Every so often a story comes along that just seems a bit odd. Then after reading past the first paragraph or two it some how manages to get even more odd, and eventually it closes with nothing but complete amazement. This is one of those stories, and it'll blow your mind.
In an event held in New York City, Microsoft today has announced Windows Phone ‘Mango’ update which brings over 500 new features to the platform.
Carlo Bozotti, CEO of European semiconductor maker STMicroelectronics, has revealed that Nokia's future Windows Phones would be powered by ST-Ericsson-powered chips, unlike all Windows Phones available to date, which run on Qualcomm's well-known Snapdragon processor.
Android's user interface is nice-looking, but it's nothing outstanding. Thankfully, Android is an incredibly customizable operating system, making modifying it almost a must for power users. If you've been looking for a good alternative interface, Launcher 7 might be a good choice for you. It's a port of Windows Phone 7's look, with a few extra customization features that make this a must-try.
Its official now folks! The Skype+Microsoft deal is a go, with the Redmond-based software giant announcing today that they have acquired Skype for a whooping $8.5 Billion.
Microsoft has begun pushing out a new security update for its Windows Phone 7 mobile devices. The update comes as a response to reports starting back in March that certification authority Comodo had granted nine fraudulent digital certificates.
With all the screaming and shouting about the iPhone's penchant for collecting data on its user's location, PC Mag saw fit to reach out to various players in the mobile market, namely Nokia, RIM, Google, HP and Microsoft. Only one replied, the always-willing-to-blow-their-own-horn Microsoft.
During Microsoft's MIX11 developer conference in Las Vegas, the Redmond company announcing new improvements to Windows Phone 7 that will give developers for the platform more power to get the most out of the fledgling operating system.
It's a funny time in the world of Windows Phone 7. So much is going on right now, with NoDo bringing copy & paste to the platform and multitasking not far away, yet it's almost like people don't even know it's there. One thing we do know is there is one random build of the operating system, apparently installed on an Italian LG Optimus 7 is floating around in the wild.
Totally unsure if this is true or a trick but the bigger question is why would you ever want to do it? If you're an HTC and Android fan boy, how about you opt for phones which offer similar hardware, specs and come out with an Android OS like Desire HD, EVO 4G or Incredible S?
