Microsoft releases HelpBridge to assist people during natural disasters (with...
When there is a natural disaster or other crisis, there is nothing more important than getting those people help. Getting the victims sheltered and fed until they can be made whole again. Microsoft...
View ArticleCould Android replace Windows?
Suggesting that another operating system could fill the shoes of Windows sounds crazy, it certainly isn’t going to happen in the near future, desktop Linux still hasn’t managed it. What about the much...
View ArticleCan other platforms survive without Google services?
Google had a good year in 2012. It remains the most popular search engine in the world by a distance. According to comScore, Google accounted for at least 65 percent of all searches online in the last...
View Article‘Switch to Windows Phone’ Android app is Microsoft’s latest attempt to...
Microsoft has a new app for Android device users that would help them make an easier switch to Windows Phone 8, in case they so desire. Called “Switch to Windows Phone” and supposed to be released...
View ArticleNokia 928 review – confessions of an Android user
The newly launched Nokia Lumia 928 has received a lot of praise from consumers and media, and has even been called a contender to the title of best smartphone of the year. Sure, the still limited...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S4 vs Nokia Lumia 928 (video)
The Samsung Galaxy S4, one of the most anticipated Android devices of 2013, is one of the best Android handsets on the market. On the other side, we have the Nokia Lumia 928 — the best that Windows...
View Article23 percent of Windows Phone users come from Android, claims Microsoft. Are we...
Yesterday during a BUILD session geared towards Windows Phone, Microsoft aimed to motivate developers by talking a bit about the mobile OS’ current market penetration. During the presentation...
View ArticleRumor: HTC drifting away from Windows Phone 8, will focus efforts on Android
Once one of the bigger players in the mobile industry, HTC has fallen hard in the last few years. Although recent releases like the HTC One have helped regain some interest in the company, they are...
View ArticleWindows Phone can’t beat Android, but it might join it on an HTC phone
In a surprising development, Microsoft is reportedly coaxing HTC to offer Windows Phone “as a second option” on Android devices. Microsoft is ready to cut or even eliminate licensing fees People...
View ArticleHuawei’s harsh words about Windows Phone are indicative of the problems...
Here in Japan, you might be forgiven for forgetting Microsoft exists outside the PC industry. The Xbox One has released to a career-ending deadend, a single Windows Phone 7 device was released, and...
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