Microsoft has announced that Visual studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Available for Download, now developer can download it Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4 officially.
Visual Studio 2010 software is packed with new and enhanced features that simplify the entire development process from design to deployment. Customize your workspace with multiple monitor support. Create rich applications for SharePoint and the Web. Target multiple versions of the .NET Framework with the same tool. Eliminate the dreaded “no repro” problem with IntelliTrace. And much more.
Regarding the .NET Framework 4, Microsoft stated, “.NET Framework 4 adds additional support for industry standards, more language choice, new support for high-performance middle-tier applications including parallel programming, and side-by-side installation with .NET Framework 3.5. With the .NET Framework 4 Client Profile, the size of the runtime has been decreased by over 80 percent, making it easier for developers to get applications, and therefore users, up and running faster.”
as we all know that Microsoft has announced that Zune 64Gb will available from 12th April for pre-order but from today the zune HD is available on zune website and now you can pre-order it also, this information is comes from zune team who has tweet about it on twitter.
The large capacity Zune HD 64 is priced $50 less than the 64GB iPod touch at $350. Both the 16GB and 32GB models have also been reduced in price to $200 and $270 respectively.
Unfortunately, the new Zune HD 64GB will not include firmware version 4.5, which was launched earlier this week. Individuals who buy the device will be prompted to download the update the first time they connect their Zune HD 64Gb to a computer.
Microsoft plans to start selling a 64 GB version of the Zune HD portable media player this month and is cutting prices of the smaller models, The company announced Wednesday that it will start taking orders for the 64 GB model April 12 through the online Zune Store.
Fresh Zune HDs will in addition acquire a number of new features with the help of a firmware update technology. The stylish DJ creator is going to work straight on the gadget, and A/V dock possessors will be capable of downloading songs from the Zune market with the help of their TVs. The player will too sustain several original audio and video codes.
Zune HD model prices have been reduced. Zune HD 32 GB will cost $269.99 whereas the 16 GB model will cost $199.99.
Microsoft has announced that they are Going to release beta version of Messenger for Mac 8 user,which come with many bugs fix and now available for download.
The latest beta, Build 08.00.00.100305 of Messenger for Mac 8 Beta introduces a audio/video feature for Windows Live users. The A/V support is cross-platform compatible and will work with Windows Live Messenger. Mac users will be able to share webcam and audio conversations with each other and their Windows counterparts.
In the release note they mention some issues that are in the new beta. They include display pictures do not display when you are talking to other users, you cannot send files to your contacts and you cannot make Audio/Video calls on some network configurations.
there is no other announcement from Microsoft on when final version available for user, it should come in few days but there is no official date for it, so we have to wait and watch
As we have reported in past about Windows Live Essentials Wave 4 Leaked and Download link also available there, now here is a Roadmap for Windows Live Wave 4 was released by a Spanish blogger named Francisco Martin Gracia, who is also official tester for Windows Live Wave 4. He posted following release dates on his Windows Live Space blog:
April 28, 2010 – Selected official testers get access to latest builds.
May 18, 2010 – Windows Live 2010 M3 RTW (release to web).
June 3, 2010 – “Complete Public Disclosure” (and compile date for the public beta, as per MuyWindows).
June 7, 2010 – Public beta will be released.
June 7, 2010 – Windows Live Messenger for iPhone will be released in main languages.
August 25, 2010 – Support for “Additional Languages” will be added to Messenger and iPhone, and public RTW of the final version.
We all know that Microsoft is working on Windows Live Essentials 4 and it is available soon in past we have told you about Windows Live Messenger 2010 (WLM 2010) Screenshots Leaked on February 22, 2010. and now the first build of Windows Live Messenger 2010 has leaked and is available for download.
However, the only problem is that users will not be able to enjoy all the applications as Microsoft has limited the use to certain beta testers. But don’t worry, a patch has been released which will enable users to install the new Windows Live Messenger 2010.
Features including the different views in Messenger (social, expanded contacts and a more familiar view of the contact list) are up and running, though features such as Facebook Chat are not. Other things such as the not-saving-your-conversation-display-picture-sizes bug has been fixed.
Download Windows Live Essentials 4 (full installer)
As we all know that Microsoft’s announced Windows phone 7 Series and it will soon available in market, Now Microsoft has Launched Zune Player for Windows phone 7, now you can listen your favorite songs at any place any time with Zune Player.
at Mix10 event Microsoft officially announced Zune media player for Windows phone 7 and now here is videos of it, it showing all the features of Zune media player for windows 7.
Now here is some new details on Microsoft’s big tablet project, the Courier, have hit the web thanks to Engadget: has got hold of the details from a ‘trusted source’ but with new pictures of the user interface that follow on from the Gizmodo video leaked last year, it’s certainly credible.
Apparently the Courier ‘digital journal’ will be under an inch thick, weigh in at less than a kilo and is around 130 x 180mm.
Tegra 2
Interestingly, the device will be powered by Nvidia’s Tegra 2 processor and will sport Windows CE 6 – which is the OS that the Windows Phone series 7 is based on. The user interface uses a stylus, and handwriting recognition will be a key feature.
Here is what is known so far
Thickness : 1 inch.
Weight : >= 1 lbs.
Portable.
Built on Tegra 2.
Pen based interface.
Built-in handwriting recognition.
Built-in camera.
Audio jack.
Will provide E-book functionalities.
OS similar to the one running on Zune HD and Windows Phone 7 Series.
No word on the pricing yet. The release is expected to be in Q3 / Q4 of 2010.
If you have Android based phone then here is one more application for your phone, today Microsoft launched there first app for Andriod Tag Reader, The application enables phone owners to scan various barcodes with their devices, and it is already available for download from the Android Market.
This is Microsoft’s first application made for Google’s Android platform, and, like the versions for other platforms, it allows you to use your phone’s camera to scan barcodes found on products, magazines and so on. When the scanning is complete, the application provides “information, videos, promotions, exclusive offers and much more” directly to your phone.
Header themes for Windows Live Wave 4 has been spotted by the people at LiveSide.net. The screenshots reveal a new look on the header themes for some of the Windows Live services, including Hotmail, live.com, and other sites.
There are a total of 16 new themes, including the Windows Live default blue header. Most of these themes are snippets from Windows 7 wallpapers including Characters, Scenes, Architecture, and Nature packages. The new Windows Live Wave 4 will also remove the “Options” menu from current services and simply add a “hover-over” pop-up window to change themes.
Microsoft has warned users about the fake antivirus program know as Security Essentials 2010 which is quite similar to Microsoft’s security protection software. The programs contains a trojan Win32/Fakeinit.
According to David Wood at Microsoft’s Security:
Well, it had to happen eventually. One of the oldest tricks used by rogue antivirus products is to use a similar name as, or have a similar look and feel to, legitimate security software. It’s been commonplace for them to mimic the Windows Security Center. So it was inevitable that the day would arrive when a rogue would masquerade as something similar to Microsoft Security Essentials. If anything, it surprises me a little that it’s taken so long.
The program looks something like this:
“Fakeinit’s downloader not only installs the fake scanner component – it also monitors other running processes and attempts to terminate the ones it doesn’t like, claiming that they are infected.”
The original Microsoft Security Essentials 2010 is free and can be download from the links given below:
Microsoft is working on Next version of Windows Live Messenger, they are working hard to improve there services and also working on UI to give best and now Here is first leaked screenshots of Windows Live Messenger 2010 which says that Live Messenger 2010 is reached to milestone 3.
we alredy seen some of leaked Photos of Windows Live Messenger 2010 (WLM 2010) in december and january and it still continues in February, now few more screenshots leaked out,The leaked screenshot brings nothing but good news and a smile on your face since it unveils a useful and interesting set of features that the next iteration of Windows Live Messenger will bring. As expected, social networking is at the heart of your favorite chat client but that’s not the only aspect that is going to get enhanced as you will find out after the jump.
As well as this we can see a new header theme (there will be multiple themes to choose from) and possible geo-tagging support (notice the “View on map” link underneath the top-right photo). Below that photo is a “video message” which could signal the invigoration of Windows Live Video Messages - a service which allows you to record messages through your webcam and send them to online or offline recipients, currently through a web-based interface. The videos in the screenshot appear to be embedded, which could mean playback within the Messenger window.
Microsoft UK head of mobility Phil Moore confirmed that we won’t see Windows Mobile 7 phones on the market until late 2010, He announced this in a Q&A session held at the ‘Connect’ technology summit in London. This news means that we are not going to see handsets with Windows Mobile 7 anytime before last quarter of 2010.
It has been put back until late next year but it is definitely coming. You’re going to see a lot more on Windows Mobile 7. Giving the enterprise users and consumers what they want will be part of Windows Mobile 7. You’ll get flexibility on a much easier touch UI.
Windows Live Mail Desktop is an application that will let you get e-mail from multiple accounts in one place.
It connects to popular Email services such as Hotmail, Yahoo!, AOL, Gmail, or your ISP Email service and allows you to send and receive mail. Messages are stored on your PC, allowing you to access, read, and compose Email messages even when you’re not connected to the Internet. Once you connect, Windows Live Mail Beta will send and receive messages and update your accounts.
Key Features:
1. Fast Access multiple Email accounts in one place
2. Drag, drop, and organize with one click
3. Compose and manage Email even while you’re offline-when you next connect to the
4. Integrated Windows Live services let you launch Messenger right from Mail, and go to
5. Photo E-mail lets you create and send slide shows to friends and family
6. All-new, cleaner, easier-to-use interface supports Aero on Vista
7. RSS feeds and newsgroup messages are displayed next to your e-mail
8. Powerful virus scanner, increased protection from phishing scams,
9. Block suspicious messages-and senders, too, destroy junk Email with a single click
Microsoft has launched a microblog / twitter style service in China based on Windows Live Messenger, expanding the social-networking functions linked to the chat software in a china where it is a hit.
The Twitter like service from Microsoft , is currently in beta and offers the following features:
Post 140 character messages.
The posted messages from various contacts appear on an update screen.
Share pictures, videos, and links with their friends
Alert contacts as to additional exciting content and websites they come across on the web
Messages on the update screen move from left to right.
Posts are stacked from top to bottom and display only first few words.
To view the full length message, point the mouse at a condensed message.
Juku, which is currently in beta, brings several other innovations to the table; it lets users play games and earn prizes, something that sounds like science-fiction for the traditionally feature-shy Twitter. However, at this point, Microsoft hasn’t announced any plans to internationalize the service and perhaps position it as a direct competitor to Twitter.
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