Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:04 pm
Microsoft today announced will acquire Danger Inc., the makers of the popular Sidekick phones, for an undisclosed sum. The Palo Alto-based company provides services keep people in touch, stay organized and informed while on the go through real-time mobile messaging, social networking services and other applications.
Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:32 am
Sprint and Microsoft today provided customers with a fully integrated GPS location-aware mobile search service on Sprint phones. Voice search by Live Search for mobile using Tellme technologies will also be available on select Sprint phones as a separate download. The new services enable people to find Web, local, and phone content easily using traditional input methods or voice.
Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:20 am
Nokia and Microsoft have joined together to provide customers with a new suite of Windows Live services specifically designed for Nokia devices. Starting today Nokia customers in eleven countries with compatible S60 devices can download the new suite enabling access to Windows Live Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Contacts and Windows Live Spaces. Starting next year, customers who purchase compatible Nokia Series 40 handsets will also have access to these popular Windows Live services.
Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:09 am
Cell phone giant Nokia will start to use Microsoft's copy protection software to boost the use of wireless entertainment, like music and videos, the two companies said today.
Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:07 am
Sling Media today announced that SlingPlayer Mobile is now compatible with Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6 operating system. SlingPlayer Mobile gives Slingbox owners the ability to watch and control their home TV from a network-enabled Windows Mobile powered device.
Wed May 09, 2007 2:55 am
Palm today introduced the Treo 755p smartphone for Sprint, the first Treo to offer built-in Microsoft Direct Push Technology email support; Google Maps for mobile; and a sleeker design with integrated antenna, slimmer form factor and miniSD slot.
Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:24 pm
Yahoo! today announced the availability of Yahoo! Go for Mobile 2.0 on Windows Mobile powered devices. Expanding to 75 Windows Mobile devices from major manufacturers, Yahoo! Go 2.0 will be supported by more than 175 different mobile phone models.
Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:02 pm
Microsoft today unveiled Windows Mobile 6, the newest version of its mobile software platform. By improving usability and adding support for Microsoft Office features previously available only on PCs, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 delivers to the small screen a familiar experience that meets the needs of work and life while on the go.
Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:19 pm
Microsoft and Sprint today announced a strategic alliance through which the companies will develop and deliver a range of innovative new service offerings for Sprint's business and consumer customers.
