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Verizon Smartphone Sales Grow on Windows Popularity
June 3, 2013 10:23 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsVerizon took the lion's share of smarpthone sales in the United States, due in part to the growth of Windows Phone, according to new numbers from Kantar Worldpanel Comtech. Of the carriers, Verizon grabbed 36.3 percent of smartphones sold, an annual increase of 1.8 percent. Sprint Nextel accounted for 13.1 percent of smartphones sold...
Microsoft Touching Up Windows 8 to Address Gripes
May 7, 2013 8:42 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsMicrosoft is retooling the latest version of its Windows operating system to address complaints and confusion that have been blamed for deepening a slump in personal computer sales. The tune up announced Tuesday won't be released to consumers...
Tablets with Windows RT See Slow Sales, IDC Says
May 2, 2013 8:37 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsMicrosoft is seeing slow sales of a version of Windows designed for thin and light tablets, even as the tablet market as a whole is growing, a research firm reported Wednesday. Researchers at IDC said manufacturers shipped 200,000 tablets running...
Microsoft’s 3Q Beats Street, Company Announces Smaller Tablets
April 19, 2013 10:02 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsThe fervor over the PC market going down in flames and how that will affect PC giant Microsoft can settle a bit after the company’s third quarter 2013 beat analyst estimates. The company posted revenue of $20.5 billion on $0.72 EPS, marking an 18 and 20 percent increase annually, respectively. That’s compared to analyst expectations of $20.1 billion on $0.68 EPS.
PC Shipments Drop 14 Percent Annually as Consumers Prefer Tablets, Smartphones
April 11, 2013 9:23 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsConsumer preference for tablets and smartphones sent first quarter global PC shipments down 14 percent to 76.3 million units, according to new numbers from IDC. IDC said the extent of the annual contraction marked the worst quarter since IDC began tracking the PC market quarterly in 1994...
Ericsson Acquires Microsoft's Mediaroom Business
April 8, 2013 10:36 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsEricsson today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Microsoft's Mediaroom business. The business will give Ericsson a boost in providing IPTV and multi-screen solutions. Closing companies expect the deal to close during the second half of 2013...
Microsoft Ending Support for Windows Phone 7.8 and 8 in 2014
March 18, 2013 10:10 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsMicrosoft has set dates in 2014 for the end of mainstream support for both Windows Phone 7.8 and 8. The company will cease support for 7.8 on Sept. 9 and for 8 on July 8. Both of the end dates are based on 18-month life cycles for the products.
Dell in $24.4B Founder-Led Deal To Go Private
February 5, 2013 10:57 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSlumping personal computer maker Dell is bowing out of the stock market in a $24.4 billion buyout that represents the largest deal of its kind since the Great Recession dried up the financing for such risky maneuvers. The complex agreement announced Tuesday will allow Dell Inc.'s management...
Microsoft and Huawei Launch Phone for Africa
February 5, 2013 9:17 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsChinese phone maker Huawei and Microsoft are combining forces to sell a new smartphone in Africa, which they say is the world's fastest growing mobile phone market. The two companies launched the Huawei 4Afrika Tuesday. The phone runs Windows Phone 8...
Microsoft's 2Q 2013 Hits $21.5B in Revenue, $6.38B Profit
January 25, 2013 10:58 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsMicrosoft reported $21.5 billion in revenue for its second quarter 2013, with a net income of $6.38 billion on $0.76 EPS. The revenue marks a three percent jump annually while both income and Earnings Per Share (EPS) dropped annually three percent. Both revenue and EPS fell just less than analyst estimates.
Reports: Microsoft May Invest in Dell Buyout
January 23, 2013 10:21 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsMicrosoft has joined the negotiations to buy struggling computer maker Dell, according to media reports. Both CNBC and The Wall Street Journal reported that Microsoft Corp. may invest some of the money needed to take Dell Inc. private after 25 years as a publicly traded company...
Microsoft May Have Exited Gadget Show Prematurely
January 14, 2013 10:58 am | by Michael Liedtke, Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writers | News | CommentsMicrosoft may have relinquished its starring role in America's gaudiest gadget show a year too early. After 13 straight years in the spotlight, Microsoft's decision to scale back its presence at this week's International CES deprived the software maker of a prime opportunity...
Microsoft Increases Surface Tablet Production
December 12, 2012 10:24 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Surface is the first tablet Microsoft Corp. is selling under its own brand, and the company is promoting it heavily after its late-October launch. But reviews have been mixed, and there have been few signs that the tablet is flying off the shelves. So far, Microsoft has been selling it online and through its own stores.
Nokia Bets on Camera, Navigation with Windows 8 Lumia 920
September 5, 2012 7:21 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsNokia today unveiled its latest flagship phone, the Lumia 920 with PureView image sensor.
Microsoft’s Surface Only Half the Battle
June 19, 2012 7:35 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsMicrosoft yesterday unveiled the Surface, a new Windows-based 10-inch tablet aimed directly at consumers.
Microsoft 2Q Beats Street Despite Soft PC Market
January 20, 2012 6:54 am | by Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsMicrosoft Corp. battled through a weak PC market to post flat earnings in the final quarter of 2011...
LG Paying Microsoft Patent License Fees for Chrome, Android Devices
January 13, 2012 6:59 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe systemic weaknesses in Google's patents on its Android operating system has forced another handset manufacturer into a licensing agreement...
Ballmer, Microsoft Keynote A Farewell to CES
January 10, 2012 7:03 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsMicrosoft's CEO Steve Ballmer on Monday evening delivered his company's final keynote at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Microsoft Launches Xbox App for iOS
December 8, 2011 6:57 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsMicrosoft yesterday launched Xbox Live apps for both Windows Phone 7 (WP7) and Apple's iPhone.
Microsoft Pledges Windows Developers Generosity
December 8, 2011 6:55 am | by Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsMicrosoft Corp. is stepping up its competition with Apple and plans to give developers who write software for Windows computers and devices a greater share of revenue...
Report: 40,000 Apps for Windows Phone
November 21, 2011 7:05 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThere are now more than 40,000 apps on Windows Phone Marketplace, according to a report released last week...
Compal Taps Microsoft for Patent Protection
October 24, 2011 8:13 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsCompal today announced that it has signed a patent agreement with Microsoft that provides coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for Compal's tablets...
Microsoft's Fiscal 1Q Earnings Hit Analyst Target
October 21, 2011 8:44 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsMicrosoft's Windows franchise regained some of its vigor during the company's latest quarter, but that might not be enough to overcome the perception that the world's largest software maker is being outmaneuvered by nimble rivals whose fortunes aren't tied to the personal computer.
Google + Motorola = Microsoft?
September 20, 2011 1:09 pm | by Eric Setton, Tango | Articles | CommentsMotorola's arsenal of patents warranted the $12.5 billion price tag, and Google is following in the footsteps of iconic phone makers such as Apple and RIM that have both software and hardware integration.
Google Android Offensive Continues with Volley at Microsoft
August 5, 2011 8:25 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsGoogle's irate missive against Apple and Microsoft yesterday was met with a quick reply from Microsoft...
