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The Xbox One will soon let you set a custom gamerpics for your profile on Xbox Live. The new feature is coming with Windows 10 version 1704 for the Xbox One, and Microsoft was supposed to start testing the update with Xbox Insiders recently. Unfortunately, that didn’t go according to the plan, and M...

A week ago I started my jouey of using Edge as my primary browser, and somewhat to my surprise it is still set as the default on my PC. This does not mean I do not dip into Chrome, Firefox and Maxthon also installed on my PC and it also does not mean that I have not been building up a list of thinks Microsoft could improve but it does mean I have found a something attractive in the app which has kept me using it. In my case it is the smoothness of the browser which I just have not found in Chrome or Firefox. This is easily demonstrated by scrolling your twitter time line, where Chrome exhibits multiple jumps and lurches, but Edge flows freely. A large number of gifs make Chrome stutter, whil...

American Express launched its Windows 10 app earlier this year. However, the app was pulled due to an issue recently. Now, according to American Express’ Twitter account, the app will be back on the Store by the end of this week which is very good news: The American Express app on Windows 10 features the ability to pay your bills, keep track of the recent activity, and much more: Pay your bill Enroll in AutoPay Enroll in Paperless Statements Keep track of recent activity Access [monthly billing] statements (past 6 months) View your FICO® Score Reap the benefits Save with Amex Offers Watch your purchases increase your Rewards Program balance You can get the app from here: Developer: American ...

Instagram today aounced a major redesign for its apps, website, as well as its brand. The company unveiled a new logo for its Instagram app, as well as Layout Hyperlapse. The company has also redesigned their Android and iOS apps with a new coat of paint. The new Instagram app looks pretty good, although it’s not fantastic. As for the logo, there are mixed comments from Instagram users and professional designers. Instagram 8.0 is already available for Android, iOS, and the Web. But, what about Windows 10 Mobile? Well, according to an Instagram spokesperson (via Neowin),Instagram will update its Windows 10 Mobile app later this week which is pretty good news if it actually happens. As the cur...