BlackBerry 10 gets Microsoft OneDrive

BlackBerry 10 users in need of another cloud storage service now gain access to Microsoft’s offering. Similar to the Android and iOS versions, you can automatically upload photos and videos to the app. You can also share files with your peers. New users gain 7GB worth of free storage on OneDrive.

Source: Engadget

Microsoft's Project Spark beta now available to Xbox One

Microsoft announced that its Project Spark beta program will now expand to Xbox One. In December, the Spark beta opened on Windows 8.1, welcoming more than 250,000 fans to the world-creating game. With cross-platform capabilities and through the power of Cloud Saving, “Project Spark” creators can build on a Windows 8.1 device, and then pick-up a controller to continue playing on Xbox One or vice versa.

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Dual-boot Windows and Android phones reportedly coming this year

Dual-booting might no longer just be a PC concept. A new report from The Times of India claims that there will be Windows Phone-Android dual-booting handsets arriving this year. Karbonn Mobiles have signed a licensing deal with Microsoft and the company intends to release the device within the next six months. The dual-booting devices will reportedly target “tech-savvy consumers” and “professionals.” We’re not quite sure there’s a need for a dual-boot handset but let’s see how this pans out.

Microsoft looking to integrate Xbox Live with Android and iOS games

A recent job posting from Microsoft reveals the company’s plans to develop the cross-platform capabilities of its Xbox Live service. Xbox Live currently works with Microsoft consoles and Windows/Windows Phone games to keep track of achievements, friends’ lists, and game matchmaking. According to The Verge, Microsoft wants to “win back” game developers from its competitors through easier integration with games and apps. Microsoft plans to lessen the restrictions and improve tools for game developers to integrate Xbox Live into their titles.