It has been less than a month since I announced my move to The Verge. At the time I warned that posts here would be less frequent, and that has certainly been true over the … read more
Author Archives: Tom Warren
Windows Phone 8 to feature improved backup functionality, cloud restore on the way?
27th Dec 11 11:15 pm with 48 CommentsMicrosoft is planning to improve Windows Phone backup, migrate and restore functionality in the next version of Windows Phone. The software giant is currently hiring system engineers to help create the new backup system, according … read more
Windows Phone Marketplace reaches 50,000 apps
27th Dec 11 5:11 pm with 81 CommentsMicrosoft’s Windows Phone Marketplace has now reached 50,000 applications. The Marketplace has grown by 10,000 applications in just over a month. Microsoft previously reached 40,000 apps in mid-November and jumped up to 45,000 apps earlier … read more
CES 2012 marks Microsoft’s final keynote, will it go out with a bang?
21st Dec 11 6:33 pm with 91 CommentsMicrosoft announced on Wednesday that it plans to make CES 2012 the final keynote for the company. The software giant has held the traditional opening keynote slot over the years but plans to make CES … read more
Microsoft and Nokia reportedly considered a bid for BlackBerry makers RIM
21st Dec 11 1:19 am with 65 CommentsMicrosoft and Nokia reportedly mulled over an idea of making a joint bid for Research in Motion (RIM), according to reports. Microsoft, Nokia and RIM executives reportedly met regularly to discuss closer partnerships and the … read more
ITC: Motorola infringed one of Microsoft’s mobile patents, affects Atrix, Droid and Xoom tablet
20th Dec 11 11:25 pm with 11 CommentsThe patent battle between Motorola and Microsoft heated up once again on Tuesday. An administrative law judge for the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled on Tuesday that Motorola has infringed on one of Microsoft’s patents. … read more
Microsoft adds new TV channels to Xbox LIVE
20th Dec 11 10:56 pm with 13 CommentsMicrosoft announced on Tuesday the immediate availability of eight new Xbox LIVE TV channels. The software giant is expanding its offerings in the U.S. and Europe to offer new localized TV channels. The new channels … read more
Microsoft Research releases new Face Swap Windows Phone app
20th Dec 11 5:30 pm with 10 CommentsMicrosoft’s Research unit released a new Windows Phone app on Monday. The Face Swap application does what it says on the tin. Windows Phone users can simply take pictures of themselves and others and swap … read more
Windows 8 virtual keyboard now resizable in pre-beta builds
19th Dec 11 10:43 pm with 23 CommentsMicrosoft is preparing a number of improvements for its Windows 8 beta, due in late February. One feature is the new and improved touch keyboard. The software giant previously revealed the standard, split and pen … read more
Nokia announces CES press conference, hints at Lumia plans
19th Dec 11 10:08 pm with 23 CommentsNokia announced its plans on Monday to hold a CES 2012 press conference in January. The Finnish handset maker is planning to announce the latest and greatest U.S. devices at a press conference on the … read more