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Microsoft at the Mobile World Congress 2008 today announced a new version of its Windows Live Mobile Developer Program that effectively opens the door to cross-platform versions.Read More...

Just this month, Microsoft has updated its Windows Mobile website, launched the first beta version of the Windows Live Mobile homepage, and made the Microsoft.com domain redirect to a mobile version when a mobile browser is detected. This focus on mobile for Microsoft sites will be seen throughout the whole year.Read More...

iPhone users are browsing the web in droves, while Windows Mobile users are... not so much. Microsoft hopes to change that with the introduction of a desktop-grade browser into Windows Mobile later this year, though.Read More...

MobiComp is a mobile application company that offers backup and restore features, a social networking tool, and a news ticker for mobile phones. Keep your fingers crossed and we might just see these applications in Windows Mobile 7.Read More...

Windows Mobile enjoyed a 42.9 percent growth in smartphone shipments for Q3 2008 compared to Q3 2007. RIM and Apple did much better, however, and with Windows Mobile 7 being delayed and room made for Windows Mobile 6.5, Microsoft needs to step up its game.Read More...

The Instant Messenger MSN Messenger prevents a user from starting multiple instances of the application. Running multiple instances might be useful for users who want to use different accounts for business and private contacts or two separate businesses.

Microsoft has disclosed that it has shipped 18 million Windows Mobile software licenses in the past fiscal year. The number was 2 million off the company's target. The software giant also announced its participation in the release of the new Sidekick.Read More...

Games For Windows Live may be free now, but that's not the only improvement that Microsoft plans to make. Get a first look at the brand new Games For Windows Live interface within.Read More...

Ever since the iPhone 3G was released, the Zune Phone rumors have started to appear again. Here's the latest one: the software will consist of a specialized version of Windows Mobile 7 with key functionality centered around Windows Live Services.Read More...