AllThingsD has learned that Microsoft has moved Windows Phone Division President Andy Lees to a new role and brought in Terry Myerson to take over the unit. Myerson previously led the engineering efforts for the phone unit and will now pick up business development, marketing and other responsibilities in his new role. Lees’ new role will see him focus on […]
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NFC support already in Windows Phone 7.5
Microsoft this week confirmed that Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) already supports NFC. The revelation was made by Will Coleman, developer evangelist and product manager at Microsoft UK, during an interview with TechRadar. “As far as I’m aware, NFC is supported by [Windows Phone], but needs to be enabled by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). So, if any OEM wants to […]
Nokia the reason Microsoft held back on dual-core processors for Windows Phone?
None of the current crop of Windows Phone devices sports a dual-core processor, a feature common now in many other smartphones. Andy Lees, President, Windows Phone Division, has already explained that the move was deliberate and part of Microsoft’s strategy to “put things in place that allow us to leapfrog” its competitors. But an interesting report by WMPowerUser suggests a […]
Is Windows 8 coming to mobile phones?
Did Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer just say that we could soon see mobile phones running Windows 8? Speaking at today’s Microsoft shareholders meeting, Ballmer apparently said, “We’ve got broad initiatives, driving Windows down to the phone with Windows 8, you’ll see incredible new form factors powered by Windows, from tablets, small, large, pens, smaller, bigger, room-sized displays.” The catch comes […]
Microsoft to hold Windows Phone ‘Backstage’ event on November 7th
Microsoft has begun to send out invitations to a Windows Phone event to take place in New York City on November 7th. Called “Backstage”, the event promises that “That’s not the only big thing Windows Phone has planned…” but sheds little light on what it will announce. The announcement appears to focus on AT&T based on the fact that all […]
Microsoft’s vision of the future
It’s always fun to try to predict what the future will bring. In a new video called “Productivity Future Vision,” Microsoft outlines its vision. In it, devices such as smartphones and tablets interact with each other and all kinds of surfaces including taxi windows and household furniture effortlessly. Interestingly, keyboards will apparently live on. And oddly enough, no Android or […]
Nokia reconfirms Windows Phone devices coming to Canada in early 2012
Nokia today reconfirmed its plans to bring Windows Phone devices to Canada in early 2012. Richard White, General Manager of Nokia Canada, told MobileSyrup that “We’ll have a number of Windows Phone devices, these or similarly spec’d devices, from multiple carriers available to Canadians in early 2012.” While White did not mention any carriers by name, Nokia Canada’s Portfolio Collaboration […]
“Windows Phone Inner Circle” Tour expands to 19 US cities
Microsoft yesterday announced that its upcoming US Windows Phone events not only have a name now but will hit more cities than initially expected. The “Windows Phone Inner Circle” Tour has been expanded to 15 more cities across the country. We’re showing up all over the US –starting at gdgt Live in LA on 10/28 – with a chance for […]