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Windows 8 Sales Well Below Projections, Indicates Report
Microsoft is facing troubled times, as its Window 8-based PCs are not flying off the store shelves as the company would have hoped for, according to a recent report. If what the report indicates turns out to be true, then Microsoft's worst fear is slowly being realized.
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Nokia Takes Aim At HTC With 32 Patent Infringement Claims
Nokia is no longer playing Mr. Nice Guy. The company is on the warpath with HTC in sight and has slammed a 32 patent-related lawsuits that are sure to turn heads. HTC not too long ago settled its patent dispute with Apple, and now the company has to go up against another legal juggernaut with Nokia.
Windows 8 Survey Shows U.S. Consumers' Lack Of Interest
Microsoft has a huge problem on its hands. It seems U.S consumers are not interested in Windows 8, which could turn out to be a disaster for a company trying desperately to keep up with Android and iOS.
Nokia's Plans For Windows Phone 7.8 Leaked
Microsoft aims to placate Windows Phone 7.5 users looking to upgrade to Windows Phone 8 with an in-between OS, according to leaked documents from Nokia.
Android Overshadows Rivals With Over 90 Percent Market Share In China
Android-powered smartphones have become favorites in China after achieving more than 90 percent market share, according to a report from Analysys International.
Skype Fixes Security Threat That Used Email Address To Hijack Accounts
Using an email address, hackers could have accessed the account of any one of the 600 million Skype users.
T-Mobile Galaxy S3 Users Getting Android Jelly Bean 4.1 OTA Update
Samsung Galaxy S3 users on T-Mobile in the U.S. are in for some good news. Per reports, the carrier has started to roll out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update over-the-air (OTA) for its Galaxy S3 subscribers.
Verizon Motorola Droid RAZR M Users Now Receiving Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Update
On Friday, Nov. 9, Motorola had announced that its Droid RAZR M would be getting an upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and the update would be pushed out to users in phases. Now, per reports, users on Verizon have started receiving the Jelly Bean update on the Droid RAZR M.
New BlackBerry 10 Slated For January: Will It Save RIM From Oblivion?
Canadian smartphone manufacturer RIM is hoping that its redesigned operating system will transform the company's declining fortunes.
AT&T To Roll Out Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean Update This Week?
Samsung Galaxy S3 users in the U.S. will be happy to know that AT&T could possibly push out the Jelly Bean update soon. Reports indicate that carrier AT&T is slated to roll out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S3 sometime this week.
RIM Giving Away Cash And Devices To Developers Who Port Games To BlackBerry 10
Research in Motion (RIM) is struggling to get its first BlackBerry 10 smartphone outside the labs and into the hands of willing consumers, all the while giving other ecosystems like Android, iOS, and Windows Phone more room to push the company into anonymity.
Microsoft And Nokia Promoting Windows Phone 8 With The Help Of Celebrities
Both Microsoft and Nokia are ramping up advertisements for Windows Phone 8 devices. Windows Phone 8 is coming packed with some cool features, but that alone will not be able to draw consumer interest and which is why both companies are bringing celebrities on board to promote the devices.
Windows 8, RT Set To Get First Major Security Patch On Tuesday
Microsoft will roll out the first major security updates for its brand new Windows 8 and Windows RT operating systems on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
