While Microsoft has been making tweaks and improvements to its suite of office apps for quite some time, a proper change to the numbered year hasn't happened since 2019. That changes today, though, as Microsoft officially unveils Office 2021.
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Microsoft is almost ready with the public preview of xCloud cloud game streaming on iOS and iPadOS
In 2020, Apple found itself at the center of a larger discussion regarding cloud game streaming. The folks at Apple believed they were in the right, essentially blocking services from its App Store, while companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and others weren't too happy with it. And a lot of customers found themselves on both sides of the fence, too. But those companies found a workaround, thanks to Apple's own mobile web browser.
Microsoft releases a cross-platform password manager
Windows giant Microsoft today released a new feature, dubbed Autofill, that allows you to manage your saved passwords securely across different devices and platforms.
Why I returned my AirPods Max
Back at the beginning of December, Apple launched its first own-branded over-ear headphones. And, as is sometimes the case, there was a discussion that launched right around the same time: are the new headphones worth the cost?
Watch this video of an a cappella group recreating iPhone sounds
A cappella groups are impressive in their abilities to recreate not just music, but also sounds. One such group has showcased their skills by tackling ringtones and other sounds you can find on your iPhone.
Apple is bringing iCloud Keychain support to Chrome for Windows
iCloud for Windows has been around for a stretch already, but there's one feature missing that some iOS/Windows users have been requesting: iCloud Keychain. And it looks like support is finally on the way.
New Microsoft ad slams the Touch Bar: “Why can’t they just give me a whole touchscreen?”
Microsoft's marketing department is once again exploiting the fact that Apple doesn't seem interested in making a touchscreen Mac so it's put together a new ad. In it, the Windows maker pits the Surface Pro 8 against Apple's freshly-updated MacBook Pro featuring Apple silicon.
Microsoft begins testing an Apple silicon version of the Edge browser
Microsoft today announced that customers can download the first beta version of its Edge web browser that now features native Apple silicon support on computers powered by Apple's M1 chip, including the recently updated Mac mini, MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Apple is apparently working to bring Music and Podcasts apps to Microsoft Store
Apple killed iTunes for Mac with macOS Catalina two years ago, but its Windows version continues to live on to this date. This may soon change, however, as the iPhone maker is rumored to be testing Microsoft Store versions of the native Music and Podcasts apps.
Excel updated with Split View multitasking, Word now supports trackpad and mouse
Microsoft has updated its Office for iPhone and iPad productivity suite with a few new nice-to-haves. For instance, you can now take advantage of side-by-side multitasking in Excel. Also, Word now supports richer mouse and trackpad interactions on your Magic Keyboard.
Sony unveils new BRAVIA XR 4K and 8K TVs with support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit
A new year, which means it's time for TV manufacturers to unveil new TVs. And Sony's not about to start disappointing you in 2021, as it unveils a handful of new smart sets.
Project Monarch sees Outlook becoming a single, progressive web app
Microsoft is allegedly working to replace its native Outlook apps for Mac and Windows computers with a progressive web app sporting features like local storage, caching and more.