Android vs. Windows Mobile Newsletter
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When Windows Mobile still had a pulse, and concept phones promised a reboot that never came.
25 Oct 2025 19:10 GMT
Disclaimer
As we look ahead to Windows Central’s 20th anniversary in 2027, we’re taking time to revisit the stories that shaped our community. From Microsoft and Xbox to Windows and PC, these throwbacks remind us how far we’ve come together.
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Revolutionizing User Interaction: Google Messages Gears Up for Context-Dependent Menus
28 Oct 2025 07:54 GMT
… HD2 was powered by the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system … devices. As the size of Android screens continued to grow, … A New Solution from Google
In response, Google seems to be ready … changes is Google planning to make to Google Messages?
Google is planning …
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Test your knowledge: Which was the first Android smartphone ever released with 192 MB RAM and 256 MB storage?
07 Oct 2025 10:24 GMT
… the first commercially available Android smartphone. It showcased Google’s open-source … Windows Mobile. Apple had redefined mobile with the iPhone, but HTC and Android … it marked the beginning of Google’s dominance in the smartphone …
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Microsoft is testing new features to make your Android phone work better with Windows PCs
23 Jul 2025 14:44 GMT
… its clipboard directly from your Android phone.
The new clipboard … .”
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority
In that same menu … PC controls” toggle in Windows’ mobile devices menu, as shown below … news that Google is working to merge Android and Chrome …
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[Open Thread] Google bought Android 20 years ago, did it make it better or worse?
11 Jul 2025 13:31 GMT
… , and instead of investing in Android, Google struck a $50 million deal … grandma probably knows. And for Google, Android became a bit of a … bought Android instead of Google. Microsoft could’ve used Android to strengthen its Windows Mobile …
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These 5 Early Phones Helped Make Android What It Is Today
18 May 2025 20:05 GMT
… Symbian, Palm OS, and Windows Mobile.
So, Android had its share of growing … also became the basis for Google's Nexus S smartphone … most significant in Android's history.
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Google Nexus One
The … in Android. It was also often touted as the Google Phone …
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This Bill Gates 'Mistake' Cost Microsoft A $400 Billion Opportunity, According To Android Co-Founder: 'Sorry, Bill'
01 Mar 2025 12:31 GMT
… #39;s GOOG GOOGL Google acquired Android in 2005, launching its … stating he helped create Android to prevent Microsoft from … helped Orange launch the first Windows Mobile phone in 2002, the …
I literally helped create Android to prevent Microsoft from …
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How Android Killed Nokia: The Rise and Fall of a Mobile Giant
21 Feb 2025 07:06 GMT
… Android. While Nokia’s missteps played a role, Google’ … of Android and the Changing Smartphone Market
Google introduced Android in … who were expecting an Android alternative. Meanwhile, Windows … Nokia’s phone business with Windows Mobile also failed. By 2016 …
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Android's co-founder calls out Bill Gates for making a '$400 billion' mistake
18 Jan 2025 18:29 GMT
… Windows Mobile phone in 2002. This was before Google acquired Android … quot;literally helped create Android to prevent Microsoft from … Orange launch the first Windows Mobile phone in 2002" … what Android is now, albeit controlled by major player Google. …
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"You're More Responsible For Microsoft Losing The $400 Billion": Android Co-founder To Bill Gates
17 Jan 2025 13:23 GMT
… the first Windows Mobile phone and explained that Android was built … which was taken by Google's Android.
Microsoft's … into the industry. Although Google introduced Android in 2008 and Apple … operating systems, Apple and Android were able to dominate …