Category Archives: Windows Phone

Google’s Exchange ActiveSync Debacle

Posted on December 17, 2012 by halberenson

I’m having trouble getting too worked up about Google’s decision to drop Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) support for non-paying customers of Gmail et al.  If this really was an attempt to slow Microsoft’s progress in mobile it was both petty and … Continue reading →

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Why I probably won’t buy a Windows Phone 8 device this fall

Posted on November 12, 2012 by halberenson

Let me be clear, I want Windows Phone 8.  And OEMs have introduced some pretty compelling phones with it this fall.  But I think I’m going to keep my new device lust in check.  At least I’m going to try. … Continue reading →

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About that WP8 SDK

Posted on October 28, 2012 by halberenson

We’re just hours away from what will hopefully be an enlightening and exciting Windows Phone 8 launch.  I must admit I’ve mostly been ignoring Windows Phone the last few months .  It’s hard to get excited, or even pay attention, when … Continue reading →

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A Windows Phone “Plan B”

Posted on October 4, 2012 by halberenson

Let me start out by saying this is totally speculative on my part, I have no information that suggests what I’m about to describe exists anywhere in Microsoft’s thinking. Microsoft has a huge amount riding on the launch of Windows … Continue reading →

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Is Microsoft really building its own Windows Phone?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by halberenson

Is Microsoft really building its own Windows Phone?  Well, building definitely.  Planning to bring to market?  I’m not so sure.  And if they do,  what does that really mean? Microsoft has always been building Windows Phones.  One of the original … Continue reading →

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Windows 8 and Arrogance (or not)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by halberenson

I know that I struck a nerve with a comment about Windows Phone apps, Windows 8, and Microsoft Windows President Steven Sinofsky.  I wanted to explore this topic further on two fronts.  First of course is the entire Windows Phone … Continue reading →

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Is Microsoft the big winner in Apple’s win over Samsung?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by halberenson

Bill Gates would be the first to point out all the cases where Microsoft’s competitors made a key mistake that let Microsoft succeed.  Office is perhaps the most notable example, where competitors’ reluctance to support Microsoft Windows took Word and … Continue reading →

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What’s Next for Microsoft

Posted on August 24, 2012 by halberenson

We all know that in the coming few weeks there will be many more details available on Microsoft’s 2012 product launches.  Final Windows 8 details, Surface details, the launch of Windows Phone 8, the launch of Office 2013, the Xbox Dashboard … Continue reading →

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The practical impact of not upgrading older phones to Windows Phone 8

Posted on June 21, 2012 by halberenson

I’m going to leave all (well, most) of the emotion about the lack of upgrades for older phones to Windows Phone 8 on the side and just address the practical impact.  I’m not talking about the potential negative short-term impact … Continue reading →

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The marketing gaffe that could sink Windows Phone

Posted on June 21, 2012 by halberenson

What if you made all the right decisions from a technology and engineering standpoint, and then with one little marketing gaffe sunk an entire product line?  Well, I worry that is exactly what Microsoft has done with Windows Phone.  I … Continue reading →

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