Microsoft released its Xbox companion app on Wednesday. The free application is now available for Windows Phones and features an easy way to control an Xbox console with a Windows Phone. The app is available … read more
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Chinese Windows Phone launch still on track for early 2012
5th Dec 11 3:11 pm with 13 CommentsMicrosoft’s Chinese Windows Phone devices will launch in early 2012. The software giant confirmed on Saturday that it expects to deliver its Windows Phone 7 devices in China during the first half of 2012. Microsoft … read more
iPhone Siri vs Windows Phone TellMe, a fair comparison [video]
2nd Dec 11 3:15 pm with 152 CommentsOne particular YouTube user has pitched Apple’s iPhone Siri feature against Microsoft’s Windows Phone TellMe functionality. The video follows a widely circulated comparison video in late November. The video compared Siri against TellMe in an … read more
Microsoft files motion to dismiss Windows Phone location lawsuit
2nd Dec 11 1:24 pm with 17 CommentsMicrosoft filed a motion in late November to dismiss a Windows Phone location lawsuit. Microsoft has been accused of tracking Windows Phone locations without explicit end user consent over the past few months. A lawsuit was … read more
Into Windows Phone app now available to download
2nd Dec 11 10:38 am with 9 CommentsMicrosoft’s Into Windows Phone application is now available to download. The application is design to accompany Microsoft’s social rewards programme in the UK. Windows Phone users can participate in competitions and win points towards prizes. … read more
Microsoft confirms Windows Phone 7 devices do not contain Carrier IQ software
1st Dec 11 9:23 pm with 19 CommentsMicrosoft confirmed on Monday that Windows Phone devices do not contain Carrier IQ software. Carrier IQ is a software service that network carriers install on their devices. The software has been the subject of recent … read more
Windows Phone 7.5 update now available for Dell Venue Pro owners
30th Nov 11 11:44 pm with 25 CommentsMicrosoft announced on Wednesday that it is now delivering the Windows Phone 7.5 “Mango” update for Dell Venue Pro owners. The software giant has started to deliver the Windows Phone 7.5 update to AT&T Dell … read more
Leaked Lenovo Windows Phone is genuine, due second half of 2012
30th Nov 11 5:50 pm with 30 CommentsLenovo has confirmed that it is planning to release a Windows Phone device next year. Pictures leaked of an “S2″ Lenovo Windows Phone last month running the latest “Mango” operating system update. Rumors and speculation … read more
Nokia Lumia 900 reportedly launching on AT&T with 4.3-inch display
29th Nov 11 4:54 pm with 64 CommentsNokia’s next Lumia looks set to go on sale across the U.S. in early 2012. The Lumia 900, Nokia’s next high-end device, will reportedly feature a 1.4GHz processor, 4.3-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display and an 8-megapixel … read more
Windows Phone continues to lead in worldwide advertising performance
29th Nov 11 3:53 pm with 13 CommentsMicrosoft’s Windows Phone operating system is ahead of its competitors in terms of advertising performance. Smaato, a mobile ad optimiser and advertising platform, released their quarterly metrics for Q3, 2011 on Tuesday. The company monitors … read more