2011

Nokia vs. Bing Maps, Zune: the U.S. problem

nokia maps bicycleNokia is set to make a big splash here in the US, with a big presence at CES in Las Vegas in January, and a US launch expected soon after (if not right from CES).  We’re expecting at least …

Microsoft changes Hotmail sign in image, focus on mobile apps

Today it was noticed by @CB_27 on Twitter that Hotmail has updated the image on the sign in page of the email service. This new image advertises the mobile apps and experiences available for Hotmail on a variety of platforms. …

SkyDrive updates no longer appearing on Messenger Social feeds?

Microsoft seems to have made some changes to its Messenger Social feeds lately. A LiveSide reader Matt Krantz tweeted us the following tip indicating that SkyDrive updates, including documents and photos, are no longer showing up on their friend’s Messenger …

Images of Nokia Lumia 601 leaked?

Remember that Windows Phone device that was accidentally leaked in an official promotional video from Nokia just a few days ago? Well images of that device has just leaked to the web again, this time by Pocketnow.com. The website …

Rumour: Amazon to launch Windows Phone in 2012?

Amazon Windows PhoneThis seems to be a nice surprise, but today an article on Forbes reported that Amazon is currently eyeing the mobile market, with plans to launch a Windows-based smartphone device in Q4 2012. Here’s an excerpt from the article:

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Updated Hotmail website and Help Center

Hotmail has an updated website and Hotmail Help Center.

Hotmail websiteHotmail Help Center

At the Help Center you will not only find How-to articles like for example:

Microsoft to build new R&D centre in Beijing, focus on internet; Bing, MSN and advertising

There’s a report out today from Sina Tech, spotted by The Next Web, that states that Microsoft is going to building a new research and development (R&D) centre in Beijing. This new centre will be dubbed the “Microsoft …

Microsoft inviting users to beta test a new version of Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft has been sending out invitations to people who have previously tested versions of Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) to test a new version of security software. Users can accept the invitation from Microsoft Connect to take part in the new …

Hey wait, is Microsoft doing this Windows Phone update thing…. right?

thumbsupOk, so the Windows Phone update story got off to a rocky start.  In case you don’t remember, early last year, Windows Phone’s first set of updates, code named “NoDo” didn’t go so well, especially at all at first.  Communication …

Skype now allows users to video call Facebook friends

Today Skype, Microsoft’s recent acquisition, has announced that users of its PC and Mac clients can now link their Facebook profile to their Skype account to allow users to video their Facebook friends. This builds upon the vide chat feature …