Microsoft: Why Low-End Phones in Large Quantities is the Best Strategy

By Valerie Sarnataro | 11/12/2011

While smartphone manufacturers race to release high-end handsets with dual-core chips, Microsoft continues to offer solely single-core-equipped phones. So why does the Windows Phone maker stray from the pack in its adoption of a faster CPU?

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Dell Might Be Out of the Windows Phone Business

By Ed Hardy | 10/9/2011

Dell was among the companies that released a device running Windows Phone last year, but there are signs that this might be its only offering with Microsoft's mobile operating system.

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Microsoft Finally Rolling Out Windows Phone 7.5 Upgrades

By Valerie Sarnataro | 9/28/2011

Microsoft has finally begun rolling out Windows Phone 7.5, though not all Windows Phone owners will be getting the update right away. Customers should check Microsoft's web page to verify when their devices will be getting the upgrade.

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Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone Now Available to AT&T Customers

By Ed Hardy | 5/6/2011

AT&T customers can now purchase a version of the Dell Venue Pro that fully supports their carrier. This high-end device running Microsoft Windows Phone 7 includes a large screen and a sliding keyboard.

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Windows Phone 7 Updates Hit T-Mobile's HTC HD7 and Dell Venue Pro

By Grant Hatchimonji | 3/30/2011

After numerous delays and technical issues, Microsoft has begun gradually rolling out its Windows Phone 7 updates to T-Mobile customers who have an HTC HD7 or a Dell Venue Pro today.

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Smartphone Market Growing, IDC Predicts Android to Take Top Spot

By Mark Calley | 3/29/2011

Current indicators suggest that the smartphone market will grow almost 50% in 2011, as millions of consumers leave their old phones behind in favor of more advanced technology. And market analysis firm IDC predicts the Android OS will come to dominate this market in the coming years.

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Microsoft Releases Windows Phone 7 Update Schedule

By Grant Hatchimonji | 3/24/2011

As its "NoDo" update woes continue, Microsoft has now made an attempt to at least increase transparency by posting a loose release schedule for the different versions of this problem-plagued Windows Phone 7 update on its website.

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Microsoft Has Postponed First Major Windows Phone 7 Update

By Ed Hardy | 3/10/2011

An update to Windows Phone 7 that will bring support for cut, copy, and paste has been delayed. It was originally scheduled for release this week, but problems with an earlier update have pushed its debut back.

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AT&T's Dell Streak 5 Gets Android OS 2.2 Upgrade

By Ed Hardy | 2/24/2011

Users of the version of the Dell Streak that is SIM locked to AT&T can now upgrade this tablet phone to Android OS 2.2 (Froyo). This is a significant upgrade, and it brings a wide array of new features.

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Microsoft's First Windows Phone 7 Update Will Make Future Updates Easier

By Ed Hardy | 2/21/2011

Microsoft has begun sending out a new version of Windows Phone 7. However, this is not the highly-anticipated update that will bring support for copy and paste. Instead, this is a preliminary update to make the update process better.

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Dell Product Roadmap Shows Three High-End Smartphones This Year

By Ed Hardy | 2/17/2011

A document showing all the smartphones that Dell is going to release in 2011 has leaked out. This will include two models running Google's Android OS and one with Microsoft Windows Phone 7. A number of tablets are also on the docket.

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Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Getting Greater Support for Multitasking

By Ed Hardy | 2/14/2011

In his keynote address at the Mobile World Congress tradeshow, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer laid out his company's plans for a pair of upgrades to Windows Phone 7. These will bring copy and paste, more multitasking support, and Twitter integration.

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