Metro articles

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  Bing Maps gets a new SDK for Metro style apps in Windows 8

  By Sam Byford on March 6, 2012 11:49 pm + 9 comments

  Microsoft has released a new SDK for Bing Maps designed to help developers integrate the mapping Continue reading…

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  Microsoft bets on Windows 8 to succeed where Android has failed

  By Nilay Patel on March 1, 2012 01:31 pm + 259 comments

  The battle for number two is about to get serious. A quick look through the halls of Mobile World Continue reading…

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  Windows Store launches for Windows 8

  By Jamie Keene on February 29, 2012 11:03 am + 18 comments

  Microsoft has just launched the Windows Store for Windows 8, in the hopes of making the user Continue reading…

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  Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 10 Platform Preview 5

  By Nathan Ingraham on February 29, 2012 10:34 am + 27 comments

  To go along with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, Microsoft is releasing Internet Explorer 10 Continue reading…

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  Microsoft shows off ARM-based Windows 8 tablets

  By Sam Byford on February 29, 2012 10:20 am + 22 comments

  Microsoft is using its Windows 8 Consumer Preview event to show off some examples of hardware Continue reading…

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  Incredible mockup of Windows desktop gone Metro-like

  By Paul Miller on February 25, 2012 02:46 pm + 248 comments

  We have some incredible people doing some incredible stuff in the forums, and Verge user Sputnik8 Continue reading…

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  Microsoft Office for iPad spotted in the wild, coming soon?

  By Tom Warren on February 21, 2012 08:29 am + 293 comments

  Microsoft's rumored Office for iPad application appears to have leaked into the wild this week. The Continue reading…

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  Microsoft unveils new SkyDrive features: Windows 8 Metro app, desktop sync, and remote file fetching

  By Tom Warren on February 20, 2012 01:20 pm + 176 comments

  Microsoft took the wraps off two new SkyDrive applications today. The first is a Metro style app Continue reading…

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  Microsoft unveils new Metro style logo for Windows 8

  By Tom Warren on February 17, 2012 12:33 pm + 379 comments

  Microsoft officially confirmed the new branding for its Windows 8 operating system today. The new Continue reading…

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  Microsoft outlines unique Windows 8 app name requirement for Windows Store developers

  By Tom Warren on February 14, 2012 01:09 pm + 10 comments

  Microsoft revealed some additional details about its Windows Store certification process this week. Continue reading…