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Microsoft’s new app translates 50 languages on your phone or watch

Microsoft’s new app translates 50 languages on your phone or watch   Microsoft has launched Translator, a new Android and iOS app that translates your text or speech input into 50 different languages. In addition to your mobile devices, Translator works with Apple Watch and Android Wear gear too. The app features a clean interface

Google Maps to let you retrace your steps

Google Maps to let you retrace your steps The app will soon let you piece together “those” nights out, or even tell you where you parked your car Google Maps is already one of the best apps for getting you to new places, but soon it will show you where you’ve been. Like a high-tech

Google patents a device to let you search your entire life

Google patents a device to let you search your entire life   Despite what Microsoft wants you to think, Google is the undisputed ruler of search. It knows everything. It knows where you are and what your plans are, and even saves your images into little scrapbooks for you to remember. So it should come

Microsoft Edge vs Internet Explorer 11

Microsoft Edge vs Internet Explorer 11 Is it time to wave goodbye to Internet Explorer 11? We take a closer look at Windows 10’s new Edge browser   With all the fuss surrounding Windows 10’s new look, the reintroduction of the taskbar, and the integration of Cortana and Universal apps, you might have missed one

Microsoft Band review

Microsoft Band review Microsoft hasn’t nailed the fitness band, but there’s lots to like – the Band is on the right track   Microsoft took its time to bring the Microsoft Band to the UK, but if, like me, you were eagerly anticipating its arrival on our shores, then your wait may have been worthwhile.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Third time lucky, Microsoft strikes gold with the Surface Pro 3   Update: Prices updated to current Microsoft Store figures, verdict remains unchanged The Surface Pro 3 is the flagship of Microsoft’s Surface family, the big, pricier brother to the recently-released Surface 3. The Pro ups the ante with a larger

Microsoft Office for Mac 2016

Microsoft Office for Mac 2016 Office for Mac 2016 is finally available to the public; here’s the lowdown   Everyone has it. Food that languishes at the back of the cupboard for years because you can’t be bothered to throw it out. A jar of some gooseberry jam from 2008; the redcurrant jelly you bought

The Best Ebook Readers

The Best Ebook Readers With prices starting at well below the magic $100 mark, it’s a great time to buy an ebook reader. If you’re not concerned about extra features, any of the base E Ink models from Amazon or Barnes & Noble will do the trick with aplomb. All feature fast page turns, high

Microsoft Launches Arabic Version of Office 2016 for Mac

Microsoft Launches Arabic Version of Office 2016 for Mac   Microsoft has announced the availability of the Arabic version of the recently released office 2016 for Mac to cater for its Arabic speaking customers. All new features of the software as well as its apps have been customised to help Arabic users especially in the

How Long Will Microsoft Support Windows 10?

How Long Will Microsoft Support Windows 10?   Microsoft has updated its Windows Lifecycle page, which shows how long the company will support and update recent versions of the operating system. The lifecycle fact sheet now includesWindows 10, as well as XP Service Pack 3, Vista Service Pack 2, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and