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Microsoft's Windows 10 Mobile 'beta test' is almost over, and ARM-based ultramobile PCs cometh
By Jason Ward last updated
Windows 10 Mobile has effectively devolved into a mere testing ground for features destined for a future of full Windows on ARM devices, and Windows phone fans, you're the beta testers.

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.

iPhone X: Apple's 'future of the smartphone' is a blast from the past
By Jason Ward last updated
Though Apple is often criticized for copying old tech, its improving of that tech makes all the difference.

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?

If Microsoft doesn't kill at BUILD 2017, the Surface phone may be dead on arrival
By Jason Ward last updated
The Surface phone is expected by 2018 but Microsoft's ecosystem isn't ready. What will Microsoft do at BUILD 2017 to get developers on board?

A Microsoft employee and ardent Windows phone fan explains his switch to Android
By Jason Ward last updated
A Microsoft data scientist, and ardent Windows phone fan shares his love for Windows phone and conversion to Android!

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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