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Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 2: Oddities and Stock Apps

Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 2: Oddities and Stock Apps 23 May 2012, 15:20 89

We've already covered the overall impressions of what you may experience should you decide to make the...

Microsoft Office said to be coming to Android and iOS in November

Microsoft Office said to be coming to Android and iOS in November 23 May 2012, 11:47 37

New information has surfaced that confirms that Microsoft is working on an iPad-friendly version of Office,...

Nokia World 2012 announced: new format, will kick off earlier than usual in September

Nokia World 2012 announced: new format, will kick off earlier than usual in September 23 May 2012, 08:15 6

Nokia World is traditionally the biggest single Nokia event for the year - it’s a forum that usually...

Nvidia unveils Kai tablet platform: Tegra 3 Android tablets for $199

Nvidia unveils Kai tablet platform: Tegra 3 Android tablets for $199 23 May 2012, 04:08 17

The $199 tablet came to reality with the Amazon Kindle Fire. Kind of. It wasn’t a full fledged tablet,...

What's in a touch? The Samsung Galaxy S III polycarbonate debate

What's in a touch? The Samsung Galaxy S III polycarbonate debate 21 May 2012, 17:57 79

Earlier we told you all that the Samsung Galaxy S III has a case and battery cover that is made of polycarbonate,...

Platform wars: Symbian losses turned mostly into Android gains, bada outgrows Windows Phone again

Platform wars: Symbian losses turned mostly into Android gains, bada outgrows Windows Phone again 16 May 2012, 07:51 54

Over the first three months of 2012 some remarkable events happened - Symbian plunged in market share,...

Samsung Focus 2 unboxing

Samsung Focus 2 unboxing 15 May 2012, 16:09 15

Hardly a surprise, the packaging for this latest Windows Phone is quite familiar, as it boasts the typical...

Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 1: initial impressions and missing features

Switching from Android to Windows Phone Part 1: initial impressions and missing features 10 May 2012, 09:20 212

Making a change or choosing a new mobile platform can be a big step. Our mobile devices are more and...

Nokia's exclusive apps put into question Microsoft's Windows Phone philosophy

Nokia's exclusive apps put into question Microsoft's Windows Phone philosophy 08 May 2012, 20:33 55

Nokia is certainly not the first manufacturer to announce a set of exclusive apps on a platform, and...

At what point do

At what point do "smartphones" become just "phones"? 07 May 2012, 20:37 58

Earlier today, we learned that smartphones have finally hit the magical point where more than half of...

Samsung Focus 2 hands-on

Samsung Focus 2 hands-on 07 May 2012, 17:22 40

Right off the bat, the unique thing that makes the Samsung Focus 2 stand out is the pristine white body...

Nokia to bring a range of tablets, “hybrid devices” as investors are running out of patience

Nokia to bring a range of tablets, “hybrid devices” as investors are running out of patience 03 May 2012, 02:14 32

Nokia promised it will bring a range of tablets and “hybrid” smart mobile gadgets to the market, in the...

Almost 75% of Americans don't want mobile payment systems

Almost 75% of Americans don't want mobile payment systems 02 May 2012, 15:54 24

Nearly every major player in the mobile space is pushing to be number one in mobile payments, but it...

Forget iOS vs Android, when will there be a competitor to Apple & Samsung?

Forget iOS vs Android, when will there be a competitor to Apple & Samsung? 28 Apr 2012, 11:35 72

There are a lot of fights to be had in the mobile space. Given the opportunity (regardless of how slight...

Google Drive vs SkyDrive vs iCloud vs Dropbox vs SugarSync: cloud services comparison

Google Drive vs SkyDrive vs iCloud vs Dropbox vs SugarSync: cloud services comparison 25 Apr 2012, 07:46 32

Now the big three in Silicon Valley - Apple, Google and Microsoft - all have their own clouds to go along...

Just because Apple leads doesn't mean everyone is following

Just because Apple leads doesn't mean everyone is following 23 Apr 2012, 17:33 143

We are very big proponents of giving credit where it is due, but that also means that we like to set...

Paul Thurrott confirms no Windows Phone 8 for any current handsets

Paul Thurrott confirms no Windows Phone 8 for any current handsets 21 Apr 2012, 11:39 107

There have been conflicting rumors recently over whether or not current Windows Phone handsets would...

BlackBerry still beats the competition on security

BlackBerry still beats the competition on security 20 Apr 2012, 16:53 16

BlackBerry has not been having the best time recently. RIM has been taking hits from every side, and...

Nokia reports 5% loss from the handset business in Q1, smartphone ASP up thanks to Lumias

Nokia reports 5% loss from the handset business in Q1, smartphone ASP up thanks to Lumias 19 Apr 2012, 06:10 5

Nokia just sent us its interim Q1 report, and it shows 5.2% loss in the January-March period from its...

Lumia 900 data connectivity fix available now

Lumia 900 data connectivity fix available now 13 Apr 2012, 19:40 12

As you know, a handful of Nokia Lumia 900s experienced data connectivity issues. Nokia promised an update...

Microsoft may be looking to invest $3.5B in RIM

Microsoft may be looking to invest $3.5B in RIM 11 Apr 2012, 15:34 23

It's time for the monthly rumor that some giant tech company is going to buy out/invest in RIM. This...

Nokia sold over 2 million Lumias in Q1, lowers outlook as margins evaporate

Nokia sold over 2 million Lumias in Q1, lowers outlook as margins evaporate 11 Apr 2012, 07:41 94

The first Nokia Windows Phone sales numbers are in: Nokia sold 2 million units of its newly launched...

Fix for Nokia Lumia 900 is coming; buyers through April 21st get $100 rebate

Fix for Nokia Lumia 900 is coming; buyers through April 21st get $100 rebate 10 Apr 2012, 21:29 37

After confirming that a memory management problem with the Nokia Lumia 900's software is hampering users...

Facebook's mobile plans (Part 2): Instagram's independence vs integration

Facebook's mobile plans (Part 2): Instagram's independence vs integration 10 Apr 2012, 10:25 6

Facebook loves that Instagram is a data silo, and we hope it loves the simplicity and ease it brings...

10 Windows Phone games you should try

10 Windows Phone games you should try 10 Apr 2012, 04:45 9

Today we present you 10 Windows Phone games that we believe you should give a try. We have everything...

10 of the greatest Windows Mobile smartphones ever

10 of the greatest Windows Mobile smartphones ever 09 Apr 2012, 12:11 63

Peeking over the current crop of Windows Phone, devices like the Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Focus S, Dell...

The battle of the $99 phones: poll results

The battle of the $99 phones: poll results 09 Apr 2012, 06:45 34

The Nokia Lumia 900 is finally available and it’s not only the first big attempt by Nokia to make it...

AT&T promotes Nokia Lumia 900 launch with huge signs; phone available in stores today

AT&T promotes Nokia Lumia 900 launch with huge signs; phone available in stores today 09 Apr 2012, 01:12 22

With the Nokia Lumia 900 launching on Easter Sunday, AT&T stores will be first offering the Windows Phone...

HTC Titan II now available from AT&T; order online if you can't wait for Monday

HTC Titan II now available from AT&T; order online if you can't wait for Monday 08 Apr 2012, 01:13 30

With most retail stores shut for Easter, you can go online to AT&T's website and order the Windows Phone...

The battle of the $99 phones: which one would you get?

The battle of the $99 phones: which one would you get? 05 Apr 2012, 04:58 110

The Nokia Lumia 900 said the price battle is officially on: it comes for only $99.99 with a two-year...

Best April Fools' Day mobile tech pranks roundup

Best April Fools' Day mobile tech pranks roundup 02 Apr 2012, 05:12 6

The tech industry and blogosphere took a swing at being funny again, and some of those skits were actually...

The power of the 1% over mobile devices (expandable memory and removable batteries)

The power of the 1% over mobile devices (expandable memory and removable batteries) 31 Mar 2012, 13:35 129

If there is anything that we try to do consistently, it is to point out that personal opinion does not...

20 must-see Kickstarter projects

20 must-see Kickstarter projects 30 Mar 2012, 10:01 5

Kickstarter is probably the most inspiring and creative place on the earthly web right now and when it...

Nokia + Microsoft = Win?

Nokia + Microsoft = Win? 29 Mar 2012, 07:26 41

Even if the early Nokia Windows Phones aren't a tremendous success, does it mean that the company is...

Android devices will outnumber Windows PCs by 2016, Microsoft looks for a clean pair of shorts

Android devices will outnumber Windows PCs by 2016, Microsoft looks for a clean pair of shorts 28 Mar 2012, 14:43 31

According to IDC forecasts, Android's installed userbase will exceed that of traditional Windows PCs...

AT&T says its launch of Nokia Lumia 900 to be its biggest ever, even surpassing the Apple iPhone's release

AT&T says its launch of Nokia Lumia 900 to be its biggest ever, even surpassing the Apple iPhone's release 28 Mar 2012, 12:55 62

Speculation is that AT&T will be spending $200 million to promote the launch of the Nokia Lumia 900 and...

Smoked by their own marketing

Smoked by their own marketing 26 Mar 2012, 17:08 64

Microsoft's Smoked by Windows challenge is being undermined by their reaction to their first in-store...

HTC Titan II release date set for April 8, priced at $199

HTC Titan II release date set for April 8, priced at $199 26 Mar 2012, 09:10 22

The HTC Titan II will be released on April 8, as confirmed by AT&T. Getting one will cost you $199 on...

AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 release date, price official: arriving April 8th for $100

AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 release date, price official: arriving April 8th for $100 26 Mar 2012, 08:31 36

The AT&T-bound Nokia Lumia 900 release date and price are now finally official: the phone arrives on...

First Windows 8 tablets coming in October

First Windows 8 tablets coming in October 20 Mar 2012, 02:39 11

Microsoft is about to finish work on its newest Windows 8 this summer and is planning to have the first...

Windows Phone Tango will officially launch in China March 21st

Windows Phone Tango will officially launch in China March 21st 14 Mar 2012, 15:07 1

Microsoft is sending out press event invitations for a March 21st unveiling of Windows Phone 7.5 in Beijing...

March Madness bracket apps for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone

March Madness bracket apps for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone 13 Mar 2012, 08:41 1

From streaming all 67 games live for the first time from the comfort of your Android or iOS mobile device...

AT&T said to delay launch of the Nokia Lumia 900; new launch date is April 22nd

AT&T said to delay launch of the Nokia Lumia 900; new launch date is April 22nd 12 Mar 2012, 12:26 18

Considering that the Nokia Lumia 900 has not yet received technical acceptance, it shouldn't be surprising...

Apple's brand is not destroying the world

Apple's brand is not destroying the world 12 Mar 2012, 09:39 86

Last week, we questioned if those who were out to criticize Apple were judging the company by an old...

New Windows Phone head lobbing bombs at Apple, Android

New Windows Phone head lobbing bombs at Apple, Android 05 Mar 2012, 14:42 27

Terry Myerson, the new head of mobile at Microsoft, sounded off last week as he accused Apple of updating...

S&P downgrades Nokia, gives negative outlook citing smartphone share drop

S&P downgrades Nokia, gives negative outlook citing smartphone share drop 05 Mar 2012, 04:22 36

If you listen to Nokia’s chief executive Stephen Elop at MWC, you’d be left with a swashing feeling of...

Vote for best phone and tablet of MWC 2012

Vote for best phone and tablet of MWC 2012 02 Mar 2012, 06:56 39

The Mobile World Congress is the biggest show dedicated to mobile and in 2012 it was intense. We witnessed...

Windows 8 Consumer Preview now available

Windows 8 Consumer Preview now available 29 Feb 2012, 09:22 24

Windows 8 has finally come. Well, almost - the Windows 8 Consumer Preview is up for grabs over at Microsoft...

Samsung confirms Windows Phone 8 coming by year's end with elements of Windows 8

Samsung confirms Windows Phone 8 coming by year's end with elements of Windows 8 28 Feb 2012, 17:00 17

Samsung can certainly be labeled as a company with much more invested in Android than Windows Phone,...

Nokia Lumia 610 Hands-on Review

Nokia Lumia 610 Hands-on Review 27 Feb 2012, 04:54 10

A heavily rumored handset, the Nokia Lumia 610 was finally announced today here at MWC 2012. As expected,...

ZTE Orbit makes an official debut: affordable mysterious Windows Phone

ZTE Orbit makes an official debut: affordable mysterious Windows Phone 27 Feb 2012, 04:08 2

The ZTE Orbit has just made its official debut: the handset is another very affordable offer coming with...

Nokia Lumia 900 goes international, starts shipping in Q2

Nokia Lumia 900 goes international, starts shipping in Q2 27 Feb 2012, 02:25 7

As previously rumored, the Nokia Lumia 900 will be released outside of the U.S. in the near future. The...

Nokia Lumia 610 breaks cover: the most affordable Windows Phone

Nokia Lumia 610 breaks cover: the most affordable Windows Phone 27 Feb 2012, 02:20 4

The Nokia Lumia 610 has finally officially broken cover and it’s the most affordable Windows Phone we’ve...

The quad-core LG Optimus 4X HD against the rest: spec comparison

The quad-core LG Optimus 4X HD against the rest: spec comparison 23 Feb 2012, 03:27 20

The LG Optimus 4X HD is among the first handsets to get announced with a Tegra 3 quad-core chip, and...

Ubuntu for Android shows us the future of computing

Ubuntu for Android shows us the future of computing 22 Feb 2012, 09:15 16

Did everyone see the news yesterday? It would have been easy enough to skip over the story, but Ubuntu...

Nokia teaser hints of new high MP camera to be announced at MWC 2012

Nokia teaser hints of new high MP camera to be announced at MWC 2012 21 Feb 2012, 22:04 18

Nokia has released a teaser video for MWC 2012 which highlights certain "pure" characteristics of outstanding...

Why it won't be Jelly Bean released this summer

Why it won't be Jelly Bean released this summer 16 Feb 2012, 13:36 30

It looks as though an article like this is going to have to become a yearly staple for us, because this...

Windows Phone Tango interface leaks - same visuals, new features, only 256MB of RAM needed

Windows Phone Tango interface leaks - same visuals, new features, only 256MB of RAM needed 16 Feb 2012, 03:56 22

Multiple item and voice recording attachments in MMS, as well as data roaming management are said to...

Nokia Lumia 900 Specs Review

Nokia Lumia 900 Specs Review 14 Feb 2012, 04:57 12

Back at CES, we had the pleasure to go up close and personal with the Nokia Lumia 900 – a promising Windows...

DoJ approves sale of Nortel and Novell patents

DoJ approves sale of Nortel and Novell patents 13 Feb 2012, 17:35 5

In the same filing as the one approving the sale of Motorola to Google, the DoJ also announced the approval...

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