Microsoft’s email service has taken a temporary time-out.

Facebook app for Windows Phone updated with a new UX and features.

Microsoft wants users to dump Google Docs and Android for Office Web Apps and Windows Phone this Valentines.

A new Metro-inspired Windows Start button for Windows 8 will replace the Windows Orb.

Microsoft plans to diversify the chassis specs to offer more Windows Phone handsets while keeping the experience consistent.

Ben Rudolf will be at Microsoft’s California store betting $100 that his Windows Phone 7 is faster than the iPhone or Android. And Microsoft will be opening a store in New Jersey, Canada, Austin and Palo Alto.

Windows division president, Steven Sinofsky shared two images that show early Windows 8 builds running on ARM powered phones.

List of minimum chassis specs and some key Windows 8 features specifically for tablets known so far.

Screenshots of Office 15 and Windows Live Metro on Windows 8 ARM based tablets.

Ease of use and familiarity for the user and because Microsoft can offer the desktop without affecting performance is why Sinofsky says they still have the traditional desktop in Windows on ARM.

No support for legacy x86/x64 apps and distribution only through Windows App Marketplace to ensure security and shield Windows 8 ARM tablets from viruses.

Google is expected to launch a living room entertainment device to compete with Microsoft & Apple.

After causing Borders to shut down, Amazon is now expected to open retail stores with the first one in Seattle.

Microsoft’s Windows Phone developer evangelist Brandon Watson is leaving Microsoft to work for Amazon.

PocketNow got hold of a video intended for partners that details some of the new features expected in Windows Phone 8.