Articles by Mike Brown

Mike Brown joined IBTimes in June 2015. A graduate from Queen Mary University of London and Columbia Journalism School, Mike is interested in politics, technology, and all things camera-related.

Microsoft Band Gets Fitbit-Like Social Features With Facebook Integration

The new features bring a much-needed social fitness system to Microsoft’s wearable.

Samsung Patent Points To Foldable Phone That Could Pack Bigger Screens Into Smaller Packages

Samsung only filed the patent two weeks ago, suggesting this is an area the company is actively exploring.

9.7-Inch iPad Pro vs. Surface 3: Microsoft’s 10.8-inch Tablet Wins On Price, But Apple Rules On Camera, Display

Microsoft and Apple are both vying for the attention of consumers who may be looking for a PC replacement.

Microsoft Cuts $100 Off Surface Pro 4 Dock Price, One Day After 9.7-inch iPad Pro Reveal

The Surface Dock is available with $100 off when bought with a Surface Pro 4, which starts at $899.

Can The iPad Pro Replace Your Laptop? New 9.7-inch Pro Tablet Is Apple's Lowest Priced Yet

The 9.7-inch iPad Pro starts at $599 for 32GB of storage, while the 12.9-inch model starts at $799.

iPhone SE vs. iPhone 6: Three Reasons Why You Should Choose Apple Inc.’s 4-Inch Smartphone

Apple’s newest iPhone packs a powerful punch that could give the iPhone 6 a run for its money.

How To Download iOS 9.3 Update With Night Shift Blue Light Reduction

The iOS 9.3 update features a new Night Shift mode that reduces the blue light on device screens in the evenings.

Apple, Samsung Design Patent Dispute Goes To US Supreme Court

The U.S. tech company sued its South Korean competitor in 2011, accusing it of copying the look of the iPhone.

Microsoft Wants To Pay Xbox One Players For Preowned Digital Games

The company has asked players whether they would be happy with exchanging digital games for store credit.

Best Cloud Photo Storage: Dropbox vs. iCloud vs. Amazon vs. Google Photos vs. OneDrive

Photos are digital heirlooms, and to some, losing them would be unthinkable. Here's a primer on some of the top options for backing them up online.

Windows 10 Mobile Update May Launch Thursday, Four Months After Lumia 950

The release will end months of speculation about when Microsoft will finally bring its new OS to older phones.

Microsoft Store Sale: Lenovo Laptop Discounts, $350 Off Yoga 3 Tablet

The discounts on various laptops, tablets and desktop machines are set to expire March 19.

Sony Just Crushed Oculus Rift, Xbox One And HTC Vive With Ultra-Cheap, Game-Ready PlayStation VR

The PlayStation VR and PlayStation 4 will both be available together for less than $750.

Microsoft HoloLens App Can Make Holographic Movies On A Tiny Budget

The app can brings virtual actors onto the scene, before the film is recorded as a mixed reality capture (MRC).

Steam On Xbox? Microsoft To Open Up Xbox Live With Cross-Network Multiplayer Gaming

The company wants players from other networks to play the same multiplayer games together.

Dell Sale At Microsoft Store Offers 31.4% Off Laptops To Celebrate Pi Day

March 14 is celebrated as Pi Day, as the numerical date matches the first three digits of pi.

iPhone 6s Beats Samsung Galaxy S7 In Drop Test, But Don’t Dunk It Underwater

Samsung’s latest flagship may be water-resistant, but it doesn’t take kindly to falling on hard surfaces.

Apple Inc. Busts iPhone Battery Life Myth: Swiping Up To Close Apps Does Not Help

An Apple customer who emailed CEO Tim Cook unexpectedly received a response from the company's head of software.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Launches To High Praise As Preorders Beat S6 Model

The 5.1-inch S7, alongside the 5.5-inch S7 Edge, has received glowing reviews from publications.

Amazon Echo Can Now Pay Bills And Check Balances With Capital One

Capital One customers will be able to speak commands like "pay my credit card bill" totally hands-free.

Xerox Translation Service Scans Documents, Prints In Other Languages

The service, in partnership with optical character recognition specialists Abbyy, brings translation to printers.

Satya Nadella’s Bold Plan To Future-Proof Microsoft: Embrace Apple iOS, Android And Now Linux

Satya Nadella is taking major steps to prepare the software giant for a post-Windows computing world.

Microsoft Windows 10 Phone App Could Mean The End Of The Password

A new app spotted on the Windows Store promises to authenticate PCs via Bluetooth.

Instagram For Windows 10 Mobile Beta Arrives, With Photo And Video Direct Messages

The photo-sharing app for Microsoft devices has lagged far behind its iOS and Android counterparts.

Microsoft Plans To Close Lionhead Studios, Famous For ‘Fable’ Series And ‘Black & White’

Development of Lionhead's upcoming game “Fable Legends” has been halted.

Microsoft Store Offers Big Dell Savings: Up To $500 Off A New PC, $400 Off Ultrawide Screens

Those looking for a great deal on a new PC are in luck, as Microsoft is offering big discounts across the board.

Amazon Removes Fire Tablet Encryption But Supports Apple In FBI Case

As the tech world is roiled by the privacy debate between Apple and the FBI, Amazon has taken the encryption feature out of its Fire tablets with the new Fire OS 5.