The software maker rolls out Windows 10 build 10049 to the Fast ring of updates. The new build doesn’t include major changes since build 10041, but it does include a few fixes and Microsoft is shipping the first test version of Project Spartan web browser. Microsoft is also releasing two new apps – a new Music and Video app, both are apps in preview and they will replace their equivalents in Windows 8.1. Those who have used the Music and Video apps in Windows 8.1 will find the new apps very similar with the difference that they introduce a new look and feel, however features are very limited at this time. Halo fans will be happy to hear that “Halo 5: Guardians” for Xbox One has finally a release date: October 27th, 2015. Apple drops support of Boot Camp for Windows 7 on new Mac computers. If you’re a Mac user and you’re getting a new MacBook, you’ll have to run Boot Camp with Windows 8 or later, or you’ll need to use a virtualization technology to keep running Windows 7. As an April Fool’s Day prank, Microsoft released the MS-DOS Mobile OS, which is a tool that allows to bring the good old Command Prompt to Windows Phones. Office Lens, the app that converts your smartphone into a pocket scanner, now is available for iOS and Android phones. This week Microsoft turns 40 years old and to mark a new anniversary of the biggest software company in the world. Bill Gates, Microsoft’s co-founder, sent out a new email to employees, where he talks about the past, present and future of the company. Finally, Google brings Android apps to Windows, Mac and Linux computers with a new app called “ARC Welder”. Now users only need the latest version of Chrome, the new ARC app, and the corresponding .apks to run Android apps in different platforms. All this and more… Welcome to Pureinfotech: Tech Recap edition. Each weekend I will bring you a compilation of articles of the week, including how-to guides, features, tech news, and more. This is simply a list with a brief description of pieces you might have missed or you might just want to read again. 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.
