Neowin News Feed for: Wp8

BBC iPlayer app on Windows Phone gets major update with live TV support

Andy Weir — Tue, 27 May 2014 15:07:58 +0000

A year after its launch on Windows Phone 8, the BBC iPlayer app has received a major update today, with the addition of live TV and an improved interface - but BBC Radio content has been removed. Read more...

Windows Phone 8 calendar event creation still broken

Marshall — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 01:10:23 +0000

Microsoft has yet to fix a problem with Windows Phone 8 incorrectly shifting entries by one hour during daylight-savings time using the Google calendar native app Read more...

Path finally launches Windows Phone 8 app

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 16:55:16 +0000

Path, the popular social network that originally launched on the iPhone, is now finally in the Windows Phone Store. Users can now download the free app and use some exclusive imaging features. Read more...

Microsoft allegedly investing over $2 billion on Windows Phone makers in 2014

Steven Parker — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:13:12 +0000

Microsoft is reportedly looking to invest over $2 billion dollars in order for companies to put more Windows Phone devices on store shelves in a push to become more relevant in the market place. Read more...

Nokia launches Lumia Black update worldwide, comes with folders and lots of new features

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:44:17 +0000

Nokia has just announced that they've started rolling out their Black update worldwide. Along with GDR3 features this update brings folders and Nokia exclusive apps such as Beamer and Storyteller. Read more...

Microsoft job posting reiterates “first-and-best on Windows” focus

Andy Weir — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 10:44:48 +0000

Microsoft's software and services are continuing to extend to rival platforms, but a recent job posting reaffirms the company's long-standing commitment to delivering the best experiences on Windows. Read more...

Viber receives major update on Windows Phone with new UI and many improvements

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 08:54:07 +0000

Viber, the very popular messaging platform has put out an updated version of their Windows Phone app which brings a ton of improvements including a completely revamped UI and better notifications. Read more...

Nokia Lumia 1520 to launch on September 26th?

Bailey Stein — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:08:24 +0000

A new tweet from @evleaks claims that the Nokia Lumia 1520 will launch on September 26th, the same day as the Nokia event in New York bringing the first ever Windows Phone 8 "Phablet" to market. Read more...

6tag, an Instagram app for Windows Phone 8 now available

Steven Parker — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:48:38 +0000

6tag, a fully fledged Instagram app for Windows Phone 8 has now become available on the Windows Phone Store as a free download. After 313 votes it already has a five star rating too. Read more...

What happened to Windows Phone?

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 12:33:13 +0000

Three years ago Microsoft rejoined the smartphone race and while their OS should have blown away the competition, it only accounts for 3% of the market. We take a look at why this is the case. Read more...

Patent suggests Microsoft to bring email flags to phone calls

Paul Ferson — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 06:19:49 +0000

A patent filed in 2012 seems to suggest Microsoft could be bringing email-style 'flags' to their smartphones, making it easier to spot when a call is urgent... or when it's not necessary. Read more...

Strategy Analytics: Big boost in Windows Phone units shipped in Q2 2013

John Callaham — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 21:18:36 +0000

The research firm Strategy Analytics said that Windows Phone smartphone unit shipments got a big boost in the second quarter of 2013 but its marketshare percentage didn't go up as much. Read more...

Isis mobile payments rolling out later this year with Windows Phone support

Nathan Liu — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 18:14:14 +0000

Isis, a mobile wallet system, will launch in the US with Windows Phone support later this year. Could this be the first of many major developers giving Windows Phone their full attention? Read more...

Member Reviews: Nokia Lumia 925

Steven Parker — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 07:46:37 +0000

It's the weekend, so that means whenever we can, we'll feature a review done by one of our members. Today, Neowin is proud to present a community review of the Nokia Lumia 925. Read more...

99.7% of Windows Phone 8 apps run on 512MB devices

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:51:55 +0000

Many folks believe that having only 512 MB RAM on your phone leads to a sub-par experience but a recent report clearly shows this isn't the case when it comes to Windows Phone 8 games and apps. Read more...

Nokia announces the 4.7-inch Lumia 625 Windows Phone

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 08:08:19 +0000

Nokia has just unveiled the brand new Lumia 625. It's a low-end device but it packs a massive 4.7-inch curved glass screen, a dual-core CPU as well as Nokia's camera and navigation software. Read more...

Member Reviews: Huawei Ascend W1 - Windows Phone 8

Steven Parker — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 07:54:35 +0000

It's that time of the week again where we feature a review from members in the forums. This week we have an in depth review of the Huawei Ascend W1, a phone we haven't reviewed on Neowin yet. Read more...

WhatsApp for Windows Phone finally gets major update, big improvements

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 13:21:27 +0000

WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, has finally received a long needed update on Windows Phone. The update brings a change of APIs, fixes notifications, and improves battery life. Read more...

AdDuplex July 2013: Lumia 520 reigns supreme, Windows Phone 8 on the rise

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 12:51:27 +0000

As promised, we now have the full report from AdDuplex. the data shows that the Lumia 520 is the uncontested winner in the Windows Phone ecosystem and that low-end devices are the way forward. Read more...

Rumor: Nokia Lumia 1020 to cost $699, $299 on-contract

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 02:40:37 +0000

Nokia's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Lumia 1020, will apparently cost $699 off-contract, and $299 on-contract in the United States, making it ~$100 more expensive than other phones on the market Read more...

Nokia HERE Drive updated, no longer Nokia-exclusive

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:25:14 +0000

Nokia has updated both HERE Drive and HERE Transit for Windows Phone, bringing new features but also killing the exclusivity tag, allowing the app to be installed on all Windows Phone 8 devices Read more...

Spotify for Windows Phone 8 finally out of beta, gets some new features

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:01:15 +0000

The Windows Phone 8 Spotify app is finally out of beta. With the latest update the app hits gold, and users will get to experience some new features as well as improved performance. Read more...

Visual Studio 2013 hints at 1080p Windows Phones

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 03:36:16 +0000

1080p assets for a Windows Phone emulator have been spotted in Visual Studio 2013, giving the strongest indication yet that Microsoft is gearing up to support 1080p Windows Phones very soon Read more...

Review: Nokia Lumia 720

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:10:11 +0000

Nokia's mid-range Windows Phone packing a sexy unibody, the Lumia 720, is put to the test in this week's review. Can Nokia once again produce a great smartphone for a lower price point? Read more...

Microsoft: Windows Phone is firmly third place

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 04:53:49 +0000

Microsoft's Larry Lieberman has commented on the current state of Windows Phone at BUILD 2013, saying "we're solidly the third ecosystem", while also mentioning they're not threatened by BlackBerry. Read more...

Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet apps released for Windows Phone

Steven Parker — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:42:49 +0000

It could be argued that there's too much crap on TV, so Microsoft is raising the bar for quality entertainment delivered straight to your Windows Phone with full award winning documentary programming. Read more...

Another day, another (white) Nokia Lumia 'EOS' leak

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:33:49 +0000

A new photo has leaked of the Nokia Lumia 'EOS', showing this time a white model. This leak gets added to the growing pile surrounding the unreleased phone, which will likely sport a 41 MP camera. Read more...

Snapchat unofficially makes its way to Windows Phone 8

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:26:45 +0000

An unofficial Snapchat client has landed on Windows Phone 8, bringing a number of classic features into what seems like a rushed application, although it is the first client for the platform Read more...

Microsoft teases possible Windows Phone 8.1 announcement in June [Update]

Andy Weir — Thu, 30 May 2013 07:47:09 +0000

Been worried about the lack of rumours and leaks surrounding Microsoft's plans for Windows Phone? Microsoft has just revealed that it'll be sharing more about what's coming to Windows Phone in June. Read more...

Microsoft updates YouTube for Windows Phone, Google's issues partly addressed

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:49:51 +0000

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 Read more...

Unity game engine goes free for iOS and Android developers, Windows Phone to follow soon

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:25:03 +0000

The Unity game engine, used by many popular apps across different platform, has now become free of charge for Android and iOS developers. Windows Phone 8 and Blackberry 10 will follow soon. Read more...

Windows Phone's "slow" multitasking debunked

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:06:27 +0000

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...

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...

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

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:05:26 +0000

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 08:16:01 +0000

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 — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:03:04 +0000

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 10:44:44 +0000

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 13:48:04 +0000

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 10:13:17 +0000

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 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:23:32 +0000

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...