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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

HTC 8X receiving Microsoft's first OTA update for Windows Phone 8 OS

Microsoft started releasing the first update to improve the Windows Phone 8 OS. Among the first device to receive the update is HTC 8X. The HTC Windows Phone 8 device has begun to receive the OS update that bears the number 8.0.10211.204 and brings features as for WiFi interface management, both in terms of certain functions relating to SMS.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Gnomio - Smart Watch For Windows Phone



Gnomio could be the first wristwatch'' smart'' based on Windows Embedded Compact 7 and compatible with Windows Phone 8. A team of Russian developers,created a project, that was launched almost a year ago in order to build a smartwatch that will communicate with a smartphone based on Windows Phone OS, sharing its main functions.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Windows Phone market share up to 11.6 percent by 2016 according to IDC


The research company IDC today released its forecast for the smartphone market, or rather, the distribution of individual operating systems between now and 2016. Global smartphone volume in the fourth quarter of 2012 (4Q12) is expected to reach 224.5 million units, representing 39.5% year-over-year growth due primarily to strong consumer demand.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Microsoft says Q1 2013 will be the release time WP7.8 update

After many rumors, Microsoft put an end to rumors about upgrading to Windows Phone 7.8 for the past generation Windows Phone smartphones, confirming much of the information regarding the WP7.8 update , about the time of release and the features that will be added.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Apollo Plus - Microsoft's next Windows Phone update will bring many new features


Almost a month after the official launch of Windows Phone 8 comes the first confirmation for a first minor release that will improve the current version, fixing bugs and integrating some features required in a loud voice by the whole environment. The update is called Apollo Plus and introduce some interesting news from support for VPN , to further exploit the Windows Phone within corporate networks specifications.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Spy Mouse and Trivial Pursuit, two new Xbox games exclusive for Nokia Lumia devices


The Nokia Collection section of the store that contains the exclusive software terminal Lumia, continues to grow, giving rise to two new games. The first is Spy Mouse, a title developed by Firemint, software house author of popular video games for mobile devices such as Flight Control and Real Racing. The other is the electronic version of the famous board game Trivial Pursuit. 

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Nokia Lumia 830 Windows Phone 8 smartphone images leaks in China


We are keeping track of the many variants of the Nokia Lumia devices in the world and now appeared that we have a new Windows Phone smartphone and it's name is Nokia Lumia 830. 
Few hours ago from Asia came the first photos of the Nokia Lumia 830, a model that apparently should be positioned at a slightly higher step of the Nokia Lumia 820, but that, in reality, is presented, in spite of the nomenclature, as a device named to succeed the Nokia Lumia 710. 

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Nokia Lumia 920 support videos are now online


Nokia has created support channel on Youtube, dedicated to assistance and support for the Nokia Lumia 920 smartphone. Nokia  has published the first two videos related to the Nokia Lumia 920 , in conjunction with the launch of its Windows Phone 8 flagship smartphone on the market in several countries around the world.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Windows phone 7.8 upgrade “will be announced soon”


During the yesterday presentation of Windows Phone 8, no mention has been made ​​regarding the update for the current Windows Phone 7.5 smartphones  to the new version of Windows Phone 7.8 , much to the chagrin of many users who were waiting for some news about the new functionality and the date of issue by Microsoft.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Nokia Lumia 920 - Wireless Charging Contest, participate and win a Nokia Lumia 920!!!



Nokia has just launched the Wireless Charging Contest where you can win 5 Nokia Lumia 920.The participation will be possible until 16 November 2012 and it's really very simple: just go to this page on Facebook, answer a simple question and enter the required data.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Windows Phone Store now has 125,000 published apps



According to the AAWP calculations  , the Windows Phone Store has exceeded 125,000 applications and many others are ready for publication to suit all needs, including those users who from November will buy a device with Windows Phone 8 on board.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Angry Birds: Star Wars Coming To Windows Phone on November 8th



Rovio developers release a new statement on the long-awaited Angry Birds: Star Wars , a title that obviously takes the concept of the universe of Star Wars and the bottom with the  Angry Birds gaming universe.
The future owners of Windows Phone 8 will be able to count on this new adventure of Angry Birds series, as those responsible for the software company announced the distribution for the new operating system from Microsoft. The day November 8th you can then download this new application born from the collaboration between Rovio and Lucasfilm. Players will then in locations such as the deserts of Tatooine or the depths of the Black Death.

Monday, September 24, 2012

"Rooms" for chatting and group sharing coming in Windows Phone 8



Windows Phone 8 is planning implementation of the " Rooms " Contact Hub for group chat and share information with all our friends and family who will be invited. To further confirm the presence of this feature are some screenshots taken from the Windows Phone 8 official SDK is available to developers and recently released online by the site WinUnleaked.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

HTC teasing with a first official image of the new Windows Phone 8 smartphone


Just few hours from the beginning of the event set for tomorrow, HTC began growing the hype, posting on Facebook  and via Twitter the image of a device that will clearly part of the tomorrow's event.Few details can be deduced from the photo that clearly shows the appointment for tomorrow and time of 10:08. 

Friday, September 7, 2012

Unique design and solid agreements with telecom operators will be the winning formula for HTC Windows Phone 8 devices


New statements from the leaders of HTC back to reiterate the significant investment that the company is taking to prepare a line-up of smartphones Windows Phone 8 winner. To further clarify the company's projects is always Jason Mackenzie, president of sales and marketing at HTC. The new statements make it clear what will be the main points of the business strategy dedicated to the new Windows Phone 8.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Microsoft beefs up security in Windows Phone 8 and could make it more difficult to install Custom ROM's



As Windows Phone 8 launch is closing up, it seems that Microsoft would have increased the level of security and protection of the new version of its operating system for mobile devices, Windows Phone 8 .It is a rumor which we had mentioned long ago, when the SDK for Windows Phone 8 was possible to discover some of the features of this new OS.

Monday, September 3, 2012

More leaked images of Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820!!!


Nokia will present the latest addition to the Lumia range during a special event that Microsoft held Wednesday September 5th. Protagonists of the event will be the Nokia Lumia 920 and the Nokia Lumia 820.
As you can see the two devices will be available in two colors bright yellow and red, and with the possibility of charging the battery via Wireless .This is one of the latest rumors on the web that going crazy for the new Nokia smartphone is also expected that this new feature that will facilitate charging, through a special pad, without the clutter of wires.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Microsoft Unveils a New Look, after 25 years


Microsoft has officially revealed the new logo, that will mark all its products and services from now on will be made available to consumers. The change of its logo is announced in advance of the official release of the new release of its software platform, Windows 8, and 25 years after the last change.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Skype for Windows 8 with Moder UI leaks


It seems that Microsoft, after a the Metro name issues on Windows Phone, is beginning to make changes to its apps.
The first app to be affected by this change is that of Skype , as you can see from the picture at the beginning of the article here, has undergone a radical change in its interface.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Nokia and Microsoft are preparing for big announcement on September 5th Press Conference


More details are to reinforce the argument that the first Nokia device equipped with the new system software Windows Phone 8 will be announced at Nokia World on 5 and 6 September in Helsinki, after statements by Stephen Elop reported yesterday by Reuters.