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Will a new Lumia device breathe new life into Windows Phone?

Windows Phone 8 A friend of mine still has a lot of hope for Microsoft's Windows Phone platform. He is absolutely certain that the mobile operating system from the Redmond-based company will see a big turnaround later this year, and that its adoption rate...

3 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 0

Windows Phone 8 GDR2 update to hit Telstra for testing in mid-May, says carrier rep

News The rumor mill has teased that the upcoming GDR2 update for Windows Phone 8 will bring with it FM radio support and some Nokia Lumia-specific goodies, but one tidbit of information that hasn't been revealed quite yet is exactly when that...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

YouTube and Foursquare apps for Windows Phone receive major updates

Cell Phone Apps Today's a big day, Windows Phone fans, because two popular apps are getting major updates. First up is the YouTube app, which used to be less of an app and more of a portal to the mobile version of the video site. That's no longer the...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Which games are you playing on your phone?

Android Late last year, I went through a bit of a dry spell when it came to playing video games on my smartphone. In fact, it was so dry, that I stopped playing them altogether. I didn't go as far as to delete the titles I already had on my phone,...

2 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 0

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Do Nokia's Lumia flagship smartphones even matter?

Business And Money The rumored Nokia "Catwalk" which became infamous around the Web for its aluminum chassis and svelte profile just became a reality. Nokia launched the Lumia 925 at their big event in London earlier today putting to rest the tagline of...

2 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 0

New Windows Phone 8 update rolling out this summer with FM radio, other improvements

News Hot on the heels of Nokia's Lumia 925 announcement, Microsoft has some big Windows Phone news of its own to share. The Redmond-based firm today announced a new Windows Phone 8 update that will bring several improvements to the platform....

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

Google requests that Microsoft pull new YouTube app for Windows Phone [UPDATED]

Cell Phone Apps If you're a Windows Phone user that enjoys watching a YouTube clip from time to time, you may want to hurry up and grab that new YouTube app as soon as possible. The Verge has gotten hold of a letter that Google sent to Microsoft...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Why aren't you using iOS?

Android It’s been almost exactly one month since I asked all of you a very simple, yet "deep" question. A very, very important question! One that can fuel the fires of a “fanboy war” without much real effort. It can also lead to some interesting...

1 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 0

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A Microsoft Surface RT Mini could work, here's why

Microsoft As the tablet market matures, many manufacturers across varying operating systems are vying for a share of the pie, and no matter your OS preference, there are varying screen sizes beckoning you. Well, that is if you prefer Android and...

6 days ago by Chase Bonar 0

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I wish Windows Phone's Live Tiles had widget controls

Windows Phone 8 Windows Phone. The mobile operating system that Microsoft is hoping will win over the hearts and minds of mobile users all over the world. They’re hoping it will do that with a new user experience. A whole new way to use your phone.

3 days ago by Evan Selleck 0

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Do you store your photos in the cloud?

Lifestyle Storage is one of the most important things when it comes to our devices. It doesn’t matter what it is. From our phones to our tablets, the amount of storage we have readily available can mean the difference between having that one extra...

3 days ago by Evan Selleck 0

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Jolla's smartphone already has an edge, but is it enough?

Lifestyle It feels like an eternity since a band of MeeGo engineers left Nokia to carry-out their very own endeavour dubbed Sailfish OS, a continuation of MeeGo OS gracing such smartphones as the Nokia N9 and N950. The group of ex-Nokian's...

2 days ago by Chase Bonar 0

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Do you suffer from social networking fatigue?

Lifestyle One of the best uses of our powerful smartphones is to stay connected. Whether that’s to rekindle past relationships, stay up-to-date on what’s happening with family in other States or countries, or to meet new people, using applications...

2 days ago by Evan Selleck 0

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Do you set a monthly allowance for app purchases?

Lifestyle I don’t know about you, but I’m more than willing to buy an application if it suits my needs, and it does so well. Whatever that need may be at the time, if the application does what it’s supposed to do and I like the way it looks (because...

yesterday by Evan Selleck 0

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Even if you don’t use Android, do you still rely on Google?

Android I’m just going to make one thing very clear right now: I love and hate Google. I can’t really explain it in its entirety, but Google in its current state is like, the overlord of the tech world. Google has eyes and ears everywhere – along...

yesterday by Anna Scantlin 0