Microsoft Pull Thousands of Fake Windows Application Store

Microsoft Pull Thousands of Fake Windows Application Store

Microsoft removes 1,500 fraudulent applications outstanding at the Windows Store app store. Some users criticized that the false application becomes a breeding ground for spam or scams.

Reported Pcauthority, Friday (29/08/2014), Microsoft cleaning applications in the app store Windows and Windows Phone. Application of this scam seem troubling some users since the beginning of this month.

Reportedly, some of the applications that are forged among others, VLC and iTunes. Users have to spend money to buy the application, but the application is apparently not promise what the user expected.

"It's been over two years since Windows 8 is released.'s Been a problem all the time and is getting worse. If Microsoft tries to offer a secure app store for Windows users, they have failed," said How-To Geek website that complained about the appearance of fraudulent applications in the Windows Store.

That said, the company changed the requirements for certification of Windows Store applications. Applications that appear in the Windows Store must also reflect the clarity and accuracy and precise categorized according to function and purpose.

Todd Brix, General Manager of Windows Apps and Store Team at Microsoft, said the new policy set for the delivery of new applications and to existing applications in the Windows Store.

"Most of the applications under development is caught in violation of our policies have good intentions and agreed to make the necessary changes," he explained.

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Nokia delayed the launch phablet

Nokia has delayed the the launch of the big-screen "phablet" is scheduled to end this September, according to Reuters recently.

The delay following an agreement to sell Nokia's handset business following patents licensed to Microsoft, a source told the news agency.

Nokia plans to announce a number of new devices including a smartphone phablet or sailed over 5 inches, to boost its Lumia line smarphone that use Windows Phone software.

A source said the launch event which was originally scheduled to take place in New York later this month, has been postponed for a few weeks.

However, Nokia does not mention the launch of the new schedule and declined to comment, according to Reuters.

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GTA V Pirated, Microsoft Xbox 360 Block Accounts

Game developers Rockstar have released the legendary Grand Theft Auto game seems missed.


Because the new GTA V game has already sprung leaks aka pirated versions for Xbox 360 and PS3. Such as the one sold through trading site Ebay.com.


It is unknown how the game appears earlier than the original due to be released in a few days. Estimated game is a pirated copy or duplicate the results of the actual game by insiders.


The piracy case did not end there, the legendary game that has a lot of fans waiting for is now available for download via torrent with 16.28 GB of the data as reported from Cinemablend.com, Monday (16/09). It seems this is the biggest missed happened to Rockstar.


Microsoft is taking firm steps to block Xbox 360 accounts that play GTA V is pirated. Not only that, Rockstar Games, Take Two Interactive and Microsoft work together to cover any leakage that occurs.


But unlike the Sony, so far they have not taken decisive steps to pirated tapes that have appeared on the market with the PS3 platform.

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Microsoft to buy Nokia, Huawei Fixed Develop Windows Phone

Microsoft to buy Nokia, Huawei Fixed Develop Windows Phone

Microsoft has announced its intention to buy Nokia at a price of USD 7.17 billion. The move was made ​​many vendor of smartphones based on Windows Phone worry about the future.

Nokia became the largest contributor to sales of Windows Phone-based devices. Finnish company contributes about 80 percent to 90 percent on Windows based mobile phone sold worldwide.

However, Huawei does not feel the fear of the future collaboration between Microsoft and Nokia. The Chinese company claims will continue to develop devices based on Windows Phone.

"We will continue to develop devices running Windows Phone, and launch more products. We continue to be one of Microsoft's strategic partners," said Richard Ren, Huawei's Head of Consumer Unit Europe as reported by Phone Arena, Friday (13/09/2013) .

Huawei has done a fairly good pace on the Android market. Homemade product is not too be excellent in the U.S. market, but quite successful in the country, China.

Collaboration between Huawei and Microsoft is expected continues. Both companies stated that it could need each other to be able to embrace global smarpthone market is increasingly crowded.

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Microsoft Employees Fired Fear

Microsoft Employees Fired Fear

CALIFORNIA - Microsoft is currently undergoing a major restructuring process, look for Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of new, and in the process of completing the acquisition of Nokia's mobile phone business. Many changes that occur in the body corporate, make the employees began their careers worrying at the software giant.

According to Reuters sources, some employees are getting restless because of the resignation of CEO is Steve Ballmer next year and ketidakyakin that Microsoft is heading in the right direction. "Just like Wall Street, there is the initial euphoria of the announcement to employees. But he (Ballmer) is initially and all this crazy re reorganization will continue to run," said the source, as reported by Softpedia on Monday (09/09/2013).

"Among my colleagues, both new hires or long, there is a recognition that Microsoft has lost its way," he continued.

Meanwhile, Ballmer statement that there will be no layoffs, apparently can not eliminate the concern. The issue is getting warmed dismissal, moreover, the company recently bought a Nokia mobile phone business.

"Reorganization is more disturbing for some people than Ballmer's departure. Always a small percentage of people who lose their jobs or be placed in a strange role. But with whoever you talk to, they all realize that stock up when the news (retired) Ballmer appeared," said the source .

Ballmer will retire in the next 12 months and Microsoft will find a replacement within that time frame. Company is considering internal and external candidates.

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Microsoft wins patent fight Motorola

Seattle federal court, the U.S., the claim in the lawsuit Microsoft licenses patents with Motorola Mobility. Google's mobile devices business unit was found guilty of violating the agreement on Wednesday (09/04/2013).

Microsoft confirmed that Motorola violated a patent license video and H.264 systems are included in the category of essential patents and has been used on Xbox products and Windows operating systems.

"This is an important victory for all those who want affordable products and would like to cooperate with the good," said David Howard, Vice President and General Counsel for Litigation and Competition Microsoft.

The patent is somewhat important and has become the industry standard, which must be licensed to companies that need by way of fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory. Motorola violated agreements with standards bodies to license patents settlers.

A Motorola spokesman indicated would appeal. "We are disappointed with this outcome, but hope to appeal," said Motorola spokesman William Moss.

Source: Reuters

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Microsoft Rumored Targeting Foursquare

Technology companies Microsoft is in talks to invest in the social networking company Foursquare. Bloomberg business media reported on Thursday (08/29/2013), the conversation between the two already in the advanced stages.

However, between the two may not necessarily come to an agreement. Because, Foursquare was looking for other alternatives that are considered potential to invest in his company.

Microsoft's intentions to invest in Foursquare is based on the desire to strengthen the social networking services on mobile devices. If Microsoft can invest, the company expected to integrate its Internet service with Foursquare.

In addition to Microsoft, the service provider American Express credit card was allegedly also interested in investing in Foursquare.

To Reuters, a spokesman for Foursquare, Brendan Lewis said, "The news is more appropriate in the category of rumor and speculation." A spokesman for Microsoft declined to comment.

Foursquare was founded by Dennis Crowley and Naveen Selvadurai in March 2009. According to Bloomberg, Foursquare has a debt of around 41 million U.S. dollars in April 2013 to support the operational costs.

This pioneering company has not found the right business model, and are trying to take advantage of more than advertising.

Foursquare provides location-based social networking services. Enabled users to check-in to mark his arrival at a place. Foursquare is also used for a media campaign and a place to leave messages and advice to businesses restaurants, cafes, hotels, shops, to shopping centers.

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This He Candidates Strong Microsoft CEO

Ladbrokes gambling website based in Harrow , England , held a person who bets on who will be serving as the new CEO of Microsoft . Name Stephen Elop , who was none other than Nokia's CEO , a favorite choice on that site .
Apart from the external company , in the gambling site also displayed the name of the executive in the company's internal Microsoft technology , such as Kevin Turner and Julie Larson - Green . Last week , Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced that it will retire within the next 12 months .
Business news website Bloomberg reports , Microsoft is looking for a CEO who actually can strengthen the company in the business of mobile devices , search engines , games , and of course computer software .
Elop name can be referred to as the strongest candidate highlighted by observers of technology to replace Ballmer . Elop also have a thorough knowledge of the smart phone market , which is the future of Microsoft's business .
Prior to serving as CEO of Nokia on September 2010 , Elop had led Microsoft's business division where he was responsible for Microsoft Office products . This makes the Nokia and Microsoft to cooperate " intimate " in developing a smart phone Lumia Windows Phone operating system .
As confirmed by Bloomberg , Nokia spokesman Doug Dawson declined to comment on the issue . Likewise with the Microsoft spokesperson , Pete Wootton , whose silent about the list of candidate names new CEO of Microsoft .
Although Nokia has become the largest manufacturer of mobile Windows Phone , but these devices can not be a significant challenger to Samsung and Apple . However , slowly but surely , Windows Phone has progressed .
According to Gartner research institute , in the second quarter of 2013 , the Windows Phone operating system has gained a market share of 3.3 percent and was in position 3 globally , beating the BlackBerry operating system , which fell to 2.7 percent .
Internal or external ?
John Thompson , who currently carry out duties as an independent director at Microsoft , will lead the new CEO search with Microsoft's Steve Ballmer and Bill Gates .
From internal sources , there are nine people who could replace Ballmer predicted . They are Satya Nadella , Tony Bates , Terry Myerson , Qi Lu , July Larson - Green , Eric Rudder , Kevin Turner , Jeff Raikes , and John Thompson himself .
While from an external company , in addition to Stephen Elop , another name is Steven Sinofsky highlighted and Vic Gundotra , who is currently senior vice president of technical affairs Google . All three are former Microsoft employees .

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9 "Insider" Microsoft CEO Candidate

A few days ago , the world was shocked by the information technology industry an announcement from Microsoft CEO , Steve Ballmer . After 20 years of service in the enterprise software giant , Ballmer decided to retire from his post in the next 12 months.
While waiting for the retirement time comes , the Microsoft's Ballmer will help to find the right person to take her place .
Who is worthy replace Ballmer ? Will this new guy can bring Microsoft back victorious , like Bill Gates first era ?
John Thompson , who is now the task of an independent director , will lead the new Microsoft search boss with Steve Ballmer , and Bill Gates . All three will work together to find a person who is able to bring Microsoft to switch from PC to mobile computing business , the industry is currently on the rise.
After much discussing the names of candidates from outside Microsoft , it feels incomplete KompasTekno not discuss internal candidate from Microsoft itself .
Well , following 9 new Microsoft CEO candidates from the scope of the company . 9th this name emerged from interviews to experts and analysts , as quoted by Reuters .
1 . Satya Nadella , Cloud and Enterprise
Nadella is one veteran at Microsoft , he has worked for 21 years at the company . Nadella is believed to know the ins and outs of the company , especially for a business server , data center , and online services . Recently , Nadella was appointed to run the newly formed division , Cloud and Enterprise .
2 . Tony Bates , Corporate Strategy
He's the executive in charge of Skype . This summer Bates will manage business development for Microsoft . Previously , Bates had served in Cisco Sytem . The only drawback it has, it has not been too long working in the company , to find the core of Microsoft's business .
3 . Terry Myerson , the operating system
He is a young entrepreneur . Join Microsoft after the company's web - based software was purchased by Microsoft in his late 90s . Some time ago , chosen by Ballmer to run the operating system business . With experience , Myerson predicted to bring mental start-up company to Microsoft .
4 . Qi Lu , Search and Internet
Former Yahoo executives are veterans in the online search and advertising world by holding 20 patents . Now , he runs the division " applications and services " . Lu is also the person responsible behind the product search engine Bing .
5 . Julie Larson - Green , Xbox and tablet Surface
Microsoft is one of the veteran with over 20 years working in this company . He has a very deep knowledge in Office and Windows products , leading the redesign of both these products .
6 . Eric Rudder , research and technology
Microsoft working behind the scenes during the past 2 decades . He is a person who works to develop and examine the development of strategies relating to technology in Microsoft . Unfortunately, the rudder was never a leader of the division units , one skill that is needed to become a CEO .
7 . Kevin Turner , COO
Already occupied the post of Chief Operating Officer for the past 8 years . Former Wal - Mart officials is the force behind the sales operations at Microsoft . Unfortunately , despite the good in business activities , he does not have a good technical background .
8 . Jeff Raikes , former high-ranking Office products
He is one of the charity committee of the company owned by Bill Gates . At the time Microsoft is in a very important stage of this transition , his experience as a leader in the Microsoft Office division and one of the people who really understand the desire Gates , Raikes is one right person for the position . However , because he has long left the world of technology , about 5 years old , it seems Raikes need to adapt again .
9 . John Thompson , Director of the Independent
There is a possibility , leader election new boss is even chosen as the new CEO of Microsoft . With his experience at IBM as an executive and CEO of Symantec , Thompson is probably the right person for this company . 
Source: Reuters

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Microsoft to Share Xbox One Colour White Special to The Employees

A leaked image of Xbox One color white has been revealed. The picture was first posted on Reddit and according to the author will be distributed to the employees of Microsoft Xbox team section for free at the launch of Xbox One at the end of 2013,

Xbox One white Kinect is still wearing black, as well as the side panels and the controller. The console will also be customized with the text "I made this" - I got it made, and also beneath the written text containing writings launch team.

Microsoft plans to launch Xbox One in November although no exact date. Meanwhile Sony plans to launch the PlayStation 4 on November 15.

via Slashgear, Engadget

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