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Microsoft has never been known for its design verve, especially compared to its rival Apple, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that its new logo for its feverishly anticipated Windows 8 operating system ...

The way people use their devices is changing, and Microsoft is embracing that with a new look for its cadre of Windows apps. Microsoft is in the midst of years-long redesign of its signature tools, ...