It’s just a week since Skype for Windows Phone came out of beta and today there is an update for the app. As with most Windows Phone apps there are no details of what’s changed in the app, there is a still no background calling but I don’t expect that to be added until the [...]
Full Story »Windows Phone Wednesday: Network Dashboard
When Windows Phone was first available I noticed amongst the comments that people were saying how the network settings were buried compared to other mobile operating systems. I noticed this too as someone coming from Windows Mobile since on that OS you could tap the Wi-Fi symbol and this provided a way to jump into the [...]
Full Story »The Digital Lifestyle Show #351–Glass Half Full
This week Garry and Andrew were busy so Jason Coombes joins me to look over the weeks news. We talk about Microsoft’s decision to make Windows Media Center an optional component of the Pro edition of Windows 8 and the impact it will have on Media Center users. We also talk SkyDrive, Google Drive and [...]
Full Story »Netflix for Windows Phone updated
Netflix for Windows Phone has been updated, no details on what has changed but if you have Netflix and Windows Phone get updating the app. Netflix is the world’s leading subscription service for watching TV episodes and films on your phone. This Netflix mobile application is designed to deliver the best experience anywhere, anytime. Get [...]
Full Story »Microsoft remove Windows Phone apps from the Zune PC Software
On the Windows Phone Blog Microsoft have announced they are removing the option to purchase Windows Phone apps from the Zune PC software, so purchasing apps must be done from the Phone or the Marketplace web site. It’s not a surprising move as most users purchase apps from their Phone or at least use [...]
Full Story »Windows Phone Wednesday: Nokia Play To
Last year I made an attempt to start a weekly post about Windows Phone and after only a few short weeks I came to an abrupt end after I published Windows Phone Roundup- 6th November 2011 which is, I’m sure you will agree, a pretty lame attempt. So here I am again only this time [...]
Full Story »Podcast: TDL Mobile Show 106 – Jase vs. Jose Round 2
Jase once again manages to bait me into a discussion about the merits of Windows Phone. We open the show with exactly that; a back and forth between Jase and I discussing what’s great and not so great about Windows Phone, and what Microsoft needs to do to bring it up to par with Android [...]
Full Story »Skype for Windows Phone out of beta
Skype for Windows Phone is officially out of beta. The updated version has a new search features but still can’t receive calls when the app isn’t loaded which to be honest doesn’t really bother me as I always tend to pre-arrange my Skype calls. The app is free from the Windows Phone Marketplace. Imagine talking [...]
Full Story »SkyDrive for Windows Phone updated
Just noticed that SkyDrive for Windows Phone has been updated. I can’t really tell what’s new as Microsoft haven’t posted any details but it does look like some of the dialogs have been tweaked. SkyDrive integration is one of Windows Phone’s best features and it’s good to see it getting an update. SkyDrive is the [...]
Full Story »Ceton show off Windows Phone and Android TV apps
Ceton are doing some great work with Windows Media Center, extenders and smartphone apps. At CES I has a preview of the Windows Phone app and yesterday Ceton posted more details about the TV features of the Windows Phone app and a sneak preview of the Android app. A few weeks ago I showed off [...]
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