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RIP: Skype for Windows Phone 7 is dead

Christopher White — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 02:53:05 +0000

Still using a WIndows Phone 7 device? Still using Skype on that device? If so, make new plans because you won't be able to in the next few weeks when Microsoft kills off the product on that platform. Read more...

Win prizes on Windows Phone with Microsoft Store app

Christopher White — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:29:05 +0000

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...

Why Nokia wants Instagram: Celebrities

Max Slater-Robins — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:00:00 +0000

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...

Windows Phone 7.8 is not faster than WP7.5

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:38:54 +0000

Benchmarks have been performed that conclude Windows Phone 7.8 is not any faster than Windows Phone 7.5 on legacy devices, with the update only bringing cosmetic and feature changes Read more...

Design patent gives a look at a potential future Nokia handset

Paul Ferson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:28:30 +0000

Nokia's phone designs always seem to be found among US Design Patents, and the most recent is no exception. The D675587 patent contains a phone with some striking similarities to another Nokia model. Read more...

Microsoft encourages development of WP7 and 8-friendly apps

Paul Ferson — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:17:21 +0000

In an official blog post, Microsoft has outlined ways to preserve the future of an existing WP7 app, including how to bring the applications to WP8 while still maintaining a legacy version. Read more...

Microsoft details how to use WP8 Rooms on other smartphones

Paul Ferson — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:44:23 +0000

Windows Phone 8's Room functionality is exclusive to WP8 phones, right? Wrong, it seems, because the company has explained how the technology can be used on other smartphones you might own and love. Read more...

Microsoft Italy reveals Windows Phone 7.8 features and availability

Andy Weir — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:29:10 +0000

While Microsoft has shared little about Windows Phone 7.8 since announcing it back in June, its Italian division briefly dropped its guard, revealing features of the update and when it's due to land. Read more...

Windows Phone 7.8 ROM leaks for HTC HD7

Owen Williams — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:55:18 +0000

We still don't know all that much about Windows Phone 7.8, but it looks like a very unstable build of the new phone OS has leaked for none other than the HTC HD7. Read more...

Nokia: No first generation Lumia left behind; good times ahead

Steven Parker — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:47:28 +0000

It appeared likely that the first generation of Lumias would be rendered all but obsolete just one year after launch due to their not receiving the Windows Phone 8 update; Nokia strongly disagrees. Read more...

Beleaguered Nokia to shutter two sales offices in China

Christopher White — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:27:43 +0000

Nokia continues to struggle in the marketplace and they plan on shutting down two sales offices in China, the largest smartphone market in the world, as part of their plan to streamline operations. Read more...

Microsoft shows off the new start screen for WP7.8 on the Lumia 900

Owen Williams — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:02:31 +0000

Windows Phone 7 might not be getting the fully-blown version of Windows Phone 8, but Microsoft is bringing a taste of it along for the ride to Windows Phone 7, and Microsoft showed that off today. Read more...

Skype 1.0 released on Windows Phone

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:10:00 +0000

The Microsoft Skype Division today released version 1.0 of its popular VoIP app on Windows Phone, the first non-beta release on the Windows Phone platform. Read more...

Weekend Poll: Would no WP7 to WP8 upgrade path kill Windows Phone?

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:17:11 +0000

It's the weekend, and that means another weekend poll! This week we want to know if you think if Microsoft decided to stop Windows Phone 7 to Windows Phone 8 upgrades, would it kill the platform? Read more...

Rumor: Windows Phone "Tango" landing in early June

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:21:25 +0000

A new rumor has surfaced from sources in the industry that suggests Microsoft will roll-out their Windows Phone "Tango" update in early June to all devices worldwide. Read more...

Windows Phone gets its first NFC-enabled phone, the Lumia 610

Owen Williams — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:39:17 +0000

In a somewhat surprising announcement, Nokia has announced that it is releasing a special NFC version of the Lumia 610 that comes equipped with NFC onboard. Read more...

WP7 "Tango" coming in April; SDK update available

Tim Schiesser — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:49:43 +0000

According to a Nokia press release, the Windows Phone "Tango" update will be available in April either for manufactures or to consumers. Meanwhile, a new WP dev SDK is available with a 256MB emulator Read more...

Microsoft releases Skype app beta for Windows Phone

Andy Weir — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:18:11 +0000

Other platforms may have been getting the love lately, but Microsoft has now confirmed the availability of its Skype app for the Windows Phone platform - although it will be in beta form only for now. Read more...

Nokia officially announces the Lumia 610

Tim Schiesser — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:04:09 +0000

Nokia has just announced the low-end Nokia Lumia 610 at MWC, which they call their "most affordable Lumia smartphone yet". It will be coming in Q2 2012 with Windows Phone "Tango" on-board Read more...

Specs and pricing revealed for new Nokia Lumia 610

Andy Weir — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:03:48 +0000

Ahead of Nokia's announcement of its new Windows Phone 'Tango' device on Monday, a new report claims to reveal some specs and pricing details, while a possible image of the handset has also surfaced. Read more...

Smoked by Windows Phone reaches Hong Kong

Paul Ferson — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:00:15 +0000

Microsoft have brought their 'Smoked by Windows Phone' advertising campaign, intended to show the speed of WP7 devices, to Hong Kong. Read more...

Ouch: Bada OS market share larger than Windows Phone

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:06:41 +0000

The latest market share reports from Gartner are in and it unfortunately reveals that Samsung's seldom-referenced Bada OS actually beat Windows Phone in Q4 2011 sales by a slim margin Read more...

AppDreamr taking Windows Phone app ideas and suggestions

Paul Ferson — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:07:20 +0000

A new website, AppDreamr, presents a new approach to sharing applications. Apps are represented as 'dreams', which are submitted by the community. Read more...

Windows Phone retail staff incentives heading for Europe

Andy Weir — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:44:39 +0000

Following recent news of Microsoft's plans to boost Windows Phone sales with cash bonuses for retail staff in the US, it appears that incentives will soon be offered to European retailers too. Read more...

New Windows Phone form factors revealed

Andy Weir — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:07:02 +0000

After last week's leak of details about Windows Phone 8, a product slide from a Nokia event has surfaced, showcasing a range of new device form factors that will soon be coming to the platform. Read more...

Microsoft's Joe Belfiore reveals Windows Phone 8 details

Andy Weir — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:26:37 +0000

Multi-core processing, more screen resolutions, Skype support, NFC and many more features are confirmed for Windows Phone 8, in a corporate video intended for Microsoft's hardware partners. Read more...

Nokia announces Lumia availability in New Zealand

Owen Williams — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:58:37 +0000

It seems every country from big to small is getting the Nokia Lumia line up, with New Zealand being the latest country to announce the Lumia 710 and 800 availability. Read more...

Upcoming mobile devices: February 2012

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Eagerly waiting for new phones to come out before your next purchase? We take a look at what we know will be coming out in February; there's no Windows Phones and not much to get excited about Read more...

Windows Phone 8 will run WP7 apps

Paul Ferson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:59:02 +0000

A Microsoft employee confirmed cross-compatibility of Windows Phone 7 apps to Windows Phone 8 when it launches, quashing any doubts about the future of Windows Phone. Read more...

Windows Phone Marketplace adds ESRB ratings

Paul Ferson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:33:40 +0000

Microsoft has begun to add ESRB ratings to titles in the Windows Phone Marketplace in an effort to make it more approachable for mobile gamers. Read more...

Mobile gamer uses Wordament to propose

Paul Ferson — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:19:25 +0000

An avid player of the Windows Phone game Wordament has used it to propose to his girlfriend, resulting in what must surely be a high-score for any gamer. Read more...

Nokia Lumia 900 confirmed for the UK

Andy Weir — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:50:50 +0000

Nokia may still be insisting that its Lumia 900 Windows Phone is a US-only exclusive - but a leading UK retailer is now accepting pre-registration for the device, ahead of its arrival later this year. Read more...

Windows Phone 7 Marketplace reaches 60,000 apps

Mike Brown — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:45:02 +0000

A new milestone has been reached with the Windows Phone Marketplace. A mere 25 days after reaching 50K, the store has now claimed a further 10,000 additions to its portfolio. Read more...

ZTE reveals cost of Windows Phone OS licensing

Andy Weir — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:21:23 +0000

Microsoft has been careful to avoid publicising the cost to manufacturers of licensing the Windows Phone OS for each handset - but an executive from ZTE has now revealed the charge for each licence. Read more...

Sony Ericsson introduce the Sony Xperia S

Byron Hinson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:26:21 +0000

Sony Ericsson have announced their first "Sony" branded smartphone in the form of the Android 2.3 based Xperia S. The device comes with a dual-core processor, improved camera and a great screen. Read more...

Nokia ‘momentum map' charts progress towards world domination

Andy Weir — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:36:19 +0000

As Nokia moves into new markets with new devices - such as the US launch of the Lumia 900 - the company has created an interactive map showing the availability of its Windows Phones around the world. Read more...

Spec Shootout: Nokia Lumia 900 vs. Lumia 800 vs. HTC Titan II vs. Titan

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:49:25 +0000

It's time for another spec shootout, and this time we're comparing two of the latest devices announced at CES 2012 (the Nokia Lumia 900 and HTC Titan II) with their predecessors (Lumia 800 and Titan) Read more...

Microsoft job post hints at Xbox LIVE gaming for iOS, Android

Andy Weir — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:54:07 +0000

Microsoft raised a few eyebrows last month when it released its My Xbox LIVE app for iOS devices. Now it seems they intend to go further, with Xbox gaming for mobile platforms beyond Windows Phone. Read more...

Analyst: RIM to license BlackBerry software to rivals

Denis Wong — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:21:22 +0000

The latest rumour surrounding troubled BlackBerry maker Research in Motion suggests the company plans to license its software to rival Android and WP7 makers Samsung and HTC, amongst others. Read more...

Analyst: 80 million Windows Phones will be sold in 2012

Mike Brown — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:54:23 +0000

Research firm MIC has published a report that predicts 80 million Windows Phone devices will be sold over the course of next year. Overall marketshare is expected to reach 13%, with Android leading. Read more...