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Microsoft’s User Community Contest: Win a Dell Alienware M18x Gaming Laptop

December 2, 2011 No Comments

The Microsoft User Community always has great contests going on and this one is no different. This time all you have to do is like their page and submit a game that you have developed that was accepted on the Windows Phone Marketplace. You can win a Dell Alienware M18x gaming laptop or an Xbox […]

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Google Search Customized For Windows Phone

December 2, 2011 No Comments

Google is almost none existent on Windows Phone, official apps or lack there of (since there is just 1) is completely horrible. Google Inc. might be starting to come around though as their homepage as been transformed for Windows Phone. If you go to google.com on your Windows Phone, you get a customized experience just for Windows […]

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GlowPuff Presents: North Pole Invasion – Expansion to Zombie Circus (Free Game)

December 2, 2011 No Comments

Ready for Christmas but can’t seem to let go of Halloween? We have the perfect game for you – North Pole Invasion. The zombie clowns are back and they are all over the North Pole. You need to stop the zombies and save the day by using weapons or just tossing them aside by just […]

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Windows Phone UK: ‘into’ App Now Available in Marketplace (Social Rewards) – updated

December 2, 2011 2 Comments

Remember when we announced that Windows Phone UK had began a rewards program called ‘into’ where you can win stuff by just sharing info and posting media. Well the app ‘into’ developed by MatchBox mobile is available on the marketplace for UK only. Update: It seems a couple of UK residents are having issues installing the app but […]

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Microsoft: Carrier IQ? Not on Windows Phone

December 1, 2011 No Comments

Carrier IQ has caused quite a stir on the mobile front recently, since it was uncovered that most smart-phones like Android and iPhone run the hidden software. Carrier IQ was designed to collect data from users on their handhelds so carriers can better understand how phones are being used, but to many felt like the software was […]

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Developers: NYC Windows Phone Hackathon – December 10

December 1, 2011 No Comments

Calling all Windows Phone developers in the NYC area! Need help starting or finishing your Windows Phone app? Haven’t started and need some inspiration? Well then the NYC Windows Phone Hackathon at the Microsoft offices is where you should be on December 10th at 10am. Join the Windows Phone User Group and then RSVP for […]

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Mango: List of Windows Phone Emoticons Part 1

December 1, 2011 No Comments

It was a very nice feeling when you updated your Windows Phone to Mango and noticed that emoticons were now available to use through text. There are a few to choose from on the keyboard which was fun but now the Windows Phone team has published a list of all the emoticons you can use […]

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Windows Phone 7740 Update Making its Rounds Worldwide (Nokia Lumia 800 Too)

December 1, 2011 4 Comments

Microsoft’s Windows Phone update to version 7740 from a few weeks ago is making its rounds around the world again. It seems this time around, more devices and carriers are receiving the update. 7740 tackles two main issues, fixes an issue with new voice mail notifications not appearing for customers and also fixes an email […]

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Axiom 3D Rendering Engine Running on HTC HD7 – YVision Coming to Windows Phone

November 30, 2011 3 Comments

A port of the popular Ogre render engine called Axiom is being worked on for Windows Phone. Above is the latest Axiom build which is open-source is being helped out by a company called YDreams. YDreams also currently has a product out called YVision that is currently available for Windows and Mac. YVision has been used for interactive projections, digital art […]

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Lenovo LePhone S2 Running Windows Phone Coming 2012

November 30, 2011 No Comments

Lenovo announced yesterday its LePhone S2 running Android which seemed to kill any chance of them making a Windows Phone in the near future. Product manager for Lenovo Phone business Shisunny though told reporters that Lenovo LePhone S2 running Windows Phone will be coming in the second half of 2012. Another manufacturer joining the Windows […]

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Nokia Begins to Advertise the Lumia 710 – Welcome to the Amazing Everyday (video)

With the Lumia 800 being Nokia’s flagship Windows Phone at the moment, its no wonder that it has been getting...

Lenovo LePhone S2 Running Windows Phone Coming 2012

Lenovo announced yesterday its LePhone S2 running Android which seemed to kill any chance of them making a Windows...