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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, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone, CEO, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, PC, cell phone, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft phones to go clubbing

December 8, 2003 Windows Mobile Start Services will allow some AT&T Wireless subscribers using a Motorola cell phone to download extra features. TAGS: AT&T Wireless, cell phone, handset maker, Symbian Inc., Motorola Inc., subscriber, operating system, Microsoft Windows Mobile, handset, Microsoft Corp., mobile phone, Microsoft Windows, PC

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, cell phone, TV, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, software company, Microsoft Windows

No high-end boost for budget XP

May 12, 2005 Microsoft's cut-rate OS for developing countries isn't cut out for Pentium 4 or Athlon systems. Also: Windows and cell phones. TAGS: developing country, Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon, cell phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Intel Pentium, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Qualcomm, Microsoft team on streaming media

September 23, 2004 The deal is expected to be a boon for Microsoft, which has been struggling for a bigger share of the cell phone software market. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., streaming media, handset, streaming video, streaming audio, handset maker, cell phone, carrier, Microsoft Corp., audio, video, mobile phone, operating system, PC

Origami: Enough of anything?

February 28, 2006 Microsoft's "ultramobile" PC will be small and light. But company had more ambitious goals in mind. TAGS: Microsoft Origami, tablet, tablet PC, battery life, battery, Microsoft Corp., cell phone, PC, keyboard

Will the $100 PC fly?

February 10, 2006 CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says a struggle between Bill Gates and Nicholas Negroponte will only produce losers. TAGS: Bill Gates, Brazil, antitrust, cell phone, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp., TV, PC, operating system

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: F-Secure Corp., trojan horse, security company, cell phone, antivirus, security, monitor, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC

Cell phone virus tries leaping to PCs

September 22, 2005 A virus discovered Wednesday is among the first designed to spread from smart phones to PCs, says security firm F-Secure. TAGS: memory card, worm, F-Secure Corp., virus, trojan horse, threat, smart phone, mobile phone, PC, security, cell phone, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Sun looks to jolt interest in Java

May 12, 2007 With its JavaOne conference under way, Sun aims to capitalize on the growing interest in so-called rich Internet applications. TAGS: JavaOne, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, James Gosling, Internet application, Java software, object-oriented, OpenOffice, open source, blog, photograph, video, San Francisco, conference, cell phone, Apple Macintosh

Microsoft pitches pay-as-you-go PCs

May 22, 2006 Trial program for emerging markets charges people for home computer use. Once they've coughed up enough, it's theirs. Photos: Paying off the PC by the hour TAGS: emerging market, Brazil, financing, reality, AMD, income, idea, India, goal, Microsoft Corp., PC, cell phone, photograph, Microsoft Windows

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, laptop computer, mobility, tablet, cell phone, touch screen, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Verizon music service disables MP3 support

January 9, 2006 Signing up for cell phone giant's download store may undermine phones' ability to play most common music format. TAGS: Verizon V-Cast Music, Verizon Communications, MP3, song, digital media, LG Electronics Inc., mobile phone, spokesman, Samsung Electronics, Microsoft Corp., cell phone, PC

Will phones get smart before pigs can fly?

July 1, 2004 Well before that, according to Microsoft's Ya-Qin Zhang, whose task it is to put real intelligence into smart phones. TAGS: UWB, smart phone, OEM, Microsoft Windows CE, operator, handheld, radio, cell phone, Microsoft Corp., Wi-Fi, Microsoft Windows, PC

Sun to boost Java ID plan for PCs

February 24, 2004 The company is modifying its Java software and working with mobile phone and credit card companies to better guarantee the identity of personal computer users. TAGS: Jonathan Schwartz, SIM card, JavaCard, Java, mobile phone company, Sun Microsystems Inc., credit card company, credit card, Java software, authentication, mobile phone, identity, telephone company, cell phone, password, GSM

Nokia cash boosts Mozilla

June 18, 2004 IE "killer" comes back from the dead as browser battleground shifts from PCs to devices. TAGS: cell phone browser, Mozilla Corp., Nokia Corp., foundation, Time Warner Inc., cell phone, open source, Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Good revamps wireless messaging software

February 4, 2004 The handheld equipment software company introduces an update to its GoodLink wireless e-mail and data product, which aims to make cell phones more like laptop computers. TAGS: GoodLink, Good Technology Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., handheld, laptop computer, messaging, cell phone, Palm Inc., Microsoft Corp., CEO, e-mail, PC
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