Windows Weekly 700: Have You Met a Goose?

Android apps on Windows, coupons on Edge, Microsoft Bob.



Windows + PC

Is the pandemic PC buying frenzy over? Data point: HP PC sales were flat YOY.
Mary Jo Foley says: Buying a PC right now is not easy. Ask me how I know.
Chrome support for Windows 7 is extended by 6 months.
There have been more Insider builds since last week but no new features.
Microsoft may be looking to allow Android apps in the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 Business Premium is on sale this week.
Microsoft finally begins adding consumer features to Teams on desktop and web.
Microsoft adds shopping features to Microsoft Edge.
There are many other new features for Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft

Microsoft co-founder looks back on what he got right and wrong in "The Road Ahead".
Microsoft among firms petitioning court to protect its data from Google during antitrust case.

Xbox

A weak final 2020 outing for Games with Gold. Is this promotion coming to a close?
Flight Simulator makes the US look prettier. When is it coming to Xbox?
Microsoft to bring Game Streaming to smart TVs in 2021. What about console, PC, Mac, web, and iOS?
No consoles for you in Xbox Black Friday deals.
Related: GeForce Now comes to iOS via the web too.

Tips and Picks

Tip of the week: Meet Now is available on the web and in the latest version of Windows 10, on the taskbar.
App pick of the week: Vivaldi
Enterprise pick of the week: Salesforce could buy Slack.
Codename pick of the week: Utopia
Cocktail pick of the week: Thanksgiving Cranberry Cider Sipper

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Mary Jo Foley, and Paul Thurrott

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