Photobucket takes on Instagram with Snapbucket app
Photo-sharing giant Photobucket has entered the mobile picture-manipulation realm with the release of Snapbucket, an Instagram competitor.
Microsoft still struggling with Windows Phone 7 updates
Microsoft started pushing its first major Windows Phone 7 update over a month ago, but some - like owners of Samsung Omnia 7s - are still waiting.
The big four phone carriers spill on their location and customer data collection policies
The Location-gate fallout continues, just as the four major carriers detail what exactly your data and location is being used for, and how they get it.
TomTom sold customer driving data to police
It's been a bad week for privacy, and it's only getting worse. TomTom is the latest company to reveal that it's been tracking - and selling - consumer location and driving data.
Windows Phone 7 stores your location too
Microsoft has joined the location information party, admitting that Windows Phone 7 does store and track your location, like any other smartphone platform.
Nokia and Microsoft sign ‘definitive’ partnership agreement
Nokia and Microsoft have officially joined forces with the signing of a "definitive" agreement to develop Windows Phone-based handsets and an expanded mobile "ecosystem."
Galaxy S Gingerbread update ‘temporarily suspended’
Surprise, surprise: The Samsung Galaxy S is having OS upgrade issues, and the Gingerbread update will be delayed.
Microsoft teases Mango: Our complete list of upcoming Windows Phone features
Microsoft gave us our first glimpse at some of the features in its upcoming Mango update for Windows Phone 7, due out before the end of the year. Angry Birds, new deep linking Live Agents, augmented reality, and actual multitasking are among the enhancements.
Nokia prepares to slash up to 6,000 jobs
Warnings or no warnings, coming jobs cuts from Nokia will massively restructure the company.
Gartner: Windows Phone 7 will overtake iOS by 2015
Gartner says that Windows Phone 7 will climb the ranks, and quickly - by 2015, it will be second only to Android.
ComScore: Android dominates market, Verizon iPhone 4 boosts Apple
Android has officially overtaken RIM as the leading US mobile phone platform, comScore reports. Apple, still number three, saw its market share increase with stellar Verizon iPhone 4 sales.
Windows Phone apps emphasizing quality over quantity
Microsoft says 11,500 apps are available for Windows Phone 7 - but what really matters it the quality of those apps, not how many there are.
Microsoft developing mobile payments system for Windows Phone
According to sources, Microsoft is joining Google and Apple in the race to integrate NFC mobile payments technology into its smartphone platform, Windows Phone.
IDC predicts promising future for Windows Phone 7
A new forecast from the IDC says Windows Phone 7 will climb the mobile OS ranks and come second only to Android.
Microsoft apologizes for Windows Phone update mess
Microsoft's Windows Phone update mess has gotten so bad that senior members of the team have begun commenting on the developer site. Joe Belfiore apologizes for the problems.
Microsoft lets customers track Windows Phone 7 update progress
If you're Windows Phone 7 customer wondering when you'll get your "NoDo" update, there's a site for that - and it's from Microsoft.
Microsoft finally begins the Windows Phone 7 update
After more than a few bumps along the way, the "NoDo" upgrade has begun rolling out to Windows Phone 7 devices.
Localytics: Only 26 pct of mobile app users become “loyal customers”
Localytics says app usage data shows only 26 percent of mobile app users stick with apps - just as many run an app once (and only once).
Farewell, Zune: Microsoft will discontinue its iPod rival
After defending the questioned longevity of its media player, a Microsoft source admits the Zune is on its way out.
Microsoft delays Windows Phone copy/paste update
Microsoft has quietly announced a short delay for its Windows Phone 7 update. The new update will come before the end of March.
Nokia sells Qt commercial licensing to Digia
Looks like the Windows Phone move is for real: Nokia is selling its Qt commercial licensing and services business to Digia.
Second time not a charm for Windows Phone 7 update?
Some Windows Phone 7 users are still reporting problems with Microsoft's update to Windows Phone 7, even after the company pulled and re-released the code.
Nokia N950 to be the sole 2011 MeeGo device
At a recent Nokia event, an executive mentions a MeeGo phone is one the way. But does this mean it has a long shelf life with Nokia?
Plants Vs. Zombies, Fable Coin Golf and more coming to Windows Phone 7
Microsoft will be running an Xbox Live-style sales event this spring for Windows Phone 7 platforms, bringing hit games like Plants Vs. Zombies and Xbox 360 tie-ins like Halo: Waypoint to the marketplace.
Microsoft: Windows Phone 7 update failed for one in ten
Microsoft says 90 percent of Windows Phone 7 users who've received an update notice have had no problems...and that means 10 percent did.
First Windows Phone update bricks Samsung phones
Microsoft's first Windows Phone 7 update has bricked, or made inoperable, some Samsung Omnia 7 phones.
Microsoft issues first Windows Phone update
Microsoft has issued its first update to Windows Phone, which doesn't do anything except prep your phone for a lot more updates.
Nokia tempts developers with free E7 and WP7 phones
Nokia's developers won't be empty-handed: The manufacturer is outfitting them with the E7 and news Windows Phone 7 models in exchange for their work on the platform.
Verizon, Motorola hold little hope for Windows Phone 7
The Microsoft-Nokia partnership on Windows Phone 7 has captured attention...but Verizon Wireless and Motorola don't think it'll be a slam dunk success.
Leaked Dell road maps show next-gen smartphones, tablets on the horizon
Some allegedly reliable sources have leaked internal Dell documents laying out plans for its coming smartphone and tablet products.
No Nokia Windows Phone device until at least October
The first Nokia-Windows Phone handset won't arrive until after Microsoft releases an updated version of the mobile operating system late this year.
Angry Birds headed to Windows Phone 7, 3D version ‘in the works’
Rovio Mobile's Peter Vesterbacka confirms that Angry Birds is headed to Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform, says a 3D version is in development.
Microsoft at MWC: multitasking and a speedy IE9 for Windows Phone 7
Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, took the stage a the Mobile World Congress today to show off a few upcoming features of Windows Phone 7 including multitasking, Twitter integration, Skydrive support, and an improved IE9 browsing experience.
Nokia deal to cost Microsoft ‘billions of dollars’
Microsoft reportedly out-bid Google to snag the deal with Nokia, will pay out "billions of dollars" in an attempt to make the new partnership a success.
First Nokia Windows Phone 7 concept design photos leaked
With the Nokia-Microsoft partnership freshly official, the concept design photos have already begun to appear online.
An open relationship: A good move for Nokia and Microsoft
Nokia's new, open relationship with Microsoft could benefit both companies, and consumers.
Nokia outlines restructuring, benefits of Microsoft WP7 partnership
After announcing its partnership with Microsoft, Nokia held a second press conference where CEO Stephen Elop further discussed its broader strategy, restructuring efforts, financials, some of its choices, and where the company is headed.
Nokia chooses Windows Phone 7 as its primary operating system – full details
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop was joined by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to announce a tight partnership between Nokia and Microsoft. Nokia will adopt Windows Phone 7 as its primary smartphone platform.