Jan 22, 2015 | Apple, Cortana, Google, HoloLens, Microsoft, OneDrive, Windows10
Microsoft demonstrated many of the new features in Windows 10 at a press event yesterday, beginning a campaign to drum up excitement for the relaunch of Windows on computers, tablets and phones this fall. It was an exciting event for tech enthusiasts. Don’t count out...
Jan 18, 2015 | Android, Google, mail, Microsoft, mobile, Office 365, Outlook, phone
For the last few weeks, I’ve been using Android for the first time on my new OnePlus One phone, after two years with a Windows phone. Many of you have far more experience than I do with customizing Android and choosing apps, but I’m going to share some of what I’ve...
Jan 4, 2015 | Amazon, Android, Apple, Google, phone, shopping
OnePlus calls its OnePlus One phone the “flagship killer.” It’s true. The OnePlus One is one of the best phones on the market, able to hold its own against the iPhone 6 and offering more than any of the other leading Android phones. It’s taken the tech community by...
Dec 15, 2014 | Android, Apple, Azure, computers, Google, laptops, Microsoft, Office, Office 365, OneNote, Outlook, phone, Surface, tablet, Windows Phone 8, Windows10, Windows8
In some ways Microsoft did not have a great year in 2014. Windows 8 deserves better but it can only be called an interesting failure and Microsoft is anxious to put it in the rear view mirror. Windows Phone does not show any sign of gaining momentum. There is better...
Dec 11, 2014 | Android, Apple, Google, Microsoft, mobile, phone, Windows Phone 8
There were two interesting announcements today about the free Nokia HERE mapping and navigation smartphone app. With some background, you’ll understand why the announcement of improvements in the Windows Phone apps is less important than the general availability of...
Nov 30, 2014 | Amazon, Android, Apple, Google, Microsoft, phone, shopping, Windows Phone 8, Windows10
I was an early adopter of Windows Phone 8 and I have recommended Windows phones to clients and friends. I thought there was a good chance that Windows Phone would achieve sufficient momentum that developers would come on board and treat Windows as a platform worthy of...
