[Microsoft software is powering more and more embedded devices like smart appliances, car electronics and vending machines. The company is standing firm in its attempts to gain share in the smartphone market and Andy Lees, boss of Microsoft's Mobile Communications group says his company is "in this for the long-term."]

By Tim Weber (BBC) -- "You want a phone that can do it all? Internet, music, photos, films, documents, texting, instant messaging, diary, contacts and ... err ... phone calls?

Then a smartphone is right for you. But as the market for high-end mobiles gets ever more crowded, which should you pick? "

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