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Microsoft, Samsung, HTC to Increase Windows Phones Ad Budget

On the same day that Apple said it had sold an all time record one million its new 4S iPhone, rival Microsoft said it and the handset makers Samsung and HTC that use its Windows Mobile OS are putting up lots more money to sell handsets. Handsets with the new Widows Phone 7.5 (Mango) will be available next week. There are reports that Microsoft continues to miss its sales target for Windows Phone handsets because Apple and Google’s Android are taking the market. Meanwhile, it’s Fall 2011 and Microsoft still doesn’t have an OS for tablets!