Microsoft is giving up on consumer smartphones, too
The company is taking a $950 million charge to unwind the last vestiges of the Nokia deal.
Former Nokia Chief Stephen Elop Lands Strategy Role at Australian Carrier Telstra
The former Microsoft and Nokia executive will split his time between Australia and the U.S. starting next month.
Here Maps Drops Support for Windows Phone and Windows 10
What is happening to the Microsoft Windows Phone store?
Microsoft Unified Windows in 2015. Now, It Needs People to Use It.
The company has brought things together but more work is needed in 2016 to win over the hearts, minds and wallets of developers and consumers.
Microsoft Fails to Deliver Tool for Bringing Android Apps to Windows
The company confirms the move but won't say if Project Astoria has been delayed or dumped entirely.
Microsoft Earnings Beats Expectations as Office, Server Gains Offset a Weak PC Market
The company also quietly laid off around 1,000 employees this week, while search business finally reached profitability.
The Hidden Opportunity of Corporate Smartphones
It’s easy to assume that everyone buys and brings their own smartphone to work, but that isn’t the case.
What It's Really Like to Use a Windows Phone
"What about Windows Phone?" I always ask app developers. Some of them laugh at my question.
With Microsoft Layoffs, Windows Phone's Prospects Dim Further
Redmond wasn't gaining much ground even going after the phone market full throttle. It's hard to see how it will be able to do so with fewer resources.
Microsoft Executive Shuffle About Personalities Involved, Not Strategy Shift
The biggest change is the exit of Microsoft devices head and former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop.
LG's Return to Windows Phone Business Limited to the U.S. for Now
The Korean phone maker has a new entry-level phone for Verizon, but is taking a wait-and-see approach to other markets.
Microsoft Makes Its Case to Developers at Build Conference in San Francisco (Liveblog)
Microsoft's biggest developer conference of the year starts Wednesday. We will have live coverage starting at 8:30 am PT.
Microsoft Really Needs to Build Windows Developer Interest at Conference
Microsoft's Build conference, which starts Wednesday in San Francisco, represents a key opportunity if Microsoft is going to convince mobile developers that Windows is still worth writing for.
Microsoft Phones Infringe Patents, ITC Judge Rules
The case involves two wireless cellular patents owned by InterDigital, a patent licensor.
Microsoft Band Starts Selling at More Retail Stores
Starting today, the Microsoft Band will be available at Best Buy, Target and Amazon in the U.S. Since its release in October (reviewed by Re/code in a two–part series), the $200 Band was only available online or in person at Microsoft Stores. The...
Microsoft Makes the Case for Windows 10 on Phones
While its new products are at the low end, Microsoft promised it hasn't forgotten about the high end of the market.
BlackBerry Aims to Show Its Software Side in Barcelona
The company aims to bring classic features from BlackBerry to other devices.
Microsoft Launches Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phones
Today, Microsoft released its first public preview of Windows 10 for phones, giving Windows Phone users a chance to check out the next version of the company’s mobile operating system. To try the preview, users will need to join the Windows...
What is this 'Carrier Settings Update' on my iPhone, iPad?
Getting a "Carrier Settings Update" message on your iPhone or iPad, but not sure what it's all about? Read this FAQ to learn more.
Finally! Flipboard Brings Its Clean Design to Desktop.
The new Flipboard for the Web is fantastically designed and makes it easier to read all of those articles you've been saving.
More Than Half of Smartphones Activated on Christmas Were iPhones
Apple sold three iPhones for every one smartphone that Samsung did, while Microsoft's Nokia Lumia line finished third.
Microsoft Band Part 2: Following Your Fitness
In the second of her two-part review of the Microsoft Band, Katie focuses on its fitness features.
Microsoft Band Part One: Everyday Functions
In this first half of the review, Windows Phone's digital Tiles inhabit a rectangular wristband that works on its own or syncs to a phone.
Code/red: Artificial Intelligence Freaks Stephen Hawking Out, Too
Plus, a Huawei exec slags Windows Phone, North Korea's bizarre comment on the Sony hack, and the best way to fry shrimp -- ever.
Microsoft's First Non-Nokia Windows Phone Is the Low-End Lumia 535
It hits a low price, but it won't have LTE, NFC or wireless charging.
Ray Ozzie Talks Up Talko, Muses on Microsoft at Code/Mobile (Full Video)
The software pioneer and former Microsoft chief software architect says that voice-based messaging has a role to play given how much time workers are on the go.
Of Course Microsoft Is Rebranding Its Nokia Phones
It makes business sense; Microsoft's deal with Nokia only allowed it to use that brand during an 18-month transition period.
Code/red: Microsoft CEO Awarded $84 Million in Karma
Plus, Amazon and Simon & Schuster sign a deal, ruminations on Apple's Q4 and a great "Sound of Music" GIF.
After Some Misses, Adobe Says It Has Found its Mobile Mark
In an exclusive interview, Adobe senior VP David Wadhwani lays out the thinking behind a slew of new mobile apps tied to the company's core Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere franchises.
Microsoft Says Samsung Owes It $6.9 Million in Contract Dispute
Microsoft sued Samsung in August, asking a court to rule that the purchase of Nokia didn't invalidate its Android patent licensing deal with the Korean electronics giant.
Microsoft Says Free Windows Has Helped Woo 50 New Phone and Tablet Makers
The Windows chief says he expects Windows to remain free for smaller devices.
Microsoft Needs Minecraft to Boost Mobile Ambitions
Microsoft will unveil a $2.5 billion deal to buy its owner on Monday, according to a source.