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Microsoft advert mocks rival fanboys

Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple and Samsung fans in new ad, featuring a wedding brawl over whose device is better.
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Smartphone newbies boost Windows Phone profits

Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Windows Phone sees growth with 5.6% of smartphone sales in Q1 2013, attracting first-time buyers and boosting profits.
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Microsoft to end Windows Phone 8 support by July 2014

Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Microsoft says cut-off date will kick-in within sixteen months, which isn't enough for those two year long-term phone contract lovers.
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Ubuntu joins the touchy, feely Linux shouting match

Thu, 28th Feb 2013
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The thot just plickened where mobile technology is concerned, as Ubuntu shows off (yet another) Linux for the handset up in Barcelona.
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Oo look! Microsoft mobile strategy might not be stillborn after all.

Tue, 29th Jan 2013
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Microsoft's mobile strategy gains unexpected support, with research showing IT execs see them as a market leader in mobile enterprise solutions.
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Microsoft lagging five years behind Apple

Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Despite growth, analysts predict Microsoft will trail five years behind Apple in smartphone shipments, holding just 9% global market share by 2017.
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HTC releases Windows Phone 8S across NZ

Fri, 7th Dec 2012
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HTC launches the Windows Phone 8S in NZ, featuring cutting-edge design, Beats Audio and top-notch camera, hailed as Microsoft's signature phone.
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Microsoft's window of opportunity

Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Microsoft's Steve Ballmer bets big on new Windows Phone, eyeing rapid growth to challenge Android and iOS as the third force in smartphones.
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Microsoft suspends new Windows Phone apps

Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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Issues with digital certificates is preventing the installation or updating of apps from Windows Phone Marketplace.
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Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS

Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Phone operating system to run on same code as forthcoming desktop & tablet platform – meaning current users won't be able to upgrade.
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App of the Week: Genius Scan

Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Genius Scan transforms your phone into a powerful scanner, streamlining document digitisation and sharing. Available on iOS and Windows Phone.
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300m Android devices activated: Google

Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Google's Android platform has hit 300 million activations, with 850,000 new devices activated daily, celebrating at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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The unlikely winner of CES 2012: Windows Phone

Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Against all odds, Windows Phone shines at CES 2012, outpacing rivals with an expansive ecosystem and user-friendly appeal.
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iPhone prompted 'cage match': Windows Phone team

Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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iPhone release in 2007 forces Microsoft's Windows Phone team to scrap platform after a tense 7-hour meeting dubbed 'the cage match'.
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Windows 7 phones get Evernote

Fri, 17th Jun 2011
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Evernote launches on Windows 7 phones with a unique, feature-rich interface, marking its most innovative debut across mobile platforms.
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Windows Phone Mango announced

Wed, 25th May 2011
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Windows unveils Mango for Windows Phone, offering seamless integration and free updates for WP7 customers from autumn.
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Work begins on Nokia / Microsoft smartphones

Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop says he's unaware of any strategic interest Microsoft has in acquiring Nokia.
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Microsoft addresses WP7 update concerns

Mon, 14th Mar 2011
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Microsoft's first update to its new Windows Phone line hits snags, bricking some phones. Next update only weeks away.
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New categories announced for MS partner awards

Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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Microsoft has introduced 10 new awards categories for its Partner Network, highlighting innovations in areas such as Windows Azure and Windows Phone.
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MS releases first Windows Phone 7 update

Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Microsoft rolls out a preliminary update for Windows Phone 7, focusing on improving the software update process, with larger updates coming soon.