Tag Archive | "Microsoft"

Starbucks app is very popular, Apple considering Airplay expansion, Microsoft embracing iPhone

Posted on 24 March 2011 by

Starbucks has been offering its app on the iPhone and the Blackberry for a while now that lets people pay with their smartphone by scanning a bar code. Apparently, the app is very popular. Starbucks recently announced that more than 3 million people have used it. continued »

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Belkin Verizon cases, USA Today uses Tags, Onkyo Made for iPhone receivers

Posted on 11 February 2011 by

Belkin has announced that it has redesigned several of its cases to work with the Verizon iPhone 4. The cases will also work with the AT&T offering as well with prices starting at about $20. continued »

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Steve Ballmer at WWDC 2010 rumor, Apple passes Microsoft in market cap, Firefox Home for iPhone

Posted on 27 May 2010 by

With all the leaks surrounding the iPhone 4G or HD assuming the device is actually unveiled at WWDC 2010 next month there will be little that Apple can do to surprise us. One rumor that would surprise me is that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is going to be on stage. continued »

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Trafficmaster nav app, Muzatch solar charger, iPhone use at Microsoft

Posted on 15 March 2010 by

Three are a number of navigation apps for the iPhone and many of them are expensive and require monthly fees. A new app called Trafficmaster is now available that lets the user pay for navigation routes only when they need them, alas it's only in the UK now. continued »

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Bing hits iPhone, Stockholm syndrome for iPhone fans, Microsoft caught napping

Posted on 16 December 2009 by

Microsoft has officially launched its Bing for iPhone app that lets users search using their voice and with location-based services. The app is free and available now on the app store. continued »

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Microsoft subsidizes iPhone 3GS

Posted on 21 June 2009 by

When Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that "there's no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share," no one would have imagined that Redmond-based compay would lend a hand one day --like now. continued »

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Gates has iEnvy

Posted on 03 March 2009 by

Style.com of Vogue Magazine recently had the pleasure of interviewing Mr and Mrs Gates. Bill Gates is best known for his part in Microsoft, although his wife Melinda seemingly sometimes lusts for the competitor. continued »

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iPhone Buzz Week in Review – Week 2 2009

Posted on 12 January 2009 by

This week has been pretty uneventful for the iPhone with CES going on in Vegas. Sling Media announced their new version of their SlingPlayer software for the iPhone. SlingPlayer Mobile allows you to watch and control your TV and DVR programming from home via the SlingBox. This iPhone application will be available in the App Store in the 1Q for ... continued »

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Microsoft’s second iPhone app: Microsoft Tag

Posted on 08 January 2009 by

Microsoft has introduced its second iPhone app after the launch of Seadragon Mobile last month: Microsoft Tag. Just point the device’s camera to a custom tag and instantly access mobile content, videos, music, contact information, maps, social networks, and more. continued »

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Microsoft’s web-based Office Suite will work with iPhone Safari browser

Posted on 14 November 2008 by

Microsoft is going to launch a web-based version of their office Suite sometime in 2009. This web-based version will include full versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote. Users will be able to access this service from anywhere with a web browser. All the popular web browsers will be compatible with this web service including Mozilla’s Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Apple’s ... continued »

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Citrix to bring remote capabilities to the iPhone

Posted on 20 June 2008 by

We have all seen a jail broken iPhone with the capability to VPN into a windows running machine, but now we may be seeing a program that will allow you to do this without unlocking your iPhone. Citrix recently released that they are working on a technology client to run Windows XP on the iPhone. They ran a demo of ... continued »

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A glimpse into the App Store of Apple

Posted on 19 June 2008 by

As we get closer and closer to the release date of iPhone 3G we are all wondering what Apple will release in the App store that will be available for us to purchase. They released a few insights into some Apps we've all wanted to see. The first that I know I am looking forward to is EasyTaskManager, which is ... continued »

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