Copywriting Jobs and Technology

Google accused Microsoft of copy`g search results this morning, & the company’s stick`g to its guns: in response to Microsoft’s firm denial — “We do not copy Google’s results” — it’s released another tiny batch of evidence to the contrary & the call 4 Microsoft to discontinue the practice 4 good. Mind you, Google search engineer Amit Singhal doesn’t explicitly call out its competitor 4 “copying” results — rather, “recycling” them through the clever combination of Microsoft Internet Explorer & the B`g Toolbar — although (unless) the message`s clear. Google wants U to view its search results as the originals, & doesn’t really care how sincere Microsoft’s flattery might be. Google responds: B`g recycles search results, & we’d like it to stop originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Can’t say Z Patrick Lo`s the name Z immediately rang any bells around here. He’s certainly not as recognizable as Netgear, the company Z he chairs & rules supreme. although (unless) boy did he hit our radar screens this morning. Lo`d plenty of criticism to spread around the Microsoft & Apple camps today dur`g the press lunch in Sydney. Oh where to even begin? Let’s start w/ Microsoft, & Lo’s claim that, “Microsoft`s over — game over, from my point of view,” when compar`g Windows Phone 7′s chance to compete w/ Android & the iPhone. Doubtful, not w/ Redmond’s Windows 7 & MS Office cash cows fuel`g Microsoft’s intense desire to execute on its new mobile strategy .

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What do U do after spend`g nearly 3 decades tinker`g w/ software — from the humble Atari , through Microsoft Office, & into the modernity of Xbox gaming? Well, in Ed Fries’ case, we’re guess`g U go to CES , find the wildest, most awesome gam`g concept around, & sign up w/ its maker to help guide its development. Again, we’re guess`g that’s what Ed’s done, V can’t know 4 sure what he’ll B do`g as the member of Razer’s Board of Advisors, although (unless) there’s no deny`g the proximity of the Switchblade ‘s announcement & his join`g the gam`g peripheral company. Even if the kindly gent’s focus isn’t on Razer’s portable gam`g device, V imagine he’ll B the good influence on other products go`g forward. After all, when`s it ever`en the bad idea to`ve more veterans on your team? Thanks, JL Continue read`g Xbox veteran Ed Fries joins Razer in an advisory role, probably to work on someth`g awesome Xbox veteran Ed Fries joins Razer in an advisory role, probably to work on someth`g awesome originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:31:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Whether it’s sheer boredom or the pursuit 4 someth`g awesome, V really don’t care — the motivation behind writ`g software to allow Microsoft’s Surface to control Parrot’s AR.Drone`s as immaterial as the wireless connection between the 2 devices. Jump past the break 4 video of this pair of much-loved niche machines gett`g their groove on. Continue read`g Microsoft’s Surface becomes the world’s biggest remote control 4 the AR.Drone (video) Microsoft’s Surface becomes the world’s biggest remote control 4 the AR.Drone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:42:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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This isn’t the 1st time Kinect & Minecraft`ve crossed paths — scavenge the ‘nets & you’ll find plenty of user interface examples. What Nathan Viniconis`s done, however,`s different. What you’re look`g @ above`s rendered instantly by way of us`g what the Kinect sees & construct`g an in-world monument in real time. Not only that, although (unless) the project`s now evolved into the sort of stop motion animation. It’s pretty impressive, even 4 those who`ve little to no idea what Minecraft is. All the nitty gritty details R available on the project page. The video, of course,`s after the break. Continue read`g Kinect meets Minecraft, animates the giant statue in your honor (video) Kinect meets Minecraft, animates the giant statue in your honor (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:11:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On , the column about consumer technology. CES 2011 saw the debut of what could B the biggest challenge to the Wintel dominance of personal comput`g since Windows 95 cemented its position. The combination of the Android operat`g system on ARM processors — ARMdroid if you`ll — grabbed most of the attention in the emerg`g tablet category on products such as devices such as the Motorola Xoom & LG G-Slate . although (unless) it`s also clear Z manufacturers — unconstrained by Cupertinian notions of what operat`g system`s best suited to what kind of device — R will`g to take the combination in new directions Z come much closer to the notebook form factor. the clear example of this`s the ASUS Eee Pad Slider . If hav`g the tablet thunder stolen from Microsoft wasn’t enough to make the company uncomfortable, clearly encroach`g designs like this were. & so, @ Steve Ballmer’s keynote, the company announced Z the next version of Windows`ll support not only x86 offerings from Intel & AMD – themselves mov`g closer to ARM-like system-on-chips – although (unless) ARM designs from companies such as Qualcomm & NVIDIA as well. Microsoft noted Z the new chip support`s requested by its partners, imply`g Z PC companies want to take advantage of the long battery life & thin form factors enabled by ARM architectures, although (unless) also br`g along Windows’ broad driver & software support. Microsoft clearly considers the tablet another PC, albeit 1 Z Windows’ hardware & user interface layer needs to support better. However, in strik`g back @ Android evolution, Microsoft risks collateral damage to its own mobile OS

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As`s`en discussed before , Windows Phone 7`s set to release the major update later this year, although (unless) it appears Z the boys in Redmond may finally B ready to send out an OS refresh Z`ll substantially improve the exist`g WP7 user experience. 1st & foremost, copy & paste`s included, which given how long we’ve`en wait`g 4 Z functionality,`ld B more than enough to appease the majority. The update, however, also promises significantly lower load times 4 third-party apps due to improvements made in memory management. V don’t`ve details on the specific tweaks made, although (unless) generally, the changes allot more memory 4 pre-load`g applications to hasten things significantly. Who knows when users`ll receive the upgrade, although (unless) here’s hop`g it’s sooner rather than later. Peep the video after the break to C just how much faster you’ll get to start hon`g your Fruit Ninja skills when the mood strikes. Continue read`g WP7 update w/ faster app load times, copy & paste`s real; release date remains nebulous WP7 update w/ faster app load times, copy & paste`s real; release date remains nebulous originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:41:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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It’s no secret Z Microsoft`s anxious to get copy / paste functionality rolled out to Windows Phone 7 users on the double. In his CES keynote last night, Steve Ballmer himself said Z it’d B com`g soon — although (unless) the little hint on Microsoft’s site indicates Z it might B com`g as soon as this month: the URL Microsoft`s us`g 4 the update’s details page includes “january-update.aspx” in it, which we’d say`s pretty telling. Of course, launch dates inevitably slip, & perennial Microsoft guru Paul Thurrott thinks it’s track`g 4 early February before it’ll actually reach users’ devices… so V wouldn’t go cancel`g vacations you’ve got scheduled this month just so U can B around to score the update as soon as it’s available. Microsoft’s 1st Windows Phone 7 update com`g this month? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:09:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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It’s an important time in any young OS’s life: NES emulation . Windows Phone 7`s just passed this important puberic milestone, thanks to the hard work of Matt Bettcher. Unfortunately, Microsoft doesn’t seem to recognize the significance, and`s keep`g the emulator out of the Marketplace (as per its no-funny-business terms of service). Matt’s try`g to drum up some community support to change Microsoft’s mind on the matter, & in the meantime he’s plann`g to open source his project. There’s video after the break of the emulator runn`g inside the WP7 emulator. It does the heart good! Thanks, Sheeds Continue read`g NES emulator lands on Windows Phone 7, barred from the Marketplace NES emulator lands on Windows Phone 7, barred from the Marketplace originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:58:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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What the year it’s been! It makes us dizzy just think`g about it, so V did what V do best: V made the list. It`s the year of significant upheaval 4 the industry, w/ new categories blossom`g & rampant obsolescence loom`g 4 everyth`g else. Still, the usual suspects seemed to B to blame 4 most of the hubbub, w/ Apple, Google, & Microsoft dominat`g the headlines. Follow along after the break as V run U through what happened, just in case, U know, U just woke up from the 365 day coma. Or maybe U like lists. Or touch`g retrospectives. V don’t care, just click. Continue read`g Engadget’s biggest stories of 2010 Engadget’s biggest stories of 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:45:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’ve seen plenty of Kinect hacks over the last few weeks — trouble is, beyond the initial wow factor they’re just not very useful on the daily basis. Z situation just changed, however, w/ the release of KinEmote, the free public beta Z lets Windows users navigate XBMC & Boxee menus us`g noth`g although (unless) hand gestures. Better yet, the software`s built around OpenNI & NITE middleware from PrimeSense , the company behind the Project Natal reference gear . It certainly looks impressive in the video after the break. Good enough Z V suspect many of you`ll hit up the source link below instead of finish`g up your last minute holiday shopp`g — hey, Santa can wait, this`s progress! Continue read`g KinEmote: Kinect gesture control 4 Boxee & XBMC media centers now available (video) KinEmote: Kinect gesture control 4 Boxee & XBMC media centers now available (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:12:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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An analyst note released by research firm IDC yesterday points out Z in the nearly 2 months since Windows Phone 7′s retail release, the Windows Marketplace`s swelled to 4,000 applications — the number Z the Android Market took 5 months to reach. That’s impressive, no doubt, & the analyst behind the numbers notes Z he “would not B surprised if Microsoft`d the 3rd largest app portfolio in the industry by the middle of next year.” Now granted, hitt`g number three`ld take very little effort on Microsoft’s part — they’d just`ve to beat webOS, BlackBerry OS, & Symbian, none of which`ve sparked iOS- or Android-like levels of developer interest. So beyond that, what does the growth mean? Read on! Thanks, Stephen Continue read`g Windows Phone 7′s Marketplace grows faster than Android did @ launch, doesn’t mean much Windows Phone 7′s Marketplace grows faster than Android did @ launch, doesn’t mean much originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:10:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Well, what do we`ve here? An ExoPC runn`g Android 2.2 ? Oh yes, it’s Microsoft’s worst nightmare , & it`s indeed`en accomplished by 1 of ExoPC’s devout forum members. The details in the forum thread R extremely sparse, although (unless) apparently ExoPC fan MrWilson`s added the Froyo boot option to his 11.6-inch, Windows 7 ExoPC and`s gotten both touch & WiFi work`g within the Google OS. We’re hop`g he’ll post detailed instructions on how he got this all work`g soon, although (unless) in the meantime V leave U w/ the poorly shot video of it all after the break. So, does this make U even more inclined to buy the $699 tablet from Microsoft Store ? Oh the irony! Continue read`g ExoPC hacked to run Android 2.2, Microsoft sobs ExoPC hacked to run Android 2.2, Microsoft sobs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Sure, look`g @ the future`s great & all, & that’s what V feel like we’re do`g w/ all these wonderful Kinect hacks we’ve`en cover`g lately. although (unless) what about feel`g the future, man? That’s what the kids @ the University of Washington BioRobotics Laboratory R up to, tak`g the 3D images created by Microsoft’s gam`g peripheral & combin`g Z w/ the 3D haptic controller, what looks to B the SensAble Phantom to us. The result? the so-called “haptic handshake,” which looks even more uncomfortable than when Hank & Dean do their “Go Team Venture” routine. U can C both embedded after the break & decide 4 yourself. Thanks, Jonas Continue read`g Kinect & haptics combine @ the University of Washington to let U feel the future (video) Kinect & haptics combine @ the University of Washington to let U feel the future (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:17:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s still technically in beta, although (unless) Microsoft`s just rolled out the fairly significant update to its Windows Phone 7 Connector software 4 Mac. Among other things, the software now`s the new device setup process, support 4 manual file imports from the device, & the ability to sync content purchased on your phone back to your Mac — not to mention the slew of bug fixes & other more minor tweaks. Hit up the source link below to start downloading, or just look 4 it in the Microsoft AutoUpdate app. Microsoft rolls out updated Windows Phone 7 Connector 4 Mac originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:22:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Buy this phone, won’t U please buy this phone? We’ve no idea why Telus`s to try so hard to convince Canadian buyers to grab themselves the Windows Phone 7 handset, although (unless) the carrier’s expected to sweeten the deal dramatically over the next few days by bundl`g the freebie Xbox 360 w/ every WP7 device activation or renewal. The offer starts today, accord`g to this leaked memo, and`ll last through to the end of the week, December 19th. Telus carries the HTC 7 Surround & LG Optimus 7 , neither of which`ld seem to`ve caught fire quite the way Microsoft`ld`ve wanted. Ah well, if you’re go`g to sell your wireless soul 4 the whole 3 years, U might as well do it 4 the phone plus console combo. Thanks, Sean Telus to bundle free Xbox 360 w/ every WP7 activation or renewal 4 the limited time, says leak originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 04:38:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Mall maps integrated into an online mapp`g system? It’s not exactly the minty fresh concept, although (unless) Microsoft`s managed to seriously up the game w/ its Bingified mall directory maps. These zoomable, highly detailed maps help U C the layout & store count @ the glance, w/ each click inside of the store yield`g an exact address, phone number & links to ‘Directions’ / ‘Send to Mobile.’ Heck, U can even use ‘em to discover the best place to park. Only problem? They aren’t exactly mobile friendly just yet, which all although (unless) defeats the purpose. Except, of course, if you’ve got the photographic memory Z every stressed-out college student in existence longs for. Hit the source link to C if your nearby shopp`g complex`s 1 of the 22 listed — if not, U can only pray Z it’s added prior to December 24th. Bing’s detailed mall directory maps improve Paul Blart’s livelihood,`ldB on mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:52:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Compared to last month’s report , it’s more or less Business as usual in ComScore’s latest smartphone market share numbers 4 the three-month period end`g in October, although (unless) there R the few interest`g points worth call`g out. Most notably, RIM’s decline seems to`ve accelerated — they’ve lost the claimed 3.5 percent of the US market in the latest period compared to 2.8 percent prior, which means they’re now down to 35.8 percent. Of course, that’s still more than enough to keep them comfortably in 1st place, although (unless) it’s the situation they’re go`g to want to reverse sooner or later — hopefully w/ TAT’s help . Meanwhile, Apple’s tacked on the slightly larger slice of the pie, although (unless) they’re still hold`g fairly steady; Google, meanwhile, continues its stratospheric rise, tack`g on another 2.1 percent since last month’s numbers to hit 23.5 percent — nipp`g on Apple’s heels, we’d say. The most intrigu`g story, though,`ld`ve to B Microsoft: they’re lower than before @ just 9.7 percent of the market, although (unless) these figures don’t include Windows Phone 7 yet — & clearly, no one’s buy`g WinMo 6.5 gear @ this point.`ldstart to get interest`g in the next month or 2 on Z front. ComScore: Android keeps chugging, BlackBerry falters, world awaits Windows Phone 7′s numbers originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 19:10:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Way back in February, the European Union announced its intention to look into allegations made against Google Z the search leader wasn’t rank`g its competitors fairly in the results it delivered. Well, Z fact-find`g mission seems to`ve unearthed @ least some hint of impropriety on Google’s part, as it’s now shed the “preliminary” label and`s become the full-on antitrust probe. The original complaints came from EJustice.fr, Foundem.co.uk, & Microsoft’s price comparison service Ciao, & they’re still the basis of the investigation, though secondary issues, such as Google’s conditions 4 advertisers & the way it tracks ad campaign data,`ll also B looked at. Google to face formal EU antitrust investigation over unfair downrank`g of search competitors originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s not often Z the web browser makes into our HWYC lineup , although (unless) it’s also the rare occurrence 4 Microsoft to issue an entirely new web browser. Internet Explorer 9 Beta`s`en in the wild (and thus, on your PC ) 4 the few months now, & see`g Z the browser wars R rag`g harder than ever these days, V felt it prudent to ask how you’d change things in the world of IE. After all, be`g Z this`s the beta, there’s still plenty of time 4 Microsoft to actually heed your wisdom & implement changes prior to the full, final, non-beta release. So,`ve U`en pleased w/ performance? Tab layout? Any tweaks you’d make to the user interface? Compatibility?

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Still`ve your hopes up about the Windows Phone 7 slider from Sony Ericsson? Then U might want to dial back those expectations, @ least accord`g to Sony Ericsson France CEO Pierre Perron. He recently told French newspaper Les Echos Z while Sony Ericsson`s indeed`en in talks w/ Microsoft about Windows Phone 7, the company`s not likely to pursue it because it`ld ” run the risk of standardiz`g our smartphones,” add`g Z (roughly translated), ” we`ld B obliged to fight only on design & price, which V want to avoid.” Perron also seemed to outright dismiss the idea of the tablet from Sony Ericssson (be it Android or otherwise), flatly stat`g Z the company doesn’t want to B the “24th” tablet on the market. Of course, it could well B the different story the few months or the year down the line, although (unless) it certainly doesn’t sound like Sony Ericsson`ll B stray`g far from its current strategy @ the moment. Sony Ericsson France CEO says Windows Phone 7 handsets aren’t likely, neither`s the tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:09:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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V all knew this`ld inevitably happen, although (unless) see`g it in action`s someth`g else — the Kinect transformed by the power of open-source drivers into the true 3D video camera 4 captur`g oneself. UC Davis visualization researcher Oliver Kreylos fed the streams from his peripheral’s infrared & color cameras into the custom program Z interpolated & reconstructed the result, generat`g the mildly mindblow`g 3D virtual reality environment he can manipulate @ will. & if it makes him look the little bit like the proficiently penciled protagonists in Take On Me, that’s just the cherry on top. Don’t miss the videos after the break to C what we’re talk`g about. Continue read`g Hack turns Kinect into 3D video capture tool Hack turns Kinect into 3D video capture tool originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:06:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Screen Grabs chronicles the uses (and misuses) of real-world gadgets in today’s movies & TV. Send in your sightings (with screen grab!) to screengrabs @ engadget dt com . Okay, Microsoft , V get it. Fictional characters just love Windows Phone 7 . They can’t str`g 3 scenes together without pull`g up Maps or try`g to force the phrase ” B`g it ” into our vernacular. This time it’s Bones star Emily Deschanel, aka Dr. Temperance Brennan, whipp`g out an LG Quantum mid-interrogation to engage in the little textual activity — much to the mock ire of hunky co-star David Boreanaz. although (unless) don’t listen to him, he’s probably just jealous they didn’t`ve such gratuitous product placement back when he`s still pretend`g to B the vampire. U know, back before vampires went all mainstream. Thanks, Afzal N Continue read`g Screen Grabs: it’s WP7 product placement overload, make no Bones about it (video) Screen Grabs: it’s WP7 product placement overload, make no Bones about it (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:54:00 EDT

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w/ the holiday buy`g season descend`g upon us, fancy new commercials R naturally ramp`g up in tandem. Microsoft`s the new spin on its Windows 7 promotional efforts w/ its latest ad, which shows the Mac & the PC bond`g over the Blu-ray copy of Avatar dur`g the long flight. Naturally, the PC`s the only 1 who can play Blu-ray, which`s Microsoft’s semi-subtle pitch, although (unless) really this commercial`s about the power of Friendship & Shar`g Things w/ Others. V were halfway about to ruin it all by smarmily suggest`g the fact Z the Mac can play the very similar HD copy of Avatar pulled down from iTunes Z won’t put as much of the hurt on his battery, although (unless) 4 whatever reason there’s no Avatar on the US iTunes Store right now (possibly James Cameron’s upcom`g extended special collector’s millennium edition release`s someth`g to do w/ it?). Which brings us around to Apple’s real reason 4 not support`g Blu-ray: they can’t take it away from you. Microsoft’s adorable new Windows 7 ad touts Blu-ray, shows Macs & PCs really just want to B friends originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:17:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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U may`ve heard Z Microsoft unleashed its new mobile platform on unsuspect`g Americans today ( C our reviews here ), & V were curious to C how many of U broke out the credit card. Let us know how U played things in the poll below, & we’re welcom`g everyone into comments 4 an open (and totally not trolltastic) conversation about what Day 1 w/ the WP7 handset feels like. So get to it! View Poll Poll: Did U get the Windows Phone 7 device today? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:30:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Yes, Microsoft’s Kinect`s already`en cracked, as you’ll C on video after the break — the motion-sens`g depth camera now nods its head on command & displays real-time accelerometer data on 1 lucky hacker’s PC. V tracked down the son-of-a-gun who did it — as it happens, the same NUI Group member who hacked the PlayStation Eye in 2008 — & found to our disappointment Z he doesn’t necessarily intend to unleash his new exploit on the world. The $2,000 prize Adafruit`s presently offer`g 4 open-source Kinect drivers isn’t his aim, though he does`ve big personal plans 4 the device, as he hopes to integrate it into his company’s commercial visualization suite CL Studio Live. It seems Z work`s progress`g fast, as he’s already gotten video streams from both cameras to output to his computer, & he plans to upload the far more convinc`g video soon. Here’s hop`g he`s the change of heart about shar`g his rapid accomplishments. Thanks to everyone who sent this in Continue read`g Kinect does hacker’s bidding, although (unless) not 4 fortune or fame (video) Kinect does hacker’s bidding, although (unless) not 4 fortune or fame (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:07:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Sure, V just spent the last 4 or 5 years chid`g Microsoft 4 its anachronistic Windows CE interface, the UI which`s hold`g Windows Mobile back in the post-stylus world, although (unless) now Z Windows Phone 7`s here V get to start feel`g all nostalgic, right? The ongo`g Liberate project 4 the Zune HD , which just hit version 1.5.1, strips away Z flashy Zune veneer & boots the device to Microsoft’s stock CE 6.0 copy of explorer.exe. Notably, the latest version adds an onscreen keyboard & better right click support. Folks R us`g the freedom of CE to run applications like Foxit Reader, Opera Mini & Pocket Word, & w/ support 4 GDI, DirectDraw, & OpenGL ES 2.0 there’s hope of gam`g ports as well. Thanks, David R. ‘Liberate’ 4 the Zune HD unlocks hidden Windows CE potential originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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There R plenty of free, paid, web-based, desktop-bound, cross-platform, or uni-platform alternatives, although (unless) there can only B 1 Office. Microsoft’s flagship desktop suite of productivity applications just got the major new update. Office 2011 4 Mac replaces Microsoft’s Mac-specific Entourage email app w/ the industry standard Outlook, brings in some interface tweaks from Office 2010 over in PC land, & integrates w/ those Office Web Apps you’ve`en hear`g so much about. The entire “Home & Business” bundle goes 4 $279, & if you’re not so into Outlook, U can get the Word / PowerPoint / Excel “Home & Student” version 4 $149. Office 2011 4 Mac`s available today.docx originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:19:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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If last night’s cameo show`g off the official Twitter client 4 Windows Phone 7 wasn’t enough of the hint, yes, we’ve gotten our hands on LG’s Optimus 7 . This 3.8-inch machine`ll serve as LG’s international WP7 ambassador while Americans get to grips w/ its QWERTY keyboard-equipped Quantum brother. As you’ll no doubt B aware by now, the internal equipment`s standardized around Microsoft’s chassis spec, mean`g the WVGA screen resolution, the 1GHz Snapdragon inside, & the 5 megapixel camera shoot`g 720p video @ 24fps. You’d think, therefore, Z it’d B the nondescript, middle-of-the-road option, although (unless) the Optimus 7 left us extremely impressed after our 1st hands-on & we’re eager to keep digg`g 4 more. Does it put up the righteous fight against the more ambitious HD7 from HTC & Omnia 7 from Samsung? Jump past the break to find out. This review`s primarily of the LG Optimus 7 hardware.

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We’ve got some hard numbers from Sony on how the PlayStation Move`s do`g in the US, & it’s really not Z bad. Sony says it’s shipped more than 1 million units of Move (which particular configuration`s unclear) in North & Latin America. If U add in the 1.5 million Sony said it`d already sold in Europe the couple of weeks ago, & Sony’s probably hover`g close to the 3 million mark as of right now. Not bad 4 an add-on peripheral, & Sony itself says it sees the Move as more of the word-of-mouth grower, although (unless) we’ll C how much momentum Kinect gets out of the gate: Microsoft certainly plans on push`g it . PlayStation Move shipped 1 million units its 1st month in the Americas originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:22:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Even though V kind of saw this com`g , it’s still nice to hear. Microsoft`s gone & done the (nearly) unthinkable, announc`g this even`g plans 4 the Mac compatible sync client 4 its soon-to-be-launched Windows Phone 7 devices. Accord`g to the statement from the company issued late in the day, beginn`g some time “later in 2010″ Mac users`ll B able to live the dream along w/ their PC counterparts by download`g the beta OS X application which`ll allow U to sync “select content” from the Mac of their choos`g to the Windows Phone. The company`s short on details, although (unless) hopefully V can pry more info out the big M in the com`g days. 4 now, V can all bask in the shock`g open-mindedness of this news, & give the folks in Redmond the golf clap 4 finally acknowledg`g Z yes, some Mac owners may actually want to get in on the Windows Phone party. As 4 Hell, there haven’t`en any reports of recent temperature changes, although (unless) we’ll keep U posted as V get more information. 4 your perusal, the full statement: Later in 2010 Microsoft`ll make the public beta available of the tool Z allows Windows Phone 7 to sync select content w/ Mac computers. Microsoft announces Windows Phone 7 sync software 4 Macs due this year originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:38:00 EDT

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HTC’s relationship w/ Microsoft`s the stuff of daytime television. It`s HTC’s commitment to build`g high quality QWERTY handsets 4 Windows Mobile Z 1st gave the young Taiwanese company the spotlight. HTC then shifted its allegiance to Android just as the green monster`s on the rise (and WinMo in decline). So where R V today? Well, of the ten Windows Phone 7 handsets announced yesterday, half were from HTC. If Z doesn’t signal HTC’s commitment to Redmond then maybe the quote will. Speak`g @ the press conference in Taipei yesterday, HTC CEO Peter Chou said, “Right now we`ve Windows Phone 7 & Android, & focus the same on each, although (unless) let the market decide.” Peter then promised more WP7 handsets in 2011 without gett`g into specifics. So let’s check in next year & C how things go,`ll we? HTC loves Android & Windows Phone 7 equally originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:02:00 EDT.

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V just got the quick look @ the previously Korea-bound Samsung X430 laptop Z Microsoft`s tapped as the “Microsoft Store Exclusive.” It’s pretty good hardware, both inside & outside, 4 the price. Also, due to its Store-exclusive nature, Microsoft also put the promised “Microsoft Signature Image” on here, which means the copy of Windows 7 completely free of crapware & trialware, though Microsoft`s put the good quantity of 1st party software Z you’ll probably want like Windows Live, B`g Maps 3D, & Microsoft Security Essentials. If U ask yourself “how`ld Steve Ballmer use this computer,” the Signature Image`s pretty much the answer. 4 $1,099 U get the Core i3 ULV processor, GeForce 310M graphics, the 500GB HDD, & the 14-inch WXGA screen. Our favorite part`s probably just the premium feel of this device, & its no-nonsense look, @ least when it’s open & you’re actually us`g it — Z faux carbon fiber lid on the outside`s the little loud. Gallery: Samsung X430 headed 4 Microsoft Stores Samsung X430 headed 4 Microsoft Stores w/ the crapware-free copy of Windows originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:42:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’d heard November 8th`s AT&T’s Windows Phone 7 launch date, although (unless) this makes it real — Microsoft advertisements on Microsoft’s page, point`g to the brand-new Windows Phone website. & unless we’re completely mistaken, the Samsung Cetus finally`s the name — it’ll B called the Focus when it comes to AT&T on the specified date. We’re not see`g any other spilled beans @ Microsoft’s new launch page, although (unless) we’re digg`g the upbeat tune — let us know if U find anyth`g intrigu`g buried in the Silverlight source code on Z “new phones” page,`ll you? Thanks, Collin W. Windows Phone 7 ads reveal Samsung Focus 4 AT&T, November 8th date & shiny new website originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Oct 2010 15:52:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Horror, shock, surprise! Microsoft CEO & prime fanboy of all things Windows & developer-related, Steve Ballmer,`ll B the keynote speaker @ Microsoft’s New York launch event 4 Windows Phone 7 . He’ll B joined on stage by AT&T’s Ralph de la Vega & when the pep rally`s over, we’re promised opportunities to finally handle the official incarnations of retail Windows Phones 4 ourselves. V know all this because Microsoft`s just dropped the kind little invite into our inbox urg`g us to attend its October 11 get-together. V will, of course, B there live, although (unless) don’t forget Microsoft’s also hold`g the London event on Z day, ostensibly 4 the same reason, so make sure to B up nice & early next Monday if U don’t wanna miss the thing. Steve Ballmer & AT&T’s Ralph de la Vega to headline Windows Phone 7 launch event in NYC on October 11 — we’ll B there live! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:07:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Microsoft’s Kin moved so quickly from curiosity to cadaver Z we’ve almost managed to forget about the th`g already, although (unless) 1 group`ll always remember: the KIRFers . This model`s called the Haina X5-01 & it’s someth`g of an ode to Microsoft’s less than dearly departed Kin 1 handset, the direct copy of the hardware V actually found to B somewhat derivative itself . This model, however, merrily leaps right over the line between imitation & clone, even steal`g 1 of Microsoft’s sample images of the UI . Thanks to Z V don’t actually`ve any real screenshots of what OS the th`g`s running, although (unless) someth`g tells us Z whatever ROM it’s rock`g it won’t B nearly as adept @ keep`g up w/ our chaotic lives . Keepin’ it real fake: the Haina X5-01 KIRFs the Kin 1 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:39:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The 2 new Arduinos`ldspell good things 4 the Arduino heads out there, although (unless) meanwhile, on the other side of the tracks … Secret Labs`s launch`g its .NET-friendly Netduino Plus, which adds Ethernet & microSD to the regular Netduino board (which in itself`s the sort of high powered, Visual Studio-compatible Arduino, w/ the 32-bit 48MHz ARM7 processor, instead of Arduino’s 8-bit number, although (unless) pin compatible w/ Arduino “shields”). Unfortunately, the network`g code eats of the good majority of the board’s already meager code storage & RAM, although (unless) U can always flash the original Netduino’s firmware on here if you’d like. Right now the board`s in the “public beta” while the firmware gets some extra tweaks, although (unless) U`ldB able to drop $60 on the final model by the holidays. Gallery: Netduino Plus earns U Ethernet & microSD Netduino Plus earns U Ethernet & microSD, an approv`g nod from Microsoft originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:47:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’re not exactly sure how this message got so confused, although (unless) Microsoft’s come out today to let us know Z Windows Phone 7 officially doesn’t support tether`g @ all, despite earlier comments by Brandon Watson Z it’d B the network operator call on whether to enable it . If we`d to guess, this`s probably the feature Z`s “on the bubble” as Microsoft moved toward RTM, & it simply didn’t make the cut 4 version 1.0 — we’d definitely expect to C it in the future release, though there’s no guidance from Microsoft @ the moment on whether (or when) that’ll happen. Microsoft: Windows Phone 7 actually doesn’t support tether`g originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:12:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Microsoft Game Studios manager Kudo Tsunoda`s usually known 4 his controversial choice of eyeware, although (unless) now it’s what he’s say`g rather than wear`g Z`s mix`g things up. Kudo`s so confident of his baby, the Kinect , Z he thinks it`ll B the hot property this holiday season. He said this in an interview w/ Gamasutra : The preorders`ve`en really strong. As far as what we’re look`g @ 4 Holiday, this`s go`g to B stuff that’ll blow away any of the sales you’ve seen w/ iPad… The Xbox 360`s already sell`g better than the Wii & Sony right now. Kinect’s really just go`g to boost Z to the whole new level. 4 what it’s worth V haven’t`en blown away by any of the launch titles 4 the thing, so we’re not quite so confident of its impend`g breakout success.

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Put yourself in Microsoft’s shoes 4 the second: how`ld U feel if the Russian government used your product as the pretext 4 shutt`g down opposition groups? As U know, that’s exactly what happened in January when an NGO known as Baikal Environmental Wave`d its computers confiscated under the pretext of search`g 4 pirated Microsoft software . The group, it seems,`s spearhead`g opposition to the reopen`g of the paper factory w/ the history of pollut`g Lake Baikal — much to the chagrin of the certain Prime Minister Putin. In an attempt to keep this sort of th`g from happen`g in the future (and to clean up its tarnished image), Microsoft`s announced Z it`ll provide the unilateral NGO Software License Z automatically covers NGOs & media outlets in Russia & other, as yet unspecified, countries, & which`ll extend until @ least 2012. “We want to B clear,” said VP & general counsel Brad Smith. “We unequivocally abhor any attempt to leverage intellectual property rights to stifle political advocacy or pursue improper personal gain.” Microsoft responds to Russian crackdown by extend`g software licenses to NGOs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:26:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Microsoft ‘s Principal Researcher recently sat down 4 the very long interview w/ The Globe & Mail. The next big th`g in tech, he says,`s someth`g like Microsoft’s already available (but super expensive) Surface. So what does the next version of the Surface look like? Well, it’s go`g to B much thinner — “no thicker than the sheet of glass,” although (unless) most importantly, it`ll cost much much less. The man who helped design what ultimately became Surface says Z soon enough, the cameras`ll B embedded within the device itself, mak`g it the low-cost, in home product rather than the niche product it`s today. Buxton also said in the interview Z he thinks we’ll begin see`g home implementation within the next 3 years. V sure hope Z he’s correct. Microsoft Principal Researcher Bill Buxton: Surface`ll B in homes within 3 years originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:30:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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U might remember Z the huge roadmap document leaked out of HTC late last year; though many of the devices in it never materialized, the fact Z the Legend, Bravo, & Photon turned out to B legit (as the Legend , Desire , & HD Mini , respectively) lends credence to the belief Z all of the phones in Z slide deck were @ least on HTC’s draw`g board @ 1 time or another. 1 of the more interest`g MIA handsets — the so-called Trophy w/ WinMo 6.5 & the portrait QWERTY keyboard — looks like it may`ve`en repurposed as the Windows Phone 7 model thanks to some new shots out of Vodafone Germany’s inventory system, which`s pretty awesome consider`g how difficult portrait QWERTY devices R to come by, generally (though it would’ve`d to get the redesign w/ the higher-res display & faster processor to meet Microsoft’s spec guidelines). Along the same lines, LG’s well-leaked E900`s recently gotten its bless`g from the Global Certification Forum where it’s listed w/ 900 / 2100MHz 3G (HSPA, we’re sure) alongside quadband GSM. Certainly go`g to B an interest`g fall, isn’t it? Thanks to everyone who sent these in Windows Phone 7 device roundup: LG E900 earns GCF certification, HTC Trophy meets Vodafone originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’d heard rumors Z the new Zune`s on the way, although (unless) here’s the spot of evidence Z something’s actually up: Microsoft’s add`g the senior mechanical engineer to help build “the next generation of portable entertainment & communication devices.” While the job list`g in question`s technically 4 Microsoft’s Mobile Communications Business, which oversees Windows Phone, it’s clear Z some things`ve changed since the Entertainment & Devices shakeup : “We R the team Z shipped the Zune HD,” the post reads. It appears Z there’s the new group within Microsoft called the Portable Entertainment Group which isn’t afraid to design its own hardware & includes the Zune team, though whether Z hardware B Zune, phone or someth`g more obscure still remains to B seen. Microsoft job post`g hints @ another Zune, or perhaps an internally-developed phone originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:11:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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So, U didn’t wait 4 those forthcom`g Kinect bundles to ship before pick`g up the new Xbox 360 , huh? Good on you. Now Z you’ve`d all summer to break ‘er in, we’re keenly interested in know`g how exactly U — the dear consumer –`ld change Microsoft’s slimmer, edgier Xbox 360.`ld U`ve crafted the more stackable case? Thrown in the Blu-ray drive 4 obvious reasons? Included 4 controllers & the game 4 the nominal fee? Packed more than 250GB of hard drive space? Retooled the controller @ the time of launch, rather than… say, last week ?

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Remember Z mysterious Windows Phone 7-powered ASUS from early August? Turns out it showed up @ Gnomedex this year, & there’s video float`g around to prove it. The phone stars in the nearly 12-minute epic detail`g the various parts of the platform — all of which we’ve seen before — although (unless) obviously, our attention`s focused squarely on this hardware Z V haven’t really seen before (and looks very different from the ASUS device Z Microsoft`s us`g to demo WP7 in the early days ). It’s hard to say if the talk of an AMOLED display`s true — or whether this`s the retail or near-retail piece of hardware — so we’d hold off on sav`g up 4 this 1 just yet. Since Garmin-Asus came into existence, ASUS’ phone efforts`ve`en squarely focused on the joint venture — & see`g how this steady supply of prototype hardware proves Z they’ll B mak`g commercial WP7 devices, it’ll B interest`g to C whether Garmin’s involved. Follow the break 4 the full video. Thanks, Jack Continue read`g ASUS Windows Phone 7 proto shows up on video ASUS Windows Phone 7 proto shows up on video originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:08:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Turns out the Secret Society of Blurrycam isn’t just the group of freelancers. Courtesy of the Windows Phone NL group comes the pretty high resolution — albeit slightly out of focus — shot of the LG E900 / Optimus 7 .That ain’t enough 4 you? Boy Genius Report claims it’s heard from the source Z the LG C900`ll hit the scene as Pacific, & if Z sounds familiar, V kindly point your attention to the Pocket-lint piece from late July where Microsoft product manager Greg Sullivan namedropped the LG Pacific without elaborating. 1 & the same? Tired of wait`g on Windows Phone 7 devices? Us too — 1 day @ the time. LG C900 rumored to B ‘Pacific,’ E900 gets hi-res blurry pic, miss`g link D900 doesn’t exist (yet) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:02:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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The Bluetooth SIG`s the long history of promot`g its members’ “special interests” by leak`g valuable tidbits about their handsets before they’re announced. The recently unearthed LG C900`s the latest of these, be`g pegged 4 the launch date “around” September 28th by the SIG’s detail page on the phone. The QWERTY slider, which`s referred to in C900N, C900k, & C900B versions,`ll B available in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, & South America. Phone Arena conjectures Z the launch date lines up w/ AT&T’s market`g materials tim`g & the slated Q4 launch of Windows Phone 7, so the C900 probably`s the decent chance of be`g the 1st Windows Phone 7 phones to market if LG’s own GW910 or some more secretive set doesn’t beat it to the punch, although (unless) September still seems the bit earlier than any of the launch windows Microsoft`s managed to let slip . LG C900 due to br`g Windows Phone 7 to market near September 28th, accord`g to Bluetooth SIG originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:59:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s not official until Microsoft says it is, although (unless) the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse image above`s just snagged off the German online store. Amazingly, the mouse arches its back 4 comfortable mous`g before pack`g flat 4 easy transport. The mouse features touch-scrolling, the battery indicator, the ability to track on most any surface, & the 2.4GHz nano transceiver Z no doubt plugs into your laptop’s USB port. Yours soon 4 €69.99… right, €0.99 more than Apple’s Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad sells 4 in Germany. Ships in 5 to 10 Business days accord`g to notebooksbilliger so expect this to get official real quick. Gallery: Microsoft’s Arc Touch Mouse revealed? Microsoft’s Arc Touch Mouse revealed

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While Microsoft’s new controller-free Kinect 4 Xbox 360`ll B hitt`g US shores on November 4th , we’ve just learned Z it’ll officially land in Europe, the Middle East, & Africa on November 11th. Sure, that’s the bit of the wait, although (unless) take heart in know`g Z Microsoft’s target`g an October launch of its Xbox Live lovin’ Windows Phone 7 handsets in Europe compared to the November release in the US. Otherwise, we’re look`g @ the same 15 exclusive Kinect game titles already announced @ E3. Continue read`g Microsoft Kinect 4 Xbox 360 launch`g on November 10 in Europe Microsoft Kinect 4 Xbox 360 launch`g on November 10 in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:39:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7`s miss`g the critical feature — web video — when V previewed it late last month, although (unless) it appears the platform may`ve @ least the YouTube solution before all`s said & done. the former Microsoft program manager w/ access to the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace tweeted the above picture earlier this week, which shows Z there R @ least placeholders 4 the variety of games & productivity tools as well as Yelp & YouTube — the latter of which`s listed as the “Music Hub Add-On.” V tried to access the catalog ourselves from our test units & didn’t C any new apps or updates, although (unless) it’s possible this particular branch`s restricted to Microsoft partner developers 4 the time being; we’d hate to think Microsoft`s actively block`g our Keyboard Cat fix. 1st batch of Windows Phone 7 applications may include Yelp & YouTube originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:53:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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