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Spy program snoops on cell phones

March 30, 2006 Software hides itself on phones to secretly capture data, leading one security company to label it a Trojan horse. TAGS: security company, F-Secure Corp., cell phone, trojan horse, security, monitor, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Microsoft acquires mobile-search company

February 13, 2006 Software maker gobbles up Paris-based company to help bring its Windows Live effort to cell phones. TAGS: mobile search, Microsoft Windows Live, Paris, cell phone, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft shows off cell phone-PC prototype

July 27, 2006 Software maker is looking at whether it can build a cheap PC for emerging markets by combining a cell phone and a TV. TAGS: emerging market, Microsoft Windows CE, software company, cell phone, Microsoft Corp., PC, TV, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Google helps mobile users out

July 25, 2006 Cell phone users can now use Google Maps to get live traffic information. TAGS: Google Maps, Google Inc., mobile device, cell phone, Microsoft Corp.

Verizon taps Microsoft for mobile TV

January 27, 2005 Cell phone service's "mobisodes" will be driven by Windows Media technology. TAGS: Packetvideo, mobile TV, video service, Verizon Communications, cell phone, carrier, multimedia, U.S., Microsoft Corp., video, Microsoft Windows

Sources say Microsoft near deal to buy Tellme

March 12, 2007 Redmond is close to acquisition deal for maker of products bridging speech recognition and the Internet, CNET News.com has learned. TAGS: Tellme Networks Inc., Jeff Raikes, speech recognition, Microsoft Corp., cell phone

Google search heads to cell phones in Japan

May 18, 2006 With Japan's cell phone industry poised for a shakeup, provider KDDI hooks up with the tech giant. TAGS: KDDI Corp., Softbank Corp., NTT DoCoMo Inc., Vodafone Group Plc., Japan, cell phone, CEO, provider, mobile phone, Google Search, Google Inc., search engine, Microsoft Corp.

MobiTV expands to Windows Mobile

June 29, 2006 Consumers of the TV broadcast service can now use devices that run Microsoft's OS for cell phones and handhelds. TAGS: MobiTV, mobile TV, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, Palm Treo, cell phone, Sprint Nextel, smart phone, AT&T Corp., TV, handheld, U.S., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system

Ideas on display at Microsoft's TechFest

March 2, 2006 Two-day science fair lets researchers pitch ideas for future technologies to the tech giant's product units. TAGS: researcher, worker, Bluetooth, Microsoft Corp., idea, cell phone, Microsoft Windows

Russian phone Trojan tries to ring up charges

February 28, 2006 Malicious software can infect any cell phone that can run Java applications, not just more-advanced smart phones. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, Java application, malicious software, trojan horse, smart phone, Java, cell phone, threat, handset, mobile phone, antivirus, Microsoft Corp.

Can Longhorn improve laptops?

April 27, 2005 New OS promises to give portables additional features, from auxiliary displays to improved tablet and touch-screen abilities. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, WinHEC, mobility, laptop computer, touch screen, tablet, cell phone, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Virtual parenting poised for growth spurt

October 12, 2006 Former Tamagotchi addicts can find a new way to challenge their parenting skills without making a real baby. Images: Parenting with Eccky TAGS: portal, online game, The Sims, simulation game, baby, game company, MSN, text messaging, games, U.S., cell phone, IM, Microsoft Corp.

Start-up merges cell phone and PC into a handheld

December 16, 2005 Almost everyone has a cell phone and a notebook, but cPC says they will sell one box that does it all. TAGS: DualCor Technologies, smart phone, cell phone, VIA Technologies Inc., handheld, start-up, battery, notebook computer, PC, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Ballmer: Calling on mobile

October 24, 2007 Microsoft's CEO shares his big plans in mobile software, and why he thinks the iPhone is "quite nice." TAGS: Steve Ballmer, CTIA, universe, CEO, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, PC, cell phone, Apple iPhone, Microsoft Windows

CES 2007: Wireless

January 8, 2007 Cable and phone companies look to integrate mobile wireless into service packages, and more companies try to eliminate the wires. TAGS: Consumer Electronics Show, mobile search, Nokia Corp., Motorola Inc., digital television, Motorola Razr, cell phone, Verizon Communications, credit card, mobile phone, TV, Apple iPod, Samsung Electronics, photograph, video, Microsoft Corp.

Lego robots march on Microsoft

July 25, 2006 Toy maker takes programmable robotics system on whistle-stop tour of tech companies, institutions. TAGS: LEGO Co., robotics, robot, Bluetooth, Microsoft Corp., cell phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft watch keeps up with the times

June 13, 2006 It's pricey, but the Abacus Smart Watch 2006 is attractively styled and has some decent gadget appeal. TAGS: watch, Smart Personal Objects Technology, first-generation, MSN, channel, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Outlook, memory, cell phone

'Dot-mobi' domain for mobile devices hits the Web

May 23, 2006 A new domain is available for mobile phone Web sites, but some experts say it's not really needed. TAGS: dot-com, domain, mobile device, Vodafone Group Plc., domain name, WAP, Yahoo! Inc., cell phone, handset, Google Inc., Nokia Corp., Microsoft Corp.

A showcase for all things wireless

February 17, 2006 Service providers and handset makers rolled out their latest offerings and big strategies at the 2006 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona. TAGS: Vodafone Group Plc., 3G, handset, mobile search, mobile operator, mobile TV, handset maker, Qualcomm Inc., cell phone, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Texas Instruments Inc., Barcelona, CEO, British Telecommunications, software company, service provider

Ballmer makes nice with mobile operators

February 14, 2006 Microsoft's CEO tells a 3GSM audience that the software giant will help them introduce new services to mobile customers. TAGS: mobile operator, Steve Ballmer, Research In Motion Ltd., Virgin Mobile, mobile device, CEO, smart phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, mobile phone, Microsoft Corp., RIM BlackBerry, cell phone, IM, TV, e-mail, Microsoft Windows
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