August 12, 2011
The rumor mill sure has been churning as of late. The latest, though definitely believable rumor is that the Mango update (7720) will be made available today to Microsoft employees. To get the update Microsoft employees muct take their phone to the Device Lab on the Bellevue campus and have their device flashed to the […]
Tags: 7720, bellevue, device lab, Mango, Microsoft, rtm, Windows Phone, WP7News
August 11, 2011
It has been known for a while now that some Mango devices will be making their big debut next month. It seems as though HTC is making their preperations. Two HTC hansets have undergone Bluetooth certification. Sadly there are no specifics about the devices except for model numbers, PI06XXX and PI39XXX. There is always the […]
Tags: bresson, eternity, HTC, ignite, mazaa, prime, Windows Phone, WP7News
August 11, 2011
Pocket-Lint is claiming that “multiple trusted sources” have told them that Mango will be coming on September 1st on new devices as well as for current Windows Phone owners. The reason for this seems to be that it is in time for IFA, which is Europe’s largest consumer electronic event. This would be the perfect opportunity […]
Tags: ifa, Mango, Nokia, Windows Phone, WP7News, Phones
August 10, 2011
A sad, sad day for anyone who was excited about Nokia’s N9. It has been learned that the N9 will not be making its’ way to the US. After inquiring about the release of the N9, this was the response received by Engadget from Nokia: “After the very positive reception to the launch of the […]
Tags: Microsoft, N9, Nokia, Windows Phone, WP7News, Phones
August 10, 2011
Though Motorola is mainly focused on building Android devices, CEO Sanjay Jha has said that he is open to working with Microsoft to make Windows Phone devices. Jha’s interest in Windows Phone does come with stipulations. He is apparently interested if they could get a deal similar to the one Microsoft struck with Nokia. “I […]
Tags: Android, Microsoft, motorola, Windows Phone, WP7News, Phones
August 9, 2011
With all of the speech features that were added in the Mango update it should come as no surprise that Microsoft has added talking caller ID into the OS update. The way it works is your ringtone goes off for a couple of seconds, proabably to command your attention and then the phone continually announces […]
Tags: Mango, talking caller id, update, Windows Phone, WP7News
August 9, 2011
You might have heard of the ‘Tango’ update, which is said to be the update that will be the Mango updates successor. There isn’t much information available yet regarding Tango but CNet’s Mary Jo Foley found out just a little bit to tide us over until Microsoft begins making official announcements about ‘Tango’. An anonymous […]
Tags: Apollo, Mango, Microsoft, Nokia, Tango, Windows Phone, WP7News
August 8, 2011
Sally’s Salon Luxury Edition has continuously been compared to Diner Dash. I would say that that comparison is correct, however Sally’s Salon adds a little twist. When you begin your game you are the sole worker in the salon. Therefore it is up to you to seat customers at the correct station but also to […]
Tags: Games, Marketplace, sally's salon luxury edition, Xbox LiveGames, Reviews
August 8, 2011
Fruit Ninja, the wildly popular mobile game is making its way to Xbox 360. It was announced a couple of months ago but it was announced today that Fruit Ninja will be available in the Xbox Live Arcade Marketplace this Wednesday. Microsooft’s Major Nelson made the announcement today via his Twitter account. In the […]
Tags: arcadr, Fruit Ninja, Kinect, Major Nelson, Marketplace, Xbox 360Games, News
August 5, 2011
In celebration of the new season of Jersey Shore (no, I do not watch Jersey Shore but my Facebook feed was filled with posts about it) Microsoft has added some new items to the Avatar Marketplace. You too, can now have your avatar sporting the famous Snooki hairdo. The following items have been added: Snooki Leopard Dress […]
Tags: avatar, jersey shore, snooki, Xbox LiveNews