Neowin News Feed for: Windows phone

Windows Phone's "slow" multitasking debunked

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:06:27 +0100

People have often complained that Windows Phone's multitasking is slow compared to other platforms, although diving into the reason why reveals that it's actually the app's fault and not the OS Read more...

Lumia 928 ad shows best low-light camera, better than iPhone 5, Galaxy S4

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:14:12 +0100

Nokia has pitted the Lumia 928 against the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4 in a new ad for the Verizon smartphone, saying it's "better than iPhone" and "better than Galaxy" while providing comparison shots Read more...

Itsdagram sees over 22,500 downloads in 4 days, becomes 'number one selling app'

Max Slater-Robins — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:03:09 +0100

Itsdagram, the first fully featured Instagram app, has seen over 22,500 downloads in four days. That figure has doubled in the last few days, showing the desire for Instagram on Windows Phone. Read more...

Windows Mobile 7 concept video shows why Microsoft dumped the platform

Brad Sams — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:18:32 +0100

If you have wanted to know why Microsoft moved to Windows Phone 7 and dumped Windows Mobile 7, take a look at this concept video of WM7 and you will know exactly why Microsoft made the decision. Read more...

Microsoft patents camera voice controls for Windows Phone

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:48:32 +0100

A patent filed by Microsoft has surfaced and it shows Microsoft is working on extending voice controls to its Windows Phone Camera app. These would allow users to take pictures by using their voice. Read more...

Watch this cringeworthy Lumia 521 digital makeover with Robert Verdi

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:32:30 +0100

A new video from Windows Phone shows celebrity "style expert" Robert Verdi going out and giving people a new Lumia 521 and some accessories to go along with that, as part of a "digital makeover". Read more...

UK Windows Phone advert highlights Kid's Corner feature

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:02:30 +0100

A new ad from Windows Phone UK shows all the benefits of having Kid's Corner on your phone: not only will it keep your e-mail and address book safe but it will also give you peace and quiet. Read more...

Win prizes on Windows Phone with Microsoft Store app

Christopher White — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:29:05 +0100

If you own a Windows Phone, Microsoft would like to give you the chance to win some prizes. Simply download the Microsoft Store app, spin the wheel, and see if you're lucky. Read more...

Giveaway: Nokia Lumia 520, thanks to MobiCity!

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:40:28 +0100

Thanks to MobiCity.com.au, we're giving away a brand new Nokia Lumia 520 to anyone in the world! Head on inside to see how you can come away with a brand new Windows Phone for free. Read more...

Microsoft turns to Vine to create cool Internet Explorer adverts

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:09:57 +0100

Microsoft have turned to Vine, a popular video-sharing app on iOS, to create cool new Internet Explorer 10 commercials that tout the changes that have been made to modernize the browser. Read more...

Microsoft reportedly planning Xbox dashboard UI updates

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:05 +0100

According to a new report, Microsoft are preparing a UI update for the Xbox dashboard that will create visual consistency between Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone. The beta will go out in June or July. Read more...

Itsdagram: The closest thing to Instagram on Windows Phone

Max Slater-Robins — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:32:32 +0100

Despite persistent rumours to the contrary, Instagram is still no closer to launching an official app for Windows Phone. Enter Itsdagram, the first viable alternative - read on for our review. Read more...

Windows Phone now the third place smartphone ecosystem as BlackBerry sinks further

Andy Weir — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:12:04 +0100

The latest figures from IDC show that growth in Windows Phone helped Microsoft's mobile OS to jump to third place in global smartphone shipments, as BlackBerry market share fell from 6.4% to 2.9%. Read more...

Microsoft: We will put ads in Windows Phone YouTube app if we can use Google's APIs

John Callaham — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:02:40 +0100

Microsoft has sent Neowin a response to Google's demand to pull the Windows Phone YouTube app, claiming that Google is still not giving Microsoft full access to its YouTube APIs. Read more...

Microsoft gets cease and desist letter from Google over YouTube Windows Phone app

John Callaham — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:48:37 +0100

Google has sent a cease and desist letter to Microsoft, demanding that the company remove its new YouTube app for Windows Phone devices, claiming that the app violates its APIs. Read more...

Nokia is giving away five brand new Lumia 925s

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:08:40 +0100

Excited about the Lumia 925? You can now enter a contest and if you're among the five lucky winner Nokia will send you the brand new Lumia 925. All you have to do is sign up on Nokia's Facebook page Read more...

BlackBerry to launch BBM on iOS and Android; no word on Windows Phone

John Callaham — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:05:26 +0100

BlackBerry has announced that it will launch apps for iOS and Android that will connect to the company's BBM service, but there's no word on plans to extend this functionality to Windows Phone. Read more...

Windows Phone update to improve camera app, podcast support and more

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:05:26 +0100

While Nokia is launching brand new devices, users are waiting for updates to the Windows Phone OS. GDR2, which is an update to WP8 is expected to launch this summer and we finally know what it brings. Read more...

Windows Phone doubles global marketshare, but still far behind

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:41:37 +0100

Garner has published their report on global handset sales for the first quarter of 2013. Android owns the market with 75% while Windows Phone accounts for 3%. Apple is still in second place at 18%. Read more...

Take a look at the Nokia Lumia 925 promotional videos

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:11:37 +0100

Nokia has just announced their brand new Lumia 925 device. Now you can take a look at their promotional videos that highlight the new Smart Camera features that will launch alongside this phone. Read more...