Microsoft signals it's committed to Surface hardware for the long haul

Though Microsoft has lost hundreds of millions of dollars on its Surface tablets, the company made it clear on Monday that it has no intention of backing away from the platform, going as far as to openly state plans are in place for future Surface tablets in the years to come.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 60

First look: Microsoft's second-gen Surface tablets & keyboard covers

Members of the media were given their first hands-on with Microsoft's new slimmer and lighter Surface tablets and accompanying accessories on Monday, and AppleInsider was on-hand for the event.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 46

Microsoft outs new Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 in latest pitch to tablet generation

Microsoft on Monday used a media event in Manhattan to show off the next wave of its Surface devices, doubling down on an effort to simulate Apple's widely successful ecosystem by which the company is responsible for developing both the tablet's software and hardware.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 95

Microsoft starts buying used iPads for $200 Microsoft Store gift cards, pushes Surface

Microsoft announced on Thursday that it has initiated a limited time offer which allows iPad owners to trade in their old tablets for at least a $200 gift card, which can be applied to a Surface RT, Surface Pro, or any other product at the company's retail stores.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 69

Samsung, others try to rain on Apple's iPhone parade with ads surrounding coverage

Apple's iOS device unveilings are typically the top talk of whatever day they occur on — and sometimes the day after that — but that didn't stop a number of the company's competitors from trying to steal the spotlight from the iPhone 5s and 5c with some strategically-placed ads.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 70

The Apple Era begins as Microsoft, Google shift to a hardware centric model

The formerly universal consensus that widely licensed software (like Windows) would always win out over integrated hardware products (like the Macintosh) has finally reached a definitive end, years after being proved wrong.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 182

Microsoft's OneNote for iOS gets notebook creation, 'Dots' gets new game mode

Microsoft has released an update to its OneNote app for iPad that further frees it from from the desktop, and popular time-waster game Dots is going to receive a new play mode for just one week.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 0

Judge slaps Motorola with $14.5M payout to Microsoft for FRAND abuse

A federal jury has ruled that Motorola must pay Microsoft $14.5 million in damages, finding that the Google-owned smartphone maker breached its obligation to license standards-essential technology in a fair and non-discriminatory fashion.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 47

Set to depart Nokia, Stephen Elop eyed as top candidate for CEO of Microsoft

Some motivation behind Microsoft's purchase of Nokia's handset division may be to tap CEO Stephen Elop as the successor to outgoing Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, observers have speculated.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 39

$7.2B smartphone business sale seen as a win for Nokia, major gamble for Microsoft

Microsoft's proposed $7.2 billion purchase of Nokia's handset division has been called as a victory for Nokia, completing its transformation into a network infrastructure business. But now the difficult task of gaining traction in the highly competitive smartphone hardware market will be Microsoft's job.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 59

Microsoft to buy Nokia's cell phone business for $7.2B, will license patents and services

In a pair of statements released early Tuesday, Microsoft and Nokia announced that the two companies have entered into a mutual agreement in which the Windows Phone maker will purchase the Finnish firm's Device and Services Business, as well as license patents and mapping assets, for $7.17 billion.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 109

Windows 8 jumps past Apple's OS X with 7.4% market share

It hasn't been nearly as successful as Microsoft hoped and promised a year ago, but the Windows 8 platform continues to inch forward in market share, most recently surpassing the overall installed base for Apple's Mac OS X.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 75

Microsoft permanently slashes price on struggling Surface Pro to $799

Microsoft's Surface tablet lineup, which has thus far failed to gain traction against Apple's iPads, saw a permanent price cut this week, most notably among the high-end Surface Pro, which now sells for $100 less.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 113

Uncertainty at Microsoft sparks concern about retaining current employees

With Chief Executive Steve Ballmer set to retire and Microsoft undergoing major structural changes, employees at the software giant are said to be spooked, sparking concern that retaining current workers could be a challenge.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 41

CEO Steve Ballmer's exit not as 'planned' or 'smooth' as suggested by Microsoft

Though a statement by Microsoft suggested the forthcoming retirement of Chief Executive Steve Ballmer has been in consideration for some time, a new report says the reality is Ballmer did not intend to leave the company so soon.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 133

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