Microsoft Teams now runs natively on Apple silicon Macs, bringing faster performance and lower battery consumption for Apple's M1 and M2 chipsets.
After months of testing, Microsoft Teams is now optimized for Apple silicon Macs
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iOS 16 lets you use Apple Pay in Chrome, Edge and Firefox, not just Safari
iOS 16 finally allows you to use the Apple Pay payment feature on websites in other browsers like Chrome, Edge and Firefox, not just Safari.
Netflix taps Microsoft to be its partner for the upcoming ad-supported tier
An ad-supported tier for Netflix has been rumored for a bit now, but it only became official earlier this year when Netflix's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, confirmed the upcoming tier. That obviously led to some discussion regarding who Netflix would partner with, because it would be a huge deal for any advertising company to land Netflix. Turns out, it won't be an advertising company after all.
Microsoft’s ‘Keystone’ cloud streaming device may take on the Apple TV in the future
At one point in the past, Microsoft was putting a lot of the company's eggs on a future focused almost entirely on streaming entertainment. So much so that one of its previous video game consoles, the Xbox One, was practically kneecapped right out of the gate because of Microsoft's vision for the future. Things didn't pan out that way, though, and now, with the Xbox Series S and Series X, Microsoft's back on track. But that doesn't mean the company has given up on that particular dream.
Fortnite relaunches on iPhone and iPad via Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service
You can now play Fortnite on iPhone and iPad for free with just a Microsoft account via Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming over-the-air service.
Apple, Google and Microsoft will expand support for FIDO passwordless sign-in
Apple, Google and Microsoft are expanding support for the FIDO passwordless sign-in standard across devices and platforms to boost user security further.
For some folks, macOS Monterey 12.3 breaks compatibility with Xbox, DualShock, Nimbus and other game controllers
For some, Apple's macOS Monterey 12.3 update breaks compatibility with third-party game controllers such as Xbox, PlayStation DualShock, Nimbus and more.
Apple offers Studio Display drivers when using Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp
The latest Studio Display drivers for Windows are needed to use the monitor in Microsoft's operating system via Apple's Boot Camp dual-booting feature.
Native Apple silicon support for Microsoft’s OneDrive Mac app is finally rolling out
Apple silicon support in the OneDrive Mac app is now gradually rolling out to all OneDrive users. Native M1 Mac support is available in an upcoming build 22.022.
It’s possible to join FaceTime calls from TV using Xbox, but not via Apple TV. Here’s why.
It's apparently possible to join a FaceTime call via an Xbox video game console, but no such luck if you're using an Apple TV set-top box. We explain what's going on.
Survey shows a lot of users trust Amazon and Google more than Apple with their personal data
One of the key, tentpole features for Apple across its services, operating systems, and products is user privacy. They shout about it from the rooftops when given the opportunity. And it's been like that for years. It's a lot of the reason so many people have adopted Apple's ecosystem into their lives. And yet, a new survey shows a lot of people out there still trust other companies more in this regard.
Emails show Microsoft was willing to ‘turn Xbox-exclusive games into iPhone apps’
The App Store is a lucrative business. Not just for Apple, though. For the thousands of developers who host apps in the digital storefront, it can mean big earnings, too. If anything, it's just a way to get your name, company, app, or game out there in front of a lot of eyeballs. So of course Microsoft would very much want to make sure it's accessing every available avenue towards the digital storefront.