Finally: Windows 7 is about to do (or already done) what Vista should have done several years ago — overtake Windows XP in total market share. According to the latest StatCounter metrics (pictured above) Windows 7 has finally edged out Windows XP in market share. The 10-year veteran continues its decent into the realms of locked IT cabinets and recycle bins as Microsoft’s latest and greatest finally woos people over, unlike their previous attempt with Vista. ...
In recent days we’ve seen a lot of back and forth commentary as to whether the Windows Phone 7 NoDo update utilities are actually harmful to future updates. Developer of ChevronWP7.Updater, Chris Walsh has maintained that his utility isn’t flawed. Naysayers have said that it has the potential to prevent future updates from happening. And today, Microsoft weighed in on the issue with their own official commentary. As one would assume, Microsoft’s stance...
We’ve heard a couple times now that the Windows Phone 7 “NoDo” update was facing an imminent release only to be let down. But alas, we have a bit more proof this time in the way of actual documentation from T-Mobile themselves with “March 29th” plastered all over the place. As a quick refresher — faster app loading, marketplace and WiFi enhancements, bug fixes, and most importantly copy & paste. The only thing missing from this...
CDMA users in the U.S. may not have much longer to wait if it is Windows Phone 7 that they seek. An image of a Verizon-branded HTC Trophy was leaked to Engadget, showing what is believed to be the carrier’s first Windows Phone 7 device. Strictly speaking, the Trophy isn’t anything too exciting in the hardware department (1GHz Snapdragon QSD8250 processor, 576MB of RAM/512MB of ROM, 8GB of internal storage) especially considering the recently announced HTC...
Contrary to Microsoft’s previous flop — Vista — Windows 7 has enjoyed increasing success since its release back in October 2009. While this more refined offering from Microsoft hasn’t garnered nearly as many headlines in regards to system incompatibilities and crashes, no piece of software is perfect. Hell, XP started out as an ugly step child. But by the time Windows 7 was released, it was a 3 service pack strong tried and true platform. Today,...
