Looking for that Google app for your Windows Phone? Don't hold your breath

If you're belongings your breath for some more official apps from Google for Windows Phone or Windows 8, yous end trying now. A Google product manager has gone on tape saying the Mountain View company has no plans to develop its awarding for Microsoft's competing operating system. The reason may surprise yous.

So Google isn't actively developing for Windows Phone or Windows 8 because it simply doesn't see the market for it yet. Speaking with tech site V3, Clay Bavor went on tape saying:

"We have no plans to build out Windows apps. We are very careful most where nosotros invest and volition go where the users are only they are not on Windows Telephone or Windows eight. If that changes, nosotros would invest there, of course."

While there aren't any current plans to bring pop services like YouTube or Google Talk to Windows Phone or Windows eight, there could be hope for both platforms as they gain market share.

Thankfully, Windows Telephone so far has some not bad 3rd political party developer back up to fill the void in the meantime. Apps like MetroTube really ready the bar high and information technology'southward hard to imagine what Google could do different for it'south own YouTube client or MetroTalk for a Google Phonation replacement.

Any services from Google you're really missing on either Windows eight or Windows Phone? Favorite 3rd political party alternatives?

Source: V3, Via: The Verge

New report reveals Microsoft's future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

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New report reveals Microsoft'south future AR strategy; HoloLens three is dead

Business Insider has today published a follow-up report with more details near Microsoft'south canceled HoloLens 3 augmented reality headset. The partnership with Samsung is said to include a headset with a set of screens inside, powered past a Samsung phone in your pocket.

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Starting at merely $250, Microsoft'due south kickoff foray into affordable laptops for the education market is a winner. With a gorgeous design, excellent thermals, and a fantastic typing experience, Microsoft would do right to sell this direct to consumers as well. Permit'southward just promise Intel tin make a better CPU.

Our top picks for Xbox headsets below $100

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Our summit picks for Xbox headsets below $100

Do y'all fancy a new Xbox 1 headset? Do you lot fancy not spending more than $100? Allow the states assistance! In that location'southward a big range of solid audio options without breaking your budget. And here are our top picks that we've personally used.