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Microsoft: Windows Phone Runs Risk Of Losing Big
Windows Phone is a big gamble, says Brandon Watson, who runs Microsoft's mobile developer relations
Multi-tasking Mango Update For Windows Phone 7
Later in 2011, Microsoft's WP7 "Mango" update will bring multitasking but new tools arrive in May
Future Business Apps Could Use Kinect UI
Natural user interfaces derived from Kinect will boost productivity, says Microsoft Research
Nokia Exec Hints At 2014 Symbian Support Cut-Off
Comments by a Nokia boss in Australia suggest that support for Symbian will end after 2014
Microsoft Demos Next Version Of Windows Phone
Microsoft has demonstrated the next version of its Windows Phone operating system to developers
Regular Patching Beats Cyber Threats, Says Expert
A security expert has highlighted the importance of patches to keep systems safe from cyber-attacks
Microsoft Plays The Long Game With WinPho 7
Windows Phone 7 has experienced some growing pains, but Microsoft continues pushing the platform as a viable one, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Microsoft Readies 64 Bug Fixes For Patch Tuesday
Microsoft is looking to fix 64 security vulnerabilities in this month's upcoming Patch Tuesday update
Windows 8 May Have Ribbon UI, History Vault, PDF
The next version of Windows could include a ribbon interface, History Vault backup utility and tablet optimisation
Nokia Reassures Over Microsoft Partnership Talks
Smartphone partnership negotiations between Nokia and Microsoft are on schedule, an executive has revealed
Dell Vostro 460 Is For Work, Not Play: Review
The Dell Vostro 460 is ideal for productivity. But for more resource-intensive needs, there are better options out there.
Microsoft Points To Positive Windows Phone 7 Numbers
Microsoft is claiming strong developer support for Windows Phone 7, despite ongoing sales concerns
Microsoft Files EC Antitrust Complaint Against Google
Microsoft claims that Google is abusing its dominance in the online search market to block out rivals
WinPho Cut And Paste Update Hits UK Next Week
UK operators are pushing out the NoDo update of Windows Phone 7 to users next week
Microsoft Virtualises US Store Giant’s Workloads
Target uses Microsoft’s Systems Centre and Hyper-V technology to virtualise and manage business-critical retail operations
Microsoft Less Evil Than Google: Official
Google did not make the cut for most ethical software company, but Microsoft did. What's up with that, asks Clint Boulton
Despite 2.3 Million Downloads IE9 Still Faces Challenges
Microsoft claims massive interest in Internet Explorer 9 but long-term dominance challenges lie ahead
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9: Review
Internet Explorer 9 is Microsoft's fastest and slickest browser ever, but it will have to work hard to reverse a declining market share
Microsoft To Delay March Windows Phone Update
Problems with a previous Windows Phone update have forced Microsoft to push back its planned March update
Internet Explorer 6 Is Microsoft’s Personal Vampire
Microsoft is trying to kill off Internet Explorer 6, as it continues to suck the life out of its browser strategy, says Nicholas Kolakowski
UK Gets Microsoft IE9 On March 15
Updated: Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 enters the fray against Firefox and Chrome early on March 15 UK time
WebOS Will Be Running On All HP PCs In 2012
HP CEO Apotheker wants all HP computers to be able to run webOS, as well as Microsoft Office, by next year
Windows Tablets Could Kill Microsoft’s Fast-Follower Strategy
Microsoft's fast-follower strategy has allowed it to conquer other markets in the past. But it might not work for tablets, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Windows Phone 7 Update Continues To Crash
Despite an attempted fix, Microsoft's WP7 update is still causing problems, according to forum complaints
Microsoft Windows For Tablets Delayed Until 2012
Microsoft's tablet-optimised Windows will miss this year's party, according to reports
Trusteer Warns Of Bogus Microsoft Support Calls
Scammers and fraudsters are phoning up computer users pretending to be Microsoft support staff
Microsoft Resumes Windows Phone 7 Update
Microsoft has resumed its suspended Windows Phone 7 software update for Samsung smartphones
June May See Windows 8 Tablet OS Interface Debut
A Microsoft source reportedly leaked that a sneak preview of Windows 8 tablet interface is set for June
Dell Venue Pro Finally Reaches The UK
The long awaited Windows Phone 7 business handset from Dell has been officially launched in the UK