Windows 10 Ghana Launch #Windows10Gh

Windows 10 Ghana Launch #Windows10Gh

Microsoft Student Partners Ghana are organizing the Windows 10 Ghana Launch

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Join the Microsoft Students Partners Ghana at the launch of Windows 10 in Ghana. Windows 10 was officially launched on the 29th of July this year

The event is taking place at the R. S. Amegashie Auditorium, at the Business School of the University of Ghana Legon today 20th November at 10am.

Come join the Ghana launch of Windows 10, learn the new features of Microsoft’s new Operating System and learn how it empowers you to do great things.

Student on Legon campus? and looking forward to meet the Microsoft community here’s your chance.

If you are unable to be there, follow the event via the hashtag #Windows10Gh on twitter.

Source : MSP Ghana

 

 

 

 

Lumia 950 and 950XL Availability and Pricing

Lumia 950 and 950XL Availability and Pricing

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UPDATE:

Freddies Corner GH and Telefonika Ghana have the devices available on sale. *They aren’t the country variant devices but hey if you don’t give any care to promotions you are good to get yours now.
About pricing Freedies Corner have the Lumia 950XL at GHS₵ 2,400. Telefonika have the Lumia 950XL for sale at GHS₵ 2,890 and the Lumia 950 at GHS₵ 2,790.

The new Lumia flagship devices, Lumia 950 and 950XL announced at the Windows 10 devices event in New York city in October this year have been making their way to network carriers and shops all over Europe and the United states, so when will they be available in Ghana some people have been asking?

I’ve asked the mobile services division of Microsoft Ghana this and it doesn’t look just yet. We might have to wait till after the Christmas holiday season before the Ghana Country variant(CV) specific devices will be available. It’s the same story for other African countries at the moment.
Before the devices can be made available, there needs to be some testing with network carriers and trainings for Microsoft mobile personnels. As we speak the trainings are yet to happen but I believe they’ve started testing with the carriers.

Looking at how it’s only until last week that the pre-orders picked up pace in Europe and the US; obviously trying to make sure devices are ready for thanksgiving (black Friday) sales and the holiday season ahead, we could have a different story, maybe see the Lumia 950 and 950XL before the end of the year.

Most stores like the Nokia (Microsoft) Care, Telefonika Ghana, Compu-Ghana, MTN, Vodafone and almost every phone outlet sells the country variant devices and as such will have to wait till this becomes available say in January.
Other stores like Freddies Corner and online sellers through Tonaton and OLX; usually sell the international or unlocked device versions from other CV markets so they might have them ahead of the other stores. We’ll be ready to update you as they become available.

On pricing, Microsoft said the Lumia 950 and 950XL were going to sell $549.00 and 649.00 respectively but you’ll need to include tax, shipping and profits and rate of exchange at the time of availability. They might sell around 2,400 GHS (Lumia 950) and 2,700 GHS (Lumia 950XL).

You’ll have to wait a little bit longer to get your hands on the Lumia 950 and 950 XL flagship phones. Buying a non Ghana CV device will disqualify you from any promotional offers they might have ready, something they’ve done in the past with the Lumia Make it happen car promo and Lumia make it happen promo to Singapore.

So what’s going to be your move? Wait to buy it early or get it later when it’s finally available, tell us .

 

 

 

 

Windows 10 First Major Update (version 1511, 10586) Available

Windows 10 First Major Update (version 1511, 10586) Available

Microsoft has released Windows 10 for PC’s first major update (version 1511, 10586). This update known by the code name Threshold 2 or Fall update contains some new features and user experience improvements.

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If you are a windows 10 user, Microsoft is rolling out windows 10 first major update automatically through windows update, you shouldn’t panic if you haven’t had it yet It’ll show up pretty soon. (if you can’t wait or haven’t upgraded to windows 10 yet,  check out how to below)

The update contains Microsoft Partner device drivers and applications updates for better Windows 10 compatibility, some fine tuning, fixes and improvements to the Operating System.

Microsoft is confident the latest update to Windows 10 makes it usable by all (especially enterprise users) who have some doubts said Executive Vice President, Microsoft Windows and Devices Group Terry Myerson.

But most importantly, with this free update we have reached the point in the platform’s maturity where we can confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organizations.

Some of the updates included in windows 10 first major update:

Experience improvements like; Faster boot up time and better performance with every day task.
Cortana can now set reminders using device’s pen, keep track of event and movie bookings and the option to book and track an Uber ride right from your event reminder. Cortana becomes available in Japan, Australia, Canada in English and India in English with features and experiences customized for each market.
Microsoft Edge received improved performance and security, now syncs your Favorites and Reading list items across devices, the Tab preview which allows you to hover over your open tabs and get a preview of what’s on those websites without leaving the page you’re on.

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The Mail, Calendar, Photo’s, Maps, Grove, Skype and Xbox apps have all received a number of tweaks and improvement; better multitasking, also the introduction of Phone and Messaging apps that’ll help you communicate off your Windows 10 Mobile device from your PC, like reply incoming calls with text, sending SMS (currently being handled through Cortana).

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Some Security features include; the introduction of Windows hello; which enables people to login with either fingerprint or facial recognition, Find my device etc.

You can check out more details shared by the Windows Central team .

Like I mentioned earlier, the update will show up in windows update and will install after downloading if you already run windows 10. If you are running windows 7 or 8.1 if you wait a bit  longer it’ll come through windows update as Microsoft has made certain changes that will put windows 10 update as part of the recommended updates. Why wait when you can have it now?

Using Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool, you can trigger the update and run the upgrade or save the file on a USB drive or as an ISO file for maybe a clean install.
Link to the Media creation tool  microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

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Click on the download tool now, save or run the file and follow the instructions to upgrade.

 

Do the upgrade and tell us what you think of Microsoft’s Windows 10 First Major Update. Have a question? ask us. Don’t forget to check up on updates, live and trending information from my twitter feed @silverscholar.
Source: Microsoft

 

Lumia 950 and 950XL Flagship Mobile Devices Unveiled

Lumia 950 and 950XL Flagship Mobile Devices Unveiled

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The much anticipated, talked about rendered and leaked flagship Lumia devices have finally been announced by Microsoft at the October 6th Windows 10 Devices briefing in New York City.

The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950XL combine Windows 10 innovation with our most powerful hardware and top-of-the-line imaging to help you be more productive.

Not having had a main flagship Lumia released in a while and with Microsoft’s new vision for 3 sectors; Enterprise, Flagship and Budget devices, everyone has been looking forward to what the next Lumia Flagships will offer.

The Lumia 950 and 950XL as like much leaked, comes with Adaptive Antennas, Liquid Cooling Technology, Triple LED Natural flash, Rich Capture, 4K video capture, Windows Hello iris scanner.

Also Have the following specifications:

Lumia 950 :
*5.2″ Quad HD AMOLED, 2560 x 1440 (564 ppi)
*Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 1.8GHz hexa-core, 3GB RAM, 32 GB storage with 2TB micro SD card support.
*20 MP sensor with Tripple LED natural flash, ZEISS optics 5 MP front camera
*3000mAh removable battery / USB-C Fastcharging (get up to 50% capacity in just 30 minutes), Qi wireless charging
*weighs 150g.

Lumia 950XL :
*5.7″ Quad HD AMOLED, 2560 x 1440 (518 ppi), Gorilla Glass 4
*Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 2.0 GHz octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32 GB storage with 2TB micro SD card support.
*20 MP sensor with Tripple LED natural flash, ZEISS optics 5 MP front camera
*3340mAh removable battery / USB-C Fastcharging (get up to 50% capacity in just 30 minutes), Qi wireless charging
*weighs 165g.

Lumia 950 Continuum

One feature of the Microsoft Lumia 950 and 9650XL devices is the Windows Continuum feature, that allows you to connect the phones to a Microsoft display dock and use it as an external monitor with a keyboard and mouse. It opens and scales up apps optimized for an environment that makes you more productive.

It’s a PC-like experience that’s powered by your phone.

The Lumia 950 unlocked will be selling at $549, 950XL will be selling at $649 and they’ll be available in November.

What’s your take on the new Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950XL flagship devices.

Source: Microsoft

Introducing The Microsoft Surface Book

Introducing The Microsoft Surface Book

“Meet Microsoft’s Ultimate Laptop – Microsoft Surface Book.”

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Microsoft today showcased a device that many people weren’t expecting as it didn’t even leak out. The October 6th briefing event saw the introduction of The Microsoft Surface Book, a two in one laptop to the media and public.

Microsoft Surface Book ” the new, ultimate laptop from Microsoft brings together best in class performance with the versatility of pen and touch.”

The Microsoft Surface Book weighs 3.34 pounds (1,516 grams) including keyboard, it’s 13.5” with PixelSense display at a Resolution of 3000 x 2000 (267 PPI), 3:2 aspect ratio like the other Surface Pro devices and 10 point multi-touch.

The laptop comes in two variations i5 and i7 both 6th generation processors has up to 1TB of storage, Intel HD 520 graphics (for just i5) and optional discrete (i5/i7)NVIDIA GeForce 8G graphics.

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The Microsoft Surface Book has two full-size USB 3.0, SD card reader, headset jack, mini displayport. 5.0MP front and 8.0MP rear camera with autofocus, it has 12 hours battery life, the casing is magnesium and comes in silver.

The Laptop is able to pre-order today and it will be available on October 26th 2015. Pricing for the device starts at $1499.
The pricing for the various options available:

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Source: Microsoft