be an issue for many users as this …

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Microsoft has revealed Windows 8.1’s final packaging as well as the pricing for the new version of the company’s flagship operating system, which remains the same as Windows 8’s price, though some changes have been made to how users upgrade. Windows 8.1 will have a recommended retail pricing of $119.99 for the regular version and …

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When Microsoft decided to shut down Windows Live Messenger earlier this year in favor of Skype for its consumer chat service, it was also the start of a process that would eventually change how people sign up for Skype itself. A few days ago, the Skype team quietly revealed that it has started its rollout …

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Following criticism from TechNet and MSDN subscribers, Microsoft has announced plans to release the Core and Pro RTM builds for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 to users of those services. Additionally, the release candidate build for Visual Studio 2013 will be provided to TechNet and MSDN subscribers. In late August, Microsoft announced that …

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Over the past few days, Neowin has been able to uncover many of Microsoft’s upcoming plans for its Surface products. These plans include the specs for the Surface 2, a new battery powered cover, called the Power Cover, and a new dock for the Pro line of Surfaces. Microsoft has other products in the works …

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Last week, Microsoft announced SharePoint Online admins, while using Office 365, could increase the default cloud storage space for SkyDrive Pro to as much as 100 GB. This week, the company revealed even more improvements to SharePoint Online that will be rolled out over the coming weeks. In a post on the official Office blog, …

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While Microsoft already has its web-based Outlook.com email service, it also has a free Outlook Web Appdesigned for enterprise customers. Today, the company announced a new feature that will let users of Outlook Web App to give permission for others to check their inbox and manage their calendar while the main user is away. Microsoft …

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Back in January, Microsoft released the Surface Pro; a tablet that was designed to be your do-all, go-anywhere device. By blending a powerful laptop with the flexibility of a tablet, the device appeared to be a home run for usability and portability. Couple the tablet with detachable keyboards and a stylus, and the Surface Pro …

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