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Microsoft and Google teaming up on new YouTube app for Windows Phone, launching 'in the coming weeks'

Cell Phone Apps Microsoft and Google haven't exactly been the best of friends as of late, especially when it comes to YouTube, but it looks like the two companies have managed to find a way to work together. Google has told The Verge that YouTube and...

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Why is Nokia the only manufacturer to take WP8 seriously?

Lifestyle Let’s talk about Windows Phone 8 for a minute. When I look at Windows Phone 8, I kind of have a certain admiration for the software. I find it interesting that Microsoft has found a way to make the Windows Phone 8 platform an advancement...

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Nokia Lumia 928 Gallery

Gallery Until recently, Nokia fans that wanted a high-end device were restricted to AT&T and the Lumia 920. That's about to change as the Nokia Lumia 928 brings a flagship Nokia device to the nation's largest wireless...

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Nokia Lumia 521 Unboxing

Unboxing Aaron unboxes the Nokia Lumia 521 at CTIA 2013 in Las Vegas. Available at T-Mobile retail stores today (May 22) for $150 with NO contract, the Lumia 521 is a really attractive option for those on a tight budget. Featuring...

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T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 925 Hands-On

Videos Aaron goes hands-on with the T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 925, coming very soon to T-Mobile. Featuring a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 4.5-inch WXGA HD AMOLED display with ClearBlack technology, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording and...

2 days ago by Aaron Baker 32 29 Reactions

AT&T to enable pre-loaded video chat app use over cellular for all customers by end of 2013

Android Google's new Hangouts app was finally introduced at I/O last week, and shortly after its announcement, Google made it available for download. Some Android-using AT&T customers ran into a bit of an issue with the new app, though, as they...

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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...

4 days ago by Evan Selleck 6

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'Mid-range' smartphones aren't very 'mid-range' anymore

Android If you had asked me two or three years ago what I thought about mid-range smartphones, I would probably tell you that unless you really wanted a cheap, unreliable phone to not even bother with it. But it seems that we’re getting to a point...

6 days ago by Anna Scantlin 8

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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...

2 weeks ago by Evan Selleck 241 150 Reactions

Android and iOS make up 92.3 percent of Q1 2013 smartphone shipments, Windows Phone passes BlackBerry

Android Every time that we've looked at any recent market share report on the smartphone world, the top two spots have been occupied by Android and iOS. That's the case again today with IDC's report on worldwide smartphone shipments in the first...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 4

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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 4

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Nokia Lumia 928 Unboxing

Unboxing With the Nokia Lumia 928 on Verizon Wireless - America's largest wireless carrier - Nokia is officially cool. So cool that the phone was hanging out in the refrigerator. Aaron unboxes Nokia's newest 4G LTE flagship, and specs include a...

2 weeks ago by Aaron Baker 8

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 1

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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 55 37 Reactions

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Nokia Lumia 925 official, rolling out in June with aluminum frame

News Today was the day of Nokia's big event in London, and as promised the Finnish firm showed off "what's next" for its Lumia line. Nokia officially took the wraps off of the Lumia 925, a new Windows Phone device that features an aluminum...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 6

Nokia Lumia 925 appears in leaked image ahead of London event [UPDATED]

News We're now less than 24 hours away from Nokia's big Lumia event in London, but it looks like we won't have to wait that long to get a peek at what the Finnish firm has in store for the gathering. Prolific leaker @evleaks just posted the...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 1

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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 38 27 Reactions

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Nokia teases new Lumia model with ad that shows off its camera hump

News Less than a week after introducing the Lumia 928 for Verizon, Nokia is expected to introduce another new Windows Phone-powered Lumia smartphone at its upcoming event in London. The Finnish firm hasn't said exactly what it's got up its...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Two ways the Windows Phone war is heating up

Lifestyle The mobile market has heavily favored high-end specifications the past three years, but that's not to say it's been in vain. Consumer demand for these devies has urged manufacturers to bring them to the masses in the first place....

2 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 26 15 Reactions

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Nokia Lumia 928 for Verizon official, launching on May 16 for $99.99 [UPDATED]

News After more leaks and teasers than anyone could keep track of, the Nokia Lumia 928 for Verizon is now officially official. Verizon just announced that the new Lumia will be launching on May 16 for $99.99 with a two-year contract and $50...

2 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 25 16 Reactions