Speaking at a press conference in Shanghai, Steve Ballmer confirmed that the company is hiring "several thousand" new workers in China, to support its Windows Phone and Windows Azure efforts. More...
Microsoft has updated their Windows Phone YouTube app today to address some of the concerns raised by Google, however the main issue - the lack of ads in the app - doesn't appear to be resolved More...
While there is still no official Instagram app on Windows Phone, developer Daniel Gary has been doing a fine job bringing a useable unofficial version to the platform. More...
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. More...
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 More...
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 More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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". More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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%. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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 More...
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. More...
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. More...
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%. More...
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. More...
Nokia announced at their London event that Hipstamatic will be coming to Windows Phone this summer. This photo sharing app will offer folks the ability to upload their images directly to Instagram. More...
Camden has become the first London Borough to receive a special treatment of free Wi-Fi for its 212,000 residents, businesses and visitors. The service can be enjoyed for 30 minutes for free. More...
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. More...
Box has updated both its Windows 8 and Windows Phone apps today, adding a number of new features for subscribers to its business themed cloud data storage service. More...
Owners of Nokia Lumia handsets with Windows Phone 8 can now download the exclusive Man of Steel movie app, with challenges that unlock content based on the upcoming Superman movie. More...
A day before its official announcement in London, an image of Nokia's new Windows Phone handset, the Lumia 925, has leaked, revealing a sleek device with an aluminium body. More...
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? More...
In our latest From the Forums feature, some Neowin users who switched to Microsoft's Windows Phone platform are now finding themselves returning to their previous operating systems. More...
A Chinese designer uploaded a video for the 'Surface-N', an amazing visualization of a future Windows Phone device concept, complete with a holographic display and more. More...
Instagram hasn't come to Windows Phone yet which has left a gaping hole in the store, especially for those who use the service daily. Enter Itsdagram, perhaps the first viable alternative. More...
Ahead of Nokia's Lumia announcement in London this week, we take a look at what we know about some of the devices the company is working on, including a phablet, a tablet and the Lumia 625. More...
Is Nokia's dirt-cheap Lumia 520, costing just $150 outright, the best low-end smartphone money can buy? We go hands-on with the device in vibrant red to find out if the compromises are worth it. More...
Microsoft has released more details on improvements they have made to the Windows Phone Dev Center for app developers, including a new review page to check a app submissions. More...
Inside the recent announcement for the Lumia 928 is a new piece of information: there are now 145,000 apps in the Windows Phone store, up from 120,000 apps in October 2012, but growth has slowed. More...
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has elaborated on why the super-cheap Asha line does not run Windows Phone, saying it would ruin the integrity of the Lumia brand because devices couldn't be as well optimized More...
Nokia is showing off its design sensibilities once again by launching a small external USB charger. The gadget looks like a real physical Live Tile and has enough juice to fully recharge your phone. More...
AT&T customers with a Lumia 900 can rejoice at the prospect of a new update. The carrier is pushing some fixes and a small number of actual feature updates for the Windows Phone 7.8 operating system. More...
A rumor is claiming that the Lumia Catwalk, a slimmed down and upgraded version of the Lumia 920 with an aluminium body, could be officially announced at a Nokia event held next week in London. More...
In what's quickly becoming a daily event Nokia has released another video showing off the upcoming Lumia 928's capabilities. This time it's all about audio recording quality and Nokia's superior tech. More...
Nokia's upcoming Lumia 928 is now showing off its filming capabilities in a video in which it goes head to head with the iPhone 5 and Samsung's Galaxy S III. The Lumia 928 is evidently the winner. More...
A Microsoft spokesman has confirmed to Neowin that the company received no support from Google in developing its recently overhauled YouTube app for Windows Phone 8. More...
Having taken the plunge with Windows Phone, Max Slater-Robins looks at the pros and cons from the perspective of someone who uses Apple products on a daily bases. Here is what he found. More...
Facebook has reportedly sent a notice to some third party Windows Phone Facebook apps that claims those apps are violating their trademark, which will likely lead to their removal. More...
The Windows Phone 8 version of the popular Fourquare app has received a major new update that adds some new features, including a new Modern user interface and more. More...
A complete overhaul of Microsoft's YouTube app for Windows Phone 8 was released this morning, providing users with all the video-sharing site's most popular features. More...
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop said today that the smartphone maker remains focused on using Microsoft's Windows Phone OS for its Lumia devices, adding, "we will compete with competitors like Samsung." More...
The Lumia 928 is hardly a secret device and now it has shown up in a full page ad in Vanity Fair magazine. The ad confirms the device will launch with OIS and the Pureview branding we expected. More...