The moment you have been waiting for is approaching fast. In a little over a month Windows Mobile 6.5 phones will be available. Microsoft has announced that Windows Phones (remember we won’t be calling them WM 6.5 phones?) will be available starting with October 6.

And here’s the official list of carriers and manufacturers that are going to offer Windows Phones to their subscribers:

• In North America: Mobile operators AT&T, Bell Mobility, Sprint, TELUS and Verizon Wireless, and phone manufacturers HP, HTC Corp., LG Electronics, Samsung and Toshiba Corp.
• In Europe: Mobile operators Orange, Deutsche Telekom AG and Vodafone Group Plc, and phone manufacturers Acer, HTC, LG Electronics, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Toshiba
• In Latin America: Mobile operator TIM Brazil, and phone manufacturers HTC, LG Electronics and Samsung
• In Asia Pacific: Mobile operators NTT DoCoMo Inc., SoftBank Mobile Corp., SK Telecom, Telstra and WILLCOM Inc., and phone manufacturers Acer Inc., HTC, LG Electronics, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Toshiba

What do you say? Are you really that anxious to get yourself a brand new Windows Phone?

via windowsteamblog

Tags: microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Phones

Apple hasn’t made fun enough of Microsoft so it has decided to launch a new “I’m a Mac” ad. This time joining the crew is Robert Loggia and he’s playing the part of the trainer that’s supposed to get PC back into shape. Not that he’s doing a great job motivating PC to be better than Mac!

We’ve seen a couple of recent Apple commercials earlier this week and while they were funnier than this one, I still have the feeling Apple has started to overdo it. Overall the new ads are nowhere near as hilarious and original as their predecessors used to be. Maybe Apple should try new things for a change!

Don’t you just wish sometimes that Microsoft could come up with a witty comeback? What do you say Microsoft? Ready for some kick-ass answer for Apple? And I don’t mean new Laptop Hunters ads!

via Apple

Tags: Apple, Apple, I'm a Mac, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, pc, Robert Loggia

We have some good news for future Zune HD owners! According to this pamphlet right here, the Zune Marketplace will be filled with music, HD movies, TV shows and podcasts. The pamphlet has been handed out at Best Buy’s Zune HD showings so it’s as official as it can get. We were kind of expecting HD movies availability from the Marketplace anyway. What else would you need a Zune HD for?

via Zunited

Tags: best buy, hd, marketplace, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Movies, MP3 Players, zune

Are you waiting for Microsoft to start selling the Zune HD? Well I don’t know if this will help but it looks like the official Zune HD box has been spotted in the wild. The new hot player was a no show at both Best Buy locations in the Houston-area but it looks like someone got a hold of the Zune HD. The box looks pretty real and there’s no blurriness involved in this pic. But we’ve seen lots of leaked images so far which were proved to be fake so we will not jump to any conclusions just yet!

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Tags: best buy, Box, leak, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Zune HD

Microsoft is moving pretty fast with its stores and it looks like the company is looking for personnel for its first two stores. So if you’re good with Microsoft gadgets and you have enough patience to explain in laymen terms why Windows still comes up with blue screens of death then you might be the perfect person for the job. And any of you future Microsoft Geniuses will have to be able to relocate to Scottsdale, Arizona or Mission Viejo, California if you do get hired. Or you could always wait for Microsoft to expand to your area and try your luck with Apple store in the mean time.

via microsoftjobsblog

Tags: Apple, jobs, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Stores

The phone in the pictures here is an impressive concept. It’s a Window Phone but it has nothing to do with Microsoft’s Windows Mobile OS just yet. The phone has a spectacular appearance. It looks like a piece of glass and it can transform itself exactly like a window would change its appearance according to the weather outside.

The phone should be made out of transparent plastic and it would change its looks to fit the weather outside. The sheet of paper should be clear during a sunny day and it will become humid during rain and dump during a winter day. The best part of it is that the user can write SMS messages and draw pictures on the virtual window.

This phone concept is by far one of the most interesting I’ve seen in a long while, too bad I won’t be able to play with one very soon.

via tuvie

Tags: concept, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Window Phone, Windows Mobile

Recent reports have suggested that Microsoft is planning to debut their updated mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 7, on devices starting in Q4 2010. But don’t think we can wash our hands clear of Windows Mobile 6.5 yet as the same reports say that Microsoft will support the two operating systems simultaneously.

This, in turn, will help Microsoft compete with the iPhone and Android operating system as they will have the higher end Windows Mobile 7 on the market alongside the cheaper Windows Mobile 6.5. Will it work? Only time will tell.

Read (DigiTimes)

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, Google, iPhone, iPhone, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Mobile 7

Included above is a video demonstration of HTC’s unreleased TouchFlo 3D 2.6 Windows Mobile UI that is destined for a debut on the HTC Leo.

As you can see, the UI bares a slight resemblance to HTC’s Sense Android UI found on devices such as the HTC Hero in the sense that it’s beautiful, practical and fine to use with your fingers. Those worrying about your TouchFlo 3D touting devices not being able to support this new UI need not worry as the update is to be mostly aesthetic.

Tags: 2.6, Cell Phones, HTC, htc leo, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Sense UI, touchflo 3d, video, Windows Mobile

With the rise of YouTube (and the like) comes the need for advancements in webcam technology. What you see above is Microsoft’s latest webcam offering, the LifeCam Cinema HD.

This USB 2.0 capable device is capable of 720p video capture at 30 fps in addition to auto focus, 4x digital zoom and a noise canceling microphone. There’s also a bundled technology which Microsoft calls ClearFrame which is supposedly meant to provide users with a ’smooth, detailed video’ whatever that means.

As for a price and release date, the LifeCam Cinema HD is slated for a September 9th release at $79.99.

via pocket-lint

Tags: 720p, cinema hd, Desktop PCs, Digital Cameras, Laptops, lifecam, microsoft, webcam

NVIDIA has today issued a press release showing off the fact that their all new “ultra-lower-power HD” Tegra processor will provide the muscle in Microsoft’s forthcoming Zune HD.

Below is a list of reasons why NVIDIA thinks the Tegra will help the Zune HD reign supreme:

• an HD video processor dedicated to HD video, providing unprecedented picture quality and ultra-smooth, vivid movie playback with low power consumption
• an ultra-low power graphics processor for a compelling and intuitive user interface
• NVIDIA nPower™ technology, which optimizes system power use and enables extended HD video and MP3 playback time

Will HD quality help the Zune HD oust Apple’s iPod touch? We’ll have to wait until the device’s September 15th release date to find out.

Tags: hd video, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, MP3 Players, nvidia, Processor, Tegra, Zune HD

Samsung has today released the full list of countries that will be getting the Omnia II at some point this month including France, the UK, Germany and Australia. However, the United States failed to make the cut, what gives?

Considering the device was slated for an August 23rd Best Buy release a few days ago we can only point towards some sort of problematic delay as the cause.

Hit the read link for the full list of countries that will be getting Samsung’s Windows Mobile powered Omnia II this month.

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Tags: august, Cell Phones, microsoft, Mobile News, Omnia 2, Omnia II, release, Samsung, Samsung

Despite the fact we’re well into 2009 already, Microsoft has just decided to launch 2008 software for Macs out there. In case you were waiting for Microsoft Office 2008 Business Edition for your Mac then we have some pretty good news. Microsoft has announced it and it will start shipping sometime next year. That’s right, you’ll get this “2008” software solution sometime in 2010. Sounds weird? Well it’s all real! Pre-ordering for Office 2008 will start on August 18 and you’ll have to pay $399.95 for fresh copy of Business Edition. If you happen to be upgrading then the pre-order will cost you just $239.95.

via Microsoft

Tags: 2008, Business Edition, mac, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, office, pre-order, software

The Zune HD coverage is really running rampant today, first Microsoft confirmed its release date, then we were notified of some new colorways and now we bring you details on the official Zune HD AV Dock.

The Zune HD AV Dock is pictured above and will run you $89.99, below is the description taken from its Amazon.com listing:

This all-in-one package enables Zune HD players to charge, sync, and play supported 720p HD videos on HDTVs. Send music to your home audio systems and control it all via a wireless remote.

This dock will come with three inserts (for all 3 Zune models), an AC adapter, HDMI cable, AV output cable and a wireless remote. It will be out on September 15th, the same day the Zune HD will hit the market.

Tags: Accessories, av dock, details, microsoft, Mobile News, MP3 Players, pictured, priced, Zune HD

Earlier this week we showed you what was supposedly a leaked Zune HD Best Buy display stand that said the device would be hitting store shelves on September 18th of this year. That was only added to the fact that Amazon.com had Zune HD up for pre-order the same day giving us a hint at the device’s price.

Well today, Microsoft soft has come clean and let us know that the Zune HD will in fact be hitting retailers on September 18th in 16GB and 32GB models for $219.99 and $289.99 respectively.

What’s more is, not only has Amazon re-listed the device for pre-order but Microsoft, Best Buy and Walmart have done the same.

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Tags: 16GB, 32GB, confirmation, microsoft, Mobile News, MP3 Players, official, pre-order, release date, Zune HD

Microsoft seems really busy lately! The company is working on its Zune platform, getting ready to sell Windows 7, building Microsoft Stores and forming alliances with rival Nokia. So why shouldn’t it also prepare to launch Xbox Live on mobile phones?

It looks like Microsoft is looking for a LIVE Community Director, so if you got the skills to do it you should definitely apply. Your job will be to manage “LIVE community strategy and execution across a range of properties, from Xbox LIVE to Windows Mobile.” Well now that’s more than interesting! Are just witnessing the Live Anywhere concept?

And in case Microsoft hired you after you read our post, then by all means, leak some hot stuff our way!

via Ars Technica

Tags: Live, Live Anywhere, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile Software, Nokia, Windows Mobile, Xbox Live

Microsoft and Nokia have recently announced that they will be holding a press conference in the near future to announce a software alliance between the two companies.

Unfortunately for those who thought this would be an exciting announcement, look away as according to the Wall Street Journal this press conference will announce that Microsoft is prepping to release a Symbian version of their Office suite.

This is apparantly an effort by Microsoft to increase their market share in hopes to combat free online office suites offered by companies such as Google. Will it work? Only time will tell.

Tags: alliance, Cell Phones, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Nokia, Nokia, office, suite, symbian

It seems that Microsoft’s iPod touch competitor, the Zune HD, has finally made its way through the FCC and from it we have a slew of pictures like the one above.

What we have learned from this recent FCC filing is that the device will come in both 16 and 32GB capacities and that it will in fact feature a dock (if you couldn’t have guessed).

In terms of a price point and release date well, we’ll still have to wait until Microsoft gives us official word but we’re thinking it will hit store shelves later this year at a price dangerously close to the iPod touch’s.

via FCC

Tags: dock, fcc, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, MP3 Players, storage, Zune HD

Microsoft has today updated their twitter account with the first real shots of a Microsoft retail store under construction. As you can see, it’s not very spectacular, but what is great is the fact that these retail stores are actually coming sooner rather than later.

And, if you look closely, you’ll see that the picture gives us a hint as to what Microsoft’s retail stores will specialize in; Windows 7, Xbox 360, Bing, Microsoft Office and Zune. Perhaps we will see some Windows Mobile touting handsets on sale at these locations as well.

Tags: Cell Phones, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Picture, retail store, software, twitter, Windows Mobile

Not confused enough about Windows 7 and its various versions? Good, because Microsoft has recently released the above chart adding even more fuss to the confusion.

As you can see, Microsoft has detailed just about every kind of upgrade you could encouter on October 22nd from Windows XP all the way up to Windows Vista Ultimate. While some versions will allow for a painless upgrade, others will require you to completely wipe your harddrive clean and then install Windows 7.

Annoying? Yes. Confusing? Of course.

via AllThingsDigital

Tags: chart, Desktop PCs, Laptops, microsoft, Mobile Software, software, upgrade, Windows 7

What you see above is a tech demo of a pressure sensitive keyboard. This technology is still a ways off but the video demonstrators give us a few examples of how such a keyboard could make our typing lives easier.

For you gamers out there, they show an example where your movement speed and jumping height is determined by the force of key presses. For everyone else, there is example where font sized is determined key press force along with being able to delete whole words or single characters by pressing the delete key harder of softer.

via CNET

Tags: Desktop PCs, keyboard, microsoft, pressure sensitive, tech demo