Windows 8

Microsoft continues to poke fun at the iPad, but are they actually selling any more tablets?

By Richard Devine, Friday, Jun 14, 2013 a 10:36 am

Microsoft continues to try and use the iPad to sell Windows tablets with this latest effort, starring the Dell XPS 10. Never heard of it? That's possible, since there's a good chance outside of the store you've likely not seen one. The tactic is still the same -- highlight what the iPad can't do, that Windows can -- but at least this time they've moved away from using Office as a weapon.

Halo: Spartan Assault announced for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8, will we see it for iOS?

By Joseph Keller, Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 a 2:25 pm

Microsoft has announced Halo: Spartan Assault, a top-down action game exclusively for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8. There has been a lack of exclusive games that would bring users to their mobile platforms, but Microsoft is undoubtedly hoping that the Halo name is big enough to do this. But could we see it on iOS?

Microsoft once again fails to understand that, when it comes to tablets, Windows isn't a feature - It's a liability

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, May 30, 2013 a 12:31 am

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Microsoft has been fielding some new anti-iPad commercials that, on the surface (see what I did there?) seem to take a page out of Apple's old "I'm a Mac" ads of days long gone by, or even Motorola's "Droid Does" campaign of a few years back. They show an iPad side by side against a Windows 8 tablet, and then demonstrate several areas in which they, Microsoft, think the Windows 8 tablet beats to iPad. And that's where it goes off the rails...

Microsoft recruits Siri to take on the iPad in their latest Windows 8 commercial

By Richard Devine, Thursday, May 23, 2013 a 6:27 am

Microsoft has launched their new Windows 8 commercial, and appears to have recruited Siri to help them take on the iPad. OK, so Siri would never do such a thing, but they're licensing the same voice, and it achieves the same effect. The 30-second clip takes aim at what the iPad can't do, that a Windows 8 tablet can. The whole thing is a parody of an Apple ad, right down to the chopsticks played on Garageband at the end.

The problem with iTunes and Windows 8

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, May 11, 2013 a 8:34 am

According to the chief financial officer of Windows -- what, your company doesn't have a product-level CFO? -- Microsoft has laid out the welcome mat for iTunes for Windows 8, but Apple has yet to come a knocking. Why ever could that be?

Microsoft exec says they want iTunes for Windows 8, but Apple just isn't into it

By Richard Devine, Friday, May 10, 2013 a 6:26 am

Not surprisingly, Microsoft wants Apple to create a Windows 8 version of iTunes. Apple already makes a version of iTunes that runs just fine on Windows 8, but it's an old-style "desktop app" not a new-style "Windows 8 app". Not that that seems to be bothering Apple in the slightest. According to CNN Money:

Recent studies on iPad mini and Windows 8 are both bullish for Apple

By Chris Umiastowski, Friday, Nov 16, 2012 a 12:54 pm

Now that the iPad mini has been available for a while, we’re starting to see some interesting industry research headlines pop up, based on consumer surveys. Earlier this week, Cowen and Co. made headlines with one particular study that I wanted to bring up for discussion.

Upgrading to Windows 8? Here's what you need to know about iTunes!

By chrisoldroyd, Friday, Oct 26, 2012 a 2:08 pm

Windows 8 hit physical and electronic store shelves this morning, and Mobile Nations' own WPCentral was up early grabbing Surfaces and giving everything a look. For iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users, however, you can also now get your hands on Microsoft’s latest and greatest operating system. If you are a Windows user, like most of us, you can download Windows 8 Pro and install it straight onto your PC as an upgrade to an existing Windows installation or set up your computer as a new PC and wipe it clean.

Microsoft: The Surface has a keyboard, kickstand, is fun, and convoluted

By Rene Ritchie, Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 a 8:38 pm

Microsoft has released the first Surface commercial (look up) and pricing information (look down). The commercial is interesting in that it's musical and fun, like an iPod ad, but also focuses on what Microsoft probably perceives to be differentiators against the iPad -- the keyboard, the kickstand, and dancing people in suits (i.e. business users using Office).

iMore show 309: Maple bearded bandits

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Sep 3, 2012 a 9:06 am

Rene talks with Jim Dalrymple of the Loop about stealing maple syrup, stupid Apple stories, the iPad vs. Windows 8, the potential markets for a 7-inch iPad and 4-inch iPhone, iOS 6, and more. The iMore show Sunday edition returns!