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Windows Phone 8 mainstream support to end July 8, 2014

Windows Phone 8 mainstream support to end July 8, 2014
  • Posted March 18, 2013, 5:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Microsoft
  • It appears mainstream support for Windows Phone 8 is slated to end on July 8, 2014. Prior to recently updating its support website, lifecycle information for WP8 hadn't been officially published by Microsoft. However, this date confirms previous suggestions of…

Microsoft silent as confusion over Windows Phone 8 upgrade path grows

Microsoft silent as confusion over Windows Phone 8 upgrade path grows
  • Posted April 18, 2012, 1:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Microsoft, Mobile Computing
  • There appears to be some confusion breeding on whether or not existing Windows Phones will be compatible with version 8 of the operating system (codenamed Apollo) expected later this year, with contradicting reports supporting both theories and Microsoft refusing to…

Windows Phone Marketplace reaches 50,000 apps

Windows Phone Marketplace reaches 50,000 apps
  • Posted December 28, 2011, 2:00 PM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Microsoft
  • Microsoft's Windows Phone Marketplace has now surpassed the 50,000 app milestone. While that number still pales compared to both Android and iOS app stores, the Redmond-based software giant has every right to be impressed given its taken just over 14…

Demo Windows Phone on your iPhone or Android handset

Demo Windows Phone on your iPhone or Android handset
  • Posted November 29, 2011, 1:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Microsoft, Mobile Computing
  • Have you ever been curious about a new phone but didn’t want to have a sales associate hanging over your shoulder while you checked it out? If so, you’re in luck as Microsoft has released a Windows Phone 7.5 Mango…

Microsoft: We've had Siri-like technology for over a year

Microsoft: We
  • Posted November 25, 2011, 5:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Mobile Computing With Video
  • At the Techonomy conference in Tuscon, Arizona, Microsoft's Chief Research and Strategy Officer, Craig Mundie, dismissed Apple's new voice recognition technology as something Microsoft has had for over a year in Windows Phone 7.

Microsoft posts earnings, announces Windows Phone giveaways

Microsoft posts earnings, announces Windows Phone giveaways
  • Posted October 21, 2011, 8:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Microsoft, Mobile Computing
  • Microsoft has posted its latest quarterly results, revealing a record revenue of $17.37 billion, a 7% increase over the year-ago period and ahead of market expectations. Net income was $5.74 billion, up 6%. Redmond expects to close the present quarter…

Windows Phone 7.5 Mango updates rolling out today

Windows Phone 7.5 Mango updates rolling out today
  • Posted September 27, 2011, 4:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing With Video
  • Microsoft has started delivering Windows Phone 7.5 Mango updates to select handsets and users across the globe. The rollout started around 10am Pacific time this morning but it could take up to a month before all Windows Phone 7 users…

Windows Phone 7.5 Mango rollout begins in 'a week or two'

Windows Phone 7.5 Mango rollout begins in
  • Posted September 21, 2011, 4:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing, Microsoft
  • The wait is almost over for Windows Phone 7 users. Microsoft has announced that version 7.5 of its mobile operating system, aka Mango, will begin rolling out in the next week or two. The software has reportedly been 'painstakingly tuned'…

AT&T announces three new Windows Phone Mango devices

AT&T announces three new Windows Phone Mango devices
  • Posted September 12, 2011, 12:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Hardware
  • AT&T has announced three new Windows Phone 7.5 Mango devices will be joining their smartphone lineup this fall. The company also plans to make Mango available to all Windows Phone customers later this year.

Microsoft offers free phones and training to webOS devs

Microsoft offers free phones and training to webOS devs
  • Posted August 22, 2011, 4:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing, Microsoft
  • Hot on the heels of HP's decision to scrap work on webOS devices, Microsoft is taking the opportunity to get some stranded webOS developers interested in its platform by giving them "what they need to be successful." The company's Windows…

WP7 Mango to challenge iPhone and Android with Sept. 1 launch?

WP7 Mango to challenge iPhone and Android with Sept. 1 launch?
  • Posted August 12, 2011, 4:10 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Microsoft
  • Windows Phone 7 is scheduled for an operating system refresh on September 1, a strategic date that could help Microsoft’s struggling mobile phone line better compete against Google and Apple’s solid offerings.It is believed that September 1 was selected to coincide...

Windows Phone 7.5 hits RTM, first 'Mango' phone unveiled

Windows Phone 7.5 hits RTM, first
  • Posted July 27, 2011, 9:30 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing, Microsoft With Video
  • Microsoft announced this Tuesday that the next major version of its Windows Phone operating system, code-named Mango, has been delivered to handset partners so they can get ready for a fall launch. The update brings a number of much awaited…

Microsoft shows four unannounced Mango-powered phones

Microsoft shows four unannounced Mango-powered phones
  • Posted July 13, 2011, 10:00 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing, Microsoft
  • Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer had plenty of good news to share with the company's partners during his keynote speech at the annual Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) yesterday, such as Windows 7 selling 400 million licenses in under two years, or…

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