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Microsoft's corporate vice president for Windows confirmed the company has no plans to bring new hardware or software to Windows Phones.
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New build of Windows 10 Mobile brings fixes and some massive bugs
After a month-long hiatus, Microsoft released a new build of Windows 10 Mobile to testers Wednesday, fixing a bunch of bugs and adding a few new features as the company gets closer to releasing its mobile operating system.
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Lumia 950 XL leaked images foreshadow Win10 Mobile's future
Recent leaked images of a Lumia 950 XL smartphone prototype point to it as Microsoft's next flagship running Windows 10 Mobile.
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Cortana headed to many new markets later this year
Microsoft's virtual assistant Cortana is packing her bags and heading for new countries after the launch of Windows 10.
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Microsoft boosts stability for Windows 10 mobile with new beta release
Windows Phone users who have been testing Microsoft's Windows 10 Mobile beta operating system were given a little present heading into their weekend with the release of a new build Friday.
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For Microsoft, the only way out of its big Windows Phone mess is to follow Apple
A few well-regarded flagship devices, a focused core experience, a vibrant app ecosystem, and a belief in the quality of its own products: Apple lives and breathes these things, and has achieved massive profitability in the phone space as a result. And it's about the only strategy Microsoft has left to try.
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Microsoft shrinks smartphone ambitions with mobile restructuring
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella just unveiled the latest of the "tough choices" Microsoft is making to streamline its business, and it's a doozy: the company is significantly cutting back its smartphone ambitions almost two years after announcing it would acquire Nokia's Devices and Services business in an attempt to play a greater role in this market.
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Wi-Fi password-sharing feature in Windows 10 raises security concerns
With the launch of Windows 10, anyone who walks into your house and gets your Wi-Fi password for their PC could potentially let all their friends onto your network, thanks to a new feature that has ignited controversy online.
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Microsoft could write off billions on Nokia deal as early as Wednesday
Microsoft could announce a write-off of a big part of its 2013 Nokia acquisition as early as Wednesday.
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New build of Windows 10 Mobile updates browser, adds flashlight
Microsoft offered a new version of Windows 10 Mobile to the earliest adopters in the Windows Insider Program on Thursday, accelerating the release of new beta versions of its mobile operating system.
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New build of Windows 10 mobile brings Cortana, camera improvements
Windows Phone users who have been testing the upcoming version of Windows 10 for smartphones have a new build to play with.
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Next build of Windows 10 for phones coming Tuesday
Windows Phone users hankering for the next preview build of Windows 10 don't have to wait much longer.
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Microsoft app store gets a spring clean before Windows 10 launch
Microsoft is cleaning house in the Windows Store, enacting policies that could see some apps removed as it tries to reduce clutter and ensure fair pricing ahead of the Windows 10 launch later this year.
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Android stutters while iOS shines during Q1
Sales of Android smartphones were up in the first quarter but its share of the market fell, while that of iOS grew for the third consecutive quarter.
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Apple mobile devices still dominate at companies, but Windows, Android gain
Apple products are still the preferred mobile devices among enterprise users, but competitors are chipping away at the company's lead, especially in the tablet market.
