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Game streaming services Google Stadia and Microsoft’s Project xCloud will not be coming to the Apple App Store, as per a statement by an Apple spokesperson to Business Insider. Microsoft is bringing Xbox’s Project xCloud service to Android devices from September 15 but could not to iOS. Apple has stated that since Microsoft hasn’t submitted each game under the upcoming service for Apple’s review process, the app that allows these games is being blocked. So, game streaming services like Stadia and xCloud won’t be available on the iPhone and the iPad. As per the statement: "The App Store was created to be a safe and trusted place for customers to discover and download apps, and a great business opportunity for all developers. Before they go on our store, all apps are reviewed against the same set of guidelines that are intended to protect customers and provide a fair and level playing field to developers." Microsoft Project xCloud was intended to come to … [Read more...] about Google Stadia and Microsoft Project xCloud apps not coming to Apple App Store: Report

The company on Monday also revealed a handful of new Windows 10 S commercial devices from Acer, Fujitsu, HP and Lenovo. Described as simple, secure and easy to manage, the new systems for firstline workers include the HP Stream 14 Pro, the Acer Aspire 1, the Acer Swift 1 and the Lenovo V330. The cheapest of the bunch, the HP Stream 14 Pro, starts at $275 and launches next month. … [Read more...] about Microsoft 365 Education and F1 subscriptions announced alongside new Windows 10 S devices

Microsoft 365 Enterprise will be available from August 1 in two plans, designated as E3 and E5. The company didn’t elaborate on pricing or what each plan includes, but it already offers E3 and E5 variants of its Secure Productive Enterprise, so it’s probably safe to assume nothing has changed there. Customers will be able to buy Microsoft 365 Enterprise through Enterprise Agreements or Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) resellers. … [Read more...] about New business-focused Microsoft 365 subscription bundles Office and Windows into one package

Priced at $5 per user, per year (there’s also a district-wide licensing model), the full version includes the highly anticipated Classroom Mode companion app that grants educators the ability to manage world settings, communicate with students, disperse in-game items and more. … [Read more...] about Microsoft launches ‘Minecraft: Education Edition’ priced at $5 per user, per year

With the acquisition, Microsoft is investing in a new and expanded version of the game for the classroom called Minecraft Education Edition. The company said it plans to charge $5 per user, per year but will offer a free trial this summer. Conversely, Teacher Gaming charged a server license fee and a one-time fee based on the maximum number of students that would be using it at any given time. … [Read more...] about Microsoft acquires education-focused version of ‘Minecraft’