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Microsoft is reportedly working on its first software update for Windows Phone 8 devices known as Apollo Plus.

For our fourth-ever IBTTalks roundtable discussion, the IBTimes' technology team discussed the departure of Steven Sinofsky at Microsoft and what impact that would have on Windows 8 and the entire Windows platform.

Microsoft has not specified a release date for its Windows Phone 7.8 update, but mounting evidence about its features has allegedly surfaced on the Internet.

In honor of Cyber Monday, plenty of companies are offering incredible online deals from the best names in technology, including Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon.

Apple is poised for even bigger success in the tablet sector, because its iOS is the new Windows, UBS analyst Steven Milunovich said.

The media mogul took to Twitter to praise Microsoft's latest product, but did so from an via her iPad.

Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social networking site, quashed market speculation it might forge an alliance with Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO), the No. 3 search engine.

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ), the top computer maker, is expected to report a staggering fourth-quarter and annual loss Tuesday.

Paul Otellini, CEO of Intel, will retire next year. A successor wasn't designated but Intel has its eye on an inside candidate.

Given the retrial price of the device is $599, at an estimated total BOM and manufacturing cost of $284, the Surface RT generates hardware and manufacturing profits that are, in percentage terms, higher than the low-end iPad.

Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) reported lower-than-expected third-quarter results and warned of slow growth ahead.

Windows 8 recent release date appears to have sparked some new releases from Lenovo. The PC manufacturer announced a refreshed home entertainment system and seven new all-in-one desktops that will be launching soon.

When he was 22, Michael Dell was the guy to sell you a PC or laptop by mail. Now it's services.

Here's an idea: If Apple doesn't want Forstall's expertise on its mobile software anymore, Microsoft is looking for a new head for Windows.

In an email to all Microsoft employees, Steven Sinofsky explained in his own words that his decision to leave "was a personal and private choice."

Microsoft Corp., the world's top software company, ousted Windows VP Steve Sinofsky, 47, only weeks after shipment of Windows 8.

Steven Sinofsky, president of Microsoft's Windows division, is leaving the company immediately, weeks after the release of Windows 8, which he led, the company said.

For our third-ever IBTTalks discussion on Nov. 7, IBTimes' technology team sat down to discuss Halo 4, the fourth major installment of the popular first-person shooter series, and a revival of Microsoft's most popular gaming franchise.

Samsung's Windows Phone 8 device is slated for a release date this December, and a reportedly leaked photo has given users an early look at its Verizon variant.

If you are one of those gamers who use a USB storage device on your Xbox 360 as a memory card, here’s some great news. You can now go for even larger and higher capacity devices as Microsoft has doubled the USB storage limit in the console in the latest Xbox 360 Dashboard update.

Microsoft may be about to try a hail mary marketing strategy soon, as A-list celebrities such as Jay-Z and Gwen Stefani star in commercials for the tech giant’s new Windows Phone 8.