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Five reasons Windows Phone 7 will succeed

Windows Phone 7 has a lot going for it, but are these 5 reasons for it to succeed against RIM, Apple and Google?
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Love it or leave it alone? First impressions of Windows Phone 7

The first reviews of Windows Phone 7 paint a picture of an OS that still trails Apple and Google, but with plenty of kick left for later in the race.

Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer talks Windows Phone 7, Ray Ozzie, and retirement

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talked about Windows Phone 7 and Ray Ozzie's "retirement" today.
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Will Windows Phone 7 finally win Microsoft the respect it deserves?

After years as the laughing stock of the mobile world, Microsoft finally has a shot to regain its dignity, and sales, with Windows Phone 7.
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Microsoft promises Mac clients for Zune, Windows Phone 7

Microsoft says Mac users will be able to sync with Zune devices and Windows Phone 7 devices by the end of the year.
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Hands on first impressions of Windows Phone 7

We go hands on with the first Windows Phone 7 devices to see whether Microsoft can really run with Apple and Google in the smartphone arms race.

Windows 7 mobile unveiled; first phones announced

Microsoft unveiled its long-awaited mobile platform Windows 7 and announced a series of new phones running its operating system.
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Microsoft looking to buy Adobe?

News of a "secret" meeting between Adobe and Microsoft have buy-out rumors flying...but most agree it's far-fetched.
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Windows Phone 7: Great software, awful name

Microsoft actually has a chance of besting Android with Windows Phone 7, if it can overcome the amazingly clumsy name.
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Microsoft and Motorola might work on Windows Phone 7 devices

Despite patent litigation over Android, Microsoft and Motorola might work on Windows Phone 7 devices...eventually.
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Windows Phone 7 apps: Demos of Netflix, Twitter and more

Netflix, Twitter, and other apps for Windows Phone 7 are previewed in a new video released by Microsoft today.
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Android gains market share, everyone else loses

It's official: Android market share is exploding at the expense of iOS, Windows Mobile, and BlackBerry.

Windows Phone 7 Will Link Closely to Xbox 360

The upcoming mobile operating system for Windows phones will allow users to connect to their Xbox, play casual games, and stay connected with online friends.
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Windows Phone 7 Going to Europe First?

A Microsoft exec told analysts the company expects to launch Windows Phone 7 in Europe this October...ahead of a possible November launch in the U.S.
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Windows Phone 7: Everything You Need to Know

Microsoft will attempt to recapture its lost mobile crown with Windows Phone 7 this fall. Here’s everything you know before the first wave arrives.
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Does Windows Phone 7 Stand a Chance Against the iPhone?

John Brandon offers five reasons Windows Phone 7 might actually stand a fighting chance against the likes of the iPhone and Google Android.

Move Over, Sidekick: Microsoft to Debut Pure and Turtle Phones on April 12

With Windows 7 Phone Series already out of the bag, Microsoft will announce two new Sidekick-style social messaging phones on April 12, code-named Pure and Turtle.

Mozilla Halts Firefox on Windows Mobile

Mozilla says it has stopped development of Firefox for Windows Mobile…and won't be making it for Windows Phone 7 Series until it can do a native app.
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Windows Phone 7 Apps: Only from Microsoft’s Store

Windows Phone 7 apps will only come from Microsoft's store...with a possible exception for enterprise customers.