Skip to content

Main Navigation

Gigaom Search
  • Menu

  • About Us
  • ResearchExpand
    • Cloud & Infrastructure
    • Data Infrastructure, AI & Analytics
    • Edge & Networking
    • Security & Risk
    • DevOps & Applications
  • Analysts
  • Search
  • Sign in
Become a Client

Research

Show filters Hide filters
Topics
Cloud & Infrastructure Data Infrastructure, AI & Analytics Edge & Networking Security & Risk DevOps & Applications Windows Phone
Products
Market Radar Key Criteria & Market Landscape TCO & Benchmark GigaBrief Solution Brief Business & Technology Impact Webinar Blog Podcast
Kevin C. Tofel Feb 26, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Phone marketshare or politics?

This may be why the Pebble isn’t supported on Windows Phone

Earlier this week, I noted an internal Microsoft Windows Phone app that works with the Pebble smartwatch. Now a detailed report from Windows…

Read More
Mobile, Technology
Kif Leswing Feb 25, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- No NFC payments left on WP

Windows Phone left out as Google Wallet swallows Softcard

Google purchased Softcard earlier this week, and today it posted a support page about what to expect from the mobile wallet service in…

Read More
Mobile
Kevin C. Tofel Feb 25, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Private app for now

Microsoft is working on Pebble support for Windows Phone

This week’s Kickstarter darling, the Pebble Time smartwatch, has much to offer — if you use an iPhone or Android handset, that…

Read More
Mobile, Technology
Kevin C. Tofel Feb 23, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Keyboard and web portal too

Microsoft improves its Band and launches Health website

Microsoft’s health tracking device is getting its first big update since launching in October. CNET says the Microsoft Band now has an…

Read More
Mobile, Technology
Kevin C. Tofel Feb 18, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Slamming the door on Rooms

Microsoft’s Rooms doesn’t make the cross-platform cut

As Microsoft readies a more universal Windows 10 for computers, tablets and phones, some pruning seems to be in order. One of…

Read More
Mobile, Technology
Kevin C. Tofel Feb 13, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Making progress

First look at Windows 10 on phones: Clean, elegant and promising

Microsoft promised a preview version of Windows 10 for phones would arrive before the end of February and it delivered on that…

Read More
Mobile, Technology
Kif Leswing Feb 12, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- New technical preview

You can try out a beta version of Windows 10 on your phone now

It’s here: Windows 10 for phones is ready for the public to preview. Microsoft announced that it was pushing the beta OS…

Read More
Mobile
Kevin C. Tofel Feb 11, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Better camera plus Cortana

Lumia Icon skips Lumia Cyan, gets Lumia Denim software

Verizon customers with a Lumia Icon phone should have a software update waiting for them. No, it’s not the Lumia Cyan software…

Read More
Mobile, Technology
Kevin C. Tofel Feb 9, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Here's hoping on older phones

Will your Windows Phone get Windows 10? It depends

When Microsoft introduced Windows 10 for phones last month, the on-stage message was that all Windows Phone 8.1 devices would get the…

Read More
Mobile, Technology
Kif Leswing Feb 4, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- sunset for sunrise

Report: Microsoft bought calendar app Sunrise for $100M

Microsoft’s been buying up mobile app startups recently to go along with CEO Satya Nadella’s “mobile-first, mobile everywhere” mantra, and its latest…

Read More
Mobile, Technology
Kif Leswing Feb 2, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- with Snapdragon 810

Qualcomm confirms a Microsoft Lumia flagship phone is on the way

Qualcomm is feeling the heat regarding its latest flagship mobile chip, the Snapdragon 810. The chip reportedly has thermal issues, and Samsung is…

Read More
Mobile
Kif Leswing Jan 20, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- more windows

What does Microsoft have planned for Wednesday’s Windows 10 event?

Microsoft will unveil the first major Windows update under new CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday. Obviously, it’s a big day for the Redmond-based giant…

Read More
Mobile, Technology
Kif Leswing Jan 14, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- budget handsets

Microsoft launches two sub-$100 Lumia smartphones

Microsoft announced two new Lumia devices on Wednesday, but if you were hoping for a new high-end Windows Phone, you’ll need to…

Read More
Mobile
Kif Leswing Jan 2, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Triple Threat

Dislike Android? The Pixi 3 comes in Windows and Firefox, too

Here’s an interesting new smartphone strategy from Alcatel: The company’s new line of Pixi phones will give consumers a choice between Firefox OS, Android,…

Read More
Mobile, Technology
Kif Leswing Dec 29, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- iPhones under the tree

Report: Over half of the mobile devices activated Christmas week run iOS

The first thing many people do after receiving a new tablet or smartphone for Christmas is to immediately go to the app stores…

Read More
Apple, Mobile, Technology
Biz Carson Dec 11, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Beaucoup bitcoin bucks

Microsoft embraces bitcoin payments for digital purchases

You can’t buy a Windows Phone with bitcoin, but now you can buy Minecraft for that phone with bitcoin. Microsoft announced today…

Read More
Technology
Kif Leswing Nov 19, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

HTC’s Windows Phone now available from AT&T and T-Mobile, too

If you’re loyal to Windows Phone and looking for a new device this holiday season, there aren’t many high-end options to choose…

Read More
Mobile
Kif Leswing Nov 19, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Translation game Duolingo launches a version for Windows Phone

On Wednesday, Duolingo launched a version of its language-learning game for Windows Phone, because Microsoft's platform is prominent in emerging markets where Duolingo wants to establish itself.…

Read More
Mobile
Stacey Higginbotham Oct 27, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

SmartThings adds Windows Phone support for its smart home hub

SmartThings, the smart home software and hub maker has launched a Windows phone app to control its services. This joins the existing…

Read More
Technology
Kif Leswing Oct 27, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Fitbit announces new fitness trackers, including its first smartwatch

Fitibit has new trackers: The recalled Fitbit Force returns as the Fitbit Charge with an optional heart rate monitor. Next year, fitness buffs can also pick up the Fitbit Surge, which features a square-shaped LED screen.…

Read More
Mobile
Kif Leswing Oct 24, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

The NYPD will give smartphones to its officers, and it looks like they’ll run Windows

The New York Police Department will give a smartphone to every single one of its officers in the field. Although Microsoft wasn't mentioned, it looks like many of the devices issued will be running Windows.…

Read More
Mobile
Kevin C. Tofel Oct 24, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Microsoft Lumia is the newest smartphone phone brand

Microsoft just reported it sold 9.3 million Nokia Lumia sales over the last three months. New phones, however, will be branded as Microsoft Lumia devices. The company will still use the Nokia name it licensed for 10 years on entry-level devices.…

Read More
Mobile, Technology
Kif Leswing Oct 1, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

Microsoft says free Windows is a success, with 50 new companies making Windows phones and tablets

Earlier this year Microsoft waived its licensing fee for tablets and phones under 9-inches. According to remarks made at the launch of Windows 10, that program is expected to continue.…

Read More
Mobile
Kevin C. Tofel Sep 25, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

A flipless Flipboard finally arrives on Windows Phones (as a placeholder)

Has it really been more than a year since Microsoft and Nokia said Flipboard would arrive on Windows Phone? Yes, it has:…

Read More
Mobile, Technology

Posts navigation

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 24
  • »

Stay on top of emerging trends impacting your industry with updates from our GigaOm Research Community.

Join Research Community
Gigaom
  • About Us
  • Analysts
  • Press Room
  • Contact
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS Feed
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • © GigaOm All Rights Reserved 2021
This website uses cookies; by continuing you are a agreeing to our Privacy Policy Accept
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

This is an necessary category.

Save & Accept