Microsoft kills off Windows 8.1

Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows Phone 8.1 software, marking the end of its backing …

PayPal drops Amazon, BlackBerry and Windows Phone platforms

PayPal’s app will no longer support Amazon Fire, BlackBerry and Windows Phone devices after 30 …

Smartphone market growth slows to single digits – IDC

The worldwide smartphone market will see its first year of single digit year-on-year growth in …

Developers losing interest in Windows Phone platform

App developers are less enthusiastic about supporting Windows Phone because of the “dominance and ecosystem extensions …

Verizon intros low-cost LG Windows Phone

Verizon Wireless is to offer an LG-made Windows Phone device, which has been described as …

Microsoft, Mojio partner for connected car competition

Microsoft announced a developer contest in partnership with connected car platform player Mojio. The companies …

Snapchat-like apps no longer available for Windows Phone

A number of third-party apps which work with Snapchat have disappeared from the Windows Phone Store, which …

Microsoft replaces Nokia app branding with Lumia

Microsoft announced that the exclusive line of Windows Phone apps for its own smartphones will …

Nokia brand phase-out picks up momentum; makes way for Microsoft Lumia

Microsoft is now ready to ditch the Nokia and Windows Phone brands and replace them …

Microsoft offers own take on photo sharing with Xim

Microsoft launched a photo sharing app for Android, iOS and its own Windows Phone 8, …