As had been widely expected, Microsoft formally announced the latest version of its mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7 Series. “Today, I’m proud to introduce Windows Phone 7 Series, the next generation of Windows Phones,” said Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer at Microsoft. “In a crowded market filled with phones that look the same and do the same things, I […]
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Microsoft to announce Windows Mobile 7 release date at MWC?
The rumours about Windows Mobile 6.6 and Windows Mobile 7 have caused a great deal of discussion around what Microsoft will announce at the upcoming Mobile World Congress. According to Digitimes, Microsoft will have something to say about both versions. Citing sources familiar with Microsoft’s roadmap, Digitimes expects that Microsoft will launch Windows Mobile 6.6 (a renumbered version 6.5.3?) and […]
New features come to Microsoft MyPhone
To go along with the launch of the new Windows Mobile 6.5 phones, Microsoft announced some improvements to its My Phone service (backup and media sharing service) as well as its exit from beta. Among the new features are the following: Find your missing phone – The My Phone service can show you the last known location of your phone […]
Microsoft launches Zune HD and Zune PC software update
Today is the day that the Zune HD hits stores. With it, Microsoft is launching an updated version of the Zune software PC and plans to release a new Zune video offering on Xbox LIVE later this fall. “With today’s announcement, the Zune business is growing into a comprehensive entertainment service that’s no longer tied to any one screen or […]
New details about Internet Explorer Mobile 6
Microsoft announced the availability of emulators and documentation for Internet Explorer Mobile 6 today at the Tech-Ed EMEA conference. The new version of Internet Explorer Mobile promises to deliver a high-quality browsing experience on your device that more closely resembles a desktop browsing experience. Among the features of the new browser are: Improved fidelity (support for full fidelity desktop rendering) […]
New phones and updates for Windows Mobile 6.1
Windows Mobile 6.1 is out. The next question is: When and how can we get our hands on it? Microsoft has announced that a number of partners have new phones as well as updates for current phones coming soon. On the carrier side, we have: Alltel Wireless: HTC PPC6800, HTC Touch AT&T: Samsung BlackJack II, MOTO Q 9h global, Pantech […]
Microsoft Zune headed to Europe in 2009?
French newspaper Les Echos (subscription required) is reporting that Microsoft is bringing the Zune to Europe in 2009. The interview with French Microsoft executive François Ruault, also reveals a number of other details about the upcoming launch. On the hardware side, Microsoft will launch a newer third generation models in time for the European debut. Unfortunately, there are no details […]
Zumobi announces partnership with Microsoft
Zumobi announced a partnership with Microsoft where its Zooming User Interface and mobile widget platform will be distributed with Windows Mobile. “This strategic partnership benefits all of our constituencies – consumers, developers, content providers, carriers and advertisers – and enables us to continue building momentum quickly with our audience of techno-culturists and mobile business users," said Eric Hertz, CEO of […]