The document summarizes recent technology news from Microsoft and other companies. It discusses the cancellation of Microsoft KIN, the release of Windows Live Essentials beta and the new Hotmail, the continued rollout of Windows 7 and Office 2010, the release of the iPhone 4 in Australia, positive early feedback about Windows Phone devices, and details an upcoming TechEd conference in August. It also provides instructions for how to submit news to the group.

1. Sydney Business & Technology User Group www.sbtug.com

2. Windows News Windows 7 Slates!!! Office 2010 General Availability Microsoft KIN cancelled 503 or 10, 000 devices sold UK Government considers moving to Linux

3. Windows Live Wave 4 Windows Live Essentials Beta released! Walkthrough of install process New Hotmail available to all by end of July Who is using it? Thoughts?

4. Microsoft News Windows 7 & Office 2010 rollouts continue Microsoft released WebMatrx

5. iPhone 4 time! iPhone 4 available in Australia Friday! Via carrier from Midnight Thursday (night) 9am in Apple Stores Who is Buying one?

6. Windows Phone! Windows Phone ‘beta devices’ provided to Microsoft employees and some of the community Very positive feedback from non-Microsofties Positive review from Engadget

7. Upcoming events TechEd Australia Gold Coast 24-27 August $1550 per ticket (User Group discount!)

8. How to submit news Tag a tweet with #swug Email windowsusergroup@live.com Speak up during the news