Here is a fun little FREE app that just hit the Marketplace. I’m a WP7! shows you WP7 users nearby or around the world. You start out by having the app identify you by current location or via Postal Code. Or for the really paranoid, you can list yourself as ‘In the Cloud” so you … Read more
According to Roger Peters, Mango will give devs the ability to have private betas and release private apps(requires a deep link to download the app). Games will also require ratings and certification of those ratings if it’s required by the region of distribution. Private betas will expire after 90days and will have a limit of … Read more
Currently, WP7 devices can only see WiFi networks that broadcast their SSID, so no hidden networks. The Unwired is reporting that HTC has released an app to Marketplace which will allow you to define up to three hidden WiFi access points on your device. After the hidden network is added it can be accessed like … Read more
Looks like we will be getting an alternative to Messenger by Miyowa soon. IM+ All In One Messenger, originally expected for a January-February release, is nearly complete and a beta version (don’t know what that means) is due in April. Although the updated version of Messenger is working pretty well, with a live tile and … Read more
Ever since Windows Phone 7 was announced (about a year ago) I have changed my mind a few times about it, switch from iPhone back to BlackBerry, then to Android, back to iPhone, and finally landed – my currently favorite phone is Samsung Omnia 7 and after a rough start I really love it. All … Read more
A few days ago I reported here that I have been having problems installing new apps with Live Tile support that would either; not allow me to turn on the Live Tile feature or the tile simply would not update. I theorized that as I had nowhere near 15 third party live tiles installed/active or … Read more
Wouldn’t it be nice if your WP7 Bing Maps could save a location or address for future reference. Yeah well so would World Peace and three day work weeks. But as I don’t expect either of those anytime soon and any Bing update is probably a year away (unless you use iOS or Android) you … Read more
Here is a really simple, but useful app that has made it’s way to my Start screen. Hand Notes gives you a full screen canvas to jot anything with the tip of your finger. Good for us resistive screen folks still experiencing stylus withdrawal. The app opens quickly, ready to accept your input. Options are … Read more
Found this while searching a few WP7 forums today. We all know how frustrating it is to type something like “twitter” into Marketplace on a WP7 phone and get a combination of; artists, albums, playlists and oh yeah, applications in the results. Well now try typing “twitter application” (omit double quotes) and viola, the results … Read more
If you are looking for another weather app to add to your collection then you should have a look at Fizz Weather that has just released their new Android app. Already on the Marketplace, Fizz Weather now has Widgets and a really nice looking UI to capture your interest. Here’s more: Features ★ Now with … Read more