With LG signing a patent agreement with Microsoft for Android devices, they now have 70% of smartphone devices covered in the US. One of the side stories of Android Smartphones is the fact that Microsoft feels that the operating system infringes on their patents. To remedy the situation Microsoft has been signing agreements with Android manufactures to license the patents and LG is the latest to sign on.
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Even though this is Microsoft’s last CES keynote, that has not stopped them from bringing the news. Last night they announced multiple LTE Phones the Lumia 900 and HTC Titan II and Kinect for Windows. In addition to last night’s splash today they announced a host of new Windows Phone games. The titles include Xbox 360 favorites Need For Speed Hot Pursuit and Splinter Cell. I can see that after February, my productivity level is going down.
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Anyone looking for an after Christmas deal should head on over to Amazon.com because their selling a one-year Gold Xbox Live subscription for 39.99. The reduced price will save you twenty dollars so if you are not already a member here is your time to join the fray on the cheap.
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If you are looking for a good reason to purchase a Xbox 360 than here is a great one as you can get $100.00 credit towards purchases from items shipped and sold by Amazon with the purchase of an Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect. The offer is for a limited time only and while supplies last.
Head over to Amazon to get your Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect.
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Emoticons are an quick and fun way to express yourself in text messages. As we are now finding out via Microsoft’s Windows Phone team memeber Michael Stroh, there are tons of cool emoticons in Windows Phone 7.5. On the last two Windows Phone Blog Tip Tuesdays, Michael Stroh has posted key combinations of the vast array of emoticons available in two parts. Michael warns that due to a lack of global standards, some character combos might bring up different images if sent to none Windows Phone or Windows Live Messenger users. Qudos to Michael Stroh for sharing some serious Windows Phone fun. So give the Windows Phone emoticons a try and let us know what you think. [click to continue…]
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If you were excited and skipped past the Welcome Screen on the new Xbox Companion app, then you may have missed the instructions to activate it on your Xbox 360. If you did, do not worry here is how to activate the Companion app on your Xbox 360 Console.
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Microsoft is really looking to change the tech game with Windows 8 with a complete new user interface, which is touch friendly and the introduction of the Windows Store. The Windows Store will be an app store available on all Windows 8 machines and with a prediction of 500 million x86 based computers being sold in the next year it is a huge opportunity for developers.
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Earlier today we wrote that the long awaited Xbox 360 dashboard update had been delayed. Major Nelson tweeted out the information earlier and has now tweeted that the update will begin rolling out in the next few hours. It seems that that the way he worded his tweet that the update will definitely be a staged one probably similar to what Microsoft does with Windows Phone 7.
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Xbox 360 fans across the world are waiting for the new dashboard update that was scheduled to release today. Unfortunately, a tweet from Major Nelson states that the update is delayed. The new update brings the ability to watch live TV on your console from various provides and search for content via Bing. All of these new features are controlled with your voice on the Kinect Sensor or with a traditional one. Major Nelson said he would have an update later today as to when the update will release.
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Microsoft has decided to help two people go to CES 2010 in Las Vegas for free. If this is an event that you have always want to see but never wanted to spend the money here is a chance for you to go. Simple go to their face book page and sign up for you chance to win
Good luck!
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