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2020/08/05New integrations with Microsoft 365 bring productivity to Samsung devices
Microsoft and Samsung shares the latest innovations in the long-term partnership announced last year. The post New integrations with Microsoft 365 bring productivity to Samsung devices appeared first …
2020/08/04Why I think it’s time to revisit the idea of a “Modern Browser”
From privacy to manageability, these are the five areas you have to rigorously examine when evaluating the browser you want your organization to use for accessing corporate apps and data. The post Why …
2020/08/03Take your communications to the next level with new offerings in Microsoft Teams
In recent months, the shift to remote and hybrid work has catalyzed organizations of all sizes, and across every industry, to rethink how their people and teams communicate and collaborate. The post T …
2020/07/28Now available: Microsoft Family Safety app—helping you protect what matters most
Today, we are excited to announce that the Microsoft Family Safety app, designed to help you protect your family’s digital and physical safety, is available to download on iOS and Android. The post No …
2020/07/24Reimagining how NBA fans and teams experience the game of basketball with Together mode in Microsoft Teams
How Together mode in Microsoft Teams is bringing fans back to the NBA arena. The post Reimagining how NBA fans and teams experience the game of basketball with Together mode in Microsoft Teams appeare …
2020/07/21From new experiences in Microsoft Teams to better data protection—here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365 in July
At Inspire this week, we're announcing new features to streamline workflows right within Teams, ensure great meeting experiences, protect data, and more. The post From new experiences in Microsof …
2020/07/21Great meeting room experiences: Meet the new Microsoft Teams Rooms Standard and Premium
Learn about new Microsoft Teams device management options designed to help organizations continue to connect in a rapidly changing world. The post Great meeting room experiences: Meet the new Microsof …
2020/07/14Get more control of your day with Microsoft 365
The last few months increased the challenges of managing time across work and personal lives. See how Microsoft 365 can help people feel organized by saving time, protecting their personal time, and p …
2020/07/08Reimagining virtual collaboration for the future of work and learning
Today we’re announcing a set of new features in Microsoft Teams that make virtual interactions more natural, more engaging, and ultimately, more human. The post Reimagining virtual collaboration for t …
2020/07/08The future of work—the good, the challenging & the unknown
How a sudden and global shift to remote work may have a lasting impact on work. The post The future of work—the good, the challenging & the unknown appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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2020/08/13Go behind closed doors and watch Panos Panay talk more about Surface Duo in this product brief
Microsoft has shared the product briefing for the Surface Duo on its YouTube page
2020/08/13Injustice 2 and Nascar Heat 5 are free to play with Xbox Live Gold this weekend
The Xbox team announced another Free Play Days event today featuring Injustice 2 and Nascar Heat 5.
2020/08/13Microsoft unites with other technology giants to “stay vigilant,” safeguard the 2020 U.S. election
As the 2020 Presidential election in the United States approaches, Microsoft is assuring American citizens that it will continue to coordinate with the government on election security.
2020/08/13Microsoft Teams will soon get the ability to spotlight an individual video participant in a meeting
Microsoft is working on a new feature which will allow presenters to lock on an individual video feed for all meeting participants in Microsoft Teams.
2020/08/13Common Excel formula errors and how to fix them
Here's a look at some common excel formula errors and how you can fix them
2020/08/13How to enable the default administrator account in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a default Administrator account that can be used in lieu of a regular user account when making administrative changes. The account is disabled by default. The simplest way to act …
2020/08/13Xbox head Phil Spencer teases “really great” Xbox Game Pass announcements after news of Halo Infinite delay
Xbox head Phil Spencer believes that Halo Infinite being delayed shouldn’t affect too much the launch of the Xbox Series X, and the exec teased some exciting announcements for Xbox Game Pass subscribe …
2020/08/13Microsoft’s Surface Duo will get Android updates for three years
Microsoft confirmed that its new Surface Duo will be supported with OS and security updates for three years, matching the level of support that Google and Samsung currently offer for their premium dev …
2020/08/13Not all owners of the Control Xbox One video game will get the free Xbox Series X upgrade
The Control video game came out almost a year ago this month and now plans have been officially announced for an upgrade for next gen consoles. Unfortunately, these plans aren’t making all fans of the …
2020/08/13Microsoft Whiteboard app updates on Windows 10 and iOS devices with new email summary feature
The Microsoft Whiteboard app updated on both iOS and Windows 10 devices this week with a number of bug fixes and the addition of a new feature that allows users to send comprehensive email summaries o …

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2020/08/13Microsoft releases Surface Duo press event video with 30 minutes of demos
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Microsoft has published a full 35-minute Surface Duo press briefing video that it held with journalists earlier this week. Microsoft typically holds in-pers …
2020/08/13Microsoft commits to three years of Android updates for the Surface Duo
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Microsoft is committing to support its new Surface Duo Android phone with updates for three years. “Surface Duo will be supported with OS and security updat …
2020/08/13Xbox Series X confirmed for November launch in Japan
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Unlike the Xbox One, the Xbox Series X will launch in Japan at the same time as other major markets, meaning it’ll see release this November. Microsoft confirme …
2020/08/12Here’s where you can preorder the Microsoft Surface Duo
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Microsoft’s dual-screened Android phone, the Surface Duo, will release on September 10th, following close to a year of waiting since its reveal in 2019. It …
2020/08/12When I don’t buy the new Xbox, Microsoft will laugh all the way to the bank
Microsoft has thoroughly convinced me: I don’t need to buy an Xbox Series X. The games don’t look “next-gen” enough. There aren’t enough titles I actually want to play. Yesterday, the company announce …
2020/08/12The Xbox Series X could launch on November 6th
Microsoft confirmed this week that the Xbox Series X will launch in November, but the company could be targeting a very specific date: November 6th. While the ongoing coronavirus pandemic may affect M …
2020/08/12Microsoft’s Surface Duo arrives on September 10th for $1,399
Preorders for Microsoft’s Android phone start today Microsoft is launching its Surface Duo dual-screen Android phone on September 10th, priced from $1,399. After months of Microsoft executives teasing …
2020/08/11Microsoft to launch Xbox Series X in November
Microsoft is committing to launching its next-generation Xbox Series X console in November. The company had previously only confirmed a vague “holiday 2020” release date for the Xbox Series X, but at …
2020/08/11Microsoft delays Halo Infinite to 2021
Microsoft and 343 Industries are making the decision to delay the launch of Halo Infinite to 2021. 343 Industries says the delay is related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as employees have shift …
2020/08/10Minecraft: Education Edition is available on Chromebooks just in time for the school year
Image: Microsoft Microsoft is adding Chromebook support to Minecraft: Education Edition, offering another way for schools to teach virtually this upcoming school year. Designed specifically for a clas …

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