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Well, it’s that time of year again, as the Mobile World Congress trade show is just a few days away and we’re gearing up for an incredible show that is sure to see the introduction of multiple lust-worthy smartphones, tablets, apps and software. Seriously, Mobile World Congress is kind of like CES but only for…
A few days ago, Google’s Vic Gondotra was taking some jabs on Twitter by saying that “Two turkeys do not make an Eagle.” with the #feb11 hashtag and many think this was a shot at the Nokia Microsoft partnership announced earlier today. Well, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop is firing back. “Two bicycle makers, from Dayton…
We have all been waiting for new Nokia CEO Stephen Elop to make some bold moves and I think that this morning’s announcements would qualify. In addition to moving to Windows Phone 7 for its smartphones, the company will be undergoing a massive restructuring that will include new leadership and changes to the operational work…
Nokia and Microsoft made a historic announcement today that unites the two technology companies together in the mobile marketplace. The press event spans a memorable twelve minutes and features both Nokia CEO Stephen Elop and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Watch the clip below and see first-hand how the two companies will work together to bring…
Nokia and Microsoft announced a massive partnership today that would put the Windows Phone operating system into the hands of the world’s biggest handset manufacturer. This is big news with ramifications for both tech giants, as well as the cellular ecosystem as a whole, and leaves a lot of questions. Is Windows Phone mature enough…
Nokia announced that it is appointing Chris Weber to President of Nokia Inc. (US) and Head of Markets, North America. Chris Weber is a former Microsoft Executive who spent 16 years with the Redmond company heading up US enterprise sales and marketing. He will bring his sales and marketing experience as well as his Microsoft…
Nokia and Microsoft announced a partnership that would bring Windows Phone 7 to Nokia handsets. The two companies would collaborate to build the third major mobile platform, bringing the best of Nokia’s services to Microsoft’s mobile platform and establishing Windows Phone as the platform of choice for Nokia’s smartphone lineup. The deal has major repercussions…
Amazon announced on Thursday that its mobile application will soon be available on Windows Phone. The mobile application ties into Amazon’s product database and lets you view product details, read customer reviews, and browse related items. Once you log in using your Amazon account, you can make a purchase using 1-Click ordering, as well as…
Gartner released their findings on the 2010 mobile market recently, following up on those from IDC and Strategy Analytics. Most of the data is pretty much in agreement: Nokia, Samsung, and LG still rule global mobile shipments, followed by RIM, Apple, Sony Ericsson, and Motorola. In terms of smartphone OS market share, Android had a…
Communology announced that its Visual Voicemail (VVM) solution can now be used with Windows Phone 7 and BlackBerry smartphones. The voice-to-text enabled solution is also available as a widget, making it accessible for almost every internet enabled device imaginable. Obviously, Communology will use the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to showcase the latest VVM…