Nokia Lumia 920 getting product placement in hit shows Arrow and House of Lies

Nokia Lumia 920 getting product placement in hit shows Arrow and House of Lies January 26, 2013 | By Surur While Windows Phones may still be a relatively rare sight in real life, one certainly would not get the impression from watching TV, where various Windows Phones have been showing up all over the place. The latest is the Nokia Lumia 920 showing up on the hit show “Arrow” Season 1, Episode 11. The screen shot above is from...

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Ragdoll Run v1.6 is here!

Ragdoll Run v1.6 is here! January 26, 2013 | By Dawnbreak Dawnbreak Studios has released an update to the famous game “Ragdoll Run”! This time the main character from Dawnbreaks game Papa Joe takes up the challenge to race for the worlds best highscore! WHAT´S NEW? (V 1.6) Added new character Papa Joe Added Sapphires Changed default control to “Tap to jump” Get the Premium ad-free version which unlocks two extra characters HERE or...

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Samsung ATIV Odyssey now available for free from BestBuy

Samsung ATIV Odyssey now available for free from BestBuy January 26, 2013 | By Surur The Samsung ATIV Odyssey is priced the same as the Nokia Lumia 822, but the expectation has always been that it would be the cheaper handset. It seems BestBuy will be making this a reality, with the US retailer offering the handset for free on two year contract, a $50 discount.  It does come with a hefty $350 Early Termination Fee, but...

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Nokia Lumia 920 getting product placement in hit shows Arrow and House of Lies

Nokia Lumia 920 getting product placement in hit shows Arrow and House of Lies January 26, 2013 | By Surur While Windows Phones may still be a relatively rare sight in real life, one certainly would not get the impression from watching TV, where various Windows Phones have been showing up all over the place. The latest is the Nokia Lumia 920 showing up on the hit show “Arrow” Season 1, Episode 11. The screen shot above is from...

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Wells Fargo working on a Windows Phone app

Wells Fargo working on a Windows Phone app January 25, 2013 | By Surur Banking applications are very important, so even one by small banks matter.  Wells Fargo is however no small name, and we are happy to report that they company is not only considering, but already working on a Windows Phone app. WPDaily reports Wells Fargo Customer Service sent the above email in which they confirm they are "already working on...

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Request for Windows Phone Bluetooth HID support gets good traction on user voice

Request for Windows Phone Bluetooth HID support gets good traction on user voice January 25, 2013 | By Surur We saw some great expansion of Bluetooth functionality in Windows Phone 8, but 3rd parties cant solve all problems, and after Bluetooth File transfer, the next big battle is over Bluetooth Human Interface Device support, which would allow Windows Phones to use external Bluetooth keyboards and game controllers. While...

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Nokia’s exclusive Cinemagraph and PhotoBeamer apps updated

Nokia’s exclusive Cinemagraph and PhotoBeamer apps updated January 25, 2013 | By Surur Nokia has updated two of their exclusive apps. Nokia’s Cinemagraph app has been updated.  The app, which produces animated gifs is now easier to use, supports a wider range of Lumia phones and can now create both portrait and landscape cinemagraphs. Nokia also updated their PhotoBeamer app, which allows users to show their Lumia photos...

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Digitimes: Microsoft To Release WP8 Reference Design In Mid-2013

Digitimes: Microsoft To Release WP8 Reference Design In Mid-2013 January 25, 2013 | By Pradeep According to Digitimes, Microsoft reportedly is planning to create a Windows Phone 8 reference design in cooperation with chipset vendors including Qualcomm. Microsoft is planning to attract more smartphone OEMs in China with this new reference design. These new smartphone OEMs will release Windows Phone 8 devices for the entry-level...

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Nokia Lumia 620 only £199 on PAYG on Three UK

Nokia Lumia 620 only £199 on PAYG on Three UK January 25, 2013 | By Surur Three UK’s Pay as You Go prices for the Nokia Lumia 620 has been revealed. Coolsmartphone has grabbed a picture of the most recent Argos circular, showing that the Windows Phone 8 dual-core smartphone will run at £199 on PAYG with a £10 top-up on Three UK. That makes it £50 more than the Nokia Lumia 610 handset it replaces, which is sure...

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Microsoft: Windows Phone Related Revenue Increased $546 Million

Microsoft: Windows Phone Related Revenue Increased $546 Million January 25, 2013 | By Pradeep Microsoft announced its quarterly financial reports yesterday. It posted a record revenue and an impressive profit despite slow industry momentum around PCs. They also revealed some numbers around Windows Phone revenue for the first time. The following was mentioned in their statement, Windows Phone revenue increased $546 million,...

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SurfCube 3D Browser Updated To v4.5 With Windows Phone 8 Support

SurfCube 3D Browser Updated To v4.5 With Windows Phone 8 Support January 24, 2013 | By Pradeep If you remember our old Windows Phone days, you will remember this 3rd party browser called SurfCube 3D.  It’s a feature-rich web browser with unique 3D UI. This app got updated to v4.5 with support for Windows Phone 8 devices and more. V4.5 Change log: - Optimized for WP8- Support for HD phones- Fast App Resume- Added loading...

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Nokia To Include Cinemagraph And Smartshoot Apps With Windows Phone 7.8

Nokia To Include Cinemagraph And Smartshoot Apps With Windows Phone 7.8 January 24, 2013 | By Pradeep Even though new Live Tiles are the only official feature for Windows Phone 7.8 from Microsoft, OEMs like Nokia are including many apps/services for Windows Phone 7.8 devices. As announced earlier, Nokia has released the following apps for Windows Phone 7.8 devices, Ringtone Maker Contacts Transfer Bluetooth Transfer Nokia Counters Photobeamer Angry...

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Deal For Nokia Lumia 920 At AT&T: Free Wireless Charging Plate Or Buy One Get One Free

Deal For Nokia Lumia 920 At AT&T: Free Wireless Charging Plate Or Buy One Get One Free January 24, 2013 | By Pradeep AT&T is now running a limited time offer for Nokia Lumia 920. When you buy this device on 2 year contract for $49, you can either get a free wireless charging plate or you can buy a second Nokia Lumia 920 on 2 years contract for free. FREE Wireless Charging Plate  OR buy one get one FREE Buy a...

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Huawei Releasing Ascend W1 In Russia Next Month To Compete With Lumia 620

Huawei Releasing Ascend W1 In Russia Next Month To Compete With Lumia 620 January 24, 2013 | By Pradeep According to Mail.ru, Huawei is planning to release its Ascend W1 Windows Phone 8 device in Russia next month. Ascend W1 will compete with Nokia Lumia 620 for low end Windows Phone market. The device will be on sale for 11,990 rubles($396 USD) which is exactly priced same as Lumia 620 in Russia. The Ascend W1 has a 10.5mm...

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GSMA Introduces The NFC Experience For Mobile World Congress, iPhones need not apply

GSMA Introduces The NFC Experience For Mobile World Congress, iPhones need not apply January 24, 2013 | By Surur The GSMA have announced the NFC Experience at Mobile World Congress, an interactive experience through which exhibitors, vendors, and attendees use mobile Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to exchange information and conduct transactions. “We’re excited to launch the NFC Experience for Mobile World Congress,...

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Nokia Q4 Financial Results: More Info On Nokia Lumia Windows Phone Devices

Nokia Q4 Financial Results: More Info On Nokia Lumia Windows Phone Devices January 24, 2013 | By Pradeep Nokia today reported its Q4 financial results and as expected they posted about half a billion of profit. Nokia sold over 4.4 million Lumia smartphones in Smart Devices category. North America was one of the reason behind higher Lumia sales where in Q4 2012 the numbers grew over 40% over the same quarter last year. Average...

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Nokia Announces $585 Million Profit In Q4 Over $10.73 Billion Revenue

Nokia Announces $585 Million Profit In Q4 Over $10.73 Billion Revenue January 24, 2013 | By Pradeep Nokia today announced its financial quarter results for Q4. Nokia returned to profit with $585 Million profit on $10.73 Billion revenue. Nokia sold over 4.4 Million Lumia Windows Phone devices which is up from Q3 number of 2.9 million units. Overall Smartphone shipments reduced from 35.1 million units to 6.6 million units as the...

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Nokia India’s ‘Nokia Lumia Your Wish Is My App’ Initiative Receives 35,000 App Ideas

Nokia India’s ‘Nokia Lumia Your Wish Is My App’ Initiative Receives 35,000 App Ideas January 24, 2013 | By Pradeep Nokia India in association with NDTV launched an initiative where consumers have to submit their killer mobile app ideas that have the potential to be developed into successful apps for the Windows Phone Store. The top 42 shortlisted consumers will be called in to participate in the world’s first app reality show...

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Even First Gen Windows Phone Device Like HTC Mozart To Receive 7.8 Update

Even First Gen Windows Phone Device Like HTC Mozart To Receive 7.8 Update January 24, 2013 | By Pradeep  HTC has confirmed that its first generation Windows Phone device HTC Mozart will get Windows Phone 7.8 update in the coming months. They have mentioned the timing as end of Feb or in March. Google Translated version: “Updating HTC devices with Windows Phone 7 to version 7.8 will take place at the end of February / March....

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Mills Free Updated for Windows Phone. Ported to Windows 8 as Kodar Mills

Mills Free Updated for Windows Phone. Ported to Windows 8 as Kodar Mills January 24, 2013 | By Maria The top rated Mills game has received an update for Windows Phone. Also known as Nine     Men’s Morris it is one of the oldest board games known to man. Whether you are a new  player or a veteran you can find an appropriate challenge in one of the difficulty levels that the app supports. New...

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My Location for Windows Phone 8 Now Available (U.S. Only)

My Location for Windows Phone 8 Now Available (U.S. Only) January 24, 2013 | By Kevin Schaefer My Location displays your location information using the location services of your phone and Nokia’s map services. You can quickly find where you are in an emergency and send location data and a map link to your current location via email or SMS. Includes: Location info – latitude, longitude, and current address A Nokia map to validate...

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The “new + rising” section of the App Store – Do you love it or hate it?

The “new + rising” section of the App Store – Do you love it or hate it? January 24, 2013 | By andrewbares With Windows Phone 8, the “new” section of the App Store was renamed to “new + rising”. Along with the different name came a different algorithm for displaying “new” apps. Here’s how it seems like the algorithm works: There is a time limit for what is considered “new”. The time limit seems to be one month from the current...

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Trend Micro: 350,000 different pieces of malware targeting Android, could reach 1 million by end of 2013

Trend Micro: 350,000 different pieces of malware targeting Android, could reach 1 million by end of 2013 January 23, 2013 | By Surur The restrictions in Windows Phone 8 can be annoying to users, for example having to confirm to open a URL detected via NFC or not having full access to the file system. It does however result in a much more secure system, unlike Android, where it seems viruses and other malware run wild. Trend...

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Shuffle Party finally available for Windows Phone 8

Shuffle Party finally available for Windows Phone 8 January 23, 2013 | By Lucas Shuffle Party was one very popular (and free!) high quality Xbox Live game for Windows Phone 7. Unfortunately it was – same as some other Xbox Games – not available for Windows Phone 8… However, today the official Xbox twitter account tweeted that the game is finally ready for download in the Windows Phone store. I checked it and it is indeed downloadable. Like...

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Social Scout v1.0 – Explore nearby, find places, checkin and more

Social Scout v1.0 – Explore nearby, find places, checkin and more January 23, 2013 | By Jandieg Introducing Social Scout for Windows Phone! Explore nearby, find places, check-in, know where your friends are and more! Be part of the most popular checking-in platform in the world, with a rich social connection and millions of places! As recently announced by Facebook, it is not just about a social network, it’s about...

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WinGPS Info Updated for Windows Phone 8 – Now Without Ads

WinGPS Info Updated for Windows Phone 8 – Now Without Ads January 23, 2013 | By Kevin Schaefer WinGPS Info is a free app with no ads that displays your location information and provides a map to view the data updates in real-time and to send a map link to your current location via email or SMS. Includes: Location info – latitude, longitude, heading, and speed A Bing map (WP7) or Nokia map (WP8) to view the data updates in...

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GContact provide 3rd party CardDAV support on Windows Phone

GContact provide 3rd party CardDAV support on Windows Phone January 23, 2013 | By Surur Well, it seems the new Windows Phone API’s have come to Windows Phone 8 user’s rescue after all in Google’s battle with Microsoft. Windows Phone 8 provides the option to have 3rd party contact databases which are still accessible via the Windows Phone Contacts app. Rudy Huyn, the same developer as the excellent 9Gag app, has created GContacts,...

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