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MWC 2013: Nokia Lumia 720 And 520 To Broaden WP8 Reach
Nokia expands its Lumia range with cheaper Windows Phone 8 devices
Businesses: Avoid Microsoft’s Azure Screen Of Death
No one seems to have been hurt by Microsoft's Windows Azure cock-up. Peter Judge thinks maybe that's because no one is using it
Microsoft Windows Azure Cloud Fails As SSL Certificate Expires
Microsoft will refund users for Azure Screen Of Death caused by expired SSL certificate
Microsoft Latest To Suffer Java Hack Attack
Microsoft has admitted it was hacked using the same techniques that affected Apple and Facebook
Microsoft Seeks To Address Office 2013 Licence Anger
Microsoft is seeking to address the licence lock-in furore that has erupted with Office 2013
Bill Gates Admits Microsoft Mobile Mistakes
Ex-boss says Microsoft's early strategy was flawed and is ambiguous on Steve Ballmer's future
Dell Sees Positives Despite Losses Ahead Of Buyout
Dell posts another poor set of financials, but points to encouraging rises in its networking and server sales
Microsoft Has No Plan B For Mobile, Says CFO
Peter Klein says the company will focus on executing its current strategy
Surface Pro Slated In Teardown Amid Stock Shortages
Microsoft's Surface Pro has been slated in a repairability teardown, amid frustration over stock shortages
Bill Gates Opens Up About Web Privacy And Tablets
Bill Gates uses a web chat to discuss his relationship with Steve Jobs, the tablet craze, and web privacy
Luxury Vertu Ti Smartphone Chooses Android Over Windows Phone
Admire our gallery of the world's most expensive Android smartphone
Surface Pro Hits Retail Shortages
Shortly after its release, Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet has already become difficult to find across many US retailers
Microsoft And Symantec Buddy Up For Botnet Takedown
Microsoft and Symantec have struck a blow at cyber criminals after taking down their command and control servers
Vodafone Ships Windows Phone 8 Handsets Today
Vodafone announces its Windows Phone 8 lineup and will stock the Nokia Lumia 920
Microsoft Beefs Up Retail With More Store Openings
Microsoft continues to ramp up its bricks and mortar retail presence with additional shop openings for 2013
Microsoft Surface Pro Appears In US Shops
Microsoft's upcoming x86-powered tablet has begun appearing in major US retail outlets ahead of its official launch this weekend
Microsoft Starts Windows Phone 7.8 Roll Out
Older Windows Phones to get update within next few weeks
Michael Dell To Use Personal Fortune For Buyout
Michael Dell will reportedly use his own personal fortune to regain control of the tech vendor
Windows Store Reaches 40,000 Apps
Microsoft's Windows 8 marketplace reaches milestone less than year after launch
Microsoft Sees Profit Slide Despite Enterprise Boost
Microsoft's bold relaunch of the Windows franchise did not offset a slide in profits at the software giant
Microsoft Updates Windows Phone 7.8 SDK
Developers for Windows Phone 7.8 have received an updated software development kit from Microsoft
Microsoft’s Surface Pro To Arrive February
The Intel-powered Surface Pro tablet will be available in US shops from 9 February according to Microsoft
Microsoft Joins Dell Buyout Push: Report
Microsoft is reportedly willing to invest as much as £1.9bn in the efforts to take Dell private again
Ex-Microsoft Exec Says Steve Ballmer Forces Out Rivals
Joachim Kempkin calls for younger replacement to replace Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer in a new book
Microsoft Warns Of Impending Windows 8 Price Hike
Microsoft has alerted PC users that they have only until the end of January to upgrade to Windows 8 at its current steeply discounted prices
Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet Nears Launch
The first Surface Pro tablets have rolled off the production line as its global launch edges closer
Microsoft Fleshes Out Cloud OS Vision
Microsoft is offering a clearer insight into its Cloud OS vision after the release of new products and services
Microsoft Touts Windows Phone Developer Contest
Microsoft is looking to name the top app developer for Windows Phone 8 and is offering tempting prizes
UBS: Microsoft Sold 1 Million Surface RT Tablets In Q4
Microsoft sold half the number of Surface RT tablets UBS expected during the fourth quarter, but signs are better for Surface Pro