Mobile

Because it’s International iPhone Day today, this edition of Short Takes focuses on the iPhone 6SE (sorry, iPhone 7), ongoing problems with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft’s terrible new Surface ads, Microsoft Stores are now offering small business support, a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall, and more.

This week, Microsoft announced a new Surface Complete for Education warranty for schools and educational institutions. It’s available starting today for K-12 and higher-education institutions in the U.S. and will be expanding to international markets on September 30.

Because it’s Apple’s world and we just live in it, this edition of Short Takes focuses on the U.S. Army migration to Windows 10, a rumored Surface AIO, a HoloLens tour comes to Microsoft retail stores, more Surface phone rumors, another Xbox One victory, and more.

Microsoft is said to be launching a new Surface, codenamed Cardinal. The new device will be a one-box desktop PC—i.e., an all-in-one (AiO), as popularlized by Apple’s iMac. The avian-themed rumor seems credible and well-sourced. And an October hardware event would fit with Microsoft’s previous form. But beyond that, everything is mere speculation. None of which stops us from some amusing Friday musing…

As expected, Apple unleashed a new generation of mobile smart devices on Wednesday. The firm announced the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus smartphones, plus the Apple Watch Series 2 and some related accessories.

Because Kaby Lake is a lie, this edition of Short Takes focuses on another forced Windows 10 upgrade, smartphone sales to slow further this year, an apology for Apple’s actual tax rate, Samsung recalls the Galaxy Note 7, Google kills a modular phone project, and much more.

A European Union investigation has concluded that Ireland illegally taxed Apple at a rate of just 1 percent for over 10 years. As a result, it has ordered Ireland to collect $14.5 billion in lost taxes from the consumer electronics giant.

Because my Kindle broke my webcam or something, this edition of Short Takes focuses on whether Excel should be blamed for scientific tunnel vision, why iPhone users need to check for updates right now, Windows 95 and Linux milestones, Xbox One S demand is better than expected, and more.

Microsoft and Lenovo announced an expansion of their strategic relationship: Under the terms of the deal, Lenovo will bundle Microsoft’s productivity apps on millions of its Android-based handsets and tablets over the next several years.

Because I can’t stop interrupting Brad today, this edition of Short Takes focuses on the London police and their love affair with Windows XP, Xbox One success in July, Russia fines Google for antitrust abuses, and South Korea thinks about it, and much more.