Indian handset and tablet manufacturer Micromax recently partnered with Microsoft at the Mobile World Congress for the release of Windows Phone devices and now one of Micromax’s official has confirmed that it…
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Free Windows Phone for two Indian handset makers
Windows phone hasn’t been able to giving a tough fight to market leaders Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS in the last four years, but Microsoft doesn’t want to leave any stone unturned…
Convincing Microsoft’s board on Nokia acquisition was the toughest part says Steve Ballmer
Addressing audience at the Oxford University, Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO, admitted that during his 14 years of spell in Microsoft, if he could have a do-over of the last 10 years,…
Windows Phone will be the fastest-growing mobile operating system says IDC
IDC revealed in its latest report that smartphone shipments are likely to decline in 2014, but also says that Windows Phone will be the fastest-growing mobile operating platform with a 29.5% annual…
Facebook Messenger to land on Windows Phone within ‘weeks’
Windows Phone, the third largest mobile operating platform in the world, didn’t have a dedicated Facebook Messenger app, but that is about to change as Microsoft has revealed during a press conference…
Microsoft lines up new Windows Phone hardware partners, OS features
Microsoft has revealed that it has signed up an additional 9 new hardware partners for its Windows Phone. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the opening of the Mobile World Congress…
Microsoft’s Tami Reller hints at possible Windows RT, Windows Phone merger
Microsoft’s executive vice president, Marketing, Tami Reller, while speaking at the Goldman Sachs tech conference revealed that Microsoft has got lot of opportunities with their Windows RT and hinted at a possible…
Lumia 1320 lands in the UK; to be available from February 24
Nokia has announced launch of Lumia 1320 in the UK and customers can get the handset for free for just £21 a month. The £21 a month tariff is available on EE,…
Nokia teases mysterious Windows Phone device
Nokia has uploaded a 15 second teaser on its US YouTube account that has something to do with a mysterious Windows Phone device. The video starts off with “Have you heard what’s…
Microsoft Windows Phone Store plagued with junk, fake apps
Windows Phone platform has been gaining a lot of traction lately with its share hitting double digit figures in Europe and has managed to find descent enough takes in Asian markets. Microsoft…
Windows Phone records 104% year-on-year growth in Q4 2013
ABI Research reports that from the total 280 million smartphones shipped worldwide in 2013 fourth quarter, around 10.9 million units were Windows Phone powered smartphones. This results in a 104 percent year-over-year growth…
Android is the global leader – Kantar
A recent report by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech claims that Android is continuing its lead in almost every market across the globe beating its own previous highs and is well ahead of the…
Nokia Lumia 1520 Mini likely to have full HD display
Launching Mini variants of flagship smartphones with trimmed down specifications has become trend with Samsung leaking the pack followed by HTC; however, Nokia is likely join the bandwagon and lead the pack…
Microsoft dismisses OEM payout rumours, says ‘numbers are complete fiction’
Microsoft has dismissed recent reports of the company paying cash incentives to Windows Phone OEM partners saying that the ‘numbers are complete fiction’. Frank Shaw, Microsoft’s Lead of Communications, took to Twitter…
Microsoft to pay billions to handset manufacturers to promote Windows Phone?
Rumours suggest that Microsoft is ready to pay over $2 billion to handset manufacturers including Samsung, Sony and Huawei to roll out Windows phones. According to reports, in a hefty bid to…