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by Rich Edmonds
Oct 13, 2012
It's coming. Windows Phone 8 is coming.
Microsoft plans to hold an event in Milan on October 29th for the unveiling of the next version of Windows Phone. The company is slowly reaching the...
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by George Ponder
Oct 12, 2012
Along with all the pre-order offers we are seeing on Windows 8 hardware, we are now seeing the software upgrade join the pre-order party. Starting today, you can pre-order your copy of the Windows 8...
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by Robert Brand
Oct 11, 2012
The next version of Windows Phone is just around the corner, with it comes some fantastic hardware and the promise of new features. But what about the next gen apps?
While we have spent a great deal...
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by Seth Brodeur
Oct 11, 2012
After serving on Microsoft's board of directors for five years, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has decided to give up his post . Earlier in the week, Hastings said that he will not seek re-election...
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by Rich Edmonds
Oct 10, 2012
More Windows 8 videos, along with potential packaging have surfaced on Amazon UK product pages. The Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Standard - Pro, and Windows 8 Pro N upgrade editions are accompanied by...
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by Chassit
Oct 09, 2012
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The much anticipated launch of the Microsoft Surface tablets is less than 20 days away. So far, word is that the product will only be sold through Microsoft's own retail stores....
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by Robert Brand
Oct 09, 2012
Microsoft appears to be pushing out the golden envelopes for the final reveal-all of Windows Phone 8. The event is scant on actual details but the data is locked in for 5pm GMT on October 29th,...
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by Robert Brand
Oct 05, 2012
Microsoft has announced that they are buying PhoneFactor, a purchase aimed squarely at bolstering the companies enterprise authentication offerings
The service is designed to allow folks to use...
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by Robert Brand
Oct 05, 2012
Windows 8 has been pegged with the RTM title for some time but that does not mean it is really done. The code was simply ready to ship to PC makers and for developers to get busy creating apps.
The...
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by Rich Edmonds
Oct 05, 2012
Microsoft has kicked off a rather aggressive Surface marketing campaign with promotion material being erected in a number of cities in the US. San Francisco is the latest host with an array of...
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by Rich Edmonds
Oct 04, 2012
The From the Forums series of articles are published to round-up some of the hottest threads on the Windows Phone Central forum. Bringing readers the latest and greatest discussions, the From the...
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by Rich Edmonds
Oct 04, 2012
Xbox Music to be improved with Rdio?
Microsoft may well be looking to purchase Rdio, if what sources informing The Next Web is accurate. According to their report, Microsoft is currently in...
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by George Ponder
Oct 03, 2012
We are seeing some indication that Microsoft's Surface tablet will be heading to Europe. If you look at Microsoft's product pages for France, Italy , the United Kingdom, Germany...
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by Rich Edmonds
Oct 03, 2012
Everybody gets down to the groove with Elop
Nokia's Stephen Elop is as committed as ever to the Windows Phone path he began to lead the company down last year, according to a report by...
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by Rich Edmonds
Oct 03, 2012
Microsoft Surface advertising material has been spotted in Washington, DC and thanks to Windows Phone Central reader Conan we've got some photos to show everyone. The advertising shows off the...
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by Rich Edmonds
Oct 02, 2012
Look at the shiny shiny...
According to latest data released by comScore, Microsoft remains comfortable in fourth position (behind RIM) with only a .4% reduction in US marketshare. This was expected...
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by Rich Edmonds
Oct 02, 2012
New, crisp, clean website designs are just a start
Microsoft has been busy launching new services, designs for established properties, and keeping a number of secrets under wraps in the run up to...
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by Rich Edmonds
Sep 29, 2012
Windows Phone Central has been sent a number of photos that were taken by a reader who visited the new Microsoft Store in Christiana Mall, Delaware. The photos sent to us show the grand opening...
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by George Ponder
Sep 28, 2012
Microsoft's Monthly Photo Contest - Favorite Places
Last month, Microsoft launched a monthly Windows Phone photo contest where the subject matter of the pictures changed from month to month....
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by Daniel Rubino
Sep 28, 2012
Microsoft giving back
Good guy Microsoft. They open a new retail Store in the heart of busy Long Island but also worked heavily with the community. Members of the Huntington and Melville business...
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by Daniel Rubino
Sep 27, 2012
Just a quick reminder for those of you lucky enough to live in certain areas, Microsoft will be cutting the ribbon on no less than four new retail Stores this weekend in the US. Those citeis are...
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by Robert Brand
Sep 20, 2012
Yesterday saw the unveiling of the HTC 8X and with that, we now have the full picture of what devices now form the top tier of the Windows Phone 8 line-up. There is still one launch partner, Huawei...
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by Rich Edmonds
Sep 19, 2012
It's another cryptic Microsoft error code...
Developers have been experiencing issues when submitting .XAP files to the Marketplace for approval. Whether it be new apps or updates for already-...
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by Daniel Rubino
Sep 19, 2012
We managed to spend some near and dear time with the recently announced HTC 8X and the HTC 8S. What can we say besides that we love the new look for HTC--bold colors, smooth designs, excellent...
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by Daniel Rubino
Sep 19, 2012
The HTC 8S in blue
Now that the HTC 8S has been announced, we figured we would give you folks some high resolution photos to gawk at--that is until our video hands on follows this post.
The HTC 8S...
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by Daniel Rubino
Sep 19, 2012
The HTC 8X and 8S
Just as expected, HTC and Microsoft this morning have announced the new 8X and 8S "signature" series for Windows Phone 8. We'll have a lot more details...
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by Rich Edmonds
Sep 18, 2012
Microsoft is expected to unveil its Surface range of Windows 8 tablets, both an RT (ARM) and a Pro (Intel / AMD x86) version to cater for most mobile PC needs. With the plan to set a high standard...
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by Robert Brand
Sep 18, 2012
Asus seems to have leaked it’s pricing for its coming Windows 8 tablets and convertibles prompting some to leap to their word processors and get on the fear, uncertainty and doubt bandwagon....
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by Robert Brand
Sep 17, 2012
Out of the four key partners announced by Microsoft, Huawei looks to be last to announce its Windows Phone 8 devices. The rumour is they are looking at September 25th to let us know what they have...
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by Daniel Rubino
Sep 14, 2012
Manager of the Windows Phone Program, Joe Belfiore in NYC
Tonight we can confirm via two known sources that Windows Phone 8 has RTM’d. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, RTM stands...
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