Microsoft shuffles Windows Phone management to build momentum

Microsoft has rearranged its management team for Windows Phone, shifting division head Andy Lees to a "time-critical opportunity" to build momentum for its Windows Phone and Windows 8 operating systems, a move that some have viewed as a sign of failure.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 42

Microsoft says Windows Phones have had Siri-like functionality for over a year

Microsoft's Craig Mundie said that the iPhone's Siri voice recognition software is not new technology as a similar system has been available on the Windows Phone for over a year, and claims Apple marketed the capability to shift focus away from the iPhone 4S's lack of new features.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 144

Analyst casts doubt on Nokia's Windows Phone hopes

One analyst has drastically reduced shipment projections for Nokia's Windows Phone devices on the belief that the handset maker is unlikely to gain traction with its new lineup.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 67

Gartner: Apple's iOS lost smartphone share to Android in Q3 2011

With a limited number of iPhone models taking on a plethora of Android-powered handsets from multiple manufacturers, Apple's iOS actually lost market share in the worldwide smartphone market last quarter despite growing sales, according to the latest sales data from Gartner.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 84

Apple remains top US smartphone maker as iPhone holds 28% share

With the iPhone representing 28 percent of smartphones in the U.S., Apple is still the No. 1 domestic smartphone manufacturer, according to the latest data from Nielsen.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 50

Nokia launches first Windows Phones to take on Apple's iPhone 4S

Nokia on Wednesday introduced its first smartphones running Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, two devices branded "Lumia" that the company hopes will compete with Apple's iPhone lineup.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 211

Microsoft boasts patent licenses with over half of Android market

Microsoft announced on Sunday that a new patent license agreement with original design manufacturer Compal means that companies accounting for more than half of all Google Android-based devices now have agreements with the software giant.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 46

Android, Windows Phone bosses downplay Apple's Siri threat

Google Android boss Andy Rubin and Microsoft's Windows Phone head Andy Lees have both publicly criticized Apple's new Siri voice assistant and questioned its usefulness.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 223

Apple, Google gain in US smartphone share as RIM, Microsoft continue slide

Apple's iPhone continues to gain market share in the U.S., now representing 27.3 percent of handsets, while competitors RIM, Microsoft and Nokia continue to slip.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 52

Apple continues to gain US smartphone share as iOS hits 27%

Apple's stateside share of the smartphone market continued to grow last quarter, with the iPhone representing 27 percent of the domestic mobile operating system market.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 91

Apple's legal win over HTC pushes some Chinese vendors toward Windows Phone 7

The U.S. International Trade Commission's preliminary ruling in favor of Apple over rival HTC has caused concern for some Chinese handset makers who build Android-powered devices, prompting them to consider embracing Microsoft's next version of Windows Phone 7, dubbed "Mango."

Josh Ong 14 years ago 45

46% of smartphone buyers prefer Apple's iOS, 32% choose Google Android

Among consumers who plan to buy a smartphone in the next three months, the iPhone is the top choice, with nearly half of all prospective buyers choosing Apple.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 69

Microsoft CEO pans Apple's Mac sales, admits 'very small' Windows Phone sales

Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer this week boasted that sales of Windows PCs continue to vastly outperform the Mac, but also conceded that his company's mobile phone business has not done much to improve its market share.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 169

Nielsen: Apple's iPhone growing, Android flat as smartphone sales surge

Smartphone sales in the U.S. have become a majority of new mobile phone sales, and Apple's iPhone is leading that growth while Android has plateaued, according to the latest data from Nielsen.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 92

Direct revenue from mobile 'app stores' expected to top $14B in 2012

Software sales from Apple's mobile App Store as well as competing options like the Android Market are expected to continue their huge growth in the coming years, reaching $14.1 billion in direct revenue in 2012 and nearly $40 billion by 2015.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 15

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