This episode, “The Final Cut,” features exclusive commentary from Laura Butler, a veteran Microsoft engineer who was deeply involved in the Windows Phone team. Through her eyes, we’ll explore the pivotal moments and strategic decisions that shaped the platform, from…
Ever wondered how a rubber company from Finland became a titan in the mobile phone industry? Join us on a nostalgic journey through the history of Nokia, where we explore everything from the beloved candy bar phones featuring Snake to…
In spite of Microsoft’s developer focus (Developers! Developers! Developers!) they were unable to rally the community to build the necessary apps and component libraries to make Windows Phone successful. Live Tiles, Hubs and panoramas were all compelling, but in this…
Remember the moment when Steve Ballmer famously laughed off the iPhone’s high price and lack of a physical keyboard? Join us as we reflect on Microsoft’s initial confidence and subsequent pivot in the face of Apple’s game-changing device. With special…
The era of 2006 to 2010 was a prolific and arguably bizarre time for Microsoft. As the iPhone emerged as a new platform alongside Android, and the iPod reached worldwide dominance, Microsoft was struggling to find the right recipe to…
The sun sets on a the Windows Mobile era as a new one begins. We dig into everything that was packed into Windows Mobile 6, 6.1, 6.5 including a heavy dose of enterprise capabilities. We listen to an interesting Bill…
Windows Mobile was reaching “peak” form factor, units, innovation – you name it, as 2005 hit and Windows Mobile 5 was released. This was the ultimate mashup of the PDA and the Cell Phone – and it showed. Competitors like…
Developers Developers Developers Developers! In Episode Two we dig into the developer perspective on Windows CE, the Pocket PC, and Windows Mobile – the “wild west” of square screens, touch screens, keyboards, candybar T9 phones and more – and how…
In the beginning, there was Windows CE. But there was also a “Pocket Computer” revolution happening, and DoCoMo was rewriting the phone rules in Japan. Microsoft had to get into the game! Take a trip to the Mobile Phone Museum…
For those of you who couldn’t make it to San Francisco, here’s my session on Wrapping a Mobile API around your Enterprise and taking Data Offline with NoSQL on Windows Phones and Tablets from Enterprise mobility is a top priority…