Windows 7 Phone to US in November

Kevin Turner, Microsoft’s COO, has made it official about when we’ll be seeing the first Windows 7 Phones in the States. In a wP7 presentation, he announced that the first Windows 7 Phones will launch in Europe in October of this year, while we will be seeing them in November.

“But you know what, in the October timeframe and in the November timeframe, October likely across Europe, November likely across the U.S., we’re back in this game”.

Talk is great, but let’s what see what they can do with ASUS, LG, Dell, and other manufacturers.

Good luck Microsoft.

ARM and Microsoft Make a Deal

Is it being reported by Reuters that Microsoft and processor manufacturer ARM, best known for their processors in smart phones, tablets, and netbooks. All the ARM architecture will be available to Microsoft for them to do what they please. They plan to develop ARM-based products, possibly even processors of their own says Microsoft GM KD Hallman.

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Microsoft Confirms Dell, HTC, and the Rest of Their Windows 7 Partners

For their launch of their first batch of Windows 7 Phones, Microsoft has let it be known that: HTC, LG, Asus, Dell, and Samsung will be the initial partners in selling Windows 7 Phones for their launch. Greg Sullivan, Microsoft’s senior product manager made the statement in an interview with Pocket-lint. And while no word of what the devices themselves actually look like, unfortunately, everyone’s eyes and ears will be on the lookout for shots and info on them to see if Microsoft manages to screw this up like they usually do.

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Microsoft Posts Record Q4, and Apple Still Provides A Scare

With the releases of the iPad, iPhone 4, iOS4, and the steady sales of Macs, many analysts believed Apple would top Microsoft’s sales in Q4 of the fiscal year. And they nearly did, as Apple made $15.7 billion in revenue. But Microsoft pulled a rabbit out of their hat, and just edged Apple’s revenue income by breaking a quarter’s revenue income record. Microsoft made $16.04 billion in revenue Q4. Their overall increase from the 2009 fiscal year was 7% with $62.48 billion for the year.

Windows 7, their latest OS, has sold 175 million copies to date, and Bing continues to steadily rise its market share. Even still, many people still expect for Apple to finally make a jump over  Microsoft’s revenue intake next quarter, considering the iPhone 4 and iPad 4 have just been released over the past few months. Sales are expected to increase on both devices.

The only real ace up Microsoft’s sleeve is Windows 7 Mobile and the phone(s) they said are debuting in August this year. Depending on how well those devices do could decide whether Apple becomes the most valuable tech company next quarter. Without any success there, Apple is predicted again, with a better chance this time, to take the lead from Microsoft.

Kinect, Xbox 360 4GB $199 Starting August 3rd

In a Microsoft presser where they announced the official price of the Kinect, $149.99, they further announced that a 4GB Xbox 360 “Slim” will be made available in stores starting August 3rd for $199. A bundled version of the 4Gb Xbox 360, the Kinect sensor, and the game Kinect Adventures will also be available to purchase starting August 3rd for $299.99.

“Microsoft Corp. today announced an all-in-one opportunity to jump into the controller-free fun of Kinect this holiday: the all-new Xbox 360 4GB console, the revolutionary Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” packaged together for $299.99 (U.S. ERP). With “Kinect Adventures,” players will make their way through 20 adventures, navigating roaring rapids and ducking and dodging through mountaintop obstacle courses and other exotic locations — no controller, wand or balance board required….In addition, the new Xbox 360 4GB console, which begins shipping on Aug. 3 in the U.S., will be available for $199.99 (U.S. ERP). With a sleek new design, the Xbox 360 4GB console looks great and includes built-in Wi-Fi N, 4GB of internal flash memory, touch-sensitive buttons and a black matte finish.”

For those interested in more pre-order information, visit here.

Microsoft is definitely putting a lot of faith into the Kinect and its success. Hopefully for them it is. (via BGR)