Archives For Windows Phone
5 Things Microsoft Can Learn from Google I/O
Microsoft could learn a thing or two from the products Google presented and launched during this week's Google I/O.
Rumored Nokia Lumia EOS Spotted in the Wild
The mythical Nokia Lumia EOS smartphone that's been rumored with a 41-megapixel PureView camera sensor similar to that of the Nokia 808 has been spotted in the wild.
Windows Phone Now in Third Place, Ahead of BlackBerry
New market share numbers from IDC now indicate that Microsoft's Windows Phone has overtaken BlackBerry in device shipments for the first time.
Windows Phone Instagram Twitter Account is Fake Says Nokia PR
The Twitter account that had given hope of an imminent launch of Instagram for Windows Phone is a fake, according to Nokia.
YouTube Caught In the Middle of Google-Microsoft War on Windows Phone
Microsoft and Google have both been fighting a very public Cold War ever since Google announced that it won't be releasing any official apps for Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 platform and discontinued ActiveSync so Windows Phone users won't be able to synchronize contacts...
Next Xbox Won’t Use Microsoft Points, Will Use Unified Gift Cards
Microsoft will likely get rid of its Microsoft Points currency with the next Xbox, switching to a real money option with unified Microsoft gift cards.
Nokia Latest to Use Smart Software to Fight Camera War
This year, smartphone manufacturers are not only attempting to differentiate their camera offerings on hardware, but also on software and Nokia is the latest to do so with its recently announced Nokia 925 flagship, which floated by the code name of Catwalk in the past.
Microsoft Details GDR2 Update for Windows Phone 8 Devices
Microsoft has now confirmed that it will begin making the Windows Phone 8 GDR2 update that restores FM radio functionality available to users this summer.
Nokia Teases Another Lumia Ahead of Unveiling Event
In a new advertisement, Nokia is teasing another Lumia ahead of its May 14th event in London.
Is Nokia’s Former Imaging Head Hinting at 41-Megapixel PureView Lumia This Week?
Originally, it was believed that Nokia would be utilizing its May 14th event to debut the Verizon-bound Lumia 928 smartphone, but the company had already taken the wraps off of that device last week.
Newly Launched Windows Phone YouTube App May Be Blocked By Google Soon
Microsoft had recently launched a revamped YouTube app for its Windows Phone 8 platform that brings more functionality as well as an attractive UI that's consistent with the official YouTube for other platforms, but the Microsoft-developed app may soon be restricted by ...
Huawei W1 To Go on Sale at Walmart This Month
The Huawei W1, Huawei's first Windows Phone, will debut in Wal-Mart shelves sometime in May.
Nokia U.S. Teases Image of Verizon-Bound Lumia 928
With May 14th just under a week away, it appears that Nokia U.S. is beginning to tease and leak images of the Lumia 928. The Lumia 928 is expected to be one of possibly several smartphones that may be announced at the company's London event.
Nokia Pushes Round of Bug Fixes to Lumia 900 Users
Nokia will begin pushing out updates to it's first Windows Phone flagship to go on sale in the Untied States, the Lumia 900.
Study: Children Cost Parents $41 Million in Unauthorized App Purchases
A study commissioned by Windows Phone UK has concluded that unauthorized app purchases by children costs British parents an average of $46 on their bill.
Verizon Wireless: BlackBerry and Windows Phone Important to Network
According to remarks by CEO Dan Meade, both BlackBerry and Windows Phones are important to Verizon, and the wireless industry as a whole.
Rumors Suggest 41-Megapixel Lumia EOS Launching at Nokia’s May Event
Originally, it was believed that Nokia would be launching the Lumia 928 and a variant of that phone called the Lumia 925 for GSM markets, but fresh rumors suggest that the company could be using the same media event to launch a 41-megapixel PureView Lumia EOS smartphone...
Nokia Wants to be “More Human” in Fight Against iPhone
A new Nokia document details the company's "more human" approach to smartphones and shows an unknown Lumia smartphone.
Hulu Plus Arrives on Windows Phone
Launching today, Hulu Plus for Windows Phone will allow users to enjoy the service's streaming content on Microsoft's mobile platform.
Nokia Pushes NFC Development, Introduces Apps at WIMA
Nokia showed off new and updated NFC apps for Windows Phone devices this past week.
Nokia Continues Exclusive Strategy for Flagship Phones, 6-Inch Lumia Phablet Incoming?
It looks like Nokia will be continuing its carrier exclusive strategy and broadening that approach to other markets.
Facebook For Windows Phone Beta Ditches Metro UI
Facebook for Windows Phone Beta brings high-resolution photos and Timeline to Windows Phone 8 users who aren't afraid of apps that may crash.
Nokia To Invest In Pelican Imaging For Better Lumia Cameras
Nokia will invest in an array camera-focused startup to bring better image and video quality to future Lumia smartphones.
Instagram Coming to Windows Phone 8 When Lumia 928 Launches?
Popular Facebook-owned photo sharing service Instagram may launch its app for Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 platform alongside the launch of Nokia's new Lumia 928.
Microsoft Wants Fanboys to Stop Fighting and Switch to Windows Phones
A new Windows Phone 8 ad asks iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4 fans to switch to Windows Phone, specifically the Nokia Lumia 920.
Nokia Sends Invites to Lumia Event on May 14th
Nokia is inviting press to a event in which it will share details of what's next in it's Lumia line of Windows Phones.
Microsoft Lures Users with Switch to Windows Phone for Android
The new Switch to Windows Phone application will allow potential Android users to find their favorite apps on Windows Phone with more ease.
Nokia: Instagram Coming to Windows Phone
According to a Facebook message from Nokia support, there is an Instagram client on the way for Windows Phone users.
OpenTable for Windows Phone Supports Live Tiles & Lock Screen
Available today, OpenTable for 2.0 continues Microsoft's campaign to deliver more fulfilling top-tier applications for Windows Phone users.
Microsoft Accounts Gain Two-Factor Authentication Option
With a new two-step authentication option, users can get added security for their Microsoft Account.
Windows Phone Exec Confirms No Surface Phone
Microsoft's Windows Phone exec Terry Myerson spoke at All Things D's conference and once again clarified that his company will not enter the phone hardware space in releasing a Surface Phone.
Facebook in Talks to Break into Apple’s, Microsoft’s Walled Gardens
In an interview with Bloomberg, Facebook's director of product Adam Mosseri revealed that the company is now engaged in active dialogue with Apple and Microsoft in trying to get its recently unveiled Facebook Home user interface onto the iOS and Windows Phone ecosystems...
Nokia Mulling Quad-Core Snapdragon 800 CPU on 41-Megapixel Lumia EOS?
Rumors of the Nokia Lumia EOS smartphone, which was rumored to have been debuted earlier this year at the Mobile World Congress, are starting to pick up again and this time Nokia is rumored to be considering one of the most advanced processors announced in 2013.
Microsoft Plans for Windows Phone Phablets in Future Major OS Update
We've reported recently that 1080p full HD resolution displays will be coming to the next major Windows Phone OS update, also known as GDR3, and now we are hearing that the same update may allow manufacturers to create larger Windows Phone devices
Wikipedia App for Windows Phone named The Next App Star by Microsoft
Following a month-long competition meant to encourage the quality apps on Windows Phone, Rudy Huyn's Wikipedia app has walked away with the grand prize.
