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Microsoft sells over 2 mln Windows Phone 7 in 2010
BEIJING, Jan. 27 — Software giant Microsoft said on Wednesday it sold more than 2 million copies of its new Windows Phone 7 operating system to handset makers in 2010. That number represents the software units licensed to mobile handset … Continue reading
Google phases out Windows use: report
BEIJING, June 2 — Internet search giant Google is phasing out internal use of Microsoft’s Windows operating system out of security concerns, the Financial Times reported Wednesday. Citing several Google employees, the FT said the internal directive to move to … Continue reading
New Microsoft phones aim at young consumers
BEIJING, April 13 — Microsoft on Monday unveiled two new mobile phones dubbed “Kin One” and “Kin Two,” aiming at young consumers who emphasize social networking. Both the new Kin phones have touch screens, slide-out QWERTY keyboards and cameras, and … Continue reading
Microsoft to announce Office tie-up with Nokia: report
BEIJING, Aug. 12 — Microsoft Corp. and Nokia Corp. are to announce a deal in New York Wednesday morning, unveiling plans to make Microsoft’s Office suite of software available on Nokia cellphones, media reports said Wednesday. The alliance between the … Continue reading
Microsoft, Yahoo to enter web search deal to face Google
BEIJING, July 29 — Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. are about to announce a search and online advertising deal, according to sources quoted by media Wednesday. About 15 months after Microsoft’s unsuccessful bid to buy Yahoo, the two companies successfully … Continue reading