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Steve Ballmer envisions Microsoft collecting royalties on every Android device sold
Late last week, Microsoft sued Motorola alleging that it’s lineup of Droid smartphones, which make use of Google’s Android OS, infringe on a number of Microsoft’s patents pertaining to synchronization of data such as email and contacts, along with patents which cover how applications are notified of changes in signal strength and battery power. Microsoft, […]
Continue reading...Microsoft files suit against Motorola over Android
Friday, October 1, 2010
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Nokia’s suing Apple. Apple’s suing Nokia. Apple’s suing HTC. And now Microsoft is suing Motorola. Boy, the smartphone market sure is a legal minefield these days. The WSJ reports: Microsoft Corp. accused Motorola Inc. of violating its patents with smartphones that use Google Inc.’s Android operating system, firing a legal salvo in a market where […]
Continue reading...Microsoft celebrates RTM of Windows Phone 7 with mock iPhone funeral [Photos]
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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This past Friday, Microsoft employees took to the streets to celebrate the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Windows Phone 7 which is expected to start shipping in the US sometime in November. And what better way to celebrate the success of the unreleased WP 7 than to hold a mock funeral for the iPhone and […]
Continue reading...When Bill Gates called Microsoft.com a “terrible website” and lambasted Windows usability
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Even the most ardent of Microsoft supporters can’t deny that ease of use has never been one of Microsoft’s strong suits. Case in point – a email from Bill Gates circa 2003 where the Microsoft co-founder lambasts his team over a mind boggling and complex scavenger hunt resulting from Gates’ attempt to download Windows MovieMaker. The […]
Continue reading...Microsoft launches teaser ad for upcoming Windows Phone 7 media campaign
Thursday, September 9, 2010
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What is that mysterious black blog inching closer to the screen? Is it a mystical arabian prince? The smoke monster from LOST? No, it’s Windows Phone 7! With the launch of Windows Phone 7 not too far off, Microsoft’s upcoming ad campaign for what may very well be their last real chance at creating a […]
Continue reading...Ballmer on Apple and the iPad: “They’ve sold more than I’d like them to sell”
Friday, July 30, 2010
Say what you will about Ballmer, but one thing he isn’t is boring. During Microsoft’s annual meeting with financial analysts yesterday, Ballmer took some time to address Microsoft’s position regarding tablets while touching upon Apple’s sudden and successful entry into the market. “Apple has done an interesting job,” Ballmer said. “They’ve sold more than I’d like […]
Continue reading...Microsoft posts best Q4 results in company history
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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Techcrunch reports: Microsoft has just reported its earnings for Q4 2010 (their fiscal calendar is a bit odd). Given Apple’s blockbuster quarter announced on Tuesday, there was a lot of talk that Apple would surpass Microsoft in revenue for the first time in recent history. That hasn’t happened. Instead, Microsoft had its best Q4 ever […]
Continue reading...New Microsoft tagline: “Be What’s Next”
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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Microsoft has a new tagline – “Be What’s Next.” Say what you will, but it’s infinitely better than the “Wow” campaign they used to promote Vista. Engadget reports: We’ve just been contacted by Microsoft and told that these are not new logos which will be used on products, rather a standalone treatment to show the flexibility […]
Continue reading...Microsoft resorts to paying developers to help Windows Phone 7 catch up with the iPhone
Thursday, July 15, 2010
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Steve Ballmer, he of the “Developers! Developers!” chant, now heads up a company that mobile app developers have seemingly forgotten. It’s quite apparent that as Microsoft’s position in the mobile landscape continues to shrink, most developers are focused exclusively on the iPhone and Android. Compounding matters is that Microsoft’s answer to devices like the iPhone and the Motorola Droid […]
Continue reading...Microsoft Exec Kevin Turner calls iPhone 4 Apple’s Vista
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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And as the iPhone antenna grandstanding continues, Microsoft executive Kevin Turner took some time during his keynote speech at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference to diss the iPhone 4 by comparing it to Windows Vista. Company pride, ya’ll. “It looks like the iPhone 4 might be their Vista, and I’m okay with that,” Turner said. Well, […]
Continue reading...Steve Ballmer promises slew of Windows 7 tablet devices “in the coming months”
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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The iPad, in a blink of an eye, established itself as the most popular and successful tablet ever created. In less than 3 months, Apple managed to sell 3 million units – a feat which arguably makes the iPad the fastest selling product in the history of consumer electronics. And while Apple is busy riding […]
Continue reading...Microsoft’s large pool of mobile OS offerings
Sunday, July 11, 2010
The Microsoft Kin is now in a better place, but Microsoft’s mobile OS strategy is not any more streamlined as a result. Not too long ago, Mary-Jo Foley outlined Microsoft’s many mobile OS offerings in light of Microsoft’s new software platform, Windows Embedded Handheld, which was introduced last month. Microsoft now has at least six […]
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Monday, October 4, 2010
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