The experts will be watching more intently when Apple announces the prices of its the colorful smartphone
On-sale date likely remains Oct. 18, when Windows 8.1 update reaches retail
Former DEC exec wonders how Microsoft can weather the storms it's created
That won't happen after Nokia acquisition, but Ben Thompson argues a focus on devices will weaken Redmond where it's strongest, in services
Betting firms shorten odds on the former Nokia chief executive, make him the front-runner by far
After antitrust conviction, Apple App Store rules remain in place
No choice but to rescue Finnish phone maker, or see Windows Phone homeless
A late October launch of the new OS would sync with Apple's habits
Will host first Chrome developers summit this November to push OS subversion strategy
Sets Patch Tuesday plans with slate of 14 updates, including critical fixes to IE, Windows, Office and SharePoint
