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Forbes names Microsoft's Steve Ballmer worst CEO

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:19:25 EST

Is Steve Ballmer the worst CEO of a publicly traded company? Forbes thinks so. The magazine just named Ballmer the worst CEO and they think he should have already been fired.#1 � Steve Ballmer, Microsoft. Without a doubt, Mr. Ballmer is the worst CEO of a large publicly traded American company today. Not only has he singlehandedly steered Micro...

Feeding America charity leaves BlackBerry for Windows Phone

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:57:51 EST

Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger relief charity, has dumped the #blackberry in favor of Windows Phone. We've heard of companies leaving #blackberry for the #iPhone, but this move is one of the first publicized migrations to Windows Phone. Obviously, Microsoft is spreading the news.The move to Windows Phone strengthens Feeding...

Viber for BlackBerry and Windows Phone released

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:14:00 EST

Viber today announced the availability of Viber for #blackberry Beta and Windows Phone 7 Beta. With more than 69 million registered #iPhone and #android users already, Viber looks to expand its reach and be the premier mobile VoIP and messaging company."We believe if you're connected to the Internet, you should be able to enjoy a free, high qualit...

Nokia snags exclusive app deals for Lumia Windows Phones

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:02:58 EST

Nokia has announced a few exclusive partnerships to kick off their CTIA 2012 conference. Nokia has partnered with PGA Tour to bring the game to the Lumia line of Windows Phones. The deal is an exclusive for Nokia for 12 months, starting in June 2012. Nokia also negotiated exclusive 6 month deals to bring ESPN, Groupon, and AOL Entertainment hub...

Apple Founder Woz likes Windows Phone over Android

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:26:03 EST

#Apple co founder Steve Wozniak is saying surprising things about Windows Phone. In a recent interview Woz sings Windows Phone's praises calling it "beautiful." Woz thinks Windows Phone is more intuitive than #android and even calls the experience of using WP like working "with a friend not a tool."Even though the specs of the top Windows Phones...

Former Nokia exec says current CEO Elop is struggling

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:25:08 EST

In a recent CNET interview, former Nokia executive Lee Williams says current Nokia CEO Stephen Elop is "struggling." Williams admits to being a bit of an arm chair quarterback in the interview, but he still makes his feelings known. He believes Elop does not have an overarching vision for Nokia.Williams says Nokia's CEO appears very much the man ...

Good for Windows Phone to be released

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:37:16 EST

Good has been alerting users that Good for Windows Phone will be released today. This is good news for Microsoft as Windows Phone hasn't exactly been the enterprise sweetheart. Even with Exchange support Windows Phone is way behind. Good announce Good for WP Good for Enterprise Windows Phone Available Tomorrow!Good Technology is pleased to infor...

Amazon offers Nokia Lumia 900 for a penny

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:04:33 EST

Amazon Wireless is now offering the Nokia Lumia 900 for one cent. That's right, a penny. Of course that price is for new contracts only. You can purchase the Lumia 900 at the full price of 499.99, or the upgrade price of 119.99. You can pre order the flagship Windows Phone now. You'll get free two day shipping and they are available in cyan and...

White Nokia 900 coming April 22nd

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:25:53 EST

Check out this photo of the white Nokia Lumia 900. It's not the first time we've seen the Lumia 900 in white, but most people did not expect ATT to launch a white version so soon. The white Lumia 900 is expected to be released by ATT on April 22nd. Is it nice enough to wait a few more weeks to pick one up?...

New Smoked by Windows Phone commercials are out

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:51:51 EST

The Smoked by Windows Phone commercials seem to be a hit. Microsoft is releasing a new set of commercials to promote Windows Phone.Smoked by Windows Phone started at CES, where Ben Rudolph bet people 100 that Windows Phone is faster at the everyday stuff they do on their #smartphones. Because of Windows Phone's live tiles, Rudolph is confident he...

Free apps use more battery than paid apps?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:18:44 EST

According to a recent study, free #smartphone apps may be eating more battery than paid apps because they serve ads.Abhinav Pathak, a computer scientist at Purdue University, Indiana, and colleagues made the discovery after developing software to analyse apps' energy usage. When they looked at popular apps such as Angry Birds, Free Chess and NYTime...

Nokia Lumia 800 shown off in Telus commercial

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:21:07 EST

Telus is having a sale on #smartphones and they're running a commercial to publicize the deals. The phones start at 50% off. Nice sale.The Nokia Lumia 800 is front and center in this commercial. It features a leopard trying to catch different #smartphones, but he's not fast enough to catch them before they disappear in a puff of smoke. The Lum...

Nokia Lumia coming to China on March 28th

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:30:12 EST

Nokia CEO Stephen Elop says the first Nokia Lumia Windows Phones will officially hit China on March 28. Pre orders have already been made in China, but the official release date is March 28. Elop didn't specify which Lumia phones would be released in China, but the rumor is that the Lumia 710 and 800 will likely be released there. Both China Tel...

Nokia Lumia 900 delayed until April

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:39:16 EST

The Nokia Lumia 900 is delayed and won't be released until April 22, according to BGR. The previously accepted rumor as fact, most famously announced by Paul Thurrot and Mary Jo Foley, was that the Lumia 900 would launch on March 18. Most people were banking on the 18th, but come to think of it, we haven't heard much more about a launch date. Yo...

Nokia makes London cab rides amazing with Lumia 800

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:49:01 EST

In an effort to promote their Lumia phones, Nokia gave away free cab rides in London during Social Media Week in February. It looks like they also gave away some free phones, and made a few people's cab rides amazing.Nokia sponsored some black cabs in London, and placed gift wrapped Nokia Lumia 800 phones on the back seat. When passengers opened ...