Over 75,000 Windows Phone apps published in 2012; Instagram still not among them
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Year in Review: Windows 8, roadmaps, Office Next top the reader charts
Hot topics among readers of 'All About Microsoft' in 2012 included both the predictable (Windows 8, Surface, Windows Phone 8) and the rumored coming product/service releases.
Over 75,000 Windows Phone apps published in 2012; Instagram still not among them
I am a huge fan of Windows Phone and have most all the apps I need on this platform, but there are still some key apps missing and frustrating experiences that keep an iPhone 5 and Galaxy Note II in my mobile collection.
Podcast: Mobile device platform wars
Jason Perlow and Veeam's Rick Vanover discuss the merits of Apple iOS, Google Android, Microsoft Windows Phone and RIM BlackBerry 10.
Some Windows Phone 8 devices get updated and more Microsoft news of the week
In this Microsoft news roundup, we talk 'Portico' for Windows Phone 8; features deprecated with Outlook 2013; HTC Windows RT tablet rumors; and new Windows Azure updates.
Microsoft phasing out some of its Expression design tools
Updated: Microsoft is phasing out some of its Expression family of design tools for Windows and Windows Phone. So what's Plan B?
AT&T and Nokia release Lumia 920 update with WiFi and camera fixes
Once again Nokia and Microsoft are showing they mean business and just a month after release we see updates coming to the latest Windows Phone 8 devices, even through carriers.
Microsoft's Windows Intune: How 'Wave D' changes the mobile-device management game
The fourth version of Microsoft's cloud-based device-management service, is adding agent-management support for Windows RT, Windows Phone 8 and iOS devices.
Nokia's first half of 2013 critical
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop says the company is moving faster. It needs to go fast enough to build out its Windows Phone 8 portfolio in the first half of 2013.
Google discontinuing support for Exchange ActiveSync, affecting Windows Phone and iPhone users
One of the great things about Google's mobile services is that you have been able to use Exchange ActiveSync to keep different platforms up-to-date. Google is switching to CardDAV support and dropping EAS.
Google has 'no plans' to build apps for Windows 8, Windows Phone 8
The search giant cited a lack of users as the main reason why it will not develop Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 applications.
Will the Nokia, Microsoft tag-team on China save Windows Phone?
China matters more than ever to Nokia and Microsoft, who are joined at the hip over their shared, mutual mobile venture. Here's why.
Windows Phone 8 Portico update rolling out with SMS and WiFi fixes
It's been about a month since Windows Phone 8 was released and we are now seeing the first update roll out that addresses a few nagging issues.
Half of China's app developers lost money in Q3
An increasing number of app developers are now losing money in the country, indicating a harder time for these players to survive with investment slowing down and homogenized products flooding the market.
Huawei splashes out €70m on Helsinki smartphone R&D centre
Huawei is tapping the Finnish capital Helsinki for its next research and development centre, aimed at improving smartphone user experience.
Microsoft's DroidRage Twitter campaign goes painfully wrong
Someone in Microsoft public relations seem to think that encouraging Android FUD on Twitter would be a great way to win friends and influence others. Wrong!