…”a major step forward,” during a conference call Tuesday, and said Greenlight has added to its Apple position. “Now, we just wait for the release of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s next blockbuster product,” he said.
Microsoft’s SkyDrive hits 250 million users (ZDNet)
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s cloud storage platform has signed up 50 million more users since the launch of Windows 8 last October, bringing the total number up to 250m. The growth — announced in a Microsoft blogpost on Monday by SkyDrive program manager Omar Shahine — can be attributed in part to the integration that Windows 8 has with SkyDrive, enabling users to easily save their documents to Microsoft’s cloud service. Microsoft said on Tuesday that it had sold more than 100m Windows 8 licenses since the launch on 25 October. The SkyDrive milestone comes after Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) took several steps to encourage more people to use the service to store content. For example, Microsoft made SkyDrive the default save location for Office files in the past few months and updated the SkyDrive iOS app.
Nokia CEO Sticks to Company’s Strategy (Wall Street Journal)
Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) Chief Executive Stephen Elop vigorously defended the Finnish handset maker on Tuesday amid investor concerns about his company’s ability to go toe to toe with global heavyweights like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Samsung Electronics Co. Addressing an annual shareholder meeting a few months after the board proposed suspending the dividend, Mr. Elop said Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) will fight to gain U.S. market share and will stick with its strategy of using Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s Windows software for its Lumia smartphone lineup.
Apple orders iPhone 5S display production to begin in June (Expert Reviews)
Production of the iPhone 5S is believed to be starting as early as June, with Sharp receiving its first order for the new smartphone’s display from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) this month. According to a report on the Japanese-language Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Sharp is due to begin manufacturing the screens for Apple’s next-generation iOS smartphone in June at its main plant in Japan – following Apple’s decision to distance itself from rival Samsung, which had previously been a partner for screens and processor components found in the handset despite producing the Galaxy smartphones and tablets that are Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s biggest competitors in the marketplace. Other orders are believed to have been received by Japan Display and LG Display, meaning three companies will be producing large volumes of smartphone screens for the company.
Microsoft To Release ‘Blue’ (Indiatimes.com)
In order to tackle the problems of the new operating system Windows 8.1 by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), the company has decided to insert a change in the software called -Blue. The latest version of the Windows is analyzed to have failed in striking a chord with its users, reports Fox News. Despite the fact that the new Windows boasts of innovative tiles and touch design, the tweak in the OS has been introduced after customers complained of a rather complicated operating system with no ‘start’ button in the menu. The new insertion of Blue in Windows 8.1 is also aimed at making the OS more convenient to use along with making it functional for smaller tablets.
Have to Have Launches New Shopping App for BlackBerry 10 (Virtual-Strategy Magazine)
Have to Have (Havetohave.com), an e-commerce advertising network, today announced the launch of a shopping app for Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) 10 smartphones. The app is available as a free download on the BlackBerry® World™ storefront. The Have to Have app allows users to vote on trending products and save items they love to their personal profiles. Shoppers can quickly and easily create shopping lists to share with friends on BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM™). Additionally, the app learns user preferences and smartly recommends new products.
