Do you guys remember that video we showed off here a while back. It was a promo video of the future being powered by Microsoft. If you need to refresh your memory take a look at the video below. The phone shows up at around the 2:12 mark. When I first saw the video, not […]
NewsIn a quick and to the point post on the Windows Phone Blog, Eric Hautala, Microsoft’s GM of Customer Experience Engineering posted that updates for the Samsung Focus v1.4 were undergoing testing by AT&T. The issue with the Focus is that due to high demand Samsung had to use a different memory module for some […]
News, Samsung FocusMany Zune owners must feel as though with the release of Windows Phone 7, Microsoft has forgotten them. Microsoft has proven that they still have them in mind this week with the release of a firmware update. Zune firmware version 4.5 (114) is to patch fraudulent SSL cerifificates issued by certification authority Comodo.These certificates affect […]
Apps, News, ZuneBeards & Beaks looks to be the next Xbox Live game for Windows Phone. It is rumored that Beards & Beaks will be released next week (July 13th). Beards & Beaks will be the first game totally developed in-house by Microsoft. Game Description Gnome Town is suddenly overrun with murders of crows so audacious […]
Apps, GamesYesterday we detailed how Microsoft is after patent licensing for every Android and Chrome manufacturer. Recently they have successfully signed four Android manufacturers to licensing agreements for the use of Android. Now Microsoft sets it’s eyes on the biggest Android manufacturer of them all… Samsung. Reuter reports that Microsoft is looking for $15 per Android handset that […]
NewsWith the release of the Mango update in the Fall, Microsoft is expected to expand the territories where Windows Phone 7 will be available. One such place is Japan. Microsoft has said that Windows Phone 7 handsets should be available in Japan by the end of this year, and according to Yasuyuki Higuchi, corporate president […]
NewsMicrosoft announced today that it has signed a patent deal with the manufacturing company Wistron. That makes 4 patent deals in nine days. Recently Microsoft also made similar deals with General Dynamics Itronix, Velocity Micro and Onkyo. Just late last year Microsoft also made a deal with HTC that brings home a reportedly $5 per Android […]
NewsWe just recently witnessed Microsoft buy video communications giant Skype. From that we have heard Microsoft say that Skype will be integrated with everything including Windows Phone 7 and Xbox. Now we hear that Microsoft may be in talks to purchase the media heavy hitter – Hulu as well. This would be a huge pick […]
NewsMicrosoft and Ryan Seacrest are in the process of giving out 100 Windows Phone in 100 hours. This contest is pretty damn simple and just requires you to LIKE Ryan’s Facebook page. Contest info: Windows Phone is giving away 100 Windows Phones in 100 hours…plus your chance to score premium seats to any show you […]
NewsJust last week, many were left disappointed that developers would not be receiving Mango after a lot of speculation that they would. Brandon Watson, Sr. Director, Windows Phone, just posted on the Windows Team Blog stating that Microsoft was distributing Mango today as part of an early access program for developers. Here’s how to get it […]
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