Microsoft complains, German cartel authority goes after Google
January 19, 2010 by Bernd Kling
Bundeskartellamt, watchdog for fair competition, is investigating Google for unfair practices following complaints from German publishers, an online maps service and competitor Microsoft.
Zune HD coming Sept. 15, followed by international launch
August 13, 2009 by Marcel Bantle
With prices starting at 220 $ the OLED touchscreen player will be cheaper than its rival Ipod Touch. Microsoft also plans to sell Zune HD outside of the US.
Nokia not ditching Symbian, to announce Microsoft deal
August 12, 2009 by Bernd Kling
The Finnish handset maker tries different routes. While staying “fully committed” to the Symbian OS, it will use Linux-based Maemo for “high performance mobile devices”. At the same time a Microsoft-Nokia alliance is forming to build a mobile version of Microsoft Office for Nokia’s smartphones.
HTC: More Android, less Windows Mobile
July 23, 2009 by Bernd Kling
The leading manufacturer of Windows Mobile phones plans a radical shift towards Android. According to industry sources the majority of HTC phones will be based on Android in 2010.
Intel: We don’t bet on Windows 7
June 8, 2009 by Bernd Kling
Intel chief financial officer (CFO) Stacy Smith doesn’t count on Windows 7 to start the PC replacement cycle. He gave some unexpected insights in his interview with a German finance weekly.
2019: Microsofts Brave New World
March 4, 2009 by Bernd Kling
At the Cebit trade show Microsoft announced the availability of its Surface computer in 12 overseas markets. Microsoft bets on a world going touchy-feely. In an impressive video Microsoft Office Labs envisions computing as we will experience it within the next ten years.