There’s a lot of noise over use of Windows Phones in corporate environments. That’s not what this is about though. Where I work we have lax corporate policies regarding our mobile devices and I don’t have any issues connecting and syncing through our exchange server. What I have more of a problem with are the … Read more
Justin Angel knows a bit about streaming music services and Windows Phones (as Vertigo was the developer of the Netflix and iHeartRadio apps for WP7). Well he’s gone on to make a proof of concept app for Pandora, effectively demonstrating that it’s a relatively simple task if they wanted to make an app available. Of … Read more
There seem to be some issues with visual voicemail on Windows Phones running 7.5 (Mango) on T-Mobiles network. Odd fix, but the solution: text "Activate:dt=6" to 122 without the quotes. There’s also a way to activate it online but it’s noted that you have to make sure you check ‘start immediately’ and some who have … Read more
If you are looking for a good deal on a Windows Phone device then check out AT&T dropping the price on the HTC HD7s from $99.99 to just $0.01 with a two year contract. Even though AT&T once again missed the ball on the HD7s and watched while T-Mobile got it first, it could be … Read more
Looks like Microsoft is starting to gear up for some actual Windows Phone advertising. It’s unclear if these spots are headed for tv but we all know it’s time for a push. These all show off one aspect of Mango. Here they are: via WPCentral
Yes, believe it or not there is other news than the launch of the iPhone 5 4S today. If you were underwhelmed with Apple’s release of the next iPhone then perhaps you are out phone shopping for more options. If you are, here is one to add to your list. It’s the HTC Titan, the … Read more
Well played Microsoft. Not just getting out the update, but have it go so smoothly that you accelerate it. Microsoft has a short blog post as follows: Hello everyone. Six days ago we started rolling out the Windows Phone 7.5 “Mango” update around the globe. Here’s how it’s going. Within the first hours of making … Read more
Pictures Lab is one of the first apps I bought for my Windows Phone and it’s still my go-to app when I need to do some fast picture editing and apply effects on my phone which it aces with over 300 modifications available from cropping, to framing to applying effects. You probably know it (as … Read more
So, thanks to Doug S. and David K., I am Mango’d! Doug said, “Now write!” so here I am. So for those who haven’t seen me around, I’m more of a slightly-above-average user: I don’t work in tech, I no longer have the passion to do so, but I still have the interest. I’m a … Read more
So you’ve got your fancy Mango update and you want to give it a go on something neat? How about an app that lets you discretely take pics? So you look at a ‘how to’ screen and you can then tap a button to snap a picture but the viewfinder is either in mini in … Read more