The latest predictions for the smartphone market by analysis firm IDC show the dynamism in the arena, but while Microsoft isn't expected to fall off the grid, it's not expected to blow the other contenders out of the water either.
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If Microsoft's competitors in the mobile phone arena were hoping that Microsoft might miss delivering Windows Phone 7 in time for holiday sales as it had with Windows Vista, they'll be let down. The company just hit an important milestone.
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The software titan is apparently conducting a scare campaign meant to convince mobile handset makers to shy away from Android.
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A financial analyst says that, at a recent briefing with Microsoft on the upcoming launch of Windows Phone 7, he learned that the company and its partners will spend "billions" to make it successful.
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A tutorial for mobile IT staff on how to use Windows Mobile remote access options to gain access to computers from smartphones.
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A critical issue mobile IT needs to consider when selecting smartphones for mobile office workers is how well the mobile device works with Microsoft's Exchange email servers.
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Steve Ballmer tells a gathering of stock and tech analysts that Microsoft hasn't given up on slate computers -- but Redmond will have to work quick to catch iPad and Cius.
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Key points reviewers are making about Windows Phone 7 based on prototype evaluations, as well as insight on if WP7 is enough to rescue Redmond's mobile division.
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The software giant is feuling its Windows Phone 7 mobile app effort by compensating developers. Is it prudent -- or a sign of desperation?
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The so-called consumerization of business IT is a guiding principle in Microsoft's work on the forthcoming Windows Phone 7 devices due in time for the holidays.
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At Microsoft's annual Worldwide Partner Conference, CEO Steve Ballmer reaffirms "all in" plans for the cloud, which will give Windows 7 a home on a host of new devices and form factors.
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We review the key features of the new Microsoft Office Mobile 2010, because though the Kin's been kicked to the curb, the legacy of Windows Mobile 6.5 is still very much alive.
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Although synching between the new Hotmail and Exchange ActiveSync-enabled mobile phones isn't in the soup quite yet, some users have figured out how to get it working.
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CEO Steve Ballmer clarifies Microsoft's plans for embedded wireless OSes, but keeps answers to important questions -- such as apps portability --to himself. Where does new mobile OS fit in with Kin, Windows Mobile 6.5 and Windows Phone 7?
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The rumor mill has Apple adopting Microsoft's Bing search technology. But that's only one of several reports speculating on announcements planned for Apple's big developer conference next week.
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Microsoft releases barcode reading product meant to aid marketers in reaching consumers through their cell phones with interactive information such as links to sites and experiences.
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Don't fret if you still use Windows Mobile software 6.X, there's still plenty of worthwhile mobile apps to be found, including the 25 productivity and lifestyle apps we outline here -- most of which are free.
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As Microsoft rolls out a significant upgrade to its office productivity and online collaboration suites, users of Windows Mobile 6.5 get Mobile Office as a free upgrade.
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Microsoft and Verizon Wireless start selling the two new social media-savvy Kin phones. What features distinguish the Kin One and Kin Two?
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Microsoft delivers a version of its Office Communicator Mobile united communications client for Nokia Symbian-based smartphones. Is this a sign the tenuous alliance between the two firms will survive?
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