Latest articles by Dan Thorp-Lancaster
Microsoft News for Android and iOS updated with new layout options
Microsoft News will now let you switch between standard, compact, and text-only layouts on Android and iOS.
Microsoft To-Do now works with multiple accounts on Android
Microsoft To-Do now supports multiple accounts on Android, making it easy to keep your work and personal lists separate.
Plex now streams music from Tidal, offers bundled subscription for both
The Plex app can now stream your Tidal tunes, and a discounted subscription bundle makes it easier to get in on both services.
SwiftKey gets built-in search juice powered by Bing
Microsoft is rolling out a handy new search feature for SwiftKey on Android, giving users a quick way to query Bing and share results with their contacts without leaving a conversation.
Microsoft Launcher beta gets To-Do and Sticky Notes integration, 'Hey Cortana' support
Microsoft Launcher is rolling out a big set of new features for beta testers to check out, including support for "Hey Cortana," along with To-Do and Sticky Notes integration.
Microsoft Launcher gets big 5.0 update with Windows Timeline support
Microsoft Launcher for Android has picked up a major update to version 5.0, bringing a refined feed and, finally, Windows Timeline support.
Chrome may soon embrace Snapdragon laptops with native ARM version
According to Qualcomm, a native ARM version of Chrome is in the works, which could mean a nice performance boost for the browser on Snapdragon-powered laptops.
Cortana beta debuts major UI overhaul and more on Android and iOS
Cortana is getting a big overhaul on Android and iOS, including a new conversational UI, connections to outside apps for podcasts and music, and much more.
Microsoft brings some Cortana magic to Skype Preview for Android
Microsoft has brought a little bit of Cortana magic to the Skype Preview app on Android.
Microsoft launches new Bing visual search features on Android and iOS
Microsoft is bringing new visual search capabilities to its Bing mobile apps, along with Edge and Microsoft Launcher.
Microsoft To-Do picks up 'Planned' smart list on Android
After rolling out on the web and Windows 10, Microsoft To-Do is picking up a new "Planned" smart list feature on Android.
Google's educational Expeditions are expanding to augmented reality
Having already taken on VR with Google Cardboard, Google has announced that its Expeditions program is expanding to the world of augmented reality (AR).
Google's Tango Visual Positioning Service is like an indoor GPS
On stage at Google I/O 2017, Google showed of Tango Visual Positioning System — a sort of hyper-local GPS for the indoors.
This year's Puppy Bowl will bring the glorious gridiron action to VR
If you often find yourself more interested in playful puppies than gridiron warrior on Super Bowl Sunday, Animal Planet has an all new experience in store for this year's Puppy Bowl: VR.
Watch Google's self-driving car go rogue in this Grand Theft Auto parody
Ever wondered what would happen if Google's self-driving car tech made its way to the world of Grand Theft Auto? Let's just say things would go a little haywire.
Google hires engineering manager behind Tesla's Autopilot feature
Google has hired Robert Rose, who previously led Tesla's efforts to roll out Autopilot to its vehicles as engineering manager.
Love is in the air with Plants vs. Zombies 2's Valenbrainz event
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is celebrating the love that's in the air this time of year with the Valenbrainz event, giving players a chance to pick up some unique costumes and more.
Verizon pushing Android 5.1.1 and Stagefright fixes to Galaxy S6, S6 edge, Tab 4 10.1
Verizon has begun pushing out updates to the Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, bringing fixes for the Stagefright exploit alongside Android 5.1.1.
