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Mobilewhack.com
on November 29, 2008 6:17 AM | Permalink


We heard Microsoft is entering the phone business with an actual device next year. While we're still waiting for more details we get another Microsoft rumor. The bad Windows maker has a Pink product which will get a weird technology combo from the Zune and from the Danger Inc.

The Pink, whatever it is, might arrive at CES 2009. By then we should figure out if this Pink rumor has anything to do with Microsoft's phone.

via ubergizmo
How Many Zune Buyers are There?
By
Chris
on May 10, 2008 9:51 PM | Permalink

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In case you don't know, Microsoft have sold just over 2 million Zunes already. That's like what, 1 Zune per year? Leaving jokes aside, Microsoft still haven't really made that much of an impression with this device. Last May they reached their first million and now, after an year, they sold one more million of Zune players. That places them just above Creative and lower than SanDisk and waaaaay below Apple.

Zune will never be an iPod that's clear, but it will always get some fans around the world. I am sure there are happy customers that enjoy at least this Microsoft product.
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Dell and Microsoft Launch (PRODUCT) RED Branded Products to Help Eliminate AIDS in Africa
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Mobilewhack.com
on January 25, 2008 1:42 AM | Permalink
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Big corporate outfits are known to do their big bit in the ongoing battle against social issues afflicting the world today. To date, Microsoft and Dell have chipped in more than 57 million through their (RED) campaign to the ongoing fight against AIDS in Rwanda, Swaziland, and Ghana. In the same vein, the behemoths have now teamed up again to help customers make a difference in the fight against AIDS in Africa offering (RED) branded high-end products.

These products consist of Dell's premium XPS One (PRODUCT) RED PC, XPS M1330 and M1530 (PRODUCT) RED notebooks, and the 948 All-In-One (PRODUCT) RED printer. All RED PCs and notebooks will be powered Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED, making Microsoft the exclusive partner for all RED-branded Dell products. With each purchase, both the companies will contribute $50-$80 to the Global Fund and $5 Dell contribution for the RED-branded printer. All of the funds will be diverted to Global Fund-financed grants in Africa.
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Microsoft Live Search Mobile Updates
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Mobilewhack.com
on December 27, 2007 1:19 PM | Permalink

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Microsoft isn't going to get left behind in the mobile internet arena. Looks like they've just updated their Live Search Mobile services. Here are the improvements:

*Access data on all US-based addresses in one-click.
*Provides additional information on various US-based businesses such as hours of operation and similar
*US-based business reviews and photos
*Instant Answers improved move show times -- critic ratings now included
*Interactive maps
*Instant Answers for traffic and maps.
*China market mobile search.

Microsoft Live Search is accessible to mobile phones with mobile internet capabilities. With all these improvements before the year ends, we're quite optimistic on how things will go for Microsoft Live Search on 2008.
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Windows Mobile 7.0 and 8.0 News
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Mobilewhack.com
on December 16, 2007 3:02 AM | Permalink
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Engadget has some info on Microsoft's next 2 versions of Windows Mobile after 6.1, Microsoft Windows Mobile 7.0 and 8.0.

We all know that Windows Mobile 6.1 is not far away, but what about the versions after that? At this year's Mobius, it's now known that the next two versions will have a brand new application suite, along with a port of Internet Explorer. Several other applications will also be seeing upgrades.

In addition, new features such as global search and data correlation. This would allow users to know statistical information about the person they are communicating with, along with a possible map leading them to their location.

It's not too probable that all of this stuff will be making its way to the next two versions, but one can only hope.
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Microsoft Introduces New Technology and Collaboration to Accelerate Business Smartphone Adoption
By
Mobilewhack.com
on October 24, 2007 9:51 AM | Permalink

blackjack.jpgMicrosoft Corp. today unveiled several strategic offerings to help people and businesses better embrace mobile technology. First, they announced its first dedicated mobile device management server and a strategic new business alliance to complement the growing success of the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system and help more businesses take advantage of mobile solutions for their employees.

Microsoft also introduced the Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, a new mobile-dedicated server solution that helps companies manage Windows Mobile phones similar to Windows-based laptops and PCs. With Mobile Device Manager, companies can deliver new applications to phones over the air as well as connect people via Mobile VPN (virtual private network) with security-enhanced access to critical data such as expense reports or customer information.

Lastly, Microsoft, together with AT&T and Samsung, also unveiled the Blackjack II, marking more than 30 Windows Mobile phones that have been announced this year. Available later this year exclusively through AT&T for as low as $149.99, the Blackjack II is a new Windows Mobile 6 phone featuring GPS that will be updatable to support Mobile Device Manager.
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E-Ten Glofiish X800 GPS Pocket PC Phone Gets FCC Approval
By
Mobilewhack.com
on July 31, 2007 6:52 PM | Permalink
Glofiish X800 Gets FCC Nod

Remember the E-TEN Glofiish X800 cell phone which was showcased at CeBIT 2007? Yes, the same phone that boasts high speed HSDPA/WCDMA connectivity and runs Windows Mobile 6. Well, the FCC has blessed this feature-packed phone meaning it will now make its way into the hands of the consumers. The Glofiish phone can also access VoIP and video calling.

The Glofiish X800 packaging includes a stylus, battery, USB cable and AC adapter apart from the mandatory user guide and CD. The X800 has LED indicators for Bluetooth, WLAN and GPS so you can quickly see what's turned on. It also features a speakerphone. For expanded memory, the X800 offers a microSD memory card slot. The phone comes with tons of bundled software including Internet Explorer, Windows Live Messenger, File Explorer and Windows Media Player.

There's also a useful Transcriber function on the phone that lets you write anywhere on the screen using the stylus. Once you write your sentence, it will automatically change them into typed characters. The integrated GPS on the X800 is another convenient function. Combine this with the Location SMS function to immediately update chosen contacts with your current location.

No word on the pricing or availability yet.
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ZunePhone Update - Bill Says No!
By
Mobilewhack.com
on February 10, 2007 5:54 PM | Permalink

ZunePhone.jpgThis week saw blogs light up with Microsoft Zune Phone news and speculation.

On the 1st of February 2007 CrunchGear broke the news that a possible Zune Phone maybe coming. Then the excitement mounted and sites all over the net went Zune phone crazy, here is a wrap up of some of the Zune Phone news we found on the net:

Feb 8 - Gizmodo.com reported that Microsoft submitted some sought of wireless device at the FCC, sparking speculation that it could be the Zune Phone.

Feb 10 - After a whole week of ignoring all reports and not saying anything Engadget totally Debunked the FCC report.

Feb 10 - Then in a Newsweek interview Bill came on the scene and said there are no plans for a Zune phone in the near future:

With Xbox and Zune, Microsoft has adopted an end-to-end approach, where you write the software, design the hardware and run the services. Will Microsoft now change its mobile-phone strategy and adopt an end-to-end approach, the way Apple has with the iPhone?

No, I don't think so. People like different styling, media storage, capability [in phones]. The benefit we get from having lots of great hardware partners is pretty phenomenal. And our software can run on any one of those things.

Who knows whats happening maybe Microsoft want to keep everything very tight lipped for now or there are just simply no plans!