Collection: Windows Phone 7

Nokia’s Symbian operating system is outdated compared to Apple’s iOS

When Nokia teamed up with Microsoft to compete with smartphone rivals Apple and Google, the company was putting something valuable in danger: the loyalty of the programmers who create apps for the Nokia ecosystem. Following the companies announced their partnership last week, many die-hard Nokia programmers posted comments in forums and blog posts, expressing feelings [...]

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Microsoft Sold 8 Million Kinects Over the Holidays

Microsoft sold 8 million Kinects in 60 days, contributing to strong overall sales for the end of 2010, the company reported today. The stellar Kinect sales helped Microsoft post a net income of $6.6 billion on revenues of $19.95 billion for its fiscal second quarter, which ended December 31, 2010. But sales of that product [...]

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Microsoft Confirms Windows 7 Phone Sales Figures, 1.5 Million In Six Weeks

Microsoft is out with its first official sales number for the new Windows Phone 7 smartphones: 1.5 million in six weeks. The number was revealed by Achim Berg, vice president of business and marketing for Windows Phones, in a Q&A posted to Microsoft’s website. Berg says the number is, “in line with our expectations – [...]

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