Posts Tagged ‘microsoft’

Microsoft issues critical TCP/IP fix in November update

Microsoft has issued four bulletins in its latest monthly update including a fix for a critical vulnerability in the Windows TCP/IP system. Microsoft has issued four bulletins in its latest monthly update including a fix for a critical vulnerability in the Windows TCP/IP system. The November edition...
November 9th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Microsoft inks Android patent deal with Velocity Micro — sound familiar?

Further proving that patent infringement claims are incentive enough to drum up licensing deals, yet another Android device maker has signed on the dotted line to pay up to Redmond. Following up on Monday’s licensing agreement with Itronix, Microsoft has just announced a deal with Velocity Micro,...
June 30th, 2011 | Gadgets, Industry | Read More

Skype Firing Their Execs Before Microsoft Merger?

As most of us already know, Microsoft has not too long ago paid a very cool $8.5 billion for the acquisition of Skype and its technologies. While the merger has not actually gone through yet, it looks like Skype is letting some of their executives go in order to avoid payouts. Among those dismissed are...
June 20th, 2011 | Software | Read More

Nokia Windows Phone 7 devices released in Europe first?

Folks in the US might be in for a disappointment if the following rumors turn out to be true. According to some reports online, the vice president of Nokia Europe mentioned that Nokia’s first Windows Phone 7 devices will be released in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK first;...
June 18th, 2011 | CellPhones | Read More

Jeego ensures you never forget another special date

If you’re one of those forgetful people who can’t seem to remember the most important dates in your life, even if it’s your spouse’s birthday, wedding anniversary, or even your mother’s birthday, well Jeego is the app just for you. This Windows Phone 7 app is designed just for the purpose of...
June 14th, 2011 | CellPhones | Read More

Windows Phone 7 Mango ROM leaked but not for phones

If you can’t wait to get your hands on the upcoming version of Windows Phone 7, Mango on your WP7 device, we can’t help you there. But for those of you who don’t mind just trying out an emulation of the operating system on your computer, good news. The folks over at XDA-developers have managed...
June 1st, 2011 | Software | Read More

Same song, second verse: Microsoft sues Barnes & Noble for Android’s patent infringement

We should’ve known this was coming when Microsoft went after Motorola for Moto’s supposedly patent-infringing Android devices, and now Ballmer & Co. have their sights set on Barnes & Noble, Foxconn, and Inventec for making and selling the Nook Color. Once again, Microsoft has filed...
March 22nd, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Microsoft addresses Windows Phone 7 update issues

On the official Windows Phone blog, Microsoft brought up the issue about the Windows Phone 7 update causing issues with certain Samsung phones. This means that Microsoft has officially acknowledged the problem so if you’re a Samsung WP7 device owner, you would do well to wait for good news before attempting...
February 24th, 2011 | CellPhones | Read More

Windows Phone 7 update could be imminent

Microsoft on Thursday published a new knowledge base article to its support site that suggests the first update to the Windows Phone 7 operating system may soon be released. The article details troubleshooting information in the event a software update does not install properly. The highly anticipated...
January 31st, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Apple may intro Windows Phone 7-like photo streaming service

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, they say, and considering that we see a new patent infringement suit pop up almost every day it seems, mobile industry players flatter each other constantly. In this latest round of adulation, it looks like Apple may be prepping a “Photo Stream” service...
January 21st, 2011 | Industry | Read More