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January 17, 2013

Surface Pro Arriving In Coming Weeks, Says Division General Manager

(GSM Insider) - Surface Pro Arriving In Coming Weeks, Says Division General Manager.

If you are waiting for the Surface Pro, GSM Insider has a good news for you. 

According to the tweet from general manager of Surface division, Panos Panay that the Surface Pro arriving in coming weeks. 

At the moment, it remains unknown how many weeks exactly. Perhaps two to three weeks or four to five weeks or six to seven weeks. The answer is so mystery and left some questions to us. 

There will be two versions of Surface Pro with Windows 8 Pro. Surface Pro 64GB that powered by Intel Core i5 processor priced at $899 while 128GB Surface Pro priced at $999. The prices do not include the Touch or Type covers but include a new stylus. 

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January 16, 2013

Microsoft Says Windows Phone 7.8 Update Is Depends On Manufacturers

(GSM Insider) - Microsoft Says Windows Phone 7.8 Update Is Depends On Manufacturers.

Earlier, GSM Insider revealed that Nokia already ready to release the Windows Phone 7.8 update for users. But Microsoft is yet to show the green light. So the update still not yet release to users. Is the Windows Phone 7.8 update decision depends on Microsoft? Perhaps no. 



Earlier, Windows Phone Russia stated something different from Nokia. It tweeted that Microsoft will release update for everyone, but the final decision to issue and update to a specific model is up to the manufacturer.

Perhaps this means that Microsoft does agree to roll out the Windows Phone 7.8 update to all devices, but the manufacturers decide on which one to get and which one not to get. 

Again, Microsoft kicking the ball to manufacturers about the update issue. This means the users need to ask the manufacturers about the arrival of update rather than asking Microsoft. 

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January 15, 2013

Analyst: Microsoft Sold 1 Million Units of Surface RT On Q4 2012

(GSM Insider) - Analyst: Microsoft Sold 1 Million Units of Surface RT On Q4 2012.

Microsoft introduced the Surface RT on October last year. There are many people that interested to know Microsoft sold how much Surface RT between October to December 2012. 


According to analyst from UBS, Brent Thrill stated that Microsoft has sold only 1 million units of Surface tablet last quarter. Despite the low sales, he remains optimistic on the Surface product line.

The 1 million units sales are definite far behind the iPad of Apple. But Surface is a new brand from Microsoft, it takes time for a brand to be established. The sales will follow after the Surface brand becomes a household name. 

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January 14, 2013

Ex-Windows President Steven Sinofsky Tweets With iPhone, And Samsung Too

(GSM Insider) - Ex-Windows President Steven Sinofsky Tweets With iPhone, And Samsung Too

Two months ago, Steven Sinofsky left the company after the launched of Windows 8 and Windows RT. He is the former president of Windows division at Microsoft.


Two months after he left Microsoft, Steven Sinofsky successfully found his new toy, iPhone. In the latest tweets from Steven Sinofsky, he used the iPhone as its device. 

Most of his tweets were "via Twitter for iPhone". But he later stated that he not only using the iPhone but using Samsung device as well. Seems like the ex-Windows President found something new in his life, other than about Windows. 

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January 11, 2013

Easy RT Jailbreak Tool Helps You To Jailbreak Your Windows RT Device In Few Steps

(GSM Insider) - Easy RT Jailbreak Tool Helps You To Jailbreak Your Windows RT Device In A Few Steps.

If case you never know whats going on with the Windows RT at the moment, lets revised it. A few days ago, a hacker successfully jailbroke the Surface RT. He found out that the Windows RT can be hacked and running on un-assigned apps. The Windows RT and Windows 8 are mostly similar as well.


Microsoft later responded by saying the loop hole will be fixed sometimes soon. Then the Windows RT no longer available for jailbreak and runs on un-assigned apps.

While waiting for the loop hole to be fix, you can try on by jailbreak your device with the easy jailbreak tool. Only try if you are professional in the jailbreak on Windows RT. GSM Insider held no responsible on any consequences that happened to your device.

Click on the source links at below and start jailbreak the Windows RT now. 

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January 10, 2013

Microsoft Hints At Intel Powered Windows Phones In The Future

(GSM Insider) - Microsoft Hints At Intel Powered Windows Phones In The Future.

All of the Windows Phones in the market are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. Some of the people are getting bored with the lack of choices of Windows Phone. But things might change soon.


In the latest interviews with Windows Phone Exec Grey Sullivan reveals that Microsoft indeed left the door open for Intel. In other words, Windows Phone might power by Intel processor soon, probably the Intel Atom.

For the tablet, there are many Windows 8 tablets are powered by Intel processors. The same could happen on the Windows Phone as well. 

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January 9, 2013

Microsoft: More Than 60 Million Copies of Windows 8 Sold, As Impressive As Windows 7

(GSM Insider) - Microsoft: More Than 60 Million Copies of Windows 8 Sold, As Impressive As Windows 7.

There are many people criticised the Windows 8 since it was launched a few months ago. There are many people that questioned on the sales of Windows 8 as well. Finally, someone from Microsoft gives the stats on the Windows 8.


Microsoft Windows CFO and CMO Tami Reller stated that Microsoft already sold more than 60 million Windows 8 licenses to-date.

At the CES 2013, she stated that licenses included those selling to OEMs and to consumers as well. She admits that there is radical change in the Windows 8. This is why Windows 8 is truly different from the previous Windows. 

She added that the sales performance of Windows 8 is as impressive as the Windows 7.

There are many notebooks and tablets with Windows 8 or Windows RT unveiled at the CES 2013, this should open the door for Windows 8 in the near future. These devices able to kick start the growth of the operating system from Microsoft.

However, Tami Reller denies to comment on whether Microsoft interested to produce own Ultrabook and smartphone. 

Another good news is Windows Store just achieved 100 million downloads as well. 

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January 8, 2013

Windows Phone Is Now Selling Five Times Better Than Last Christmas, According to Microsoft CEO

(GSM Insider) - Windows Phone Is Now Selling Five Times Better Than Last Christmas, According to Microsoft CEO.

Although Microsoft did not take part at the CES 2013, but Microsoft CEO does make its appearance at the event. He appearance at the keynote of Qualcomm.


At the keynote event, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer does provide some interesting stats on its Windows Phone. “Windows Phone was selling five times more devices than the same period last year,” Ballmer said. 

From this statement, it indicates that Windows Phone enjoying growth. However, Steve Ballmer does not reveal the exact sales numbers of its Windows Phone devices.

This statement from the CEO definitely brings more confidence to the Windows Phone manufacturer in the market. It is just the matter of of time before Windows Phone becomes world's third mobile OS. 

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January 7, 2013

Hacker Jailbreaks Windows RT, Finds Out It Is Similar Like Windows 8

(GSM Insider) - Hacker Jailbreaks Windows RT, Finds Out It Is Similar Like Windows 8.

Windows RT is kinda confusing operating system that introduced by Microsoft. There are many people that heard before the Windows 8 but never heard before on the Windows RT.


Windows RT is a closed platform from Microsoft. Windows RT only supports ARM Chips and only apps from Windows Store are able to run on it. There are not much freedoms on the Windows RT in term of apps.

The good news is hacker with the name of Clrokr successfully jailbreaks the Windows RT. Yes. Same jailbreak for the iOS of Apple. But the method of jailbreak is definite different. 

Windows RT is a clean port of Windows 8. They are the same thing and MSFT enforces Code Integrity to artificially separate these platforms. It does not stop pirates from modifying store apps (and their license checks) because store apps are the only things that can actually run unsigned. The fact that this method works on Windows 8 as well shows how similar the systems are. You can even enforce Code Integrity on Windows 8 to see what Windows RT feels like! The decision to ban traditional desktop applications was not a technical one, but a bad marketing decision. Windows RT needs the Win32 ecosystem to strengthen its position as a productivity tool. There are enough “consumption” tablets already. - Hacker Clrokr

The hacker found out that the only different between Windows RT and Windows 8 is the security check for the apps. He successfully bypass the security lock and runs unsigned apps on the Windows RT system. Unsigned apps are those apps not from the Windows Store.

The bad news is the jailbreak will gone after a restart on your device. This means that the full jailbreak still far from complete and suitable for daily usage. At least Windows RT is getting something new soon. 

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January 6, 2013

Nokia Ready To Roll Out Windows Phone 7.8 Updates For Older Nokia Lumias But Green Light Is Needed From Microsoft

(GSM Insider) - Nokia Ready To Roll Out Windows Phone 7.8 Updates For Older Nokia Lumias But Green Light Is Needed From Microsoft

It has been a long waiting for older Nokia Lumia device users as the Windows Phone 7.8 updates are yet to roll out. Something even worst is the new batch of Nokia Lumia 900, Nokia Lumia 610 and Nokia Lumia 510 all shipped with WP7.8 preloaded, GSM Insider reported.



According to mobile gaming website, Nokia stated that the Windows Phone 7.8 updates for many older devices are ready for release. But the Microsoft is yet to approve them. This is why the waiting is so long.

"With Windows Phone 7.8 beginning to ship pre-loaded on Nokia Lumia smartphones, we will naturally be deploying the software to our factories for product rollout. At present we have no more information we can give about wider availability of the update for phones running Windows Phone 7.5."- Nokia

Perhaps Microsoft is too busy for its Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 system. But, the WP7.8 updates are very important for older Nokia Lumia users. Please approve those updates faster, Microsoft.

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Mysterious Windows Phone 8 Device Leaks, Is It Microsoft Surface Phone?

(GSM Insider) - Mysterious Windows Phone 8 Device Leaks, Is It Microsoft Surface Phone?

Happy New Year everyone! Nothing was greater than welcome the new year with so many new devices coming soon. Off course there are new Windows Phone 8 devices coming soon. The speculation remains on whether there will be Microsoft brand smartphone.


There was a mysterious Windows Phone 8 device spotted at the Facebook page of Windows Phone Germany as you can see from the image above. One hand holding on a unbranded Windows Phone 8 device and it looks thin!

From the front design, it looks a lil bit like the HTC Windows Phone 8X but it is definitely thinner. From this point of view, it could be the Microsoft Surface Phone. However, it could be a photoshop edited image as well. 

Off course nothing is confirms by Microsoft. It remains unknown whether Microsoft will launch its own brand smartphone. There were rumours stated that Microsoft interested in acquires Nokia

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Rumour: Huawei And Microsoft To Purchase Nokia Mobile Phone Division?

(GSM Insider) - Rumour: Huawei And Microsoft To Purchase Nokia Mobile Phone Division?

Although the Nokia Lumia 920 is popular and sold out in much of the countries where it was launched, but Nokia still struggling in the mobile phone market. The year 2012 was still a "quite bad" year for Nokia from overall performance. 


Nokia has been existed in the market for very long time. There are many loyal customers believed that Nokia has the ability to turn the company around. But there were analysts that looked down on the ability of Nokia to survive.

Recently, Keepskor founder Tristan Louis told the media that there will be huge changes in the mobile telecommunication industry and the Nokia is the main character.

He added that Nokia was wrong by choosing Windows Phone operating system instead of Android. He wrapped up the interviews by stated that Microsoft and Huawei are the possible buyers for Nokia.

If Nokia really decided to sell off its mobile phone division to Microsoft and Huawei, then the network equipments and software could be the new focus point for Nokia.

On the other hand, if Microsoft successfully purchased Nokia, there are huge chances that Microsoft going to launch its own smartphone soon. Is Microsoft following the Google way? or Nokia following Ericsson's way? 

Nokia Lumia 920 was ranked no.2 as GSM Insider's Best smartphone for 2012. Find out the full listing of devices at this article. 

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January 3, 2013

Windows Store Has More Than 35,000 Apps To-Date

(GSM Insider) - Windows Store Has More Than 35,000 Windows 8 Apps To-Date

Since the launched of Windows 8, the apps at Windows Store experiencing stable growth. In the latest stats, Windows Store now has more than 35K of apps.


According to MetroScore Scanner, 14557 Windows 8 apps were added to the Windows Store. So the Windows Store now has 35,000 apps on board. With 22,000 apps are for American users.

Although the apps still far more lesser than Apple and Google, but the growth was impressive in the recent months. On October 30, 2012 when Microsoft launched the Windows 8, there were only 10,000 apps at Windows Store. After one week, another 13000 Windows 8 apps were added to Windows Store. 

At the moment, there are average of 415 new apps everyday added to Windows Store. So there will be 50,000 Windows 8 apps on February 2013 if everything goes on plan. However, Windows Store still do not have popular apps like Facebook and Twitter. 

Microsoft needs to work hard in order to offer more useful Windows 8 apps for users. App is one of the main reason that encourage Windows 7 users to update into the new system. 

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via: Mobile Magazine

January 2, 2013

Acer President: People Need More Time to Learn How Windows 8 Works

(GSM Insider) - Acer President: People Need More Time to Learn How Windows 8 Works.

In the latest interviews with Acer President Jim Wong, he suggested that it is still early to judge on the success or failure of Windows 8.


In the past, market observers would accuse Windows of lacking innovations. And Windows 8 with brand new features have still been greeted with pessimism. Some observers believe the new interface and touchscreen control will dramatically delay adoption by consumers. But companies must take risks when introducing innovations, and therefore it is still too early to say whether Windows 8 is a success or not. 

Acer's internal research points out that a consumer, after controlling a touchscreen product for more than 20 minutes, would want to use his or her fingers to touch any display he or she sees. This indicates that touchscreen control is an irreversible trend. Acer believes touchscreen control will be a strong selling point, but it still needs more time to take off.

As a brand vendor, Acer's job is to accelerate acceptance of the new operating system and the company has established several experience centers in Europe, Australia and Asia to help consumers understand more about Windows 8, as well as Acer's products. As for the US market, since Microsoft already has 35 stores throughout the North America region, it won't be necessary for Acer to invest resources in the market to educate users there. - Digitimes 

Seems like Acer is confident on the latest operating system from Microsoft. Acer interested to introduce more PCs, laptops and tablets with Windows 8 in the near future. 

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Source: Digitimes,Via: ZOL

Windows 8 Increases To 1.64% On December 2012 But Windows 7 Remains Majority

(GSM Insider) - Windows 8 Increases To 1.64% On December 2012 But Windows 7 Remains Majority.

It has been a few months since the Windows 8 was launched to the market. But the growth is not impressive at all. Many experts were criticized the Windows 8 for being slow in the growth compare to other predecessor. 


According to latest statistics released by Net Applications, Windows operating system holds 91.8% of worldwide OS market share for the month December 2012. Mac OS owns 7.1% and Linux OS owns 1.2%.

The majority of Windows OS is the Windows 7 version with 45.11% followed by Windows XP with 39.08%, Windows Vista at 5.67% and Windows 8 at 1.65%.

Windows 8 increases from 1.09% to 1.64%, Windows 7 increases from 44.71% to 45.11%, Windows XP decreases from 39.82% to 39.08% and Windows Vista decrases from 5.70% to 5.67%.

GSM Insider predicts that Windows 8 and 7 continue in growth for the coming month. The statistics were obtained from 160 million independent users. 

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via: Tech Sina

December 29, 2012

Do You Know That You Can Found A Single Apple Product In Bill Gates' House?

(GSM Insider) - No Apple Products In Bill Gates Home

Do you know that how many iPhones and iPads can purchase with the wealth of Bill Gates? I believe that many of us hope to own 1% of Bill Gates' wealth so that we can purchase some of the Apple products. 


In the latest interview, Melinda Gates (the wife of Bill Gates) stated that their house does not have any of the Apple brand products. Although their children want the Apple products like iPhone and iPad, but they are not allowed to own any of Apple brand products. 

Microsoft founder and current chairman, Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates only allowed their children to use the Windows Phone and Zune player that used to replace the iPhone and iPod. She added that the rival wont earn a penny from Microsoft. Sometimes it is not easy for the children of popular people. 

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December 13, 2012

Microsoft Workers Receiving Free Surface RT Tablet As Christmas Coming Soon


(GSM Insider) - Microsoft Workers Receiving Free Surface RT Tablet As Christmas Coming Soon

There are less than two week before the Christmas arrives, but Santa Claus already at Microsoft. According to Microsoft employees, they receives a free Surface RT tablet which is considered as the Christmas present from Microsoft to its employees.

Employees of Microsoft in these 12 countries already receives the Surface RT. These 12 countries are United States, Canada, U.K., Germany, France, China, Australia, Hong Kong, Austria, Ireland, Puerto Rico and New Zealand. More Surface RT heading to employees at other countries soon. 


Earlier in September, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced that its employees going to receive Windows 8 computer, Surface RT tablet and Windows Phone soon. There are more than 90,000 employees worldwide. 

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via: ZDnet

December 12, 2012

Microsoft Surface RT Tablet On Sale At Retail Stores In Australia and United States


(GSM Insider) - Microsoft Surface RT Tablet On Sale At Retail Stores In Australia and United States

Microsoft confirmed that it is eager to expand the sale locations of its Surface RT beyond Microsoft Stores. Yesterday, Microsoft announced its plans to ramp up the production of this Windows RT tablet and releases to multiple retailers at the same time.

The retailers are included Best Buy and Staples from the United States. Both stated that Surface RT going to available starts from tomorrow at its stores. 


Other than the United States, Surface RT also heading to the retailers in Australia on mid-December. There are few days to go before the Windows RT tablet available at more retail stores. 

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via: TNW

December 6, 2012

RUMOUR: Portico Could Be The Name for Upcoming Windows Phone 8 Update


(GSM Insider) - RUMOUR: Portico Could Be The Name for Upcoming Windows Phone 8 Update

A few days ago, there are rumours stated that the upcoming Windows Phone 8 update could be named as the Apollo Plus. But seems like this is not the ideal name for the update.

Folks of WP Central predicted that the upcoming WP8 update is said to be the Portico. This is because Microsoft used to put the name with alphabet o at the end of the world. For example, NoDo (7.x),Mango (7.5),Tango (7.5 Refresh) and Apollo (8.0).


Windows Phone users, Portico better or Apollo Plus better? 

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