The company also rolled out Windows 10 build 14372 to the Fast ring, but only with bug fixes and improvements to get the operating system ready for the July release. Surface tablets received the June firmware update this week with battery and stability improvements. After conducting a few battery tests, Microsoft shows off that its Edge web browser is more energy efficient than Chrome, Firefox, and Opera. The tests claim that users on Windows 10 using Microsoft Edge can get over 50 percent more battery life on regular web surfing, and 70 percent more battery life on video playback. This week, we’ve got an in-depth look at all the information we know around Project Scorpio, Microsoft’s major hardware upgrade for Xbox One. If you’re in the market for a sleek and stylish tablet, you should consider the Huawei MateBook. The new tablet is ready for pre-order in the United States, and it will ship next month. Google recently announced that Android apps are coming to Chromebooks, but unfortunately, not every device will get the support. Here’s the list of Chromebooks that can run Android apps from Google Play. This week, I have published another hands-on video for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. In this new video, we get an in-depth look at the last four builds and all their features and changes. The video includes a first look at the new Activation Troubleshooter tool to re-activate Windows 10 after a hardware change. And the Refresh Tool, which allows users to do a clean installation of the most recent operating system without the need to create a bootable media. Roku releases the official app for Windows 10 PCs and tablets. On How-To guides, Microsoft rolled out a new update for its Wallet app to include “tap to pay” support, and we looked at how to set up your credit or debit card with the new feature. In addition, if you ever come across any issues with the Start menu or Cortana, this week we look at the Microsoft troubleshooter to fix both experiences. If you missed any of the new stories, you can catch up with everything that happened this week and past articles here.
Short takes around the web
Here are a few other things that happened this week around the web.
The end of Surface 3
It’s been confirmed this week that Microsoft is planning to stop the manufacturing of the Atom-based Surface 3 tablet by the end of 2016. There is no word at this moment to introduced a successor. Surface hardware refresh is expected to happen with the release of Windows 10 “Redstone 2”, which will release in early 2017.
The end of Microsoft Band 2
Microsoft seems to be also discontinuing its second iteration of its fitness tracker, the Microsoft Band 2. Early this week many users have been reporting Microsoft is limiting supply in preparation for the Microsoft Band 3.
Opera says it’s better than Edge on battery life
Early this week, Microsoft made the claim that the Edge browser was more energy efficient than Opera, Chrome, and Firefox. After the Opera saw the claim, the company quickly responded claiming that Opera in fact is better than Microsoft Edge on battery life.
Docker native app available on Windows 10
Docker is an open source software that allows developers to run applications inside containers that can easily move to other computer — just like portable apps –. Containers most of the time rely on one operating system and they are more efficient than running apps on virtual machines. Now a Docker app is available for Mac and Windows, and it doesn’t require software virtualization, such as VirtualBox to work. Instead, you can run it using Microsoft Hyper-V or HyperKit on Mack.
Netflix offline is coming
You always needed an internet connection to watch Netflix, but now things are changing. It’s been reported that Netflix is now working on a download and go video feature to allow users to watch video offline. The feature is expected to roll out by the end of the year.
Nokia Lumia Icon getting Windows 10 Mobile
As previously announced, Verizon is now rolling out Windows 10 Mobile as an over-the-air update. Users wishing to upgrade their phone’s operating system, can do so now by installing the Upgrade Advisor app, and then going to Settings > Phone update. The phone will download version 10856.107, and then the 10586.420 will install. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
