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Next Windows Browser, IE 11, Released

The WebGL protocol is supported for creating two- and three-dimensional graphics.

Microsoft Gives Devs Access to Both Windows Stores with One Account

Developers registered with either Windows Store or Windows Phone Store can now submit apps for both.

Decline in Windows XP Usage Stops

The news is troubling, given that XP won't be patched after next April.

Google Sued Over Alleged Patent Infringement

The lawsuit against Google by Rockstar perhaps marks yet another phase in mobile platform litigation.

Telerik Releases Backend-as-a-Service Product for Mobile App Development

The company also releases SDKs for .NET and iOS.

Microsoft Releases HDInsight for Windows Azure

Hortwonworks Data Platform 2.0 for Windows will be available next month.

New Azure SDK Includes Support for Visual Studio 2013

Remote debugging is another welcome update.

Microsoft Revenue up in Q1 2014

Cloud revenue, SQL Server, Exchange and SharePoint help offset Windows declines.

Windows 8.1 Update Afflicted With Trouble

The hardest-hit are those with Microsoft's own device -- Surface RT tablets.

Visual Studio 2013 Officially Released

Team Foundation Server 2013 is also part of the package.

Windows 8.1 Arrives

Developers with Windows 8.1 apps in the Windows Store get "preferential treatment".

NuGet Package Manager Tweaked for Enterprise Customers in .NET 4.5.1

Microsoft adds a libraries feed that is as fully supported as the .NET Framework.

Microsoft Releases .NET Framework 4.5.1

64-bit Edit and Continue is the key feature addition.

.NET Portable Class Libraries Made Available for Non-Microsoft Platforms

The libraries are also included in the upcoming release of Visual Studio 2013.

Windows Phone Preview Allows Devs Early Access to Updates

Developers have to register to get the update, which is available starting with Windows Phone 8, Update 3

Update 3 for Windows Phone 8 Supports Larger Displays

Five- and 6-inch screens, up to 1080p HD resolution, will be supported.

Microsoft Finally Supports GPLv3 on CodePlex

Many developers would not put code in the repository, due to the lack of a GPLv3 license option.

The Visual Studio Magazine 2013 Reader's Choice Awards Are Out

More than 400 products were voted on, to find the best.

Visual Studio 2012.4 Release Candidate Available

It's the last upgrade before Visual Studio 2013 hits the streets.

Microsoft's New 64-Bit Compiler Speeds Up .NET Program Starts

The JIT compiler will also be the new codebase for future compilers across platforms.

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