Microsoft has created a bevy of “WebApps” for Windows Phone based on almost 50 popular and commercial websites like Southwest Airlines, Cars.com, TV.com, Listverse and Billboard. The WebApps live on the homescreen with the rest of the apps, but they are essentially the same as the websites they correspond to. The apps do not simply […]
Microsoft will reportedly merge its Windows Store and Windows Phone Store into a unified app store, something that has been anticipated for a while now. While details are sparse, the sources who provided the information say it was made in an announcement to Microsoft employees earlier today by Microsoft’s operating systems group’s head Terry Myserson. […]
It was rumored back in March that Best Buy would be hosting several pop-up Samsung stores within its own retail stores. We did see that, a Samsung store within a Best Buy store, the Korean giant did it around the time it was releasing the Galaxy S4. Soon after that we heard that Microsoft was looking over the possibility of opening its Windows Store within Best Buy stores, some 500 of them across the U.S. to be precise. The first such pop-up store opens today in Los Angeles, California.
The first Best Buy outlet to host a Windows Store in itself is the one in West LA, the Windows Store is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. PT. Customers will be able to get product demos, and there’ll be a live DJ, food, drinks and special giveaways to capture customers’ attention. Around 3 p.m. PT, the first 200 customers that receive a Windows 8 device demo in the store will be given a wristband for a chance to meet Clint Mathis and Mauricio Cienfuengos, they’re soccer stars, those customers will also have a change to win two tickets to a LA Galaxy soccer game and a signed soccer ball. Both stars are scheduled to make an appearance from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT. These Windows Stores will feature PCs, tablets, Windows Phone devices, as well as Xbox consoles. Over 100 of them will pop-up in Best Buy and Future Shop retail stores in Canada.
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Best Buy seems to be the go-to place for many companies to feature their products, which isn’t too surprising since Best Buy is one of the most popular electronics retailers in the US. Both Apple and Samsung have set up shop in a number of Best Buy stores, and now Microsoft is moving in to
Tablets can be handy little photo-editing devices, particularly for photographers or media workers who need to tweak an image on-the-go without pulling out a laptop. For that reason, Adobe launched an app version of Photoshop for Android and iOS users called Photoshop Express, which offers some of the editing capabilities found in the regular desktop variety of the software. It has been available for most mobile users for awhile now, but starting today it is also available for Windows users.
The app is available now from the Windows Store, and can be used by both Windows 8 and Windows RT users, meaning it can be used on both a Windows 8 PC and a tablet. For those who don’t require the full expanse of Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Express is a free alternative that offers a variety of photo-editing tools, such as the basics like cropping and red-eye correction, as well as color-adjustment tools and “Looks” photo filters.
Back on January 25, the company rolled out an update to its Express app for iPad, adding support for Retina displays, as well as some other needed features, such as multi-tasking and using the on-board camera. That last feature is now available across the latest version of the software for all devices, including PCs with an attached or integrated webcam.
In case you missed it, earlier this month Adobe rolled out Photoshop CC with integrated collaboration, Behance instant sharing, and more. Such is part of their Creative Cloud online storage, which is a subscription-based service for Adobe users available at a monthly fee. Tools, syncing, and more are offered.
It was also revealed earlier this month that Adobe is working on a Lightroom app for iOS users, an offering that will provide support for editing RAW images. This app will appeal more to the professional market, as well as those who currently use Lightroom. While not exactly the same, the app will be similar to the desktop version of the software, and will allow users to transfer their work to a computer for finalization.
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Photoshop Express rolled out in the Windows Store is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Skype has been on a roll recently. They are making a lot of improvements to the service in order to make it easier for users to connect with people that they need to. Just last week, Skype was integrated with Outlook.com, allowing users to make calls directly from their email inbox. This integration with Outlook.com is due to the fact that Microsoft now owns Skype. Recently the video messaging feature was added to Skype’s desktop application for Windows, today an update brings the same feature to the Skype app for Windows 8. The Windows desktop version which brought this feature to PCs running Windows 7 or higher is actually the latest beta build of Skype, whereas the Windows 8 app is the consumer build.
The service has been testing this particular feature on a number of platforms such as iOS and Android, and is now available in preview form for them. Its very easy to send a video message through the app. Simply click on the + located under a contact’s picture and there’ll be an option to send them a video message. Once it is recorded and sent, it will be visible in that contact’s chat feed. The update app can now be downloaded from Windows Store.
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Who doesn’t enjoy drawing with their fingers? And such an ability becomes essential in the absence of a stylus, whether because you need to dash out something very quickly and don’t have one on you or misplace it when you need it most. Such an ability was requested by many users for OneNote on their touch-enabled Windows 8 and RT devices, which is now possible thanks to an update Microsoft pushed out.
With this update, OneNote users will see an addition to the radial menu called “Draw,” which opens up a new round of options, including multiple pens of different colors (black, blue, green, and red), as well as an eraser and an Undo tool. The pens can be customized with, for example, different thicknesses. And a welcomed feature is that you can save a customized pen as a favorite.
In addition, those using it on a device that does not have a touch screen can still use the feature via a mouse or USB drawing tablet, although Microsoft advises that users will best experience the feature when using a pen. Those who want to update can do so by heading into the Windows Store and then tapping “Updates” located on the right.
For those unfamiliar, OneNote allows users to take notes and have them synced with the cloud for extra security. Microsoft says that it has “reimagined” OneNote for Windows 8 and RT devices, making it easier to use in conjunction with touch controls, such as swiping. Users can toggle between different paper types for various notes, snap them to the side of the screen for use alongside a browser for research or other activities, and more.
[via OneNote]
OneNote updated with finger painting in Windows Store is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It’s baseball season, and to celebrate MLB.TV has arrived in the Windows Store, making it easy to watch whichever Major League Baseball game you want on demand or live. The service is only available to those who have an MLB.TV subscription, but it provides another convenient way to get your baseball fix from the comfort of your Windows device, whether its your laptop, tablet, or Windows Phone.
The app brings with it a variety of features, including the ability to view live videos in high-definition and having access to archives of full game videos. There’s both home and away broadcasts, depending on your location, and DVR functionality for live games: pause, play, fast-forward, and rewind. Depending on location, some users will also have access to closed-captioning.
In addition, users can use MLB.TV to listen to both live and archived radio broadcasts of games, as well as viewing daily Major League Baseball scoreboards and 2013 team schedules. There’s “Favorite Team Support,” as well as full-screen video functionality, making viewing more comfortable, especially when outputting it to a large monitor or television set.
Finally, as far as features go, users can also use Snap view to pop the live game over to the side of the monitor and have the game states up and running on the main desktop. While you have to be a premium MLB.TV subscriber for some of these features, those without a subscription aren’t completely out of luck. Free users can watch the free Game of the Day via the Major League Baseball app.
[via TechNet]
Windows Store rolls out the MLB.TV app is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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