Neowin News Feed for: Wp8

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...

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...

GoPro Remote App goes live in Windows Phone store

Ben Buffone — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:16:01 +0100

GoPro, makers of wearable action cameras, have released their first app for Windows Phone, allowing you to control your HD HERO3 or HD HERO2 via your Windows Phone 8 device. Read more...

Nokia teases new Lumia in advert ahead of Tuesday event

Ben Buffone — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:03:04 +0100

Nokia has run an advert on prime time UK TV that teases the upcoming Lumia, set to be unveiled on May 14th in London. The advert shows a bulging camera - will it have the 808 PureView's camera? Read more...

AdDuplex report: Nokia dominates WP ecosystem; low-end devices selling well

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:44:44 +0100

The full report from AdDuplex is almost out and it shows a very interesting picture: low-end devices are selling well and they are fueling the growth of Windows Phone 8 with Nokia leading the charge. Read more...

Uh oh! Lumia 928 billboard appears before its launch

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:48:04 +0100

Nokia's worst kept secret, the Lumia 928, has appeared on an advertising billboard ahead of its official announcement, claiming the Windows Phone is the "best low-light smartphone camera" Read more...

Nokia Lumia 928 seen filming at private Nokia concert

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:13:17 +0100

The upcoming Lumia 928 destined for Verizon was spotted filming at a private Nokia concert. it's likely that the footage will be used to showcase the device's filming capabilities at the launch event. Read more...

Fidelity Investments app for Windows Phone 8 lands

Ben Buffone — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:23:32 +0100

Fidelity Investments have released their own app for Windows Phone 8, offering an easy way to check up on your investments and quotations. The app itself also acts as a great standalone finances tool. Read more...

Tumblr arrives on Windows Phone with Live Tile integration

Ben Buffone — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:48:31 +0100

Tumblr for Windows Phone 8 has finally been released on the Windows Phone store. Boasting over 100 million blogs, the release is sure to please many users, both new and existing. Read more...

Rumor: Nokia to unveil Lumia 928 for Verizon next month

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:21:32 +0100

Bloomberg is claiming that Nokia will unveil the Lumia 928 for Verizon sometime next month, hopefully ending a long run of speculation and rumors surrounding the Lumia 920 variant Read more...

Nokia CEO hints at Lumia 928 release, more Lumias to be revealed soon

Andy Weir — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:35:27 +0100

After today's Q1 2013 results, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has raised investors' expectations with hints of a new 'hero device' launching this quarter, with other new devices due to be announced soon. Read more...

Microsoft's Terry Myerson: Android is "a mess", no need for Surface phone, and more on WP8

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:44:42 +0100

Terry Myerson of the Windows Phone division has discussed Windows Phone at a recent conference, including where it's most successful, how OEMs are going, the possibility of a Surface phone and Read more...

Rumor: Nokia "EOS" flagship to pack a quad-core chipset

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:28:24 +0100

Nokia's next Windows Phone Lumia flagship, the "EOS", will allegedly include a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset alongside the 41MP PureView camera, while a few additional specs have leaked Read more...

Why Nokia wants Instagram: Celebrities

Max Slater-Robins — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:00:00 +0100

A Reddit user claims to have spoke to an "insider" at Nokia about their recent push to introduce Instagram onto Windows Phone. The insider claims that Nokia wants Instagram because of celebrity users Read more...

EA games for Windows Phone sale for one week only

Steven Parker — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:33:56 +0000

Nine popular Xbox game titles are up for grabs courtesy of Electronic Arts for Windows Phone; and with a saving of up to 40 percent, you'd be mad to pass this up. Read more...

Skype for Windows Phone updated to include People Hub integration, HD video calling

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:00:03 +0000

The Skype client for Windows Phone has received an update today, that reinstates People Hub integration while providing HD video call capabilities amongst a number of other new features. Read more...

Wishlist for the next Nokia Lumia flagship

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:39:35 +0000

The next flagship Nokia Lumia device is on the horizon, and some bits have been rumored here and there, but here's what I'd like to see when the time comes for the device to be seen and purchased Read more...

comScore: Microsoft's US smartphone OS share stagnant

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:25:01 +0000

For the three month average period ending January 2013, Microsoft's smartphone operating system market share has remained relatively stagnant, while Android dropped and iOS rose considerably Read more...

Disqus releases app exclusive to Windows Phone

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:30:26 +0000

Disqus, the commenting system used on a wide variety of websites, have released a Windows Phone exclusive application - and apparently there are no plans for Android or iOS versions Read more...

Windows Phone stats for February: Nokia still leading, low-end devices are selling well

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:58:24 +0000

The latest data from Adduplex shows Nokia is still leading in the Windows Phone ecosystem and will continue to do so thanks to its middle and low-end offerings that have been selling quite well. Read more...