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Microsoft courts startups to build the next big Windows Mobile app

Microsoft courts startups to build the next big Windows Mobile appWiMO is a flop...In fact instead of calling it Windows Mobile, you should take a clue from me, and call it WiMO. It at least sounds cool, and it may buy a market share point or two, Just so long...

Tags: Operating systems, Handhelds, Advertising & Promotion, WM 6.5, limelight, big Windows Mobile app, Windows Mobile app, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., mobile, iWindows, Apple Inc., WiMo, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-14

Flash coming for WiMo, Android, ... iPhone?

Flash coming for WiMo, Android, ... iPhone?Well if Brian X. Chen is telling the truth...With this statement "In response to this, the Android guys make a good point: "Google could care less if that were the case with Android. Getting more people using mobile internet is their primary concern."Then...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Digital music, Digital media, Apple iPhone, Flash Video, mobile

Discussion threads 2008-11-18

Microsoft, Nokia to port Silverlight to Symbian phones

Microsoft, Nokia to port Silverlight to Symbian phonesYeahThis is a really good news! I got three Symbian S60 smartphones, and I really want to see silverlight on them! Hope there will be a beta version soon. ByeRE: Microsoft, Nokia to port Silverlight to Symbian phonesThis is awesome! I can't wait!Nokia[url=http://nseries.com/open]Open...

Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Handhelds, Operating systems, Cellular phones, WiMo, Apple iPhone, Microsoft Silverlight, phone, Symbian Inc., Symbian Phones, Nokia Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-03-04

Additional Resources

How will Microsoft fix Windows Mobile? The Softies still aren't saying

How will Microsoft fix Windows Mobile? The Softies still aren't sayingIt won't slip . . .there's absolutely too much at stake. The mobile marketplace will depend on WM7 being released in a timely fashion. I for one would like to see this pink device come to fruition. There are legions...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Mobile applications, laptop hunter, Windows Mobile 7, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., mobile, WM7, phone, Microsoft Windows, Softies, advertisement, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-30

Microsoft to employees: Don't want to use WinMo? You're on your own

Microsoft to employees: Don't want to use WinMo? You're on your ownMicrosoft to employees: Don't want to use WinMo? You're on your own1. Because every little bit helps2. To keep trust within the company of which they work and embrace it and use their products. The company for which...

Tags: Research & Development, Mobile applications, COMPANIES, Microsoft Corp., WinMo

Discussion threads 2009-06-15

The 'incredible' growth of the Mac

The 'incredible' growth of the MacThurott is an IdiotOn just about everything he writes - Windows, Mac, etc.And you have to consider the source "Windows Supersite" isn't a good place to read about Mac news. (Nor is Apple.com a good place to read about Windows).Not Really ...Check this out:http://community.winsupersite.com/blogs/paul/archive/2009/06/08/wwdc-2009-time-for-a-reality-check.aspx35...

Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Thurott, Mac Unit, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Apple iPhone, Apple iPod

Discussion threads 2009-06-09

Apple goes after business; watch out Palm, RIM, Microsoft

Apple goes after business; watch out Palm, RIM, Microsoft@Sam DiazI think once Apple's contract with AT&T is expired and they can move to Verizon, Sprint, etc, will see more adoption to the iPhone. I've talked with a lot of people about it and almost all of them say they would...

Tags: Digital music, Handhelds, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, Palm Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-08

Forget the iPhone: Palm targets RIM, business customers with Pre

Forget the iPhone: Palm targets RIM, business customers with PreRE iPhone in Business Scenario.I agree with you that from an administrative standpoint the iPhone is a logistical nightmare. The reasoning, no administrative back end. The back end should allow you to decide what can be and what cannot be on...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iPhone, Pre, Palm Inc., Research In Motion Ltd.

Discussion threads 2009-06-08

Microsoft: No Windows 7 for ARM-based netbooks (for now)

Microsoft: No Windows 7 for ARM-based netbooks for nowTechnically speaking - there IS a Windows for ARMWindows Embedded Compact aka WinCE is a subset of the full Windows API with all the old legacy API removed and Unicode-only calls.It's definitely not the full Windows API, but a lot of stuff...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows CE, Handhelds, Microsoft Windows 7, ARM, Microsoft Windows, netbook, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-03

Gearing up for Apple's WWDC: Don't forget about the apps

Gearing up for Apple's WWDC: Don't forget about the appsWow, this comment takes the cake!![i]It still doesn't change the fact that Apple changed the game with these apps and sent competitors - from RIM to Google - into copycat mode. Both Blackberry and Android phones both [b]now have apps for...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Operating systems, Mobile applications, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, Apple Inc., app support, Apple iPhone, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-06-03

Could this be the hardware spec for Microsoft's Pink phone?

Could this be the hardware spec for Microsoft's Pink phone?YES! FINALLY!About bloody time. The biggest problems with WiMo phones are:- No retail OS upgrade path. Microsoft fobs this off to the manufacturer - who has literally NO incentive to offer an upgrade. Thing is, a high end phone is $400...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., phone, hardware spec, Pink, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-05-12

Could Verizon be a (or 'the') carrier for Microsoft's Pink?

Could Verizon be a (or 'the') carrier for Microsoft's Pink?Windows 6.5 / Windows 7What I wonder is the following. Windows Mobile 6.5 being pushed back to Q4. Windows 7 early 2010???? Not a chance if you ask me. Mobile phone makers / carriers would be nuts to launch WM 6.5...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Verizon Communications Inc., phone, Microsoft Corp., Pink, WM 6.5

Discussion threads 2009-04-28

A single Windows platform for phones and PCs: Can it be done?

A single Windows platform for phones and PCs: Can it be done?No.No.RE: A single Windows platform for phones and PCs: Can it be done?I think many people underestimate the significance of Android. Either Android, or a derivative or similar offering based on Linux, will likely run all cell phones...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Telecom & Utilities, netbook, phone, single Windows platform, microphone, Microsoft Windows, Windows Platform, Microsoft Corp., PC, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-04-07

Will Android and Windows Mobile get squeezed as smartphone market shakes out?

Will Android and Windows Mobile get squeezed as smartphone market shakes out?HTML5 and PhonegapAs HTML5-based applications begin to permeate the mobile space, the smartphone OS will become less & less relevant (i.e. all apps will run on all OSes). Then, consumers will be able to base their smartphone decisions on...

Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Operating systems, Handhelds, HTML5, phone, smart phone, mobile, operating system, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-03-17

A Microsoft smartphone: No. A Microsoft phone chassis: Yes

A Microsoft smartphone: No. A Microsoft phone chassis: YesIt's sounds rosyA very positive outlook on their embedded front. A 'cool' factor is yet to please in my view however. They would really benefit from going 'even-smaller' to compete in the market, really. For instance, 'pimp-yo-glasses' would be...

Tags: Smart phones, Microsoft Corp., phone, hardware, smart phone

Discussion threads 2009-02-06

Unconfirmed: T-Mobile G2 due Jan. 26, 2009

Unconfirmed: T-Mobile G2 due Jan. 26, 2009G2They need a reboot. The G1 looks and feels like a beta unit, ugly and unrefined. Hopefully Samsung can do it better and make it attractive enough to lure iphone buyers. Time will tell.Garmin Nuvifone the G2?Perhaps they are implying that...

Tags: Engineering, T-Mobile, T-Mobile G2

Discussion threads 2008-12-19

Flash coming for WiMo, Android, ... iPhone?

Apple isn't exactly known for bowing to pressure, but Mr. Jobs had to be sweating just a little under his turtleneck Monday when Adobe demonstrated Flash Player 10 running on Nokia's Symbian operating system, Microsoft's Windows Mobile, and Google's Android. Real Flash, not Flash Lite. That leaves the Blackberry and...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Adobe Systems Inc., Apple Inc., Brian X. Chen, Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Marketing, Hardware, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-11-18

Windows Mobile to come to Mobile Internet Devices

Windows Mobile to come to Mobile Internet DevicesI would love to see more focus on thisIsn't it funny how we started long ago with Windows CE devices that had nice sized keyboards and clamshell designs and then we moved to small smartphones and are now headed back to the Windows...

Tags: Operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, iPhone OS, Microsoft Windows, mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone, operating system, mobile Internet device, Internet device

Discussion threads 2008-03-18

Ballmer outlines Microsoft's eight long-term growth bets

Ballmer outlines Microsoft's eight long-term growth betsAwesome speech...My rep and I flew in First Class to see this. I decided to miss the Super Bowl and attend a Windows Server 2008/Vista SP1 "Better Together" wine and cheese function on Sunday night. I heard the game was close, but not nearly...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Strategy, Operating systems, Handhelds, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., long-term growth bet, growth bet

Discussion threads 2008-02-04

Microsoft outlines what's coming in Windows Mobile 7, 8

Microsoft outlines what's coming in Windows Mobile 7, 8Considering that coolness and ease of use...... are completely subjective measures, if the phone doesn't do what I need, it is neither cool nor useful. Lacking push mail connection to Exchange is a deal-breaker. Editing Office documents on an iPhone?...

Tags: Operating systems, Handhelds, Mary Jo, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., phone

Discussion threads 2007-12-17