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Why 'Xamarin' is the future of mobile for Microsoft
By Jason Ward last updated
What if Microsoft could convince developers that there is a single "mobile" platform to develop for, rather than three distinct platforms, iOS, Android and the oft-neglected Windows?
Hey Windows phone fans — Microsoft doesn't need you for 'Surface phone' to succeed
By Jason Ward last updated
Disenchanted Windows phone fans feel Microsoft's next mobile device will fail without their support. But Microsoft's ultimate mobile device vision may not need those smartphone loyalists.
Microsoft's 'Surface phone' should include AR glasses, a pen and exclusive apps
By Jason Ward last updated
Before 2007 Microsoft's Windows Mobile OS had a dominant position in mobile. Before June 2017 Microsoft had an undisputed lead in augmented reality (AR) as well. In both instances, Apple flipped the script.
What Android and iPhone users need to know about Windows phone
By Jason Ward last updated
Many iPhone and Android user appear to be unclear on what exactly Windows phone is. So we summed it ALL up.
It's getting harder and harder to find good Windows phones — and that's just sad
By Jason Ward last updated
As Microsoft winds down its smartphone efforts in preparation for its next mobile attempt, many fans still want a Windows phone. But boy, are they getting difficult to find.
Windows 10 S breathes new life into UWP — and paves the way for 'Surface phone'
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's introduction of Windows 10 S finally gives developers a compelling reason to invest in Project Centennial and the Universal Windows Platform (UWP).
Yes, the Surface phone should be a full PC — and this is how it should be marketed
By Jason Ward last updated
If the Surface phone is a PC Microsoft can market it based on its PC strength without facing the hurdles in the smartphone space.
No, Windows phone isn't dead — and it may never die
By Jason Ward last updated
Whenever Gartner releases its latest smartphone market share numbers, the expected decline in Windows phone market share is followed by the expected, "Windows phone is dead!" mantra.
Why Microsoft's 'we have Windows 10 Mobile for phones' doesn't contradict Pocket PC vision
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's Joe Belfiore said Windows 10 Mobile is for phone experiences. That doesn't contradict a full Windows on ARM on telephony-enabled pocket PCs vision, however.
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