Windows Phone Challenge: smoked by controversy

Microsoft extends 'Smoked by Windows Phone' challenge until April 5th

Microsoft is extending it's Windows Phone Challenge until April 5th. The contest challenges people to complete a task on their smartphone quicker than a Microsoft Store employee using a Windows Phone device. Losers have the opportunity to trade in their phone for a free Windows Phone.

Smoke and mirrors: taking the Windows Phone challenge

Sean Hollister tries out the Smoked by Windows Phone challenge for himself, and walks away empty-handed.

'Smoked by Windows Phone' winner auctioning laptop and phone for charity

Microsoft's "Smoked by Windows Phone" competition winner, Sahas Katta, says he will donate his prizes to charity.

Exclusive: Microsoft knew Android wouldn't always get 'Smoked by Windows Phone'

Microsoft apologizes over 'Smoked by Windows Phone' controversy, offers winner laptop and phone

Microsoft's working quickly to counter backlash it's receiving after claiming that a user who won a Windows Phone challenge wasn't entitled to his just reward.

Smoked by Galaxy Nexus: Windows Phone challenge defeated by Android 4.0

The Windows Phone Challenge, provocatively dubbed "Smoked by Windows Phone" by Microsoft, appears to have suffered its first defeat at the hands of a competing smartphone this weekend, and Microsoft's response has reportedly been less than sporting.