Is Windows 8 succeeding? We still don't know for sure, but at least part-time Microsoft chairman Bill Gates seems pleased with the progress of the new operating system. When CNBC asked him whether he'd ever return to Microsoft as CEO — not so subtly implying that the company could use more of...
Proud papa?
Speaking at a press conference to discuss Nokia's Q4 earnings, company CEO Stephen Elop said that Google is trying to close its "open ecosystem."
After announcing Windows Phone 7.8 back in June, Microsoft has remained tight lipped on the exact availability of the update for existing users. The software maker has promised early 2013, but it appears that the update will be available to some devices at the end of the month. WPCentral reports that Nokia Lumia 900 devices on AT&T will receive Windows Phone 7.8 on January 30th.
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Microsoft's Q2 2013 earnings report is in, and the company is announcing revenue of $21.46 billion — just a 2.7 percent increase from the same period last year. Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.76 and Microsoft recorded $6.38 billion net income. While PC sales are slowing down, Microsoft's Windows division posted revenue of $5.88 billion, a 24 percent increase from the prior year thanks to the launch of WIndows 8. Microsoft reiterated its 60 million Windows 8 license figures, with no extra details on its momentum.
The Windows division also revealed that 60 percent of enterprise desktops worldwide are now running Windows 7, highlighting the way businesses are moving away from XP to a more modern OS. Non-OEM revenue grew 40 percent thanks to Windows 8 upgrades, Surface, and volume licensing deals.
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Windows 8 helps boost revenues
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In an open letter this morning, a group including EFF, Greatfire.org and Reporters Without Borders called out Skype for "persistently unclear and confusing statements about the confidentiality of Skype conversations." The signers cite an increased need for transparency reports as Skype integrates...
Nokia's now a full year into its Windows Phone transition and it appears that Lumia sales have returned to health. After a challenging Q3, the company has just announced its Q4 2012 financial results today, revealing that 4.4 million Lumia devices...
Nokia investors have something to smile about this morning, as the company's Q4 2012 financial results reveal a return to operating profit for the first time since Q1 2011. As previously announced, the company sold 4.4 million Lumias over the quarter, a more-than 50 percent...
