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Microsoft to embrace WebKit in IE?

by Aaron Kraus on Nov 7, 2008 at 08:41 AM

Could Steve Ballmer get any more confusing? He laments the lack of openness in the iPhone OS and Google’s Android, will swear up one side and down the other that proprietary walled gardens are better, but then publicly contemplates an open future for Microsoft’s flagship browser! At the Power to… Continue Reading »

Ready for the WinBerry?

by Aaron Kraus on Oct 13, 2008 at 04:39 PM

Is Microsoft setting its sights on Research in Motion? By Steve Ballmer’s own admission, the iPhone is as much a threat to Windows Mobile as Google is to Microsoft’s search efforts. Windows Mobile has seen its market share eroded by fresher, more nimble competitors like RIM and Symbian-based smartphones. Given… Continue Reading »

Ballmer changes tune while dancing around Apple’s success

by Aaron Kraus on Oct 1, 2008 at 09:01 PM

Steve Ballmer, already famous for his dancing skills, has pulled off a spectacular 180º pirouette in his position on Apple. In an email earlier this summer, Ballmer addressed Apple’s rising threat to Microsoft’s operating system dominance, telling staffers Apple’s success was: Because they [Apple] are good at providing an experience… Continue Reading »

Some thoughts on Apple’s relationship with Microsoft

by Michael Goonan on Aug 12, 2008 at 12:01 PM

With Bill Gates’ departure from his everyday role at Microsoft having happened over a month ago now, I thought it might be a good time to reflect on what this means for Apple’s relationship with Microsoft, and vice versa. I think that despite Bill’s obvious place in the Windows-based world,… Continue Reading »

We all love Steve Jobs…well, 91% of us

by Josh Holat on Jun 19, 2008 at 05:24 PM

Glassdoor has more data to offer about Apple and its employees, if all of the payment difference data wasn’t enough for you. This time around, the data shows that Steve Jobs has a whopping 91% approval rating from the employees at Apple. He can be compared to Steve Ballmer, the… Continue Reading »

Steve Ballmer comments on iPhone SDK

by Nicholas Montgomery on Mar 10, 2008 at 02:51 PM

Us Apple fanboys love the iPhone SDK, but what does Microsoft’s CEO think of it?  During mix ‘08, he was asked about the iPhone SDK, Active Sync, and if their competitor to flash will be coming to the iPhone. He stated that “Silverlight for the iPhone is of course interesting,”… Continue Reading »

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