Four Reasons the Microsoft Surface Go is better than the iPad for students

While Microsoft has always been associated as the go to for productivity and education, Apple over the years have been inching into market by replacing laptops with their iPad lineup. Microsoft recently released the Surface Go, as an affordable variant in the Surface lineup and an alternate to the Apple iPad. Here are four reasons why the Microsoft Surface Go is a better option for students than the Apple iPad.

Microsoft Movies & TV joins Movies Anywhere

Microsoft has announced that it will joining the Movies Anywhere service, which means that customers who purchased there movies on Xbox or Windows 10 can now watch it across all platforms linked to their Movies Anywhere accounts.

Microsoft To-Do for Android beta updated with dark theme

The beta version of Microsoft To-Do: List, Task & Reminder for Android app has been updated, and with it brings a 'dark theme' along with other features, fixes and improvements.

Microsoft To-Do for Android lets you create, monitor and update to-do lists across all your devices.

Microsoft OneDrive for Android updated with optional fingerprint protection

Microsoft has released an updated version of OneDrive for Android with a few new features and improvements including the ability to use your fingerprint to lock the app. The app already allowed using a PIN code to protect your sensitive files on OneDrive, but the added layer of fingerprint protection is a welcome change.

Microsoft Edge for iOS updated with intelligent visual search on iPhone and iPad

Microsoft Edge for iOS has been updated with a few new features and improvements, including intelligent visual search on the iPhone and iPad. Microsoft started testing this feature a couple of weeks ago, and it looks like it is ready for primetime use.

Skype for Android updated with important security improvements

Microsoft has updated Skype for Android with a focus on security improvements along with the usual bug fixes and general enhancements you can expect with each release. The update also brings end-to-end encryption for Skype conversations between family and friends to ensure privacy.

Microsoft's next-gen Xbox will stream games from 'XCloud'

Microsoft is currently developing the successor to the Xbox One X gaming console, which will reportedly launch sometime in 2020. While the next-gen Xbox is expected to have updated hardware, Microsoft is also working on bringing game streaming to the console and is reportedly also working on a second Xbox which will be limited to streaming games.

Get a $50 Best Buy gift card when you pre-order the Microsoft Surface Go tablet

The Microsoft Surface Go was announced a while back as the company's foray into the affordable tablet market. If you pre-order the slate from Best Buy, you also get a $50 Best Buy gift card, and the assurance that you will get your hands on the device before its release date on August 2nd.

Microsoft Launcher for Android (beta) 4.12 brings custom app icon and folder gestures

Microsoft is working on a new version of Microsoft Launcher for Android which appears to be adding several new features to the custom launcher.

In order to test out some of the new features, which include a custom app icon and folder gestures, you will have to sign up for the beta program. Since this is a pre-release version of the launcher, it is likely that not all of the features will make its way to the final build, but lets take a closer look at some of the features Microsoft is working on for a potential release.

Save up to $360 on Microsoft Surface Pro

Following its introduction of the Microsoft Surface Go, Microsoft has also decided to offer a discount on its flagship tablet, the Microsoft Surface Pro. You can save as much as $360 on a brand new Surface Pro tablet depending on which model you choose

Microsoft Surface Go officially announced

The Microsoft Surface Go was officially unveiled today as the company's latest productivity-oriented tablet. This new slate from Microsoft aims to directly compete with the Apple iPad, offering portability and versatility. The Surface Go is set to enter the market right in time for the back to school season, and Microsoft made sure to point out how ideal it's form factor was to read school textbooks in portrait mode.

Microsoft Surface Go

The Microsoft Surface Go is a Windows tablet featuring a 10 inch PixelSense display with a 1800 x 1200 pixel resolution, 64GB of internal storage (up to 256GB), an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera and is powered by an Intel Pentium Gold Processor with up to 8GB of RAM.

The full Microsoft Surface Go specifications follow:

Microsoft Edge updated for iOS and Android with improved design and performance

Microsoft has released updated versions of their web-browser Edge for the iOS and Android platforms. With Edge on your mobile device, you can browse on your phone or tablet, and switch to your desktop if you need a larger screen. Passwords, Content and Favorites are synced across all your devices, ensuring mobility across all platforms.

'Your Phone' for Windows 10 lets you mirror your phone to your PC

Microsoft has unveiled a new app during its Build developer conference, named 'Your Phone' for Windows 10. This app is designed to mirror your smartphone display directly on your computer, allowing Windows 10 users to access their texts, photos, and notifications easily.

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is a Windows Mobile 10 device, which features a 5.7 inch Quad HD touch display, 20 megapixel camera, 3300 mAh battery and a Snapdragon 810 processor with 3GB of RAM.

The full Microsoft Lumia 950 XL specifications follow:

Microsoft Lumia 950

The Microsoft Lumia 950 is a Windows Mobile 10 device, which features a 5.2 inch Quad HD touch display, 20 megapixel camera, 3000 mAh battery and a Snapdragon 808 processor with 3GB of RAM.

The full Microsoft Lumia 950 specifications follow:

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL officially announced

The Lumia smartphone lineup has been aging without a successor in sight. This is about to change with the introduction of the Microsoft Lumia 950 which is the first official Windows 10 mobile device alongside the larger Microsoft Lumia 950 XL.

Microsoft Lumia 950 officially announced

The Microsoft Lumia 950 is one of Microsoft's newest smartphones which runs Windows 10. You get a great set of specifications, larger than average battery, plentiful 32GB of storage with the option of microSD expansion, an optical image stabilized camera and Windows Hello for secure facial authentication.

Microsoft Windows 10 Devices Event

Microsoft is ready to re-enter the mobile marketplace with the introduction of a few brand new Windows smartphones. The company has scheduled a media event which will take place today, where the new smartphones will be showcased alongside a new Surface tablet. We also expect Microsoft will have a few more surprises in store for their fans.

Microsoft Translator released for Android and Android Wear

Microsoft Translator has been released for Android and Android Wear devices, adding to the ever growing collection of apps from Microsoft for the Android platform. You can download the app by using the following link or through the Google Play Store on your device.