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  • PLATFORMS: Microsoft Danger launches a new T-Mobile Sidekick

    Not that Danger's new Sidekick, which is available since yesterday from T-Mobile USA, is running Windows Mobile yet, it's nevertheless an interesting development because Microsoft took-over Danger back in February. Therefore it's interesting to see how Microsoft deals with different platforms and user interfaces for mobile devices. As a matter of fact, Microsoft now has three mobile device platforms: Windows Mobile (which is even divided into phone and non-phone as well as touch- and non-touchscreen platforms), Zune and now the Sidekick which wants to introduce (another) innovative software, services and hardware customization that improve an already celebrated mobile experience. [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • RUMOR: Zune Phone (finally?) in the works at Microsoft?

    No, this is neither confirmed nor have I heard anything but this rumor is constantly popping-up, here and there. Nevertheless, jkOnTheRun has received a - as James Kendrick said - "totally unconfirmed information from a reader" (who wishes to remain anonymous) that Microsoft is indeed working on a Zune phone. jkOnTheRun's source got information about a meeting this week in Redmond that was planning a Zune phone to compete with Apple's iPhone. Furthermore, the source got information that Microsoft's Zune phone will be based on a special version of Microsoft's next Windows Mobile version which is so far known as "Windows Mobile 7" and the key functionality of the phone is expected to be centered around Windows Live (Mobile) Services. [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • INTERVIEW: Andrew Lees - Microsoft Senior Vice President Mobile Communications Business

    Yesterday, during his (really) short visit in Europe, I had the chance to meet Andy Lees, Microsoft's Senior Vice President, Mobile Communications Business who took over this role from Pieter Knook, who left Microsoft earlier this year. Andy is responsible for Microsoft' Windows Mobile software and Live mobile services which includes guiding Microsoft's global mobile communications strategy for business and consumer customers. In that role, Lees oversees the development, marketing and sales of Microsoft software and services for mobile devices worldwide. [ 1 Comment ] [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • BETA: Microsoft releases Beta Windows Media Center SideShow Gadget

    Brilliant, one of my very personal hot topics is Microsoft's SideShow technology for Windows Vista which is a technology for distributing interactive content to connected small-screen devices, such as Windows Mobile smartphones. The content is created and managed by small software applications called SideShow gadgets. And while Microsoft finally released the long awaited SideShow application for Windows Mobile a while ago, even if yet available as an early Beta only, one of the most anticipated SideShow gadget wasn't available so far - a Windows Vista Media Center gadget to remote control the Media Center from mobile devices like smartphones. [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • UTILITY: Microsoft releases Windows SideShow for Windows Mobile Development Beta

    Finally, after some 3rd party developers released some Windows Mobile compatible SideShow drivers, also Microsoft gives SideShow some love by releasing Windows SideShow for Windows Mobile. Not yet mass-market ready, Microsoft's Windows SideShow for Windows Mobile Developer Preview v0.01 is an application for Windows Mobile 5 and Windows Mobile 6 Pocket PCs and Smartphones that allows you to use your Windows Mobile device as a Bluetooth SideShow-compatible device. This enables you to use your phone as an extra window into your PC. You can both access your computer's information from your Pocket PC or Smartphone, and control the computer through a gadget interface. [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • UTILITY: Microsoft releases Windows SideShow for Windows Mobile Development Beta [UPDATE]

    Finally, after some 3rd party developers released some Windows Mobile compatible SideShow drivers, also Microsoft gives SideShow some love by releasing Windows SideShow for Windows Mobile. Not yet mass-market ready, Microsoft's Windows SideShow for Windows Mobile Developer Preview v0.01 is an application for Windows Mobile 5 and Windows Mobile 6 Pocket PCs and Smartphones that allows you to use your Windows Mobile device as a Bluetooth SideShow-compatible device. This enables you to use your phone as an extra window into your PC. You can both access your computer's information from your Pocket PC or Smartphone, and control the computer through a gadget interface. [ 2 Comments ] [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • PREDICTION: Qualcomm sees bright future of Windows Mobile 7 for mini Laptops

    While Windows Mobile 7, the next version of Microsoft's mobile phone OS is still in work and not yet officially announced, mobile phone chip giant Qualcomm sees a bright future of it already, especially for use on mini Laptop's aka MID's or maybe even UMPCs. On Monday Qualcomm showed off a mini Laptop that could cost around US$ 299, joining the Asus Eee PC Laptop-class which should offer a quick wireless access to the Internet via 3G networks. While the prototype, which is made by Taiwan's Inventec, is currently running on a Linux OS, Luis Pineda, senior vice president at Qualcomm said on a conference that Microsoft Windows Mobile 7, which is made for chips used in mobile phones, will be more laptop friendly than older versions of Windows Mobile. [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • EXPECTATIONS: Microsoft sees Windows Mobile Smartphone growth up 50 %

    Reuters reports today that Microsoft expects a global growth of its Windows Mobile smartphones of at least 50 percent per year in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 as demand for smartphones rises rapidly. Eddie Wu, the software company's managing director of OEM embedded devices Asia, is quoted by Reuters that a "fifty percent growth is the minimum" and continued that "Microsoft expects to sell 20 million units in its 2007/2008 fiscal year ending in June. Microsoft sold over 11 million units of its Windows Mobile software in its 2006/2007 fiscal year ended June last year". [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • ADVERTISING: Microsoft announces Ads on Windows Live Mobile and Live Search Mobile

    Today at Microsoft Corp.'s online advertising leadership forum, advance08, Brian McAndrews, senior vice president of the Advertiser & Publisher Solutions Group, announced the availability of display advertising across two popular Windows Live for mobile services, the launch of new markets for Windows Live for mobile services and upcoming advertising plans for its Live Search Mobile offering. This marks the first year that mobile advertising has played a leading role at the industry event that brings together some of the most influential thought leaders of the global advertising community. [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • UPDATE: Microsoft launches new features to Live Search for Windows Mobile

    As previewed at CTIA in April, Microsoft today launched new features to Live Search for Windows Mobile. Live Search for Windows Mobile is already pre-installed on many Windows Mobile 6 and 6.1 smartphones (as long as it wasn't removed by carriers) that enables Windows Mobile users to find key local information when they're on the go. It provides local business search, maps, driving directions, movie showtimes, and more, and even lets people speak their questions instead of typing. The new version provides deeper integration with Windows Mobile phones, user generated PC content and Web search and now offers weather forecasts too. [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • COOPERATION: Microsoft and RIM to bring Windows Live Mobile to BlackBerry

    Microsoft Corp. and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced an agreement to provide Microsoft Windows Live services on BlackBerry smartphones. As a result of this collaboration, BlackBerry smartphone customers will enjoy easy mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and an enhanced level of integration between Windows Live Hotmail and the BlackBerry platform. The integration of Windows Live services into the BlackBerry platform will allow customers who use Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger on their BlackBerry smartphone to benefit from the BlackBerry platform architecture. [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved

  • RIP: Microsoft discontinues SPOT Smart Watches - MSN Direct to Continue

    In a recent forum posting, Jon Canan, program manager of Microsoft MSN Direct unveiled, that the SPOT Smart Watches with MSN Direct have sold out and Microsoft/Fossil have no further plans to continue the 2006 Smart Watch series. While Microsoft plans to continue to move forward with MSN Direct and seeking out new opportunities for devices that would benefit from the MSN Direct service (like the recently released MSN Direct service for Windows Mobile smartphones or GPS devices), Microsoft has, along with its watch partners, no immediate plans to create a new version of the Smart Watch. [ Permalink ] (c) 2008 by the::unwired - All Rights Reserved
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