Forbes names Microsoft's Steve Ballmer worst CEO
News - May 15, 2012
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Is Steve Ballmer the worst CEO of a publicly traded company? Forbes thinks so. The magazine just named Ballmer the worst CEO and they think he should have already been fired.
#1 – Steve Ballmer, Microsoft. Without a doubt, Mr. Ballmer is the worst CEO of a large publicly traded American company today. Not only has he singlehandedly steered Microsoft out of some of the fastest growing and most lucrative tech markets (mobile music, handsets and tablets) but in the process he has sacrificed the growth and profits of not only his company but “...read more
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Feeding America charity leaves BlackBerry for Windows Phone
News - May 15, 2012
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Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, has dumped the BlackBerry in favor of Windows Phone. We've heard of companies leaving BlackBerry for the iPhone, but this move is one of the first publicized migrations to Windows Phone. Obviously, Microsoft is spreading the news.
The move to Windows Phone strengthens Feeding America’s capabilities as it complements the organization’s use of other Microsoft solutions including Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Lync Server 2010.
“Windows Phone provides a level of integra...read more
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Viber for BlackBerry and Windows Phone released
News - May 08, 2012
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Viber today announced the availability of Viber for BlackBerry Beta and Windows Phone 7 Beta. With more than 69 million registered iPhone and Android users already, Viber looks to expand its reach and be the premier mobile VoIP and messaging company.
"We believe if you're connected to the Internet, you should be able to enjoy a free, high-quality communications experience, and Viber is working to make it possible for users of all mobile products to communicate with each other," said Talmon Marco, Viber Founder and CEO. "We are delighted to ad...read more
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Nokia snags exclusive app deals for Lumia Windows Phones
News - May 08, 2012
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Nokia has announced a few exclusive partnerships to kick off their CTIA 2012 conference. Nokia has partnered with PGA Tour to bring the game to the Lumia line of Windows Phones. The deal is an exclusive for Nokia for 12 months, starting in June 2012. Nokia also negotiated exclusive 6 month deals to bring ESPN, Groupon, and AOL Entertainment hub to the Lumia line.
In addition to these exclusive app deals Rovio is working to bring a version of Angry Birds Space to Windows Phone. Nokia also announced other apps from PayPal, Time Magazine, Ne...read more
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Apple Founder Woz likes Windows Phone over Android
News - April 28, 2012
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is saying surprising things about Windows Phone. In a recent interview Woz sings Windows Phone's praises calling it "beautiful." Woz thinks Windows Phone is more intuitive than Android and even calls the experience of using WP like working "with a friend not a tool."
Even though the specs of the top Windows Phones leave something to be desired (especially in the camera), Woz loves it anyway. He doesn't say which Windows Phone he's been using, but it is a Mango phone. He is most likely using the Nokia Lumia ...read more
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Former Nokia exec says current CEO Elop is struggling
News - April 26, 2012
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In a recent CNET interview, former Nokia executive Lee Williams says current Nokia CEO Stephen Elop is "struggling." Williams admits to being a bit of an arm chair quarterback in the interview, but he still makes his feelings known. He believes Elop does not have an overarching vision for Nokia.
Williams says Nokia's CEO appears very much the man without a plan. "Elop hasn't delivered a roadmap. He's been there for two to three years and there's really no roadmap," says Williams. "There's no overarching vision for this company. That to me is...read more
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Good for Windows Phone to be released
News - April 19, 2012
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Good has been alerting users that Good for Windows Phone will be released today. This is good news for Microsoft as Windows Phone hasn't exactly been the enterprise sweetheart. Even with Exchange support Windows Phone is way behind.
Good announce Good for WP Good for Enterprise™ Windows Phone® Available Tomorrow!
Good Technology is pleased to inform you that Good for Enterprise – Windows Phone will be available tomorrow for download from the Marketplace. This release will support Microsoft Exchange and will be available for Windows Phone w...read more
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Amazon offers Nokia Lumia 900 for a penny
News - March 31, 2012
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Amazon Wireless is now offering the Nokia Lumia 900 for one cent. That's right, a penny. Of course that price is for new contracts only. You can purchase the Lumia 900 at the full price of $499.99, or the upgrade price of $119.99.
You can pre-order the flagship Windows Phone now. You'll get free two-day shipping and they are available in cyan and black. No word on when the white Lumia 900 will hit Amazon....read more
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White Nokia 900 coming April 22nd
News - March 28, 2012
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Check out this photo of the white Nokia Lumia 900. It's not the first time we've seen the Lumia 900 in white, but most people did not expect AT&T to launch a white version so soon. The white Lumia 900 is expected to be released by AT&T on April 22nd. Is it nice enough to wait a few more weeks to pick one up?...read more
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New Smoked by Windows Phone commercials are out
News - March 22, 2012
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The Smoked by Windows Phone commercials seem to be a hit. Microsoft is releasing a new set of commercials to promote Windows Phone.
Smoked by Windows Phone started at CES, where Ben Rudolph bet people $100 that Windows Phone is faster at the everyday stuff they do on their smartphones. Because of Windows Phone's live tiles, Rudolph is confident he can do every day tasks faster on his phone, than you can on yours.
This latest commercial shows him besting an iPhone 4, Samsung Captivate, EVO, and Galaxy Nexus. ...read more
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Free apps use more battery than paid apps?
News - March 19, 2012
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According to a recent study, free smartphone apps may be eating more battery than paid apps because they serve ads.
Abhinav Pathak, a computer scientist at Purdue University, Indiana, and colleagues made the discovery after developing software to analyse apps' energy usage. When they looked at popular apps such as Angry Birds, Free Chess and NYTimes they found that only 10 to 30 per cent of the energy was spent powering the app's core function.
According to the study, about 25 - 35% of power consumption went to third-party ad cod...read more
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Nokia Lumia 800 shown off in Telus commercial
News - March 15, 2012
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Telus is having a sale on smartphones and they're running a commercial to publicize the deals. The phones start at 50% off. Nice sale.
The Nokia Lumia 800 is front and center in this commercial. It features a leopard trying to catch different smartphones, but he's not fast enough to catch them before they disappear in a puff of smoke. The Lumia 800 is the first smartphone up, and is at the center of the pack at the end of the commercial.
The music is M.C. Hammer's "U Can't Touch This."
Check it out....read more
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Nokia Lumia coming to China on March 28th
News - March 13, 2012
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Nokia CEO Stephen Elop says the first Nokia Lumia Windows Phones will officially hit China on March 28. Pre-orders have already been made in China, but the official release date is March 28. Elop didn't specify which Lumia phones would be released in China, but the rumor is that the Lumia 710 and 800 will likely be released there. Both China Telecom and China Unicom are said to be partnering with Nokia and will likely carry the Lumia phones...read more
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Nokia Lumia 900 delayed until April
News - March 09, 2012
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The Nokia Lumia 900 is delayed and won't be released until April 22, according to BGR. The previously accepted rumor as fact, most famously announced by Paul Thurrot and Mary Jo Foley, was that the Lumia 900 would launch on March 18. Most people were banking on the 18th, but come to think of it, we haven't heard much more about a launch date. You would expect news to be leaking out about the Lumia's launch but it's been awfully quiet.
It looks like we'll have to wait another month to get our hands on Nokia's flagship Windows Phone. ...read more
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