Mobile/Wireless


Rumored Windows Phone 8.1 Details Surface

While Microsoft is prepping for the release of Windows 8.1 next week for Windows 8 and Windows RT, details on whether or not the company's smartphone OS will also be receiving a refresh on the same scale has been scarce until this week.

Study: Most Orgs Not Using Mobile Device Management

Just 36 percent of IT organizations surveyed had fully deployed or are deploying mobile device management solutions, according to an industry study.

IDC: Microsoft's Phone Market Share To Double by 2017

According to a report released this week by IDC, the gap between Microsoft's smartphone operating system and market leaders Google Android and Apple iOS will narrow slightly over the next four years.

Windows Phone Makes Market Share Gains

Judging from new figures published last week by analyst firm Strategy Analytics, Microsoft's Windows Phone is making sales gains in the smartphone market.

FTC Clarifies Essential Patents Licensing in Google Dispute

The Federal Trade Commission this week issued a modified final order regarding Google's standard-essential patents licensing practices.

Outlook Web Apps Released for iPhone and iPad

Microsoft this week released Outlook Web Apps for Apple mobile devices.

Microsoft Complains U.S. Not Banning Motorola Devices

Microsoft filed a legal complaint on Friday against the U.S. government for not enforcing a ban on the import of some Motorola Mobility smartphone devices.

Potential Microsoft Acquisition of Nokia Falls Through

A deal that could have resulted in Microsoft buying Nokia to acquire the mobile phone manufacturer's device-manufacturing business is no more reported The Wall Street Journal today.

Microsoft and Google Battle over Mobile YouTube App

Google this week sent a cease-and-desist letter to Microsoft this week that demanded the removal of the YouTube app for Windows Phone 8 over violations of Google's Terms of Service.

Dealing with BYOD Security Risks

IT is now challenged with implementing personal device security procedures that keeps networks safe from infection and protects data from being lost or stolen.

Microsoft Inks Android IP Deal with Hon Hai

Microsoft announced an intellectual property deal with Taiwan-based Hon Hai, the investment holding company for Foxconn Ltd.

Report: OS Market Shifting With PC Decline

Traditional PC shipments will continue to decline over the next four years, even as global shipments increase for mobile phones, tablets and "ultramobile" devices, according to new first-quarter data announced today by Gartner Inc.

ITC Judge: Microsoft Didn't Infringe Google Patent

Microsoft's Xbox gaming consoles do not infringe a patent held by Google, a judge for the ITC indicated on Friday.

Microsoft Releases Windows Embedded 8 to OEMs

Microsoft today released two of its new Windows Embedded 8 operating system products today, with a third product expected next month.

Google Announces Android Leadership Change

Google today announced an executive shuffle that affects its highly successful Android mobile operating system efforts.

Apple on Android Malware: 'Be Safe Out There'

Apple would like to remind you that attackers like infect Android customers with malware.

Apple's iOS 6.1.2 Update Not Working for Some Users

Apple's release of iOS 6.1.2 last week seems to have unleashed problems for some device users.

Apple Issues iOS 6.1.2 To Fix Exchange Overload Problem

Apple issued an iOS update on Tuesday to fix a calendar bug that was overloading Microsoft Exchange 2010.

Lync 2013 Mobile Device Support Shown at Keynote Talk

Microsoft announced a few firsts during an opening keynote talk at its Lync 2013 Conference in San Diego on Tuesday.

Wave Outlines Windows 8 Mobile Device Management Alternative

The built-in security capabilities of Windows 8 devices could simplify matters for IT organizations considering BYOD scenarios.

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