Demand for the Microsoft Surface [product information] may not be quite as high as Microsoft had expected or hoped for but that does not appear to be deterring it from forging ahead with its next generation of tablets. Well known insider MS_nerd today revealed that the company could have three new models in the works for next year: Surface RT […]
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Microsoft Surface RT supply chain orders cut by half?
Following rumours that Surface RT sales were not meeting Microsoft’s own sales forecasts comes word that supply chain orders for Microsoft’s tablet have been cut in half. Citing its usual “sources from the upstream supply chain,” Digitimes indicates that Microsoft has reduced its 2012 orders from 4 million to 2 million units. Prospects for the upcoming quarter may not be […]
Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro gets priced (Updated)
Microsoft today announced availability and pricing details for its upcoming Surface with Windows 8 Pro tablet [product information]. Unlike the Microsoft Surface RT [product information], this version will be powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and Windows 8 Pro. The Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro will be available starting in January 2013 in either 64GB or 128GB configurations. […]
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8 update coming in “early 2013”
While Microsoft has been focused on the launch of Windows Phone 8 and new devices, there has been little news about its Windows Phone 7.8 update for existing Windows Phone 7 devices. That changed today with a blog post that shed some light on when we will see it. It is currently working with its hardware partners and hopes to […]
Windows Phone 8 random reboot fix coming in December
There is good news today for Windows Phone 8 users who have been suffering from a random reboot issue. Microsoft today confirmed that it has identified the issue and is now working on a fix. In a statement to AllThingsD, it said: We’re continuing to investigate some reports of phones rebooting and have identified a cause with our partners. We […]
Foxconn to manufacture Amazon and Microsoft smartphones for mid-2013 launches?
The evidence continues to grow that both Amazon and Microsoft will launch smartphones next year. The latest comes from Digitimes. Citing “sources from the upstream supply chain,” it reports that Foxconn has received handset orders from both companies. Both are expected to have “limited” shipment volumes initially. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft’s mobile phone will be powered by Windows Phone 8 but there […]
Microsoft to update Windows Phone 8 with Apollo+ in Q1 2013?
Microsoft is currently readying its first update for its Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system. Codenamed Apollo+, it could be out as early as Q1 2013 according to @Football4PDA: MS is going to roll out update for WP8 which is called Apollo+ in Q1 2013… Citing unnamed sources, The Verge has a few additional details on the update. Aside from […]
Surface RT tablet sales to fall short of Microsoft forecasts?
Sales of the Surface tablet may not meet Microsoft’s own sales forecasts if a report by Digitimes is accurate. Citing “sources from upstream component suppliers,”, the report suggests that sales started slowly and may only reach about 60% of Microsoft’s forecast by year’s end. Microsoft is expected to continue to face challenging conditions over the holiday shopping season. Two reasons […]