Microsoft links new smart phones to Xbox Live

August 17, 2010 By The Associated Press  JESSICA MINTZ (AP Technology Writer)

(AP) — Microsoft Corp. is bringing its video-game expertise to the forthcoming Windows Phone 7 line, an attempt to capitalize on the success of the Xbox 360 as the software maker tries to compete with Apple Inc.'s iPhone.


Microsoft says a dedicated group inside of Microsoft Game Studios will develop video games for Windows phones, help outside game publishers and scout out small, independent...