Microsoft Malaysia and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently recognised the outstanding talents of three local software development teams under the AppsForAsia – Redesigning Development program. The initiative is designed to pool creative talents of Independent Software Developers (ISVs) across Asia to develop sustainable solutions for economic, commercial and sofcial benefit of governments, NGOs, citizens and enterprises in the region.
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Microsoft Continues To Nurture Talent Through AppsForAsia Program with Asian Development Bank
HTC Honoured with Red Dot Award
HTC’s Windows® Phone 8X by HTC and the Windows Phone 8S by HTC has been honored with the “Red Dot Award: Product Design 2013″ for its extraordinary design quality and innovation. The Red Dot Award is one of the most highly respected design competitions with a history dating back to 1955.
Smartphone OS Wars: Pros and Cons
Before looking at the hardware of the phone to decide if it will look good on you, or even before deciding if the spec sheet is powerful enough, what you should consider first is the operating system that suits your needs.
The Rise of Smartphones
Technology definitely plays a huge role in the development of new tools that can simplify our lives. One good example is the evolution of the communication system. Before, people and businesses alike were tied down to the weaknesses and limitations of the traditional telephone. However, as years passed by, new electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets were invented and [...]
Nokia Malaysia Officially Launches Lumia 920 and Lumia 820
Nokia Malaysia has finally launched its flagship Windows Phone 8-powered smartphones – Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 in Malaysia. The phones are available for pre-booking as of today at all Nokia retail outlets and will reach consumer hands on December 21, just in time for Christmas! The phones will also be offered by telcos Celcom and DiGi, and prices will be [...]
Nokia Malaysia: Nokia LUMIA 920 and LUMIA 820 Open For Pre-Order on December 7
The much-awaited Nokia LUMIA 920 will be available for pre-order tomorrow, 7 December onwards at all Nokia stores. The flagship Windows Phone 8 will sell at a ground-breaking price of RM1,999. On its Facebook page, Nokia Malaysia also announced the availability of the LUMIA 820, ready for pre-order at RM1,599.
Nokia Lumia 920 To Hit Malaysian Shores Early December?
The all-elusive Nokia Lumia 920 may be coming to Malaysia in early December, according to our friends at Amanz. The flagship Windows Phone 8 device has garnered much interest since its preview at CES 2012, but has been disappointingly scarce in consumer hands.
Nokia LUMIA 920 and LUMIA 820 To Launch on Dec 8 in Singapore
Hardwarezone Singapore has revealed that the much-awaited Nokia LUMIA 920 and LUMIA 820 smartphones will officially hit Singapore on December 8, 2012. Nokia made the dynamic duo available in India, Thailand and Hong Kong first. Fans in Singapore can now look forward to officially getting their hands on these Windows Phone 8 phones soon. The Nokia Lumia 920 (black, white, red, [...]
Local Developers Showcase Latest Windows 8 Apps
Local developers have jumped on the app bandwagon with a strong showcase of Windows 8 apps at a special Techday and app showcase for media organised by Microsoft Malaysia today. The excitement surrounding Windows 8 continues to gain momentum as more people are experiencing the new touch-centric OS and the slew of growing innovative apps. Some leading brands proudly showed [...]
New Features in Windows Phone 8
Microsoft’s newest mobile operating system, Windows Phone 8, was presented to a friendly audience at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium by Joe Belfiore, a Microsoft executive not too long ago. Jessica Alba joined him for a while and at the end, their chief executive Steve Ballmer. Microsoft has showcased their latest phone OS for quite some time now but here’s [...]
HTC Unveils Windows Phone 8X and 8S in Asia
HTC, global mobile maker, has unveiled its first Windows Phone offerings — the stunning Windows Phone 8X and 8S at a regional launch in Singapore recently. HTC is no stranger to the Windows Phone platform, having gained popularity in the early 2000s with its popular line of Windows 6/6.5 devices. The 8X and 8S however, marks a fresh new beginning [...]
Microsoft Releases Windows Phone Companion App for Mac
Just shortly after it released the new Windows Phone companion app for Window 8 and Windows RT, Microsoft has updated its media syncing app for Mac users. Simply named “Windows Phone”, the version 3.0 update is designed to sync your favourite media files from Mac, with a Windows Phone or Zune HD (they still exist?). Videos and photos captured on [...]
