SQL CE Is In WP7 – Will There Be Access?

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We were just talking about SQL Server CE Databases in WP7. Well JustinAngel just tweeted “Windows Phone 7 has System.Data.SqlServerCE.dll and some SQL Server CE Databases” and he further notes “if it’s in the GAC and it’s Microsoft authored, it’s fully enabled under Silverlight security model. Haven’t tried” Let’s see where this is headed…

AT&T Shaking Up Their Pricing

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In an effort to avoid getting flamed further about my writing and controversial image selections, I’ll run a semi-copypasta yawn piece with actual “information” in it. Okay so AT&T fired out a long press release on how they intend to take your money differently, too many asterisks for my taste but Engadget did a decent job of … Read more

Upgrade your storage on the cheap.

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Kristofer has found another great deal going on over at 1saleaday.com.  Today they’re offering up a 16gb Microsd card for only 19.99$.  Deal expires at midnight tonight again.  Jump on this if you need more room for your music-maker or cellphone as long as you’re lucky enough to have removable storage.  If no removable storage … Read more

Voxofon First To Announce VOIP For WP7

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With all the news about Skype and Nimbuzz it’s good to see that some companies are releasing VOIP solutions for WP7 and Voxoon is the first. And you can call other VOIP customers on Skype with their software. Here’s their release: Voxofon – a leading provider of mobile IP-based communication services – is extending its … Read more

Get Bold With the BlackBerry Bold 9650 Smartphone From Verizon Wireless

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Another day, another phone is launched, this time it’s the expected BlackBerry Bold 9650. Not sure what’s so ‘bold’ about it though, but if you’re into the BB scene this is the latest and greatest. It will be available for $149.99 after $100 mail-in rebate and 2yr contract on June 3rd online, and then in stores on June 10th.

Verizon Wireless today announced that the BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9650 smartphone will be available to order online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning June 3 and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning June 10. Running on the largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network in the United States, the BlackBerry Bold is the first global phone from Verizon Wireless to support GlobalAccess Connect, allowing customers to tether their BlackBerry Bold to a notebook or netbook and use it as a modem for wireless Internet access in more than 200 countries worldwide.

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WP7 Foxtel App Impresses

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Microsoft was hosting Remix in Australia and got together with cable provider Foxtel to show off some kickass implementations of MS technology including an HD2 and Surface which interacts for movie data. But there was also a WP7 on stage. So according to itwire here’s what went down. Based on WP7’s location awareness, the device … Read more

edot WP7 App Demoed

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Here’s a simple app created for edot (Every Day One Thing – a site which aims to get people to do one environmentally good thing a day and share it in hopes of spreading the behavior). The app itself was originally written for Windows 7 in a few hours and then ported to WP7 in … Read more

Is that a Shark in your Pocket?

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Yeah I know, it sounded better in my head… anyway, check out this new Android based phone, which by chance happens to be called the Shark! It’s not just any Android phone though, this on incorporates Telegent Mobile TV Technology, it’s the fist touchscreen based smartphone to do this actually.. The Innocomm Shark, which features … Read more

Google Ends Internal Use of Windows

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“We’re not doing any more Windows; it’s a security effort,” remarked one Google insider to the Financial Times about Google’s recent decision to phase out all Microsoft operating systems for almost all of its employees worldwide, up to twenty thousand employees by some estimates, in favor of Macs, Linux and Chrome machines. David K says … Read more