Microsoft lambasts Google for sharing personal information of Android users

In the latest phase of its anti-Google campaign, dubbed "Scroogled," Microsoft has begun to highlight the fact that Android users' personal information is shared with developers every time they download an application.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 122

Mobile app downloads grow 11% in Q1 2013, revenues hit $2.2B

The overall app market for smartphones and tablets grew to $2.2 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2013, according to new figures out from Canalys.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 28

Microsoft ending support for Office for Mac 2008 April 9

On April 9, 2013, Microsoft will end support for the Office for Mac 2008 productivity suite.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 6

SkyDrive for iOS update suggests Microsoft & Apple resolved their dispute

After months of behind-the-scenes hold-ups, an update to SkyDrive for iOS arrived in the App Store on Wednesday, signaling that Microsoft and Apple have apparently made amends.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 7

Microsoft's changes to Windows 8 certification rules hint at potential iPad mini competitor

Recent changes quietly made to the Windows 8 hardware certification guidelines suggest that Microsoft could be gearing up to debut a new, smaller "Windows Reader" tablet designed to compete with more portable devices like Apple's iPad mini.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 24

Citrix details Apple's iOS, iWork lead in enterprise adoption

A report by Citrix notes that Apple's iOS is not only the leading mobile platform globally, but is also experiencing the most growth in device enrollment, outpacing Windows Mobile and Android. Apple's Numbers and Pages were also cited at top productivity apps among enterprise users.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 24

Google's push Gmail changes surprise new iPhone buyers, Apple store reps

Despite word from Google months ago that it would be discontinuing Exchange support, many users buying new iOS devices have been surprised to discover that push email no longer works with Gmail accounts in Apple's default Mail application.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 86

Nokia CEO dodges premium Lumia questions, throws iPhone

Nokia CEO Stephen Elop was supposed to talk about the company's recently-launched low-cost Lumia devices, but instead he wound up dodging questions and tossing an iPhone to the floor.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 67

BlackBerry 10 predicted to hold less than 5% market share through 2016

While BlackBerry's CEO this week called Apple's iOS platform outdated, it's the BlackBerry 10 operating system that's expected to have very little effect on the smartphone industry for the coming years.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 38

Microsoft Surface RT & Pro estimated to have sold 1.5M units total

Microsoft's answer to the iPad, the Surface RT and Surface Pro tablets, have stumbled out of the gates, moving just 1.5 million units since launch, according to a new report.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 73

Samsung's new CEO reveals 'lackluster demand' for Windows products

On the evening that his company unveiled the follow-up to its best-selling Android smartphone, Samsung's new CEO spoke some harsh truths about the prospects of another of Samsung's software partners, saying demand for Microsoft products in the mobile sector is "lackluster."

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 45

IDC projects Android tablets will pass Apple's iPad this year, sees little good news for Microsoft

The year 2013 will be the one in which shipments of tablets running Google's Android operating system will pass those of Apple's iPad, according to a new analysis out from IDC.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 61

Fujifilm to help PC makers take on Apple with new touchscreen tech

As the slumping PC industry tries to regain ground against post-PC devices like Apple's iPad, it may get a boost from new, cheaper touchscreen technology from Fujifilm and other lesser-known companies.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 20

With Apple's iPad besting Windows 8, Microsoft slashes prices & alters tactics

With Apple's iPad dominating the new wave of computing, Microsoft's Windows 8 is floundering and the software giant is slashing prices even as its manufacturing partners are dropping some Windows devices.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 48

EU fines Microsoft 561M euros for not giving customers a choice of browser

Microsoft's penalties with the European Union continue to grow, as the organization hit the Windows maker with another 561-million euro fine on Wednesday.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 56

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