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Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....

New line-up includes ATIV Book 9 Plus, Book 9 Lite and Book 9 Lite Touch and a new all-in-one PC, the ATIV One 5 Style.

Samsung stretches its lead in the global smartphone market, where sales surged by 46.5%, hitting 225 million units in Q2 2013.

Microsoft takes aim at long-time rival Google, questioning the company's decision to once again block the YouTube app for Windows Phone.

Kiwis will be first in line when Microsoft begins rolling out Windows 8.1 worldwide, as a free update for consumers on Windows 8 through the Windows Store.

Over 554,000 pizza slices are consumed each year by Microsoft staff on campus, yet no mention of slow Surface sales...

Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.

Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits error in judgement regarding Surface RT tablet, following $900m loss. Is he on his last legs?.

Speaking at the company's WPC, Microsoft's Tami Reller confirms Windows 8.1 will be available for manufacturers in late August.

Following a surprise departure from Microsoft last November, Windows and Windows live president signs off on a Us$14m mega Microsoft retirement package.

Global app downloads set to double to 160 billion by 2017, fuelled by smartphone adoption in developing markets and free-download apps.

Kim Dotcom releases official Android app - now available free of charge from the Google Play Store - with iOS and Windows to follow.

Windows 8.1 to bring back Start button to desktop, according to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at Build conference. #Windows8.1 #StartButton.

Microsoft's Windows 8.1 aims to rectify its predecessor's missteps, offering features set to woo back detractors.

In a change of tact, Microsoft is willing to cough up financial rewards for anybody capable of finding security flaws in Windows 8.1.

As Microsoft ends support for Windows XP, HP sees a golden opportunity. At the HP Discover Conference, HP predicted a revenue boost fuelled by this change.

Microsoft unveils Windows 8.1, emphasizing it is an update, not replacement, to Windows 8. Available as a free update later this year.

Dell cites Windows 8 as a key reason for plummeting PC sales, with a stark 79% drop in quarterly profit. #TechNews #Windows8 #Dell.

As Microsoft begins its product overhaul of Windows 8, the company will unveil a free Windows 8.1 update on June 26.

Software giant set for biggest product overhaul since 'new Coke' 30 years ago, as Steve Ballmer's 'bet-the-company' gamble looks lost.