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What's Microsoft hiding in its Skybox in the cloud?

If you've been wondering what Microsoft's Software+Services strategy is for its Windows Mobile platform, the answer should become a lot clearer in another couple weeks. Here are some new details on Skybox, the mobile-hub component of its soon-to-be-rolled-out mobile services. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Phone, Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Skybox, Skymarket, Skybox Version 2.0, Skybox 2.0, Skyline Service, Advertising & Promotion, Microsoft Windows, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-02-03

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Windows Marketplace now free for student developers

Windows Marketplace has existed for a while, but the Windows Marketplace for Mobile codename SkyMarket is a new creation directly rivalling the App Store for iTunes and the iPhone. With the new release of the Windows Mobile 6.5 device which is only around the corner, applications can...

Tags: Developer, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Windows Marketplace, Student Developer, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-03-17

Windows Mobile: What

Windows Mobile: WhatIt is a race between WM and AndroidFor me, the race is between Microsoft improving its WM software and Android improving its hardware selection. I really like the Android OS but the hardware choice is totally lacking. I really like WM hardware (the HTC Touch Diamond is the...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, Operating systems, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, Palm Pre, Microsoft Windows, Apple iPhone, hardware, phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-02-04

Can the cloud save Windows Mobile?

The complaints about Windows Mobile have been mostly about user interface. Windows Mobile looks simply pedestrian relative to the latest mobile operating systems from Apple, Palm, Android and Research in Motion. But the latest news on Microsoft's cloud plans raise an interesting question: Would you trade aesthetics for some cloud...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Skybox, Mary Jo, Advertising & Promotion, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing, Software, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-02-03

What’s Microsoft hiding in its Skybox in the cloud?

What’s Microsoft hiding in its Skybox in the cloud?Been using Live for a couple monthsI love Live, but its far from mainstream. I hope this will bring WM in the cloud to prime time.As of now Live works well, but the WM calendar cannot sync to the Live calendar....

Tags: Skybox, Live Mesh, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-02-03

Move over, Ajax. Here comes Microsoft's 'Kojax'

Move over, Ajax. Here comes Microsoft's 'Kojax'is that accurate?[i]using a combination of Visual Studio tools and JavaScript, on Java-based mobile phones.[/i].Is M$ embracing Java?...Or may be it is getting ready to buy Sun at a firesale price.Silverlight Lite ?Could it be Silverlight Lite ?Some possible connectionsLive Mesh / Live Framework,...

Tags: Microsoft Just, Kojax, Microsoft Corp., AJAX, Microsoft Silverlight, Here Come

Discussion threads 2008-11-25

Add Windows Mobile 6.5 to the Microsoft roadmap

Add Windows Mobile 6.5 to the Microsoft roadmapI would like...1) Better screens. The 65k colour limit is a bit restrictive.2) Finger touch friendly settings menus.3) That's it.HTC TouchThey should have a look at HTC's Manila-Homescreen-Plugin and learn from it. The entire UI should be more finger-centric. I like big...

Tags: Add Windows Mobile 6.5, Microsoft-roadmap

Discussion threads 2008-10-30