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Windows 8 blog talks about power efficiency for apps

The Windows 8 blog has posted up a new entry that describes how Microsoft is trying to gain better battery life for PCs by making Windows 8 applications more energy efficient. Read more… Neowin.net

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Windows Phone retail staff incentives heading for Europe

Following recent news of Microsoft’s plans to boost Windows Phone sales with cash bonuses for retail staff in the US, it appears that incentives will soon be offered to European retailers too. Read more… Neowin.net

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First games for Windows 8 Consumer Preview revealed

A list has emerged of the first games that will be available for download from the Windows Store in the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, while two games will reportedly be pre-installed along with the OS. Read more… Neowin.net

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Windows Phone gets new Vimeo video app

Microsoft’s Windows Phone Marketplace had added a new Vimeo app, allowing users of the popular streaming video web site to view and even upload new videos to the service. Read more… Neowin.net

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Windows 8 design choices explained in new interview

In a new interview, Microsoft’s Director of User Experience Sam Moreau talks about how the company has made the decisions for the overall design of Windows 8′s user interface. Read more… Neowin.net

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