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Another Windows Phone Attracts Attention in Game Stats

August 25, 2011 No Comments

A device known as the LG-T130L commanded notice today when posted on developer Elbert Perez’s website. Though the device is a new Windows Phone model, it isn’t its’ first appearance on Elbert Perez’s stats. In fact a post on our site dated August 23 features a shot of the device listings and it clearly shows […]

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Finally, Confirmation That Windows Phone Mango Will have Front Facing Cameras

August 25, 2011 No Comments

As if we hadn’t known all along, Microsoft has finally officially confirmed that the Mango update will also bring front facaing cameras to Windows Phone. The announcement was made at Microsoft’s Tech Ed event  in New Zealand. Another obvious announcement that they made was that Skype would be soon making its’ way to Windows Phone and that Mango […]

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Fight Game: Rivals to Launch Aug. 31st – WP7’s New Xbox Live Title

August 25, 2011 No Comments

We published a very detailed inside look at the upcoming Xbox Live title Fight Game: Rivals. We are now getting word that the game will be launching next week (August 31st) and will be our next Xbox Live title. The game from what we can tell is very polished and looks to bring another much needed […]

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Mango: Windows Phone Will Support Internet Sharing/Mobile Hot Spot

August 25, 2011 No Comments

So close to the launch of Windows Phone Mango and we are still finding little gems hidden within the OS. Internet Sharing/Mobile Hot Spot will in fact be supported in Mango. This is a brand new trick for Windows Phone and a much sought after feature in the mobile world. Adding Internet to both a smartphone […]

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Developers Rally Against Microsoft’s Mango App Submission Rule

August 24, 2011 2 Comments

Microsoft ignited a flame in some developers when they released a blog post on what will happen when a Mango app gets published. Turns out that once you publish a Mango app, there is no turning back. Your app will stay available to devices running NoDo but the app will no longer be allowed updates […]

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General Motors Launches Cadillac Showroom on Windows Phone

August 24, 2011 No Comments

General Motors (GM) has unleashed a beatifully designed andpriced app on the Windows Phone marketplace. Cadillac Showroom is an awesome looking app that is pretty much a virtual showroom on your device. It features videos, images and specs – wish it had 360 view though. It is an amazing app that you must download ASAP! […]

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Minesweeper Now Available Worldwide

August 24, 2011 No Comments

  When Microsoft launched both Minesweeper and Sudoku for free on the Windows Phone marketplace, not everyone was happy. Actually most of the world wasn’t happy since the games were only available in the US. Microsoft not only corrected the situation (for one of the titles so far), they also explained what happened in their […]

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Ever Wondered How Rovio Creates an Angry Birds Level?

August 24, 2011 2 Comments

Angry Birds has become a must have on mobile platforms these days. People just can’t seem to resist knocking around those green pigs using different birds, ehich is why Rovio is constantly updating the game to include new content and keep players interested. Some levels of Angry Bird seem so complex that you have to […]

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Microsoft Confirms WP7 Tango and Apollo

August 24, 2011 1 Comment

Yesterday Microsoft held a MSDN seminar called “The Next Generation of Development,” in Hong Kong. During the presentation they spoke about the much speculated update codenamed Tango. Tango will NOT be a major update but a minor one for areas like China and India. The update will also bring things like: Improved Bing service to […]

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Uber Mage Available Now in the Marketplace

August 24, 2011 No Comments

Uber Mage plays out like an old school RPG game with Zelda like puzzles. If you appreciate games like this, you will need to take a look at this game. This is only a soft launch of the game and it costs $2.99. There is an ad-supported version though for free to try out. PRESS […]

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Nokia 800 Not Sea Ray? Both Show Up on Game Analytics

Recently a really good way to spot new devices coming to Windows Phone has been to look at the occasional...

HTC Meetup to be the Unveiling Of HTC Eternity and Omega?

We recently wrote about how HTC was going to be holding a meetup in London on September 1st. The...