Microsoft is holding its Windows Phone 7 events in NYC and London today. Windows Phone 7 will launch in Europe on October 21st 2010, and then in North America the following month, on November 7th.
Posted by admin in Industry News on October 11th, 2010
Posted by admin in Industry News on August 17th, 2010
Google Inc.’s Android platform is the most popular smartphone software in the U.S., overtaking Apple Inc.’s iPhone and the BlackBerry from Research In Motion Ltd., according to Gartner Inc.
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Posted by admin in Industry News on August 13th, 2010
Two new attacks on Android mobile phones and other devices have been uncovered by security firms.
Posted by admin in Industry News on July 30th, 2010
One of the biggest dilemmas facing operators, as they seek to keep their brands foremost in users’ minds despite the sparkle of Android and Apple, is where they can best achieve this. Should they take on Nokia in branding the devices, create their own user interface to rival HTC Sense – or, and perhaps more realistically, draw their power from the capabilities of their networks and servers? Some carriers are admitting defeat at the smartphone end and looking to attract customers and new revenues by harnessing network features like location, and the growing importance of the mobile cloud.
Posted by admin in Industry News on July 26th, 2010
Microsoft’s Senior Director, Todd Brix, has told Bloomberg today that the company is providing financial incentives ranging from free tools and test handsets to funds for software development and marketing to developers to build Windows Phone 7 applications. Microsoft is in some cases providing revenue guarantees.