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Qualcomm’s Latest Chip Is Like Butter — Butter That Doesn’t Melt (Video)

Ina Fried in News on June 22 at 5:00 am PT

The chipmaker tries to find a fun way to show that its mobile processors stay cool under pressure.

Will Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 Move Put Nokia’s Current Business on Ice?

Ina Fried in Mobile on June 20 at 3:01 pm PT

Already struggling in its transition to Windows-based smartphones, Nokia now has to deal with the fact that current phones can’t be upgraded to the next version of Windows Phone.

First Windows Phone 8 Devices Coming From Nokia, Huawei, HTC and Samsung

Ina Fried in Mobile on June 20 at 10:58 am PT

Microsoft didn’t show off any actual Windows Phone 8 hardware on Wednesday, but it did announce who will be the first device makers using the software.

Windows Phone 8 Won’t Work on Existing Phones

Ina Fried in Mobile on June 20 at 10:10 am PT

But existing phone owners aren’t totally being left in the cold. A smaller update for current devices will add the new Start screen shown off on Wednesday.

What We Just Learned About Windows Phone 8

Ina Fried in Mobile on June 20 at 10:00 am PT

Microsoft’s next phone OS will have a built-in digital wallet, improved multitasking, support for multicore processors and new screen sizes, in addition to its new Windows NT core.

Windows Phone “Apollo” Comes in for a Landing

Ina Fried in Mobile on June 20 at 7:59 am PT

Windows Phone 8 brings the underpinnings of desktop Windows onto a phone for the first time.

Swype Gets First Update Since Selling to Nuance

Ina Fried in Mobile on June 20 at 5:00 am PT

The virtual keyboard software learns a few new tricks, including the ability to predict not only mid-word, but also what word comes next.

Microsoft’s Phone Efforts Move Into the Spotlight Wednesday

Ina Fried in Mobile on June 19 at 3:02 pm PT

Microsoft is set to detail Apollo, the next version of Windows Phone, which moves the phone operating system much closer to the one that powers Windows desktops and laptops.

Scratching the Surface With Windows Chief Steven Sinofsky

Ina Fried in Mobile on June 19 at 8:01 am PT

Without giving specifics, the head of Microsoft’s Windows unit tells AllThingsD that the Surface tablet should deliver the type of battery life and performance that consumers expect.

Nokia’s 41-Megapixel Camera Phone Will Set You Back $700

Ina Fried in Mobile on June 18 at 8:32 pm PT

If you don’t mind its high price tag and Symbian operating system, Nokia’s U.S. arm will sell you an unlocked 808 PureView.