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First Windows 8 ads leak ahead of October 26 release

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 26, 2016

As Microsoft gears up to launch Windows 8 later this month, arguably the most important software release in Redmond's history, first television commercials have surfaced, revealing how the company will communicate the benefits of its first touch-focused operating system to the general public.

Windows 8 has a new tile-based interface consistent with the Metro design language, can run both legacy apps and those optimized for the touch interface, includes a digital store akin to the Mac App Store, features a unified kernel and scales up from the tiniest to the biggest screens and much more.

True to its form, Microsoft plans to offer Windows 8 in a bunch of flavors, including ARM and x86-based tablet versions, Windows Phone 8 for smartphones and standard desktop and server versions. Three more ads are right below the fold...

Hide the Newsstand app using StifleStand for Windows

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 12, 2018

Yesterday we showed you how to hide the maligned Newsstand app using StifleStand — a new Mac app from developer, Filippo Bigarella.

What makes StifleStand special is that it doesn't require a jailbreak in order to use it, which means that it even works with the new iPhone 5. No doubt, hundreds of users who despise Newsstand flocked to the app, but Windows users were sadly left in the cold...that is, until now.

As promised by Bigarella, and as noted by iOS blog ModMyi, a Windows version of StifleStand has been created, and it is now available for download. Check inside for a brief video demonstration of StifleStand for Windows, along with the download link.

Apple updates iCloud for Windows to version 2.0

Oliver Haslam ∙ September 20, 2012

A fan of Apple's iCloud but happen to be tied to Microsoft's Windows? No problem, because Apple has just updated its iCloud for Windows app to version 2.0, just in time for the iPhone 5.

With iCloud offering syncing capabilities across iOS devices as well as Macs, Windows users need not be left in the cold thanks to Apple's software which seeks to bring the iCloud features to those not sporting a Mac.

The release, bringing iCloud for Windows up to version 2.0, brings iOS 6 compatibility to the game just in time for the next generation iPhone to be unleashed upon the masses...

Apple’s iPhone business is worth more than all of Microsoft

Cody Lee ∙ August 20, 2012

In line with today's news that Apple has surpassed Microsoft's record for largest market cap, we've found another interesting stat involving the two companies that you might find interesting.

In looking at recent sales numbers, Apple's iPhone business alone is now worth more than all of Microsoft's products — that's Windows, Office, Xbox, you name it — put together...

Microsoft unveils its own tablet: the Surface

Cody Lee ∙ June 18, 2012

We had a hunch that Microsoft's media event today would have something to do with a tablet, and it looks like we were right. The Windows-makers have just unveiled a new slate called the Microsoft Surface.

Described as a "tablet that's a great PC, and a PC that's a great tablet," the Surface looks to be much more than an iPad competitor. It has a 10.6-inch display, magnesium casing, and weighs in at just 1.5 pounds...

Poll: should Apple worry about Microsoft’s response to iPad

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 17, 2012

Microsoft summoned select members of the press for a media event tomorrow in Los Angeles.

The company is widely expected to respond to the iPad challenge by announcing its own tablet powered by the upcoming Windows 8 operating system.

We're wondering about your assessment of the situation: should Apple be worried or is it already too late for the Windows maker to make a substantial dent in the tablet space?

iOS apps running on BlackBerry PlayBook and Windows box

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 13, 2012

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Developer who goes under a code-name "Businesscat2000" posted something really interesting-looking on the CrackBerry forum, an app player of sorts which can run native iOS apps on Research In Motion's BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.

The program is demoed runnin a number of popular iOS apps and games, such as Tom Tom, Super Monkey Ball, Tiny Tower, Sushi Cat, iFart and more. It's also available for various other platforms, including Windows. Two more videos are right after the break...

Cook at D10: Why I’m not big on marrying iPad with MacBook

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 30, 2012

One of the inevitable subjects technology columnists Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher pressed Apple's Cook on during yesterday's D10: All Things Digital opening-night talk touches upon the post-PC world and the convergence dilemma. As you know, Cook's predecessor Steve Jobs was a huge proponent of tablet computing.

Jobs used to passionately defend the tablet with all his heart and soul, insisting on the post-PC revolution spearheaded by the iPad. So, here's Cook's take on tablets displacing PCs, the iPad, the assumed convergence of tablets and PCs and more...

Sn0wBreeze 2.9.5 brings support for iPhone 4 on 5.1.1 build 9B208

Jeff Benjamin ∙ May 27, 2012

iOS hacker iH8sn0w has released an update to his popular Sn0wBreeze jailbreak tool for Windows. Hot off the heels of version 2.9.4 comes version 2.9.5. This latest update brings supports for the iPhone 4 5.1.1 build 9B208 that Apple stealthily released on Friday.

Sn0wBreeze 2.9.5 also includes a fix for the iPhone 3GS (iPad Baseband users) location services. Check inside for the download links to this staple jailbreak tool for Windows...

Sn0wBreeze 2.9.4 released with iOS 5.1.1 jailbreak support [updated]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 26, 2017

Just a few minutes ago, iH8sn0w released Sn0wBreeze 2.9.4 with iOS 5.1.1 untether support in tow. Along with the new jailbreak support, there are a few other notable changes worth pointing out as well.

Sn0wBreeze 2.9.4 supports all devices (below A5) that are capable of running iOS 5.1.1. This excludes the A5(X) powered iPad 3, iPhone 4S, iPad 2, along with the Apple TV 3 — which is currently not jailbreakable with any tool.

Check inside for a full rundown on what you can expect from this Windows-based jailbreak staple, along with the download link...

How to jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 using Absinthe 2.0 on Windows

Jeff Benjamin ∙ May 25, 2012

Fret not Windows users, you can now download Absinthe 2.0 in order to perform an untethered jailbreak on your iOS device running iOS 5.1.1. The procedure is pretty much exactly the same as it was for Mac users, beside a few minor details like running Absinthe as an administrator, and the self extracting zip file. Outside of that, if you can follow the steps from our Mac tutorial, you should be fine to use our Windows tutorial as well.

Check inside for the full dedicated tutorial for jailbreak your iOS 5.1.1 device on Windows, because hey, we love our Windows readers and viewers!

Microsoft to sell 80-inch Windows 8 ‘tablet’

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated June 13, 2016

Seriously, Microsoft has plans to officially sell a whopping 80-inch tablet, their VP has confirmed. This beast of a 'tablet' is powered by Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system and is currently hung on the wall in CEO Steve Ballmer's office.

It's apparently become Ballmer's whiteboard, email and phone replacement and the company plans to market it for office use initially. No word on pricing or availability yet.

I'd sure love to have such a Minority Report-style display adorn my office walls. The closes thing to this outrageous display in the Apple world? That non-TV TV from Apple that Forrester dreamed up yesterday...