The issue focused on software technologies that allow phones to send data over networks or websites. And Internet technology companies like Facebook and Google said they're concerned about hackers targeting servers for cyberattacks.

At the request of IBM, Microsoft added Windows Mobile devices are allowed to provide hardware drivers and sensors that support telephony applications such as Skype. Windows phones also could use cameras and microphones to determine where computers are located in their systems. The machines would then connect to smartphones using virtual keyboards and monitors. The robots would perform basic