A German court has ruled that Motorola Mobility is indeed infringing on a patent owned by Microsoft. The patent is related to a phone’s ability to separate one long text message into shorter messages and then how they are united again once they arrive on the receiving handset. It’s a particularly important case since it’s

Almost anyone who’s ever tried Microsoft’s Windows Phone operating system — including myself — will tell you that it’s a pretty terrific smartphone platform, except for one major weakness: The Windows Phone Marketplace. Although it’s home to a number of great apps, there aren’t nearly enough of them, and those who are used to Android

If you’re a fan of Windows Phone, odds are you’ve got your ear to the ground listening for rumbles of Windows Phone 8 Apollo. However, while you’re waiting, how about a little mood music in the form of an unannounced handset from Nokia? A mysterious device carrying the handle “Nokia Phi” has showed up in

If you purchased the Xbox 360 edition of Minecraft and you own a standard definition television, you will not be able to play splitscreen multiplayer. This feature was one of the most heavily touted additions to the console port of Mojang’s block breaking classic (too early to call it a classic?). We have good news for the slice of

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer has long remained the top Web browser on the market, but it seems its glory days are long gone. According to StatCounter, a digital analytics site, Google Chrome pulled in 31.88 percent of the world’s Web traffic last week, making it the most popular browser available. IE barely trailed behind with 31.47

Microsoft’s new deal might be a little counter-productive for the target demographic, but who cares. Students young and old can currently purchase a new PC (study) and get a free Xbox 360 (don’t study!). These days, students are basically required to use computers — otherwise it’s impossible to turn in those 15 page essays on

We’re just beginning to see the effects that that an import ban has on mobile devices — HTC’s One X and EVO 4G LTE are currently locked in customs — and on Friday, the United States International Trade Commission ruled that Motorola Mobility infringes on Microsoft patents. The government body has issued a ban on

It may be a two horse race here in the U.S. between Android and iOS, but Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 is reportedly making great headway in the largest smartphone market on Earth. According to Michel van der Bel, COO of the Greater China Region, Windows Phone has captured roughly 7 percent of China’s smartphone market

Nokia TV is  now available for Lumia-branded Windows Phones. The new service is specifically designed for users in Finland and has started to rollout in the country this week, but we hope that Nokia and Microsoft have plans to bring other television shows that will cater to a larger audience. Nokia announced several new Lumia-specific

Achievements for an Xbox LIVE Windows Phone version of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy have surfaced online, which suggests that the game could be coming to Microsoft’s mobile platform soon. It’s unknown if this will be a port of an existing iOS version of the game — Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, Final Fantasy Tactics: The

We’ve recommended VLC on more than one occasion, and for good reasons. It’s the swiss army knife of the video playback world. It supports more formats and codecs then we can count, installs quickly, and is updated frequently. With the upcoming release of Windows 8 however, it will start offering a new killer feature most

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 is apparently dominating U.S. living rooms as the most popular non-PC Web video player — but there’s a catch. Data collected by Freewheel, an online video ad company, suggests the gaming console is even besting the iPad — other devices include the iPhone, Android tablets and smartphones, and the iPod Touch. According

Microsoft and Nokia have been going steady for a little bit over a year now and mirroring the customs of marriage, it looks like someone is in for a name change. Revealed by the latest Windows Phone Tango ROM, the update is said to be bringing a change specifically to Nokia Lumia devices, by rebranding

I’m laughing. But maybe also crying? Are there that many people out there who love social networking so much they’d buy a Facebook Phone? Possibly! So why not give the public what it wants? The concept of a Facebook Phone is nothing new, but it’s lingered well past its welcome— there was actually two efforts

Apple isn’t the only company who uses China’s Foxconn to manufacture its products — others include Sony, Microsoft, Dell, Nokia, Nintendo and HP, Cult of Mac said. Yet, the Cupertino-based company is often the sole target of heavy media and consumer criticism. Apple has worked to help improve working conditions at Foxconn plants before, and

As Chinese phone maker ZTE tries to gain ground in the U.S., it will be looking to expand its product offerings beyond Google’s Android platform. The prime selection in this effort is said to be Microsoft’s Windows Phone, as ZTE USA’s CEO Lixin Cheng gave his opinion on the current hierarchy of mobile operating systems and

Don’t like the idea of finding hundreds of dollars to pay for an Xbox 360 up-front? Well, how about getting one on subscription? That’s right — you can now purchase an Xbox 360 on a two-year subscription deal for just $99 up-front. The 4GB console comes bundled with a Kinect sensor and two years of

Noah K. tackles the biggest tech rumors of this week! In this episode: Microsoft prepping a subsidized Xbox 360? Video chat coming to Facebook’s mobile apps? Microsoft Reportedly to Offer Subsidized Xbox 360 Video Chat Coming to Facebook iOS apps? Be sure to check out Rumor Roundup every Friday at 5 PM PST on the Revision 3 TechnoBuffalo

If you’re into watching press conferences for major companies by way of video rather than liveblog, Microsoft has announced how its E3 show will be available for those online this June. As the headline suggests, gamers will be able to watch it via Xbox LIVE or Spike TV. The news comes by way of Major

Windows 8 is set to become the operating system’s biggest overhaul since Windows 3.1, and from what we’ve already heard in recent months, it’s going to be terrific. While it will be easy to make a decision on upgrading, then, the difficulty will be choosing which version of Windows 8 you’re going to purchase. There

Android’s market share is continuing to climb in the United States, and one firm believes that Google’s mobile operating system will continue to dominate the smartphone market through 2017. According to a report released by Ovum on Thursday, Android had a 44% share of the smartphone market during 2011, up form just 17% the year

It’s no secret that Microsoft is craving developers for its budding Windows Phone platform, and what better way to bond with your community of programmers than to have a private little shindig? Microsoft has begun sending out invitations to what is being called “Developer Summit,” which will take place in San Francisco, California on June

Would you non-Xbox 360 owners be willing to pony up $99 for an Xbox 360 bundled with a Kinect sensor? Okay, what if landing that price required you to sign up for a two year contract with a $15 monthly fee built into it? That’s Microsoft’s current, supposed plan. The folks at Polygon have an exclusive

Nokia is determined to do its bit to bolster the Windows Phone Marketplace, so much so that it is giving Windows Phone developers free Lumia devices. The Finnish firm has now handed out over 17,000 handsets in total, but it’s hoping to increase that to 25,000 in the near future. Nokia’s pledge, which was announced

In an effort to reduce the amount of spam in the Windows Phone Marketplace, Microsoft is making some changes to its app developer guidelines. Todd Brix, Senior Director of the Marketplace recently took to the Windows Team Blog to address developers about the application policies for Windows Phone Marketplace. He focused on on four key areas and