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Microsoft scraps Skype for Windows Phone 7
Microsoft has announced it's scrapping Skype for Windows Phone 7. Although it says the software will become inoperable on WP7 devices "within the next few weeks," many users are already reporting that the app has stopped working.
This time, Zune is actually dead
After some back and forth, Microsoft might actually stick to its guns and discontinue the Zune.
Microsoft to limit WP7 app developers to submitting 10 apps a day
Microsoft limits the amount of apps developers can submit to 10 a day to help prevent developers from cheating the system.
Samsung to pay Microsoft for every Android device they sell
Samsung agrees to pay Microsoft an undisclosed royalty fee for every Android device it sells to avoid being sued by Microsoft.
Wi-Fi tethering included in WP7 Mango update comes with strings attached
Microsoft assures us that Mango will alleviate all the little quirks NoDo couldn't, but some of what's inside the update might not be as easily accessible as you'd think.
Microsoft employee Tweeted information about Nokia WP7 device, no longer employeed
Microsoft employee resigns after taking heat for tweeting about an unreleased Nokia Windows Phone 7 device.
Microsoft previews Windows 8 at BUILD
The veteran manufacturer shows it still has some fresh ideas on computing with Windows 8.
iPhone 4 still selling well despite the iPhone 5 release looming
Apple's iPhone 4 is still selling extremely well even though the iPhone 5 is expected to be released in October.
Windows Phone 7 demo shows off Xbox LIVE integration
Microsoft shows off one new way it will link Xbox LIVE to its smartphones.
Opinion: How the Google-Motorola deal will spawn a new OS
Where will Android refugees like Samsung, HTC and LG settle in the wake of Google’s Motorola buy? A new Mystery OS that hasn’t yet revealed itself.
Windows phones are getting new Xbox Live features, games soon
We will finally have a mobile version of Kinectimals to overwhelm our friends with cute baby tigers rolling around in grass. Microsoft announced a bevy of new games and other updates for the Windows smartphone.
Nokia partners with China Mobile for Windows Phone 7 devices
Nokia is starting to line up partners for the launch of its first Windows Phone 7 devices, and the first pick is China Mobile.
Say goodbye to Symbian, North America
Nokia is making use of that deal with Microsoft and will drop Symbian in the US and Canada to fully promote Windows Phone 7.
Windows Phone 7 according to Dilbert
Microsoft is banking on Dilbert creator Scott Adams to show some love for Windows Phone 7, but will the high-risk maneuver work?
Win a Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7 in honor of Father’s Day
Comment on this post to enter to win a new Samsung Focus running Windows Phone 7. Just a hint, it would be a great gift for dad.
Pick your phone by your personality
The phone you carry reflects your personality. Here’s what each major mobile operating system says about its users’ priorities – and how knowing your own preferences can help you pick the right one.
Microsoft selling three WP7 phones for a penny each
In the market for a new smartphone and a new two-year contract? Then WP7 has got three phones with your name written all over them.
Apple borrows from BlackBerry, Android, and WP7 with iOS 5
There's no question that the mass amount of new features Apple will introduce with iOS 5 are impressive. Question is, are they original?
Windows 8 features explained: What’s new and how it works
Microsoft has taken the lid off of Windows 8, a radical departure from the last 15 years of Windows operating systems. We go in depth and dissect everything we've learned about Microsoft's gamble thus far.
Leaked HTC phone shoots 12MP RAW, may run WP7 ‘Mango’
A leaked HTC phone that appears to run Windows Phone 7 "Mango" has a 12 megapixel camera capable of shooting in RAW format — features unheard of in a smartphone.
HTC is developing Windows Phone Mango handsets, says CEO
HTC CEO Peter Chou has revealed that the company is, as expected, working on Windows Phone Mango handsets.
Windows Phone Mango demo: Multitasking
This is a live demonstration of multitasking, the new Office Hub, and a couple other new Windows Phone 7 'Mango' features, recorded at Microsoft's VIP preview earlier today.
Windows Phone Mango demo: Bing Vision, Indoor maps
This is a live demonstration of Bing Vision, Local Scout, Quick Cards, contact groups, indoor maps, and other Windows Phone 7 'Mango' features, recorded at Microsoft's VIP preview earlier today.
Windows Phone Mango to debut on Nokia, Acer, Fujitsu and ZTE handsets
Microsoft announced today that the "Mango" version of its Windows Phone 7 mobile OS will run on the first Microsoft-based Nokia handsets, out this fall.
Verizon HTC Trophy revealed, available May 26
Verizon takes the WP7 plunge with the HTC Trophy, available online May 26 and in stores June 2.
Windows Phone 7 Mango to include turn-by-turn Nav, Bing Vision & Audio
In a recent Windows Phone Dev Podcast, four new features were unveiled for the platform's upcoming mango update. Turn-by-turn navigation, Bing Vision, Bing Audio, and SMS dictation all appear to be headed for WP7.