Microsoft news recap: Microsoft Rewards delivers Xbox gift card discounts, Microsoft being sued over Windows phone and more

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Published onNovember 12, 2017

published onNovember 12, 2017

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Microsoft (MSFT) news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read!

Microsoft Rewards adds Starbucks, Pizza Express, Debenhams and more gift cards in the UK

To please Microsoft Rewards’ UK members,Microsoft is adding a range of new gift card options that points can be redeemedfor. The new gift cards cover some of the UKs top retailers, such as Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and Starbucks.

Hot Deal: $5 and $10 Xbox Gift Cards discounted at Microsoft Rewards

Not only do Microsoft Rewards’ UK members get new gift cards, butthose in the US are able to redeem Xbox gift cards at a discounted rate, allowing their points to go further ahead of the festive season.

Microsoft being sued, Some Windows phones possibly infringed on patents

In a sudden twist in the world of Windows phone,Microsoft is reportedly being sued for infringing on patents in its Lumia 950 and 950 XL handsets. Lemaire Illumination is suing Microsoft over infringements of LED technology in the devices, such as the flashing of LED lights, and how they manipulate colour.

Microsoft launches Who’s In as standalone iOS & Android app

To aid in organising outings with friends, Microsoft ismaking its Who’s In iMessage add-on available as a standalone app, on both iOS and Android. This makes it even easier to organise the outings.

That’s it for this week. We’ll be back next week with more Microsoft news.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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