Mobile devices

Surface RT PR, Round Two: The Tablet that runs Office

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:00 +0000

Microsoft renews its Surface marketing efforts

Microsoft this past week began advertising Surface RT again. And the new tagline is interesting given rumors about Office on iOS and Android: Surface RT, Microsoft says, is the tablet that runs Office.

Lenovo Takes on MacBook Air with ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:16:00 +0000

Lenovo out-airs the Air

The only reason I’m not using a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is that I’ve gotten too used to the 15-inch form factor of my current Ultrabook. But browsing around the ThinkPad web site this morning, I came across a nice infographic comparison of the X1 Carbon (and Touch) with Apple’s MacBook Air. And they do a nice job of differentiating.

Surface Pro Comes to Europe

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:26:00 +0000

Surface Pro will ship in numerous European countries this month

Microsoft announced today that the Windows 8-based Surface Pro tablet would ship in numerous European countries this month, with the first country getting the device starting tomorrow. Additionally, Microsoft revealed a special deal for new Surface RT customers in Europe.

Windows Phone is Now Number Three

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:51:00 +0000

And it's all thanks to Nokia ... And a nicely declining Blackberry

It’s all coming together, baby: Windows Phone has surpassed Blackberry to become the number three smart phone platform in the world, behind Android and iOS. OK, maybe it’s not that dramatic. But in the battle for ecosystems, Microsoft and Nokia are betting that there can be only three.

Report: Smart Phone Market Moving to Android Monopoly

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:00 +0000

Just last year, industry analysts spoke of a duopoly in the smart phone market, with Google’s Android and Apple’s iPhone slicing up the market between them. But today, it’s pretty much an Android monopoly, with iPhone market share falling precipitously.

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Microsoft Surface Firmware Updates for May 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:27:00 +0000

Again, regular updates are just one of many reasons to choose Surface

Each month since the release of the first Surface tablet, Microsoft has issued firmware updates that improve the devices. And May is no different: Today, the firm is releasing firmware updates for Surface RT and Surface Pro. It’s the 7th straight month they’ve done so.

Samsung Claims 5G Wireless Technology Breakthrough

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:30:00 +0000

Samsung this week claimed to have made a technological breakthrough that will enable true 5G wireless networks with speeds “several hundred times faster” than today’s wireless networks. The catch? It won’t be commercially available until as late as 2020.

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Microsoft Reportedly Offers to Buy NOOK for $1 Billion

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:59:00 +0000

A report claims that Microsoft is close to purchasing Barnes & Noble’s NOOK business for $1 billion. But Microsoft apparently isn’t interested in the chain’s struggling eBook reader devices. Instead, the firm is looking to obtain NOOK’s digital assets, which it could integrate into its growing digital content ecosystem.

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No iTunes Mobile App for Windows 8/RT? Good!

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:30:00 +0000

We don't need no stinkin' iTunes

Microsoft revealed this week that Apple has no plans to make a “Metro” mobile app version of iTunes for Windows 8 and RT. Sounds good to me: iTunes is an anachronistic and outdated music service that hasn’t kept up with the times.

New Samsung Galaxy S4 Ads

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:36:00 +0000

Two new ads continue pushing cool new Galaxy S4 features

If you enjoyed the latest Samsung Galaxy S4 advertisement, Graduation Pool Party, you should check out these two equally effective new ads. They will begin airing on TV this week.