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It might not get the same kind of press as Google and Apple, but Microsoft is still one of the biggest and most powerful tech companies operating today. It runs Azure, one of the biggest cloud computing services, and maintains Windows 11 and the whole Office suite of software. It also makes plenty of Surface hardware and has a whole slew of gaming products, including the Xbox Series X. But the company is ever expanding — building new hardware, acquiring new game studios, and making sure that even if Microsoft doesn't run your phone, it can touch plenty of the apps on it. 

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The best apps download superpowers to your smartphone. The Verge covers the new and noteworthy Android apps, iPhone apps, and games, highlighting great design, impressive utility, and novel features. If it belongs on your phone, you’ll find it on The Verge.

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Mobile World Congress is traditionally the biggest annual phone and mobile event in tech, but it’s been a more muted affair after the 2020 cancellation due to the pandemic. This year, MWC once again is taking place as an in-person event in Barcelona, and everyone from Oppo, Honor, TCL, and HMD is expected to make announcements at the show.

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Windows Phone Tango hands-on pictures

Hands-on with Microsoft's Windows Phone Tango update.

The biggest announcements and trailers from the Game Awards 2022

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Windows Phone Tango hands-on pictures

Hands-on with Microsoft's Windows Phone Tango update.

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The biggest announcements and trailers from the Game Awards 2022

ChatGPT proves AI is finally mainstream — and things are only going to get weirder

Sonos and Ikea made a floor lamp speaker that could be perfect for surround sound

The FTC is suing Microsoft to block its Activision Blizzard purchase

The Game Awards 2022: all the announcements and trailers

More from Microsoft

I shouldn’t have to try so hard to make multitasking work on a Mac

Microsoft offers fix for Windows 11 gaming performance issues

The best Cyber Monday gaming deals