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Cortana for Android Public Beta Now Downloadable for All

Tim August 24, 2015

Cortana, the Microsoft-made personal assistant, is now available for all to download on Google Play. Still sporting a beta tag, Cortana offers most of what Siri or Google Now provides you, with exception that she is powered by Bing, Microsoft's search platform...

Microsoft Translator Hits Google Play, Supports Android Wear

Tim August 7, 2015

Microsoft has been doing big things for the Android platform, and frankly, it's about time. This week, the company launched Microsoft Translator onto Google Play, giving users instant access to translations in 50 languages. Not only is it a solid app for your...

Cortana for Android Leaks Early, Available for Download

Kellen July 17, 2015

Microsoft was supposed to release the Android version of Cortana by the end of this month as a companion app to Windows 10 PCs. That may even still be their official plan. However, the app leaked today and is installable on just about every Android device. ...

Cortana Beta App to Launch in July for Android as Companion to Windows 10 PCs

Tim June 16, 2015

The Cortana Beta app for Android users is set to launch in early July, according to the latest word from Microsoft. The app will be released as a companion app to owners of Windows 10 PCs, allowing users to ask Cortana to set reminders and get answers to...

Gmail Update Brings Oauth Support for Yahoo and Microsoft Accounts

Tim June 10, 2015

An update for Gmail is shipping out via Google Play, bringing added security for users loading up their Microsoft and Yahoo email accounts through Google's client. This support allows users of Yahoo and Microsoft to take advantage of security features such as...

Microsoft Acquires Popular To-Do List App Wunderlist

Kellen June 2, 2015

Wunderlist, the popular multi-platform to-do list app that seems to get better by the day, was acquired today by Microsoft. Add Wunderlist to the list of companies Microsoft can't seem to keep their hands off in recent months, like Sunrise and Acompli, a list ...

Microsoft Releases Hyperlapse Beta App to Google Play

Tim May 14, 2015

Even though Instagram made "hyperlapse" all the rage on iOS, they still have yet to bring the app to Android, even though the OS completely supports the functionality. Regardless, Microsoft has beat them to the punch, releasing Microsoft Hyperlapse to Google...

Cyanogen and Microsoft Team Up to Integrate Microsoft’s Services (Updated)

Kellen April 16, 2015

All of those rumors of Cyanogen and Microsoft doing something together are now all somewhat correct. This morning, the two companies announced a "strategic" partnership that will integrate Microsoft's services across the Cyanogen Operating System. In other...