Things are starting to hot up in the mobile operating system wars, with Apple's iOS and Android from Google battling it out for supremacy in the pockets of the world. While the two giants battle it out though, it's always worth remembering they aren't the only two boxers in this particular ring. Microsoft has high hopes for its Windows Phone 7 platform, though a lack of apps has held the OS back thus far. Now Microsoft is looking to rectify that by giving developers an easier way to port their iOS apps to WP7.
Microsoft today released its Q3 2011 financial results and they're good with the numbers beating those expected by all the analysts with net income reaching a staggering $5.23billion.
We're all excited about the prospect of a shiny new operating system from the wizards at Microsoft with its shiny user interface. If you just can't wait to have that Windows 8 feel though, you're in luck, thanks to a handy skin pack courtesy of one clever DeviantArt user.
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.
Not content with just being in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the fastest selling consumer electronics device, Microsoft is now going after another record and they need your help.
A little tidbit from the world of Windows 8 for you this evening, with a new video leak showing off the operating system's new pattern-based log in screen.
With Microsoft's huge success in getting controller-less gaming to the masses thanks to its Kinect hardware, it will come as no surprise that the Redmond outfit is looking to bring similar technology and functionality to Windows 8.
Windows 8 leaks have been steadily finding their way onto the Internet for a couple of weeks now, with new screenshots, videos, and builds appearing on a regular basis.
Windows 8 Build 7850 leaked just earlier this week and the Windows enthusiasts are already digging deep inside to find out about the new features it has to offer.
More news out of Microsoft's MIX11 developer conference in Las Vegas, with Microsoft showing off its new IE9 web browsing technology for Windows Phone 7.
