Microsoft's hand was forced in Nokia deal

Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia was a defensive move to keep the Finnish phone maker from going under or falling into the hands of an Android-first rival, several analysts argued this week.

Microsoft's Nokia deal could benefit rival mobile device vendors, analysts say

Microsoft’s plan to buy Nokia’s phone business and have a larger presence in hardware devices has so far brought little response from PC and smartphone vendors in Asia. But the deal could end up bringing dividends to Microsoft’s long-time partners in the region by revitalizing the Windows ecosystem, according to analysts.

Review: Sony Xperia Z Ultra

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is like a big, dumb dog – it’s great to play around with, but you wouldn’t necessarily want to live with it every day.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S4

On pretty much every quantifiable level, Samsung’s Galaxy S4 beats the HTC One. But that’s not the entire story.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S4

On pretty much every quantifiable level, Samsung’s Galaxy S4 beats the HTC One. But that’s not the entire story.

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