Jason Ward
Jason L Ward is a columnist at Windows Central. He provides unique big picture analysis of the complex world of Microsoft. Jason takes the small clues and gives you an insightful big picture perspective through storytelling that you won't find *anywhere* else. Seriously, this dude thinks outside the box. Follow him on Twitter at @JLTechWord. He's doing the "write" thing!
Latest articles by Jason Ward
How and why Microsoft should bring a (telephony-enabled) Windows 10X device to our pockets
By Jason Ward last updated
I believe Microsoft is still pursuing its Pocket PC vision with plans to bring a Windows 10X-powered Surface Duo-like device to our pockets in the future. And building developer relationships through Android is key.
Microsoft's Project Emma helps people with Parkinson's Disease
By Jason Ward last updated
There are millions of people living with Parkinson's Disease. With Emma Watch and Project Emma, Microsoft is seeking to innovate symptom-relieving treatments.
Developers don't love Windows. Can Microsoft mend the relationship?
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's tumultuous mobile woes have not only affected consumers, but developers have suffered as well.
How Microsoft's Surface Andromeda pocket PC could disrupt the market
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft boasted its Andromeda-inspired PC category would be disruptive. Here's how.
How Qualcomm and Microsoft are making PCs post-smartphone devices
By Jason Ward last updated
Qualcomm, whose technology powers the mobile industry, envisions full PC power on post-smartphone devices. And it's making it happen.
Even without consumer-focused HoloLens, Microsoft must market AR sooner than later
By Jason Ward last updated
Even without a consumer-ready HoloLens, Microsoft has an "augmented reality" story to tell. But it must market that story, as well.
Why a pen-focused cellular Surface Mini tablet would be awesome
By Jason Ward last updated
In 2014, Microsoft canceled a pen-focused Surface Mini tablet due to lack of differentiation. With Core OS, Windows Ink, Whiteboard and cellular PCs, things have changed.
ODG's augmented reality smartglasses hint at consumer-grade HoloLens
By Jason Ward last updated
ODG has designed consumer-focused AR smartglasses powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 processor. Will Microsoft be too late to the consumer AR space?
Looking for more good Progressive Web Apps, or PWAs? Check out Appscope.
By Jason Ward last updated
Appscope founders Carl Unger and Oskar Larrson are on a mission to enlist developers, build PWA awareness among consumers and grow the PWA ecosystem.
My Lumia 1520 is on its deathbed and I'm tempted by Android
By Jason Ward last updated
I've been using Windows phones for 11 years. The Lumias 1020 and 1520 are currently my daily drivers. But my 1520 is dying and I have my eye's set on a Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Don't judge.
Microsoft and Deque make accessibility easy for millions of developers
By Jason Ward last updated
Most people without disabilities ignore articles about accessibility because they seem irrelevant to them. With the digital world becoming more integral to our lives, and disabilities being acquired through accidents, disease or aging, ignoring this information may not be in our best interests.
Hey Windows phone fans — ignore the haters, use what you love
By Jason Ward last updated
Like everyone, Windows phone fans you have a choice to use whatever platform you wish. So if Windows phone works for you, use it until it doesn't!
Microsoft CEO hints Windows Core OS mobile device may be headed to the enterprise
By Jason Ward last updated
CEO Satya Nadella hinted that an enterprise-focused Surface mobile device may be in the works in a recent interview.
Microsoft needs to leverage partnerships, eSIM and edge computing to position ultramobile PCs
By Jason Ward last updated
If the 'Surface phone' is real, partnerships, eSIM, edge computing and Windows 10 will be crucial to market positioning, "bypassing" carriers and creating unique experiences for ultramobile PCs.
How CES 2019 put a spotlight on Microsoft and edge computing
By Jason Ward last updated
At its 2017 developer conference, Microsoft began emphasizing its plans for the 'intelligent edge.' At CES 2019, Microsoft and its partners made those plans more of a reality.
5 extreme 2019 predictions for tech and Microsoft
By Jason Ward last updated
2018 is behind us and 2019 looms ahead. Here are some of my tech and Microsoft predictions for the coming year.
Is Microsoft following Google's lead on AI?
By Jason Ward last updated
One year after Google shifted from a mobile-first vision to an AI-first one, Microsoft did the same. Is Microsoft following Google?
What is ambient computing and why does it matter to you?
By Jason Ward last updated
Ambient computing is a term that is becoming more popular of late. But what is it and why does it matter to consumers, communities, society and tech companies?
Alexa, Assistant, Bixby, and Cortana will battle for the connected future
By Jason Ward last updated
Unbound AI digital assistants are vying for a position on the coming wave of connected devices.
What is Microsoft's intelligent edge and how does it affect mobile?
By Jason Ward last updated
What is the intelligent edge and what does it mean for mobile?
Why Microsoft (and you) should oppose Broadcom's hostile take over of Qualcomm
By Jason Ward last updated
Last month Broadcom, a leading semiconductor supplier made an unsolicited bid to acquire Qualcomm, the chip company whose technology powers virtually every smartphone and smart device on the planet.
Even if Windows 10 Mobile succeeded, Microsoft would still be pursuing a post-smartphone strategy
By Jason Ward last updated
Windows 10 Mobile failed, but the remnants of a plan where Windows 10 Mobile and full Windows on ARM coexist, Microsoft's post-smartphone strategy, endures.
Will Windows phone fans finally get the device of their dreams?
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft may deliver its folding mobile device in 2018. Here's why I have remained convinced of Microsoft's mobile strategy.
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