Microsoft has electronics manufacturers which managed to convince the LG and Sony to install for some of its apps on new tablets of the two producers. Previously, the software giant already made such a deal with Samsung.

Z4 Xperia Table

These include, among others apps from the Office suite and Skype. These will be supplied as standard with an unreleased LG tablet and the Z4 Xperia Tablet from Sony.

Besides these two companies, Microsoft has signed the same agreement with eighteen smaller, less well-known hardware manufacturers. Below are names like AXDIA, Prestigio and Wortmann.

Earlier this year, Microsoft leaked that companies are getting apps to install off patent licenses.
Microsoft is in fact the owner of a number of patents on techniques which are used in Android devices. Anyone who wants to make an Android tablet or smartphone, you have to pay Microsoft for its use.

Microsoft is making it easier for developers of Windows 10 by transferring Android and iOS apps to the new OS. The tech company is doing this to stimulate the supply of apps.

Windows 10

On the Build developer conference, director Satya Nadella said that Windows 10 is a whole new generation of Windows. "It's a very different version of Windows as to how we deliver it, how we keep it alive. It's really a service."

According to Nadella, Microsoft Windows 10 will be activated in billion of devices over two to three years. Windows 10 will be launched in the summer, but the exact date is not yet known.

Facebook has launched a new app for Android phones that automatically display information from the social network on the caller at the time.

Facebook for Android

Hello, as the app is called, replaces the regular bellapp on the device on which it is installed. If someone calls and his number is also shown coupled to a Facebook profile, it will include the name, location and job. Also shows the person's birthday. This info is also displayed if he or she is not in the contact list on the phone.
To use Hello, you must be logged in with a Facebook profile. How much data is displayed, also depends on how much it is shared through the service. Thus, users can decide for themselves what they do and do not want to show.
Hello allows users further able to block numbers easily. Callers from these numbers will be automatically redirected to voicemail.

The app is now available in the Google Play Store .

Android users now do not need worry about losing WhatsApp messages. Soon they will have the opportunity of all their chats in the online storage service Google Drive to save a copy. This feature appears in the Settings menu in the next WhatsApp Version 2:12:45. It is expected that this edition be will be officially available in the foreseeable future. 

The user can decide how often to backup the incoming and outgoing chat messages. It is recommended to do this only if you have wifi coverage. WhatsApp continues to grow rapidly. CEO Jan Koum posted on the Facebook that the milestone of 800 million active users is reached. These are people who use the service at least once a month. WhatsApp thus remains for Facebook Messenger.
In addition to the 800 million active users WhatsApp still has some 200 million more or less dormant accounts.
The dominance of WhatsApp Messenger and who are both of Facebook, is undisputed. Only in Southeast Asia and QQMobile WeChat each with more than 500 million users are still competitors. The free (video) calling service Skype also offers chat, stays behind with 300 million registered users. Followed by Viber, Kik and Line.

Google has released a new app for people who tap text on a tablet or smartphone but find it difficult. Google Handwriting Input Handwriting Input or Google, as the app is called in Dutch, tapping belongs to the past.

Handwriting app in Android

With the app you can by hand or with a stylus text in 82 languages ​​writing on a phone or tablet. The app supports block letters and cursive script. It is also possible to draw emoji hundreds of programs.
The Android app is free to download from the Play Store and works on Android phones and tablets with Android 4.0.3 and higher.