The Zune Update FAQ

According to Microsoft, their update of the Zune PC software resolved the following issue “When you try to update Windows Phone 7, the Zune software may stop responding during the backup process.” Man I wish I had that problem already. Hey, where’s the update that should have been part of the OS that shipped and … Read more

Test Your Love on Your Windows Phone

Herm’s Software has released another Windows Phone app called Love Meter which is perfect for Valentine’s Day (and yes, it’s free/ad supported). It’s made up of three mini-games and if you used Windows Mobile you may remember this, but the Windows Phone version is slicker and has more options. Anyway, here’s the app description: Love … Read more

Cocktail Flow Updated For Valentine’s Day

Cocktail Flow is a top selling app for Windows Phones and it’s just received a Valentine’s Day update. Valentine’s day cocktails – nearly 30 delicious, themed drinks are added to the application in the Valentine’s package Packages can be deactivated and activated. This means if you’ve downloaded one of the holiday packages, but aren’t interested … Read more

44% of Verizon Android Users Intend To Go iPhone On Day One

Just when I thought Android was starting to get brand loyalty, a poll comes out and reports that 44% of Android users on Verizon are very or somewhat likely to switch to the iPhone when it’s released. That’s a pretty high number. Even more shocking (for me at least) is the reason to switch. Between … Read more

Updated Windows Phone Developer Tools Available

The long awaited updated developer tools are available now. You can download them from here. The update provides a new emulator with copy and paste, speed enhancements and some bug fixes. There are also updates in the develop resources in line with this. Most apps in Marketplace do not need any update to take advantage … Read more

Nokia Will Team Up With Microsoft, Once Microsoft’s Abode Deal is Finalized

Seriously the rumors about this Nokia-Microsoft/WP7 thing are ridiculous. There are no facts and it’s just a question of sheer speculation and ‘what do you think?’ questions with the opinions of a few analysts from 5 person firms thrown in to add to a story line. Remember when Microsoft was going to acquire Adobe? That … Read more

The ATRIX 4G Is Giving Me Flashbacks – Foleo and Redfly Anyone?

When the Atrix was first demoed they showed off what seemed like a rocking feature – a laptop accessory and early rumors were that we were looking at $150 accessory. Of course, we learned today that the laptop accessory is $500. Maybe I’m missing it but at $500 I don’t get it.  It’s an ATRIX … Read more

Microsoft Releases WP7 App To Help You Use Your Windows Phone

Windows Phone Insider is an interesting  (free) little app for Microsoft to release: Discover more of your Windows Phone with free Bing wallpapers, app picks, tips & tricks and other surprises with the Windows Phone Insider app. And don’t forget to sign up for the Windows Phone Insider Newsletter on WindowsPhone.com for fresh content monthly … Read more

Hotmail Brings Disposable Email Accounts

I’d usually not post on this since it’s not straight mobility (but obviously tied into how you use your phone) but our internal staff emails seem to have enough praise for this that I think it’s a worthy share: Starting today, you can add up to five aliases per year to your Hotmail account, up … Read more