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Review: Nokia Lumia 930
Gaming

Review: Nokia Lumia 930

The Nokia Lumia 930 impresses with features like a 20MP camera and wireless charging, but developer support and software stability remain major hurdles.

By Greig Strafford • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Microsoft initiates Round Two of jobs cuts... Lays off 2,100 staff
Microsoft

Microsoft initiates Round Two of jobs cuts... Lays off 2,100 staff

In a bid to streamline post-Nokia buy, Microsoft lays off 2,100, with 747 in Washington, marking its largest jobs cull since 2009.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2014
Satya Nadella... Cloud and Proud?
Microsoft

Satya Nadella... Cloud and Proud?

Microsoft's cloud growth boosts earnings under CEO Nadella, with revenue of $23.38bn for quarter ending June 30.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
Thousands axed as Nadella reshapes Microsoft's future
Microsoft

Thousands axed as Nadella reshapes Microsoft's future

In a bold move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to cut 18,000 jobs, focusing on streamlining and integrating Nokia, reshaping the tech giant's future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014
Surface switch? Microsoft launches bold rebranding plan
Microsoft

Surface switch? Microsoft launches bold rebranding plan

Microsoft is set to dramatically rebrand its hardware portfolio, starting with its flagship Surface devices and Windows Phone handsets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014
Microsoft set for Windows Phone 8.1 June release...
Microsoft

Microsoft set for Windows Phone 8.1 June release...

Microsoft will release its Windows Phone 8.1 device late next month, coinciding with the launch of Nokia's Lumia 930.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th May 2014
Remaking the mobile market...
Supply Chain

Remaking the mobile market...

Microsoft is hoping its recent acquisition of Nokia will help it gain a larger share of the smartphone market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
'Now, we're one Microsoft'
Microsoft

'Now, we're one Microsoft'

Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business has been completed, confirmed executive VP Stephen Elop.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
Microsoft seals Nokia deal
Microsoft

Microsoft seals Nokia deal

Microsoft has completed its acquisition of Nokia, marking the first step in bringing the two organisations together.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
Microsoft sets official Nokia acquisition completion date...
Microsoft

Microsoft sets official Nokia acquisition completion date...

Microsoft completes acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services business, expected to be finalised on April 25th.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal
Microsoft

Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal

Microsoft's USD $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business gets a crucial green light from China's Ministry of Commerce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2014
Microsoft 'Builds' for future with stack of Windows updates...
Microsoft

Microsoft 'Builds' for future with stack of Windows updates...

Microsoft has announced several advancements to Windows including Windows Phone 8.1 and the eagerly anticipated Windows 8.1 Update.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014
Microsoft's Nokia acquisition set for April completion
Microsoft

Microsoft's Nokia acquisition set for April completion

Microsoft's impending completion of Nokia's acquisition marks a major step in their mobile-first strategy, set for April 2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014
X marks the spot for game-changing Nokia
Microsoft

X marks the spot for game-changing Nokia

Nokia launches new X series smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2014, aiming to capture affordable smartphone market share.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
Microsoft ramps up Windows Phone commitment with new partners
Microsoft

Microsoft ramps up Windows Phone commitment with new partners

Microsoft has announced new partners and relaxed requirements for Windows Phone, according to industry analyst firm Ovum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...
Microsoft

Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...

Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
Samsung dominates smartphone market as Apple smashes iPhone records
Lenovo

Samsung dominates smartphone market as Apple smashes iPhone records

Samsung has once again dominated the global smartphone market, accounting for almost one in three of the 980 million devices shipped worldwide during 2013.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2014
Nokia closing in on new CEO...
Microsoft

Nokia closing in on new CEO...

Nokia narrows CEO search, eyeing Rajeev Suri to steer 149-year-old firm post-$7.4bn handset deal with Microsoft.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2014