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Microsoft unveils first Lumia smartphone without Nokia name

PELTOLA, Oulu: Microsoft Corp said it would roll out its Lumia 535 smartphone this month with… Read More

Microsoft makes Office free to rival mobile platforms

NEW YORK: Microsoft announced Thursday it was making its Office software suite available for free… Read More

Bill Gates to give $500 million for malaria, other diseases

WASHINGTON: US philanthropist Bill Gates on Sunday announced he will donate over $500 million to… Read More

Microsoft launches wearable fitness device for $199

TAIPEI: Microsoft Corp launched a device called "Microsoft Band" that will allow users to monitor… Read More

‘Cloud’ lifts Microsoft earnings above expectations

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft on Thursday reported quarterly profits ahead of most expectations, as revenues got… Read More

Microsoft set to drop Nokia name from smartphones

SEATTLE: Microsoft Corp looks set to ditch the Nokia name from its Lumia range of… Read More

New iPads aim to boost Apple in premium tablet market

SAN FRANCISCO: With the global tablet computer market showing signs of cooling, Apple's expected unveiling… Read More

Nokia to suspend production at Indian handset plant

CHENNAI: Nokia Oyj said it would suspend mobile handset production at its troubled Chennai facility… Read More

Microsoft says Samsung owes $6.9 million in unpaid interest

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp is demanding $6.9 million interest from Samsung Electronics in a dispute over smartphone patent royalties,… Read More

Microsoft names next operating system ‘Windows 10’

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp announced its 'Windows 10' operating system on Tuesday to replace the… Read More

Microsoft promises cooperation in Chinese antitrust probe

BEIJING: Microsoft Corp chief executive Satya Nadella promised to cooperate fully with Chinese authorities in… Read More

Microsoft Xbox One set to launch in China on September 29

BEIJING: Microsoft Corp has set Sept. 29 as the new launch date for its Xbox… Read More

Microsoft delays launch of its Xbox One console in China

Microsoft did not give a reason for the delay in a statement on Sunday. The… Read More

Microsoft lays off 2,100 employees, axes Silicon Valley research

SEATTLE: Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) will close its Silicon Valley research-and-development operation as part of 2,100… Read More

Microsoft needs Minecraft to boost mobile ambitions

SEATTLE: Microsoft’s impending purchase of Mojang, the Swedish developer with 100 million players of its… Read More

Getty Images sues Microsoft over Bing Image Widget

NEW YORK: A new Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) product that allows website publishers to embed digital… Read More

U.S. business lobby concerned over China antitrust probes

BEIJING: Foreign companies are increasingly concerned they are being targeted by Chinese regulators, a U.S.… Read More

China gives Microsoft 20 days in Windows, Office probe

BEIJING: A Chinese anti-trust regulator said on Monday it has given Microsoft Corp 20 days… Read More

China gives Microsoft 20 days to provide explanation in anti-trust probe

BEIJING:  A Chinese anti-trust regulator said on Monday it has given Microsoft Corp 20 days… Read More

Microsoft will not hand over overseas email, despite order

NEW YORK:  A judge on Friday lifted a suspension on her order directing Microsoft Corp… Read More