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Developers welcomed to Windows Marketplace

Posted on 12 March 2009 by Alison Spong

With the launch of Windows Marketplace, Microsoft released details for developers who would like to create apps for the store. To be created for use with Windows Mobile 6.5, after a little red tape to apply, you are off and developing. continued »

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Windows Mobile 7 for 2010

Posted on 26 February 2009 by Alison Spong

The future of Windows Mobile is clear, according to company CES Steve Ballmer, who discussed more shared technologies in a conference call this week. Available in 2010, features of the Windows Mobile 6.5 to Windows Mobile 7 would include the Browser and Kernel with more being released over time. continued »

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Microsoft: We’re not making a phone

Posted on 06 February 2009 by Budi Putra

Nvidia's Tegra chip will be used in an upcoming Microsoft smartphone, according Doug Freedman, chip analyst with research firm Broadpoint AmTech. He wrote a note to his clients: continued »

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Microsoft patents intelligent smartphone dock

Posted on 29 January 2009 by Budi Putra

Microsoft has patented an intelligent smartphone dock that could be used as a basic PC with full-size peripherals.  Just dock your phone into this cradle, which would connect and integrate to a keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. continued »

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Verizon picks Microsoft in mobile-search deal

Posted on 07 January 2009 by Budi Putra

Microsoft has beaten out Google and Yahoo for a search deal with mobile giant Verizon, Reuters reported. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was set to unveil this as part of his CES keynote later Wednesday, according to Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg. continued »

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No Zune phone to be shown at CES 2009

Posted on 10 December 2008 by Shawn Brown

We just found out that there is not going to be any announcement of a “Zune phone” at CES in January. Brian Seitz, Group Manager of Zune said, "No Zune phone at CES." We recently heard of rumors from CNBC of a Zune phone that went by the name “Project Pink” and listed specifications and everything. Thank you Mary Jo Foley ... continued »

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Windows Mobile 6.5 screenshots surface

Posted on 12 November 2008 by Shawn Brown

Two screenshots on the new Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system have surfaced. Steve Balmer, CEO of Microsoft, reportedly proudly unveiled these two screenshots to the world at PDC 2008. We won't be seeing this version on handsets until 2009. Although not much is known about the release of Windows Mobile 6.5, we do know that Microsoft will be launching their Sky ... continued »

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A Zune Phone in the works?

Posted on 15 August 2008 by Brenda Stokes

In the world of mobile devices, rumors abound, but a particularly interesting one keeps popping up and won't seem to die. That rumor involves the possibility of a Zune phone. It seems a meeting may (or may not) be held this week in Redmond that would involve the discussion of a Zune phone to compete with the iPhone. All we know ... continued »

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Windows Mobile projected to grow 50% per year

Posted on 28 May 2008 by Chris Davies

Reports are saying that Microsoft is expecting Windows Mobile to grow by 50% in 2008 and 2009. It is expected that by the time the fiscal year for Microsoft closes in June, over 20 million Windows Mobile handsets will have been sold. This is almost double what was sold the previous year, which came in at about 11 million Windows ... continued »

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Microsoft and RIM bringing Windows Live to the BlackBerry

Posted on 12 May 2008 by Chris Davies

In a press release by Microsoft, the news has got out that RIM and Microsoft have teamed up to provide Windows Live services to BlackBerry users. The main features that the partnership will bring are easy access to Windows Live Messenger, and better integration of Windows Live Hotmail on the BlackBerry platform. continued »

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