Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed what many expected: Microsoft is planning to build more hardware under its own brand name. In an interview with the BBC, Ballmer said: “Is it fair to say we’re going to do more hardware? Obviously we are… Where we see important opportunities to set a new standard, yeah we’ll dive in.” Ballmer would not […]
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Nokia announces Windows Phone 7.5 Lumia 510
Nokia is not quite done with Windows Phone 7.5. It today announced the Nokia Lumia 510, billed as its “most affordable Lumia so far.” “With the Nokia Lumia 510 we continue to meet our commitment to bring Windows Phone to new, lower price points,” said Jo Harlow, executive vice president of Nokia Smart Devices. “People who use Windows Phone quickly […]
Microsoft Surface smartphone revealed?
Microsoft may have just given everyone their first hint of what the rumoured upcoming Microsoft Surface smartphone could look like. Two images showing people at work using their Surface tablets also show a mysterious Windows Phone 8 smartphone close at hand. The unbranded device features a design reminiscent of that of Microsoft’s tablet. Click for an enlarged version of the […]
Windows Phone 8 Huawei Ascend W1 revealed in leaked press shot
It was quiet on the Huawei Windows Phone 8 smartphone front but that has changed this week. A number of actual device pictures leaked out earlier and today have been followed up with what appears to be a press image. The new image is very similar to the ones seen earlier, giving them further credence. Huawei was named among Microsoft’s […]
Microsoft launches Xbox Music all-in-one music service
Microsoft today announced that its new Xbox Music music service will launch tomorrow. The cross-platform service promises to be the first all-in-one music service, offering everything from streaming, a subscription service, and the ability to download songs. It will first be available on the Microsoft Xbox with availability on Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets and PCs and on Windows […]
Images and specifications of upcoming Huawei Ascend W1 surface
A number of images have surfaced of what appears to be Huawei’s first Windows Phone 8 device, the Ascend W1. To go with the images are a number of details about its specifications. First a few pictures: In terms of specifications, it appears that the Huawei Ascend W1 will be powered a 1.2GHz processor and come with a 4-inch WVGA […]
Windows Phone 8 pre-orders to start on October 21st?
At least one U.S. carrier is set to begin to take Windows Phone 8 pre-orders as early as October 21st. The Verge has learned that AT&T will start taking pre-orders for its range of Windows Phone 8 devices on that date. The pre-orders could also extend to new Windows RT devices such as the Asus Vivo Tab RT. It’s not […]
Angry Birds Star Wars coming to Android and iOS on November 8th
Angry Birds and Star Wars are joining forces! Rovio today announced a new partnership with Lucasfilm that will see them “combine all the fun of the classic Angry Birds and Angry Birds Space with the characters, stories and settings of the epic space fantasy, Star Wars.” Get ready for Angry Birds Star Wars! Red Bird Luke Skywalker, Han Solo Yellow […]