1 Bug fixes2 Known issues Windows 10 20H1 previewers now have a new tablet experience. Functional on 2-in-1 convertible PCs, the change lets you enter tablet mode without interruption. So, if you want to flip the device from a laptop to tent triangle stance, you will see no interruption as Windows 10 switches to tablet mode. There have also been some changes made to table mode. For example, taskbar icons increase, the search box becomes an icon, File Explorer becomes touch-enabled, and the touch keyboard will automatically open with text fields are selected....

Coming with the latest update for the OS, the feature lets users remove the display from the Windows desktop. This means Windows 10 May 2020 Update will not show the Start menu, desktop wallpaper, or error messages on this display. Instead, the Specialized Display tool will only work with specific applications, such as: Fixed-function arcade/gaming rigs like cockpit/driving/flight/military simulators Medical imaging devices that have custom panels (e.g. grayscale X-ray displays) Dedicated video monitoring scenarios (e....

1 Fixes and Known Issues2 Postponed Optional Updates Functional on 2-in-1 convertible PCs, the UI lets you enter tablet mode without interruption. So, if you want to flip the device from a laptop to tent triangle stance, you will see no interruption as Windows 10 switches to tablet mode. In Windows 10 Preview build 19592.1001, Microsoft discusses how Tablet Mode is evolving. “After some refinement, we’re reintroducing it to Windows Insiders in this build and plan to deliver this experience to customers in a future Windows 10 update,” the Windows Insider team said today....

1 Further Changes2 Windows Mixed Reality Improvements3 Fluent Design The company expanded its plans for Game Bar improvements in Windows 10. With build 17692, Insiders now have new audio controls and performance visualizations. The latter is important because it allows users to monitor game performance without needing a third-party service: “We’re now rolling out more functionality to the RS5 Game bar. In this flight are the following new features: Audio controls....

This means Microsoft is now automatically sending Windows 10 version 2004 to versions of the platform that are nearing their end-of-support. This is the time when Microsoft no longer releases updates for specific build numbers. Windows 10 versions are typically supported for two years before Microsoft stops sending security updates to those builds. The company does this to ensure as many users as possible are on newer supported versions of the platform....

Arminder Singh says he is working on a project that will make Windows 11 on Apple machines a reality. However, he admits the solution is in its early days and he faces a number of obstacles to overcome before it is ready. “Contrary to how it may appear on the surface, Apple’s chips are architecturally very different from standard ARM64 chips from companies like Qualcomm or MediaTek and a lot of hardware enablement needs to be done as a result....

Clarity Boost “uses a set of client-side scaling improvements to improve the visual quality of the video stream.” In other words, Microsoft says games should look better when streaming through the Edge browser. The company offers a sample image to show the different. In the accompanying blog post, Microsoft says Clarity Boost improves graphical details and image quality. At the moment, Clarity Boost is only available on the Microsoft Edge Canary channel, which is the first-entry testing hub for the browser....

1 Specs at a Glance2 Xbox One X vs. PlayStation 4 Pro Graphics3 Games4 Design5 Virtual Reality6 Xbox One X vs. PS4 PRO Media7 Price8 Conclusion The company introduced the new console at its pre-E3 2017 event last night. The biggest take away from the unveiling is that Microsoft now has the most powerful console. For the first time this generation, Sony is not getting things all its own way. There are many who will argue Microsoft gave Sony a comfortable ride so far....

“Microsoft recently completed an agreement with Movial to hire employees across several offices as part of the company’s efforts to boost Windows and Android development efforts.” – a Microsoft spokesperson. Microsoft is preparing to launch the Surface Duo, with many reports pointing to an August debut for the device. Of course, this is Microsoft’s return to the smartphone market, and it’s powered by Android. Microsoft has now hired staff from the company that helped to make this unlikely union possible....

“The alleged behavior happened before the individual was hired as a Malwarebytes employee. When we learned about the allegations we terminated his employment. Malwarebytes does not condone this type of behavior.” [29.03.2019 – 18:39 CET] British security researcher Zammis Clark has avoided prison time after pleading guilty to a Microsoft and Nintendo hack. According to The Verge, the former Malwarebytes employee accessed the company’s servers via an internal username and password in 2017....

32M says it will start implementing the program on August 1, 2017. The company adds that it expects at least 50 employees to voluntarily accept the implant. The US-based micro market technology leader is collaborating with BioHax International on the project. RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) chips can identify stored information through electromagnetic fields. Chip implants like this use near-field communication (NFC) to connect with other devices. Three Square Market says the implants will give employees easier access in the workplace....

In an interview with CNET, the Brazilian-born father of Microsoft’s HoloLens has now revealed future plans for a sub-$1.000 HoloLens, saying that “of course we have plans to become a non-dev kit.” However, he did not elaborate further on that and explained that Microsoft will have to “reduce the price point until it’s affordable to the majority of the populous of Earth, which will be under a $1,000 and then some to get there....

Anti-virus giant Kaspersky Lab has published a blog saying APKPure has been Trojanized and distributing Trojans. As result, Kaspersky advises users to only download applications from official stores. The company points out third-party stores often have malicious apps. That’s because it is easier for a threat actor to place a malicious app on an unofficial store than trying to pass Google’s security. In the post, the security firm shows APKPure version 3....

“We have been cooperating with the U.K. government not only in law enforcement kind of matters but on some of the attacks. I cannot speak on detail on that. But in cases when we have information and they have gone through the lawful process we don’t just give it but we do it very promptly.” Cook could not disclose which events Apple helped with, but the interview follows an incident on London Bridge....

As we are used to with Apple, the company has not done much in terms of design. In fact, both the iPad Air and iPad Mini are exactly the same as the previous generation. It’s a bit of a shame that the iPad design has changed so little over the years. That said, they remain better looking than most Android slates. So, not much going on aesthetically. Apple has however made some changes under the hood, which the iPad Mini gets Apple Pencil support for the first time....

One of those is the company’s assistive technology offer, which lets users upgrade to Windows 10 with no verification. The idea is to give those with accessibility issues a grace period while software is updated and Microsoft hones its OS. “If you use assistive technologies, you can upgrade to Windows 10 at no cost as Microsoft continues our efforts to improve the Windows 10 experience for people who use these technologies,” says the webpage....

However, Microsoft Advertising will also expand the service. It now shows ads across Microsoft services such as MSN, Outlook.com, Xbox, and other products. The company points out the rebranding shows that its advertising output is not all about search integration. Bringing all ad solutions under a single name makes sense since most partners would recognize Microsoft’s name ahead of Bing. On Android, Microsoft says the rebranding will happen in stages over the coming months....

1 Microsoft Viva Expansion2 Graph Data Connect Specifically, the distributed in-memory data processing engine development platform is providing improvements in insights, security, and data. Microsoft is focusing on how Microsoft Graph provides the underpinning of what makes Microsoft Teams a powerful collaborative tool. While Teams is the front-facing service, Graph is providing the data that allows the platform to provide robust sharing. Microsoft Viva Expansion Leading the way in terms of new Microsoft Graph features is Microsoft Viva....

If you are unfamiliar with Bullitt, it is a company known for making ruggedized smartphones, most famously under the “CAT (Caterpillar)” brand. It is worth noting there have been rumors that Apple is about to include a similar feature in its iPhone 14. Google too is also said to be exploring satellite connectivity for upcoming Pixel handsets. One of the main benefits of satellite connectivity is it taps into the global satellite network to provide coverage....

The vivid emerald hides a flexible 7.2-inch plastic display on the inside, much like the Galaxy Fold. Unlike Samsung’s effort, though, the TCL foldable can hold itself up at any degree of fold, opening that second screen for use as a keyboard in a laptop-like form factor. TCL has emphasized that this is one of many prototypes it’s working on, and may not actually be what the device looks like in production....