Windows Phone
Goodbye ‘Nokia’ and ‘Windows Phone,’ Microsoft has other plans
Microsoft has reportedly started phasing out the 'Nokia' and 'Windows Phone' names from products, aiming to replace them with 'Microsoft' and 'Windows' in future devices. The Lumia brand, however, will stick around.
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Microsoft prepping Gear Fit-like fitness band with cross-platform functionality
Microsoft has reportedly been working on a Samsung Gear Fit-like fitness band of its own, which will allegedly launch in 4Q with cross-platform functionality, compatible with Windows Phone, Android, and iOS.
Lumia 830 leaks with ‘Nokia by Microsoft’ branding – Coming Soon?
The purported Lumia 830 Windows Phone smartphone has leaked online sporting 'Nokia by Microsoft' branding on its rear.
Microsoft details ‘kill switch’ features coming to Windows Phone as Activation Lock
Microsoft has offered more details regarding its anti-theft features set to act as a kill switch, or activation lock. The new features will roll out soon to Windows Phone devices.
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) landing on Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform in July
BlackBerry CEO John Chen has announced that the popular BlackBerry Messenger is ready to launch on the Windows Phone platform in July.
Android, Windows Phone devices from Google and Microsoft to launch with ‘kill switches’
Google and Microsoft have reportedly agreed to launch smartphones with 'kill switches' on their respective platforms, Android and Windows Phone.
Samsung Ativ SE Galaxy S4-like Windows Phone handset leaks in new color option
The purported Samsung Ativ SE Windows Phone handset has leaked in a new image, this time in a darker gray shade.
Windows Phone outsells the iPhone in 27 countries
Microsoft's Windows Phone platform has outsold the iPhone in 27 countries, mainly due to Nokia.
Sony reportedly still in talks with Microsoft about launching a Windows Phone handset
Head of Sony Mobile Europe Pierre Perron has briefly discussed the company's plans for mobile and said that Sony is still in talks with Microsoft over Windows Phone.
HTC reportedly considering Android/Windows Phone dual-booting smartphone as Microsoft pushes for deeper Windows mobile integration
Microsoft has reportedly started talks with HTC to add its Windows OS to the phone maker's Android smartphones and HTC is apparently considering to make a Windows Phone/Android dual-booting smartphone.
Windows Phone GDR3 update detailed in new screenshots and video, brings multitasking improvements & more
Microsoft's GDR3 update for Windows Phone has leaked in some screnshots and a new video, showing multitasking changes and other new features.
Google Sync for Windows Phone now extended until Dec. 31, 2013
Google has agreed to give Windows Phone users another extension, allowing them to access its Sync service until Dec. 31, 2013.
Windows (Phone) 9 may sport major redesign of Metro UI, unify smartphone and tablet platforms
The next version of Microsoft's mobile operating system may boast a major redesign, as the company is reportedly aiming to create a single platform for both smartphones and tablets.
