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Windows Phones officially dead as market share drops by 99.7%
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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Windows Phone market share drops to 0%, eclipsed by Apple's iOS at 56.2% and Android's 43.8%.
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Is that a PC in your pocket (or are you pleased to see me?): Microsoft unveils Continuum
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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While Android and IOS have staked out a huge chunk of customer mind-share, Continuum for Windows 10-powered phones could be a game changer.
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Cheap smartphones dominating handset race
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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Smartphones will account for 95% of handset sales by 2020 - and it's not the expensive flagship models leading the way.
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Windows Phone users: The WhatsApp wait is nearly over
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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WhatsApp, complete with its new VoIP capabilities, is expected to be available to Windows Phone users soon, according to latest reports.
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Microsoft Lumia 640 and 435, coming to NZ soon
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Microsoft to launch Lumia 640 and 435 in NZ, packing Office 365 and 4G, at wallet-friendly prices starting April.
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Hands-on review: Nokia Lumia 830
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Overall, the Nokia Lumia 830 was a wonderful introduction to Windows phones for me. However, is it enough to pull me away from my iPhone?.
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Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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Serko Mobile is the first purpose-built mobile app that allows business travellers to make real-time changes to their travel plans using their mobile.
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Why resellers should think outside the box with mobility...
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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Think outside the box with mobility, and its latest offerings, says Fred Viet, Lenovo ANZ channel sales manager.
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Android dominates as vendors make smartphone market history...
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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For the first time, over 300 million smartphones shipped worldwide in Q2 2014, with Android driving the surge, capturing record market share.
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Nadella unifies Windows as Microsoft becomes One…
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Satya Nadella’s plans to unite Microsoft edged a step closer this week, with the new CEO sanctioning the amalgamation of all major versions of Windows.
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Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.
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Microsoft set for Windows Phone 8.1 June release...
Wed, 14th May 2014
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Microsoft will release its Windows Phone 8.1 device late next month, coinciding with the launch of Nokia’s Lumia 930.
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Microsoft seals Nokia deal
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Microsoft has completed its acquisition of Nokia, marking the first step in bringing the two organisations together.
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Microsoft 'Builds' for future with stack of Windows updates...
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Microsoft has announced several advancements to Windows including Windows Phone 8.1 and the eagerly anticipated Windows 8.1 Update.
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Redmond goes big on new Windows partner deals
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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Microsoft evolves Windows business model to enable partners to offer lower-cost devices in the highly competitive smartphone, tablet and PC categories.
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Microsoft NZ: A year of reinvention
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Microsoft NZ charts a course of reinvention, embracing innovation and growth to match NZ's global scale ambitions and connect Kiwis better.
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Microsoft ramps up Windows Phone commitment with new partners
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has announced new partners and relaxed requirements for Windows Phone, according to industry analyst firm Ovum.
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Defiant Microsoft kickstarts Windows Phone growth…
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Microsoft's Joe Belfiore believes 2014 is the year the company takes on its iOS and Android competition in the smartphone market.
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Into the Dead now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
Sun, 5th Jan 2014
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Game publisher PikPok has announced that their original title, Into the Dead, is now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone.
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Find the Windows Phone that fits you…
Wed, 11th Dec 2013
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With so much to choose from, Microsoft New Zealand unveils the full array of Windows Phone - all available to Kiwis this Christmas.
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Microsoft considers one Windows fits all approach
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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Microsoft eyes unification: Mulling over a 'one Windows' strategy, streamlining OS for better flexibility and universal app compatibility.
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Microsoft reveals third Windows Phone 8 update
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Microsoft reveals Windows Phone 8 Update 3 will begin rolling out in the next several weeks, set to be the largest update to the platform yet.
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Hey Apple, 2007 called… it wants its camera phone back
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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Microsoft has released a new commercial taking a dig at Apple's iPhone, claiming that their camera is outdated.
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Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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As iOS growth slows, Android and Windows see an upswing, hinting at a more competitive OS market ahead.