Windows Phone 7 and Social

Windows Phone 7 and Windows Live together provide more native social network integration than iOS and Android. Quick status and image sharing on multiple networks. WP7 makes it easy to stay in touch with friends.

Facebook’s Video Calling and WP7

MSFT buys Skype. MSFT integrates Facebook chat in WP7. Facebook brings Skype to chat. This could be video calling in Mango and even Windows 8.

Microsoft, Nokia & Developers – The Challenges

Developers are opting for iOS and Android for coding their apps. Windows Phone 7 is not a choice as of now. If Nokia decides to do their own app store it will lead to developer factions and fragmentation.

[Live Blog] Windows Phone 7 Mango Event

Group live blog of Microsoft’s VIP event for Windows Phone 7 Mango held in New York City.

Microsoft’s Leverage Against Carriers For WP7

Microsoft with their Skype purchase in addition to the integration of Facebook and Windows Live Messaging integration will let them play ball on the negotiations table with the carriers.

Microsoft’s Static WP7 Apps Wall Less Impressive Than Apple’s

Microsoft visualizes developer enthusiasm for WP7 with a wall filled with app icons, at their annual MIX conference.

Was Steve B Right In Killing The Courier?

Steve Ballmer’s decision to have Windows everywhere and the Metro (Windows Phone 7) inspired UI might well be the reason why the Courier was kinned.

Piecing Together Where The WP7 Update Process Got Messed

After several statements from microsoft, a clearer picture as to how the Windows Phone 7 update process got screwed up emerges. Too many cooks spoil the broth.

Microsoft To Bring Office 365 To Windows Phone (Hint: Think Lync & FaceTime)

With office 365 on Windows Phone Microsoft could be looking to bring Lync Online as its FaceTime competitor.

On Microsoft & Nokia

Some quick thoughts on the Microsoft and Nokia deal.

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