Mobile/Wireless


Microsoft Lays Out Intellectual Property 'Peace' Conditions to Google

Microsoft today accused Google of using diversionary tactics in a legal fight over intellectual property associated with the Android mobile operating system and other software technologies.

German Court Bans Motorola Devices Using Microsoft's FAT

Motorola Mobility's Android-based smartphones that use a file-name management technology owned by Microsoft are now banned from sale in Germany.

Report: Rising BYOD Trend To Bring Increased IT Costs

The bring-your-own-device phenomenon likely will increase IT support costs for organizations that try to secure and manage mobile devices.

Gartner: Windows 8 Signals End of Win32 Era

Microsoft's upcoming OS will mark the end of the traditional Windows platform, thanks to WinRT being poised as the dominating platform for Windows OS, according to a report by Gartner.

Facebook Smartly Pulls Tracking App

A somewhat good idea receives a terrible execution.

Report: Top Client Management Suites Delivered by Symantec and CA

A recent study on enterprise client management suites determined that Symantec and CA Technologies were the top "leaders" in meeting IT needs.

Microsoft Reveals Windows 8 Surface Tablet

CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled Microsoft Surface, a fully-functional Windows 8 tablet, during a presentation yesterday in Los Angeles, Calif.

Mobile Management with Intune Misses the Mark

Windows 8 on mobile devices will be managed with Microsoft's cloud-based management tool. Here's why that's a bad thing.

Microsoft Talks Windows 8 and 'Ecosystem Convergence' at Computex

Microsoft's vision of a world of connected devices got a full airing at Computex today in Taipei, Taiwan.

Many Enterprise Developers Haven't Tested Windows 8

Despite the release of the Windows 8 release candidate, Microsoft may face an uphill battle in convincing the vast majority of enterprise developers to test it -- at least initially.

Google Improves Chrome OS and Announces New Hardware Products

Google announced some Chrome OS improvements on Tuesday.

Google Gets Final Regulatory Approval To Buy Motorola Mobility

Google late last week received approval from China on a proposed bid to acquire Motorola Mobility Inc.

ITC Bars Motorola Mobile Devices That Infringe Microsoft Patent

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined today that Motorola Mobility Inc. has violated Microsoft's intellectual property.

Microsoft Invests $300 Million in Barnes & Noble Subsidiary, Litigation Settled

Microsoft plans to invest $300 million in a Barnes & Noble subsidiary, the two companies jointly announced today.

Microsoft Inks Deal With Pegatron Over Linux and Chrome Use

Microsoft has signed an intellectual property licensing deal with Pegatron Corp. over its use of Android and Chrome software technologies.

Microsoft Embraces 'World of Connected Devices' at MMS

Microsoft today laid out its vision for connected devices and the "consumerization of IT" in a keynote talk held on Day 2 of the Microsoft Management Summit.

Splashtop Releases Window 8 Developer Test Solution for iPads

The world of cross-device computing inched closer with the release today of a new "Win8 Metro Testbed" connection solution from Splashtop Inc.

Microsoft Gets Legal Reprieve in Patent Dispute With Motorola

Microsoft today got temporary legal relief in its dispute with Motorola over Wi-Fi and H.264 intellectual property claims.

Dell Stirs the VDI Pot With Proposed Wyse Buy

Dell's announcement this week that it plans to acquire Wyse Technology seems to have stirred up the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) pot a bit.

Windows 8 Adding a New Look to Tablet Screens

Microsoft on Wednesday talked about its screen-design considerations in Windows 8.

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