While Microsoft did announce back in January that some 2 million Windows Phone 7 devices had been shipped to carriers since the launch of its newest mobile operating systems, just how many of these found their ways into customer hands has remained a mystery. LG, one of Microsoft’s launch partners, suggested that sales had not met its expectations but did […]
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Microsoft begins pushing out Windows Phone 7 security update
As reported earlier, Microsoft has begun to push out a Windows Phone 7 security update. The security patch blocks a number of fraudulent third-party digital certificates. Update 7.0.3292 provides the following: This update includes a critical fix to an industry-wide issue with nine untrusted digital certificates that were issued by one root certificate authority. These third-party digital certificates are used […]
Nokia and Microsoft sign agreement and make it official
Nokia and Microsoft today announced that they have completed negotiations and signed a definitive agreement for their Windows Phone partnership. The agreement follows an announcement made on February 11th that Nokia would adopt Windows Phone as its principal operating system for upcoming smartphones. A number of details around the partnership were revealed: Nokia will contribute its expertise in areas that […]
Nokia reports Microsoft Windows Phone negotiations on track
Negotiations between Nokia and Microsoft over the use of Windows Phone on Nokia smartphones are on track, according to Kai Oistamo, head of corporate development at Nokia. “Negotiations have progressed very well. They will be concluded well on schedule,” he confirmed today to Reuters. A schedule for the completion of the negotiations were not given but should finish this month […]
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 7 and 9 new devices
As promised, Microsoft formally launched Windows Phone 7 and its first devices today. Manufacturers on hand to unveil devices were Dell, HTC Corp., LG and Samsung while operators will include AT&T, Deutsche Telekom AG, Orange, SFR, SingTel, Telstra, TELUS, T-Mobile USA and Vodafone among others. “We have a beautiful lineup in this first wave of Windows Phone 7 handsets,” said […]
Microsoft sues Motorola over Android smartphones
Microsoft today sued Motorola, citing patent infringements in Motorola’s Android smartphones. The nine patents in question focus on the user experience. According to Horacio Gutierrez, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel of Intellectual Property and Licensing: “Microsoft filed an action today in the International Trade Commission and in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington against […]
Windows Phone 7 officially released to manufacturing
Microsoft today announced that Windows Phone 7 has been released to manufacturing. This means that the code has been finalized and is being handed over to partners so that they can finalize the development of their forthcoming devices. According to Microsoft’s corporate vice president of Windows Phone Engineering Terry Myerson: Windows Phone 7 is the most thoroughly tested mobile platform […]
Microsoft updates Bing app for Windows Phones
Microsoft has added two new features to its Bing app for Windows phones. The first is a redesign of the home page to improve common search speeds. The second feature is turn-by-turn navigation for a number of Windows 6.x phones (compatibility list). It is also limited to phones on Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T. It’s not clear why Verizon users will […]