Microsoft has installed a six-story interactive Windows Phone structure in New York City’s Herald Square as a promotional stunt to increase awareness of its struggling smartphone platform.
Microsoft looking to drum up Windows Phone interest with 55-foot NYC replica
Apple initiating ‘union awareness’ training for retail managers
Apple on Tuesday will launch a new mandatory training program to educate its retail managers on how to deal with unions.
Hidden panorama mode discovered in Apple’s iOS 5 Camera app
Hackers have discovered a hidden panorama mode embedded within Apple’s Camera application on iOS 5, though the feature does not appear to be completed.
Apple donates iPads for Oregon test program to help disabled voters
Apple has donated an initial batch of five iPads to the state of Oregon for a trial program designed to replace specialized laptops set up for disabled voters.
Security researcher finds code signing flaw that opens door for iOS malware
A newly discovered iOS security flaw could allow disguised malware capable of stealing user data to bypass Apple’s stringent security measures and enter the App Store.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg says he was coached by Steve Jobs
Social networking guru Mark Zuckerberg says that Steve Jobs coached him on building Facebook, from company focus to choosing the right management team.
South Korean carriers flooded with 200K one-day iPhone 4S pre-orders
South Korean sales for Apple’s new iPhone 4S reached 200,000 units in one day as mobile carriers KT and SK telecom opened pre-orders for the device.
Apple court filing takes HTC to task over superfluous comma
In an amusing example of Apple’s attention to detail, a new court filing from the company corrected a punctuation error made by rival HTC.
Barnes & Noble to take on Kindle Fire, iPad with new $250 Nook Tablet
Barnes & Noble on Monday unveiled its next-generation Nook Tablet, a new 7-inch touchscreen device with a color screen that’s a direct competitor to Amazon’s new Kindle Fire.
iPhone 4S preorders sell out in Hong Kong after 10 minutes
After becoming available for preorder in Hong Kong last Friday, the iPhone 4S sold out almost immediately, once again demonstrating Apple’s continued success in China.

















