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QUALCOMM and Microsoft Announce
Agreement to Enable Windows Media
Streaming Capabilities for Wireless

QUALCOMM and Microsoft Announce
Agreement to Enable Windows Media
Streaming Capabilities for Wireless 09/23/2004 10:32 AM
QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, and Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced that QUALCOMM has licensed Microsoft® Windows Media® technology and will integrate the Windows Media Audio and Video codecs into QUALCOMM's Qtv (TM) video decoder solution. Consumers will be able to play back and stream Windows Media Audio (WMA) and Windows Media Video (WMV) content on wireless devices integrated with QUALCOMM's Qtv solution. Support for this capability in the Qtv solution will be available in the first quarter of calendar 2005, beginning with QUALCOMM's MSM6250 (TM) , MSM6500 (TM) and MSM6550 (TM) Mobile Station Modem (TM) (MSM (TM) ) wideband CDMA (WCDMA) and CDMA2000 1x EV-DO chipset solutions.

Microsoft Demonstrates Major Innovations
Across Windows Server System, Highlights
New Capabilities Designed to Reduce the
Complexity of IT

Microsoft Demonstrates Major Innovations
Across Windows Server System, Highlights
New Capabilities Designed to Reduce the
Complexity of IT 05/25/2004 11:30 PM
On the second day of a sold-out Microsoft® Tech•Ed 2004 Conference, Andrew Lees, corporate vice president for Server and Tools Marketing at Microsoft Corp., introduced to more than 11,000 customers and partners the Windows Server System (TM) Common Engineering Roadmap, Microsoft's long-term plan for delivering common services across Windows Server System products, including services designed to support and implement Microsoft's Dynamic Systems Initiative. Lees detailed the first delivery of that plan, the Common Engineering Criteria for 2005, a set of capabilities that will be available in all Microsoft Windows Server System servers released after Jan. 1, 2005. Microsoft also announced additional Windows Server System innovations that, combined with the Common Engineering Roadmap, reduce the complexity of IT. Finally, Lees announced the June 1 launch of an expanded and enhanced product support life-cycle policy. The updated policy will provide customers with a minimum total of 10 years of mainstream and extended support for business and developer products.

Microsoft Mobile Developer Conference
Heralds Growing Momentum For Windows
Mobile and Embedded Platforms

Microsoft Mobile Developer Conference
Heralds Growing Momentum For Windows
Mobile and Embedded Platforms 06/29/2004 07:09 AM
Today at Microsoft Corp.'s third annual European Mobile Developer Conference (DevCon), co-located with Tech•Ed Europe 2004, Microsoft joined industry partners to showcase new hardware and applications for mobile devices, and introduced enhancements to its mobile platform designed to increase flexibility for application developers and extend the functionality of the Microsoft® .NET Compact Framework. In addition, the company announced the following:

Revamped Mobile Pentium 4 Will Not Get
Security Capabilities

Revamped Mobile Pentium 4 Will Not Get
Security Capabilities 06/21/2004 12:00 AM

Microsoft Voice Command for Windows
Mobile

Microsoft Voice Command for Windows
Mobile 01/16/2004 11:02 AM
Voice Command transforms your Pocket PC into your own virtual personal assistant, letting you use your voice to look up contacts and place phone calls, get calendar information, play and control your music, and launch applications. Voice Command makes it easier, safer, and more convenient than ever to take your digital lifestyle with you wherever you go. The state-of-the-art speech technology means you will never have to pre-record important phone numbers or use difficult commands to access the information you need. Simply select one of the many commands that is most natural to you and let Voice Command do the rest. You can even ask "What can I say?" at any time to help find an appropriate command.

Microsoft unveils Windows Upgrades for
Mobile PCs

Microsoft unveils Windows Upgrades for
Mobile PCs 05/06/2004 10:12 AM

Time Warner Still Considering Adding
Mobile Service

Time Warner Still Considering Adding
Mobile Service 06/23/2004 03:40 PM
Back in March there was talk that Time Warner might offer mobile phone service under an MVNO relationship (basically rebranding someone else's mobile phone service similar to what Virgin Mobile does). So, it's not entirely clear why it's news that they're still thinking about it, other than the fact that Reuters discovered the not-so-secret news. Still, when looked at from the perspective we discussed yesterday about how wireless fits into the "triple play" bundle, the story does become a little more interesting. While initially, it may look that cable providers aren't as well positioned to offer mobile phone service, the rise of MVNO systems could change that. Where it could get tricky, though, is that they have much less control over the technology and the support. If someone buys a bundle of Time Warner cable and a Time Warner mobile phone, they're not necessarily going to want to have to call two separate places if they need support.

Magneto - Microsoft Windows Mobile 2005
Revealed

Magneto - Microsoft Windows Mobile 2005
Revealed 01/04/2005 08:47 PM
Smartphone Thoughts Jan 5 2005 12:47AM GMT

Microsoft Launch Windows Mobile Start
Service

Microsoft Launch Windows Mobile Start
Service 12/08/2003 11:42 AM

Exclusive: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2005
Revealed

Exclusive: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2005
Revealed 01/04/2005 11:49 PM

Microsoft Expands Mobile Opportunities
for Windows Developers

Microsoft Expands Mobile Opportunities
for Windows Developers 10/29/2003 12:10 AM
Today at the 10th Microsoft® Professional Developers Conference, Microsoft Corp.'s Mobile Devices Division unveiled plans to deliver a new set of tools, technologies and service offerings, including support for Microsoft Visual Studio® "Whidbey," Microsoft .NET Compact Framework "Whidbey" and managed-code APIs, as well as expanded support for various screen resolutions. These updates will enable Windows® desktop developers to embrace new opportunities in the growing wireless software industry and apply their existing skills to develop wireless applications for the Windows Mobile (TM) software platform. In addition, Microsoft announced an upgrade to the Windows Mobile Smartphone Device Developer Kit for developing applications for Windows Mobile 2003 software for Smartphones. The company also revealed enhancements to its Mobile2Market program, which facilitates accelerated delivery of mobile applications via distribution channels including retailers, e-tailers and mobile operators.

Microsoft Launches Windows Mobile
Support Site

Microsoft Launches Windows Mobile
Support Site 11/20/2003 12:42 AM
BrightHand Nov 20 2003 0:05AM ET

Microsoft introduces developer tools for
Windows Mobile 2003

Microsoft introduces developer tools for
Windows Mobile 2003 04/21/2004 10:21 AM

Cingular and Microsoft Deliver New
Windows Mobile-Based Devices

Cingular and Microsoft Deliver New
Windows Mobile-Based Devices 01/06/2005 12:17 AM
Cingular Wireless and Microsoft Corp. today announced that they plan to make the powerful experience familiar on desktops available to users through more Windows Mobile (TM) -based devices in 2005.

Exclusive: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2005
Revealed - Magneto

Exclusive: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2005
Revealed - Magneto 01/04/2005 03:07 PM
Tomorrow at CES it's likely that Bill Gates will further unveil parts of Microsoft's plans for the next generation of Windows Mobile. Currently in beta testing, Magneto is the code-name for what is expected to be finally named as Windows Mobile 2005.

Microsoft is progressing well with Magneto and is currently running a Beta 2 (v5.0.1512 Build 14207) dogfood test internally. The first release candidate of Magneto is expected on the 16th February with an RTM following on the 13th April. Currently Microsoft are only testing Magneto on the Motorola MPx220 Smartphone. This indicates that the device will be able to be upgraded sometime this year. It's unclear what others devices will be supported for upgrade.

Magento promises a lot of improvements from previous versions of Windows Mobile including some major UI overhaul. Microsoft are improving the contacts part of Windows Mobile. ActiveSync 4 (currently in beta at v4.0.0 Build 4200) will allow the synchronisation of Outlook contact pictures. This will be for both smartphone users and Pocket PC users. There will be improved finger accessibility of communications methods on Pocket PC and a new International address parser meaning that each country will be properly parsed and the addresses/phone numbers recognised.

Media support will be improved upon. Users will be able to watch a picture slideshow, send pictures via email, or set pictures as a homescreen background. Windows Media Player 10.x Mobile will ship with Magento with improved Media Library + Browsing, robust play list support, improved Media Sync, Album art and rating and improved skins. Improvements in Windows Media Player will allow for Pluggable file and streaming formats and codec's and Hardware decode assist. The latest Janus DRM support will also be available.

Pocket PC users will be pleased to hear that Microsoft are creating a "Pocket PC Persistent Store". The annoying thing with current Windows Mobile versions is the loss of data if you forget to charge your device, the Pocket PC Persistent Store will elimate this even if you don't charge. Pocket PC users will be able to use PowerPoint Mobile, to view decks on the go before presentations. Improvements in Word will allow users to View/edit text, charts, lists, bullets. Improvements in Excel will allow users to View/edit/roundtrip charts (bar, column, pie, area, line and scatter).

Internet Explorer Mobile will be improved upon. Full screen viewing, a progress bar to help users gauge download progress and a security icon to indicate when secure pages are being accessed.

Windows Mobile 2005 will support Wi-fi for smartphones. A big step and a big step in the right direction. WPA will be supported and users will be able to talk on their phones whilst using Wi-fi. Microsoft will actively support VoIP via Wi-Fi for Enterprise customers.

One of the most exciting things about Magento is the increased user interface customisation. There is a dialling canvas for UI and functionality, title bar icon flexibility and grid view for smartphones.

Screenshot: Outlook Contact Pictures - Smartphone | Outlook Contact Pictures - Pocket PC | Outlook - Pocket PC |
Screenshot: Picture Improvements - Smartphone | #2 | #3
Screenshot: ActiveSync 4 | ActiveSync 4 Setup | ActiveSync 4 - Smartphone | ActiveSync 4 - Pocket PC
Screenshot: Pocket PC Interface | Grid View - Smartphone | Dialing UI - Smartphone |
Screenshot: Wi-fi - Smartphone | #2

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Installing Microsoft Money on a Windows
Mobile 2003 Device

Installing Microsoft Money on a Windows
Mobile 2003 Device 07/02/2004 01:43 AM

Microsoft Aims for 100 Million Windows
Mobile Devices by 2007

Microsoft Aims for 100 Million Windows
Mobile Devices by 2007 11/05/2003 10:34 PM
BrightHand Nov 5 2003 10:15PM ET

Microsoft Voice Navigator mentions
Windows Mobile 2005?

Microsoft Voice Navigator mentions
Windows Mobile 2005? 01/06/2005 04:59 PM
iPAQ News Jan 6 2005 8:12PM GMT

Online Tool Analyzes Windows XP PCs for
WMV HD Playback Capabilities

Online Tool Analyzes Windows XP PCs for
WMV HD Playback Capabilities 07/01/2004 03:29 PM

Adding Windows NT 4.0 Computers to
Domain Before Sysprep

Adding Windows NT 4.0 Computers to
Domain Before Sysprep 04/13/2004 08:32 AM

Qualcomm and Microsoft Enable Windows
Media Streaming for Mobile Phone

Qualcomm and Microsoft Enable Windows
Media Streaming for Mobile Phone 09/24/2004 03:39 PM
SlashPhone Sep 24 2004 7:54PM GMT

Laridian releases PocketBible for
Microsoft Windows Mobile-based
Smartphones

Laridian releases PocketBible for
Microsoft Windows Mobile-based
Smartphones 03/22/2005 03:29 PM
Award-winning Bible study software now available for handsets [PRWEB Mar 21, 2005]

Microsoft launches online video service
for Windows Mobile devices

Microsoft launches online video service
for Windows Mobile devices 03/30/2005 07:25 AM
Microsoft Corp. is launching the MSN Video Downloads service, which will provide daily television programming, including video content from MSNBC.com, Food Network, FOX Sports and IFILM Corp., for download to Windows Mobile-based devices such as Portable Media Centers and select Smartphones and Pocket PCs running Windows Media Player 10 Mobile. Since the launch of the Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Portable Media Center last fall, more than 20 new content partners, including CinemaNow Inc., MLB.com, MSNBC.com, MSN Music, MTV Networks Music, Napster Inc., SnapStream Media Inc. and TiVo Inc., have agreed to make video available online specifically formatted for Windows Mobile-based multimedia devices. The company says the MSN Video Downloads is one of the first online video download services dedicated to portable entertainment. The service is initially available in the United States only and a one-year premium membership to the MSN Video Downloads service with access to all available videos costs US$19.95. In addition, people can access a limited amount of free content without a paid membership.

Windows Server System. Turn IT
Capabilities into Business Results

Windows Server System. Turn IT
Capabilities into Business Results 04/13/2005 05:40 PM

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New Motorola MPX200 with Microsoft
Windows mobile hits Middle East markets

New Motorola MPX200 with Microsoft
Windows mobile hits Middle East markets 12/17/2003 04:56 AM
AME Info Dec 17 2003 4:32AM ET

Restore Defaults button was removed in
the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second
Edition

Restore Defaults button was removed in
the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second
Edition 05/25/2004 04:37 PM

Microsoft Launches Online Video Service
for Windows Mobile-Based Devices

Microsoft Launches Online Video Service
for Windows Mobile-Based Devices 03/30/2005 02:11 AM
Investors Business Daily Mar 30 2005 6:43AM GMT

How to stop the windows installer from
adding anything to Add/Remove programs
applet

How to stop the windows installer from
adding anything to Add/Remove programs
applet 05/13/2004 12:53 AM

Anti-Trust Fears May Keep MS from Adding
Desktop Search to Windows

Anti-Trust Fears May Keep MS from Adding
Desktop Search to Windows 02/01/2005 09:43 PM

eWeek is reporting that Microsoft won't build desktop search into Windows. Why not?
“Speaking on a panel on search technology at the Harvard Business School's Cyberposium, Mark Kroese, general manager of information services and merchant platform product marketing for MSN, said the federal antitrust battle Microsoft waged with the government has made the company think twice about what technologies it can add to the operating system.

"Working at Microsoft today vs. five years ago is different," Kroese said. "If anyone thinks the antitrust case hasn't slowed us down, you're wrong. If I want to meet with a products manager for Windows there needs to be three lawyers in the room. We have to be so careful, we err on the side of caution. We are on such a fine line of conduct."

Indeed, while including desktop search in Windows might seem like a logical step to many, "there's no immediate plan to do that as far as I know," Kroese said. "That would have to be a Bill G. [Microsoft chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates] and the lawyers' decision."

Microsoft and KONE Elevate the Customer
Experience Through Deployment Of Windows
Mobile-based Devices

Microsoft and KONE Elevate the Customer
Experience Through Deployment Of Windows
Mobile-based Devices 06/29/2004 07:09 AM
Microsoft Corp. today announced that KONE, a leading company in the global elevator and escalator business based in Finland, is planning to deploy Windows Mobile (TM) -based devices to 11,000 employees in 17 countries over the next two years. This constitutes one of the widest customer deployments of Windows Mobile-based devices to date. KONE selected TBS's TaskMaster solution running on Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC Phone Edition devices to offer KONE a way to manage its mobile work force using ongoing, regular communication with employees. It can now offer valuable new services to its customers such as regular progress updates direct from field workers, enabling KONE to deliver an enhanced experience to customers. The distribution of regular updates using Windows Mobile-based devices also helps KONE to provide a safer working environment for its employees. The solution also is expected to reduce bottom-line costs and enable KONE to maintain its commitment to being the most innovative and professional organization in its field.

Adding Windows Update addresses to the
proxy settings exceptions list

Adding Windows Update addresses to the
proxy settings exceptions list 05/05/2004 04:50 PM

IntelliGolf Eagle Edition -w/GPS- Ships
for Microsoft Windows Mobile-Based
Pocket PCs, Smartphones, and PalmOn

IntelliGolf Eagle Edition -w/GPS- Ships
for Microsoft Windows Mobile-Based
Pocket PCs, Smartphones, and PalmOn 03/25/2005 11:04 AM
dBusinessNews.com Mar 25 2005 3:09PM GMT

mobile gaming

mobile gaming 04/08/2005 05:05 AM

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BT kicks off mobile phone gaming

BT kicks off mobile phone gaming 02/19/2004 11:30 AM
Personal Computer World Feb 19 2004 3:41PM GMT

Mobile Gaming Device Subsidized With
Ads?

Mobile Gaming Device Subsidized With
Ads? 09/08/2004 05:26 AM
Remember back in the bubble days when everything you could ever possibly want (including cars and computers) were available for free if you just agreed to advertising? Apparently we're coming back to bubble thinking. Tiger Telematics made something of an odd splash a few months ago when they announced that the portable gaming device they were working on was going to be called Gizmondo, which didn't endear them to the folks at gadget website Gizmodo. However, some more details have come out about the device -- including their back-to-the-bubble ideas concerning business models. In order to compete with all the competition from Nintendo, Sony, Nokia, Tapwave and others, they've decided to make the device as cheap as possible, while subsidizing it with downloadable video ads. Yes, that's right. You'll be able to get your cheapo device, but you'll have to agree to watch 3 video ads per day. The ads are intended to be targeted, and will have some sort of actionable component to them (the example given is a movie trailer with the ability to click through and buy tickets on the fly). Of course, with prices already pretty low on many of these devices (often subsidized by game revenue) it may be tough to really compete unless they can somehow get the price down somewhere near free. At the same time, despite the GPS location tracking component of the device, these video ads don't seem to really do anything to take advantage of your mobility (other than to suggest the local theater). We've said it before, but simply forcing ads on people in a mobile environment isn't going to get anyone very far. Someone who's mobile has far too many distractions. What will happen to the Gizmondo when advertisers realize no one is paying attention to the ads and they refuse to buy any more?

Multiplayer online gaming goes mobile

Multiplayer online gaming goes mobile 03/23/2005 08:08 AM
Infomaticsonline.co.uk - Wed Mar 23, 10:25 am GMT

Microsoft Adding Blogs to Longhorn?

Microsoft Adding Blogs to Longhorn? 10/31/2003 01:54 PM

CA Management Solution for Microsoft
Exchange Extends CA's Capabilities in
Management of Microsoft Technologies

CA Management Solution for Microsoft
Exchange Extends CA's Capabilities in
Management of Microsoft Technologies 05/24/2004 12:44 PM

Start-up touts x86, Wi-Fi as mobile
gaming future

Start-up touts x86, Wi-Fi as mobile
gaming future 05/17/2004 06:07 AM
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