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Switch to Windows Phone app greeted by Android mob with pitchforks

By Robert Nelson
on 1 May, 2013

A few days back we mentioned that Microsoft was planning to release a "Switch to Windows Phone" app. While we certainly aren't planning to leave Android, we do have to admit we were a bit curious to see just what the app would do. Well, at risk of giving the big spoiler in the beginning -- you cannot do all that much without actually having a Windows Phone in front of you. That said, the app launches with a splash screen and you are immediately taken to a rather long EULA.

Microsoft makes fun of Android vs iOS war – but still in last place

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Apr, 2013

Today a rather fun video was released from the folks at Microsoft making fun of the ongoing Android vs iOS battle that we're all enjoying. This new Windows Phone ads goes pretty far to try and get you to switch away from Android, but I doubt it has anyone fooled. While it was highly amusing, we won't be switching anytime soon.

Microsoft to tempt switchers with “Switch To Windows Phone” app

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Apr, 2013

We have seen some Windows Phone themed options come available in the Google Play Store in the past. One item was the Windows Phone 8 launcher. Microsoft also once tempted Android users by offering a Windows Phone 7 experience directly on their handset. According to a new report though, Microsoft is once again prepping another item to temp potential switchers.

Microsoft head of mobile calls Android “kind of a mess” and touts Windows Phone

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Apr, 2013

Oh man, the juicy news just keeps flowing in from the AllThingsD conference going on today called Dive Into Mobile. From Facebook Home, Motorola stock Android devices, and much more but now we're turning our focus towards a few comments made by Microsoft's head of the mobile Windows Phone division. This dude claims Android is "still kind of a mess" and is touting just how awesome Windows Phone 8 truly is.

Android continues to grow as iOS and BlackBerry shrink

By Shane McGlaun
on 2 Apr, 2013

The latest market share numbers are in from Kantar and they are mostly what you would expect to hear. Android continues its steady growth, even if the growth rate for Android isn't exactly spectacular. The numbers also show that iOS has continued its steady decline.

Android gets a taste of Windows Phone 8 with WP8 Launcher

By Eric Abent
on 21 Nov, 2012

Most of us already set with Android, but just in case you've been lured by Windows Phone 8's touch-friendly live tiles, you can now have the best of both worlds. Say hello to WP8 Launcher, which adds a Windows 8-style user interface to your Android phone. This means that you don't have to ditch your Android device and buy an all new Windows Phone 8 device to just to use that WP8 user interface.

Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer calls Android “uncontrolled” and Apple “high priced”

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Nov, 2012

Microsoft’s loud and in your face CEO Steve Ballmer obviously has his own views and opinions on competing platforms, but comments made lately sure were interesting. During a recent interview Ballmer was asked about the competition in Android and Apple and he wasted no time diving in head first. A few of his comments were quite surprising so head down past the break for more details.

Google teasing new version of Google Wallet

By Eric Abent
on 22 Oct, 2012

Earlier today, we told you that Isis Mobile Wallet had launched in Salt Lake City and Austin with 9 supported devices on 3 different carriers. That's big news, but not one to be outdone, Google has started teasing an announcement of its own. It seems that Google Wallet is about to get an all new version, and with it, Google is looking to tackle all sorts of other markets.

Microsoft releases their first game for Android, Kinectimals to the Play Store

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Jun, 2012

Microsoft has been sharing the love with the Android platform over the past week or so. Today they've released their first Android game to date, called Kinectimals. This cute little game has been available for Windows Phone 7 and iOS for some time but today they've released it to the Android world.

Microsoft Receives $5 Per Phone HTC Sells

By Chris Burns
on 27 May, 2011

Oh my goodness what a wacky deal we've got going on here. It seems that amongst a few other announcements on money and where it's going in the world of Microsoft, a tiny tip has emerged that's about to have the streets rolling with Hamiltons. That's right, HTC day is still Microsoft's pay day. According to Citi analyst Walter Pritchard, who released a large report on Microsoft earlier this morning, Microsoft gets $5 for every HTC phone running Android they sell.