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Microsoft will automatically enable key messaging safety features in Teams starting January 2026 to enhance security by blocking high-risk file types, scanning URLs for malicious content, and allowing users to report false positives, with organizations able to opt out beforehand.
Microsoft Word on Windows is changing its default save location to automatically save new documents to OneDrive or another cloud destination, offering benefits like access anywhere and collaboration, but users can opt to save locally by adjusting settings in Word options.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified in the ongoing US v. Google antitrust trial, arguing that Google's dominance in the search market is the result of offering superior products rather than anticompetitive practices. Pichai highlighted the positive impact of Google's products, such as Search, Android, and Chrome, on making the internet accessible to billions of people. The trial also delved into a 2005 letter from Google's former top lawyer, David Drummond, expressing concerns about Microsoft's default search engine setting in Internet Explorer 7. The trial focuses on whether Google struck anticompetitive deals with companies like Apple for prime search engine placement. The Department of Justice alleges that Google uses its platforms and partners to maintain a monopoly, while Google argues that its actions are simply business moves in a competitive landscape.
The ongoing antitrust trial against Google could lead to significant changes in the search engine industry if the government regulators succeed. If the judge rules that Google has been running an illegal monopoly in search, it could open up new opportunities for startups and third-party competitors, creating higher quality online services. One possible remedy could be requiring smartphones and web browsers to display a range of search engine options during setup. However, even if Google's rivals can pay to be the default search engine, Microsoft's CEO has indicated that they would seize the opportunity. A blanket ban on default search agreements could have unintended consequences, such as raising prices on popular products. The trial's outcome could also impact default settings across the technology industry, potentially affecting Apple and the iPhone.
The ongoing antitrust trial against Google could lead to significant changes in the search engine industry. If the judge rules in favor of the Justice Department, Google may be forced to open up its search engine to more competition, allowing startups and third-party competitors to offer higher quality online services. One possible remedy could be requiring smartphones and web browsers to display a range of search engine options during setup. However, even if Google's rivals can pay to be the default search engine, Microsoft's CEO has indicated that they would seize the opportunity. A blanket ban on default search agreements could have unintended consequences, such as raising prices on popular products. The trial's outcome could also impact other technology companies, potentially challenging default settings and opening up more neutral choices for consumers.
The ongoing antitrust trial against Google could lead to significant changes that undermine the search engine's dominance. If the judge rules in favor of the government, Google may be compelled to open up its platform to more startups and competitors, creating higher quality online services. One possible remedy could be requiring smartphones and web browsers to display a range of search engine options during setup. However, even if Google's rivals can pay to be the default search engine, Microsoft's CEO has indicated that they would seize the opportunity. A blanket ban on default search agreements could have unintended consequences, such as raising prices on popular products. The trial's outcome could also have broader implications for default settings across the technology industry.
Microsoft is addressing criticisms of Windows 11's desktop, Start menu, and taskbar by giving users and developers more control over what they see and use on the screen. The company is introducing a new Settings deep link URI for applications that users can use to go to the right location in Settings to change their defaults. There will also be a new API to enable apps to pin either in primary or secondary tiles to the taskbar. Microsoft is looking to ramp up the use of Windows 11, which is currently running on 19.1 percent of PCs worldwide.