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Microsoft appears to be working on a new instant messaging app for the iPhone, acting as a kind of cross between email and instant messaging, known as Flow by Outlook. The download page, which describes the project as ‘Microsoft Confidential,’ was first spotted by @h0x0d (via ZDNet). While the webpage describing the app is unprotected, the actual download link requires a login… Use Flow with anyone, it’s email: Reach anyone with an email address and all conversations for you and others are also in Outlook....

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install the firmware flash file on Mobiola Infinity. The device came out of the box with Android 5.1 Oreo and powered by MediaTek. If you are someone who is looking to fix your device’s common issues like boot loop, remove pattern lock, bypass FRP lock, repair IMEI, or extracting DA (download agent) file, then this guide is for you. To install the firmware flash file on Mobiola Infinity, you need to download the software called SP Flash tool (also known as Smartphone flash tool)....

While we wait for the new client, Microsoft continues to update its legacy Lync for Mac 2011 client. This week Microsoft released what it calls the “July 2015 Update” version 14.1.1 aka KB3074981. This latest releases of Lync for Mac 2011 includes over a dozen bug fixes and other updates. Although it’s not the rewrite we’re all waiting for, it’s a welcome release being that we’ve not seen an update to the client since March....

Windows 10 1803 Cumulative Update KB4100403 Here is a list of the fixes and improvements included in this latest update: Addresses an issue in Internet Explorer that might cause communication between web workers to fail in certain asynchronous scenarios with multiple visits to a web page.Addresses additional issues with updated time zone information.Addresses an issue where closed-caption settings are preserved after upgrade.Addresses a reliability issue that may cause Microsoft Edge or other applications to stop responding when you create a new audio endpoint while audio or video playback is starting....

Windows 10 Preview Build 17025 Here is a look at some of the key new features in this Redstone 4 build that you can start trying out once you’ve installed this preview. Ease of Access Settings. The new settings are designed to make your device easier to use and fit your specific needs. Related settings that help you see, hear, and interact with your Windows 10 system are grouped together and updated with easier to understand descriptions....

Microsoft has today shared that it will be releasing Minecraft: Education Edition for iPad to enrich classroom learning around the world next month. Announced in a blog post, Microsoft said that students will be able to create, experiment, and document their learning with Minecraft: Education Edition on iPad. This also includes the recent Update Aquatic that was released this summer. Microsoft notes that teachers who haven’t implemented Minecraft in their classrooms yet can get going with a tutorial and other free resources on how to leverage the education edition....

This is because the command-line interface is both useful and powerful, and attackers know this. In fact, command line interface is so commonly used by attackers, MITRE has listed it in its collection of execution attack techniques in its MITRE ATT&CK matrix. This article will detail the command-line interface, explore the MITRE ATT&CK matrix, tell you about real-world examples and tips about mitigation and detection of this execution-based attack technique....

The giant skeleton in 2014’s Godzilla could be the key to Mechagodzilla’s creation in Godzilla vs. Kong. Though it’s not been made official, Mechagodzilla is expected to appear in Godzilla vs. Kong, thanks to a leak from a toy convention in Hong Kong. An action figure with an updated design of Mechagodzilla points to the robotic kaiju making his MonsterVerse debut in 2020. For decades, Godzilla’s two greatest enemies have been King Ghidorah and Mechagodzilla....

According to Gabe Aul’s post on Blogging Windows: “Over the past few days we’ve been preparing our release pipelines and processes, and this build is one step closer to what customers will start to receive on 7/29.” Microsoft has stopped making new builds, and has not officially declared this the RTM. But, instead the company is making update packages for this build, 10204. This information comes from a trusted source inside the company and which Paul Thurrott wrote about....

You can now add the German mobile app firm 6Wunderkinder GmbH to the growing list of companies with iOS apps that Microsoft has bought in recent months. 6Wunderkinder makes the popular cross-platform Wunderlist task manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. According to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has spent somewhere in the ballpark of $100-$200 million for the firm. Since CEO Satya Nadella took control of the company from now-retired Steve Ballmer last year, Microsoft has bought several popular apps and services for the iPhone and Mac....

People familiar with Microsoft’s plans have told Bloomberg that the tech giant plans to significantly reduce the cost to PC manufacturers to license the latest version of its operating system. The move is said to come after fierce competition from Apple and Google have hurt Windows-based PC sales. Previously each Windows 8.1 license for a tablet or PC would cost the manufacturer $50. The upcoming drop will bring that down to only $15....

Following updates to the Office apps for iPad yesterday that introduced printing support, Microsoft announced today that it’s updating the OneNote apps for iPhone and Mac with the top requested features from users. Included in the new features for iPhone users is the ability to create new notebook and sections, a revamped look that fits in more with iOS 7, and the Office Lens feature that was already available to iPad users....

ID theft is definitely big business these days as cyber criminals enjoy ill-gotten gains at the expense of unsuspecting people who all too often do too little to protect themselves. But perhaps even more disconcerting than the ID theft problem is the fact that one solution – mobile security awareness – is all too often overlooked. And, to be sure, mobile security awareness can help to prevent ID theft, which occurs when someone accesses another’s personal data and then pretends to be that person to potentially apply for credit cards or loans....

Modern Warfare 2 COD is just around the corner and if you want to make your way through the game quickly, COD points and double XP rewards are the perfect way to rank up in the game. People from around the world will try to catch up with all the unique 51 weapons in the game. If you want to achieve that in conventional ways, you will have to increase your playtime to increase your XP....

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17123 New in this build is Introducing High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) which is an image container that “leverages modern codecs like HEVC to improve quality, compression, and capabilities compared to earlier formats like JPEG, GIF, and PNG.” To use it you will need this latest build as well as the latest version of the Photos app. The Mixed Reality feature continues to have issues as well as bug fixes, too....

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration and chatting application designed for business. It is a large collection of all the online services that one can provide, like working in his office. Microsoft Teams give the ability to invite people and join the group and also create different channels in order to meet their requirements. Also, everyone in this application works as an organization and can chat together. They can also do video conferencing with up to 250 people together....

Fans of the iTunes 11 mini-player will be excited for the newest version of the jailbreak tweak MiniPlayer. The 2.0 update brings a newly-redesigned interface that better matches the iTunes version, as well as the ability to dock it on either side of the screen. The docked player can be moved up or down the screen as needed to keep it out of the way of whatever app you’re using....

The main change to OneNote mobile takes effect on the Home tab in the app, Microsoft announced in a blog post. It will let users capture naturally with text, voice, ink and camera as well as remember rich note preview cards. OneNote has been downloaded from Google’s Play Store over 500 million times but it also exists in a crowded market filled with apps vying for attention among people who own devices with styluses, from iOS and Android smartphones, tablets and Windows 10/11 laptops....

Windows 10 Preview Build 19555 Here is the list of general changes, fixes and system improvements contained in today’s latest Insider build: We’ve resolved an issue where certain external USB 3.0 drives ended up in an unresponsive state with Start Code 10 after they were attached.The cloud recovery option for Reset this PC is now back up and running on this build.We fixed an issue resulting in ARM64 devices not being able to upgrade to the previous build....

The Surface Pro 2 still carries the 10.6-inch ClearType HD display, but with additional 46% color accuracy. Microsoft claims that Surface Pro 2 is faster than 95% of laptops today, but that’s clearly due to Intel’s Haswell processors inside the VaporMG casing of Surface Pro 2. As we know, Haswell greatly enhances the battery life with its low power requirement while increasing the graphics performance by 50%. The new Docking Station accommodates the Surface Pro 2 with the power cover attached, and is loaded with three USB 2....