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Microsoft Launches Outlook for Both Android And iOS Mobile Devices

You can now have Outlook on your mobile device even if it runs on the Android or iOS platform. Microsoft has confirmed that it is launching its email app to Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, based on the application it got after its acquisition of Acompli last month. 

 

Previously, Microsoft offered different Outlook-branded products for different platforms. There's the Outlook.com app for the Android system, and then there's the OWA apps for both Android and iOs (but available only to those under paid Office 365 subscriptions).

 

Google Integrates Word Lens Into Google Translate App

Word Lens used to be a separate service, but now Google has finally incorporated it on the Google Translate mobile app. Word Lens works by using a smartphone's camera to instantaneously translate written text. On top of that, it replaces the on-screen text with a translation that is as close and as accurate to an exact replica as possible, which means that font, color, and background hue are taken into account.

 

New, Bigger iPhones Stymie Android’s Dominance

According to information collected by market monitoring firm Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, Apple's latest iPhone models -- the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus -- have bumped up the sales figures of iOS smartphones, causing a small dip in Android's market share.

 

Snapchat’s Growth Relatively Unaffected By Hacking Incident Early This Year

It appears that the bad publicity endured by Snapchat had little to no impact over the photo messaging network's growth and popularity. Early this year, the social media network hit some controversy when thousands of Snapchat accounts were discovered hacked, causing about 200,000 user photos to be leaked online.

 

Microsoft Releases MSN App Suite To Android And iOS

It appears that Microsoft really is making an effort to become a wireless ecosystem player instead of being a love-your-own type of company. Microsoft has just released a suite of mobile apps under its MSN brand name that will run on Android, iOS, and even Amazon handsets.

 

These apps were originally developed under the Bing label, and were intended to used for mobile devices that run on either Windows Phone or Windows 8. Now, Microsoft is offering them for free to Android, iOS, and Amazon users.

 

Google’s Nexus 9 Now Available For Purchase

The wait is over. Google's latest tablet offering, the Nexus 9, has finally been made available on the Google Play Store. The device is priced at $399 for the 16 gigabyte Wi-Fi edition and $479 for the 32 gigabyte Wi-Fi edition. Two business days is allowed for shipping time.

 

There are reports that Google is prepping a version that comes with 32 gigabytes of internal storage and LTE capability, and is priced at $599. However, no details about its availability have been announced yet.

 

Android 5.0 Lollipop: What You Need To Know

Android 5.0 Lollipop is the latest version of Android, the mobile operating system developed and created by Google. The tech giant had officially announced this newest Android version earlier in October, and has since stated that the smartphone OS will be available to all consumers by November 3rd. If you have not been following the latest developments regarding Android 5.0 Lollipop, here is something that might help you catch up.

 

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Preordered Sony Xperia Z3 Phones From T-Mobile Arriving Ahead Of Official Launch Date

It appears that T-Mobile has a habit of shipping preordered smartphones ahead of their launch dates. It certainly did happen more than a week ago when several consumers reported having gotten their preordered Samsung Galaxy Note 4 units sooner than expected. Now, it is happening again to preordered Sony Xperia Z3 phones.

 

Microsoft Releases Three New Apps For Android Devices

The Microsoft Garage team recently released three new apps onto Google Play for Android users. This trio of app offerings include a voice recognition app for Android Wear, a lock screen replacement app for Android smartphones, and a note sharing app for those who are always traveling.

 

Wanna Switch From Your iPhone To An Android Device?

When Apple officially announced the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus a month ago, the tech giant also launched a special page in its support website that provided specific instructions for users who want to switch from their Android devices to iPhones or other iOS

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