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Edgars unveils Windows Smartphone
Edgars unveiled its first Windows Phone 8.1 device, the Verssed W1 smartphone, and will be available in select retail outlets from December 15.
Apps lifting the smart boat
Social media, games and fitness dominate the app stores of three of the major smartphone platforms in South Africa, writes Arthur Goldstuck.
Windows and Huawei launch Windows 4Afrika phone
Huawei has been selected as the smartphone partner for Microsoft’s 4Afrika Initiative, launching the first Windows phone that targets Africa.
Microsoft raises dividend 25%
Microsoft is trying to lift its stock price by boosting its dividend by 25%, the largest increase since the company started its quarterly payments.
Microsoft offers EU new deal over rival browsers
Microsoft says it will offer Windows users the choice to switch to a different web browser, in an attempt to appease European regulators.
Microsoft sounds computer security alarm
Microsoft on Monday warned of a flawed software in Internet Explorer that hackers can exploit to take over some computers.
Chinese surfers see red over Microsoft black-outs
Chinese internet users have expressed fury at Microsoft’s launch of an anti-piracy tool targeting Chinese computer users.
Microsoft’s newborn
Most Windows users will welcome the introduction of the new operating system, Vista.