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iOS iPhoneJun 22, 2016Jun 11, 2017

Microsoft Flow for iPhone lets you automate workflows between services

Microsoft has created a new service similar to IFTTT and Workflow, called Flow. It is aimed towards business users and allows them to create automated workflows that work between different cloud based web services, including Microsoft’s own. Flow’s new iPhone…

Mac OfficeJun 15, 2016Jun 15, 2016

Office for Mac update brings OpenDocument export and Quick Access Toolbar customization

Imran Hussain

Microsoft has released a new update for Office for Mac apps which includes security updates, bug fixes, and other improvements. The update, MS16-070, fixes a vulnerability which could allow remote execution of code if a malicious Office file is opened.

iOS XboxJun 14, 2016Jun 14, 2016

Xbox app for iOS updated with a Windows-like design and features

Imran Hussain

Microsoft has released a major new update for their Xbox app for iOS and Android with a complete redesign, new profiles, game hubs, activity feeds, Facebook friend finder and more.

Mac WindowsMay 25, 2016May 25, 2016

Cyberduck 5 out now for OS X and Windows with updated UI and Google Drive support

Imran Hussain

Cyberduck, the popular FTP app, has received a new version 5 release with an updated user interface, Google Drive sync, support for Spectra BlackPearl Deep Storage Gateway (Spectra S3), security improvements and bug fixes. The app is available for both Mac…

Apple Music Mac WindowsMay 18, 2016

iTunes 12.4 brings design updates and fixes music deletion bug

Imran Hussain

iTunes 12.4 is now available for OS X and Windows with user interface updates, sidebar view in library, bug fixes and more. The previous icon based switcher for music, movies and other categories has been changed to a drop down…

Mac WindowsMay 14, 2016May 24, 2016

Opera introduces power saving mode to its browser for 50% more battery savings than Chrome

Imran Hussain

Opera has introduced a new feature in their developer channel called power saving mode which aims to increase battery life of your laptop by up to 50%, when compared to Google Chrome. The new feature is available for both Windows…

Mac WindowsMay 12, 2016

WhatsApp releases desktop apps for Windows and Mac OS X

Imran Hussain

WhatsApp is one of the most popular smartphone messaging apps in the world. Last year, they introduced the WhatsApp Web feature which allows users to use the service inside their browsers with a caveat: users must have the app installed and…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchApr 10, 2016Apr 10, 2016

Microsoft Translator updated with offline support and Safari Extension

Imran Hussain

Microsoft has updated its Translator app for iPhone with support for offline translations and a new Safari Extension. The Android version of Translator was released back in February, with the same feature set.

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchApr 9, 2016Apr 9, 2016

Microsoft’s Hub Keyboard for iOS brings multitasking to the Keyboard

Imran Hussain

Microsoft has released a new keyboard for iPhone and iPad with Office 365 integration and support for different ‘extensions’. Extensions include the ability to search for documents and contacts right from the keyboard and more.

Android iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchApr 9, 2016Apr 9, 2016

Microsoft adds Facebook, Wunderlist and Evernote integration to Outlook app for iOS and Android

Imran Hussain

Microsoft has updated its Outlook app for iOS and Android with calendar updates and Wunderlist, Facebook and Evernote integration. The updates borrow some functionality of Sunrise, the calendar app that Microsoft acquired some time back.