Windows Phone 7

WP7 Mango is On the Way…Eventually

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So it looks as though Mango is on the way and we’ll have it eventually, at least everybody but Sprint customers will. Everybody but Sprint is in the ‘Scheduling’ phase of the release and if you read the fine print that means “Microsoft is scheduling the update for delivery. This phase typically lasts 10 business … Read more

HTC Windows Phone ROMs Leaked & Mango Madness Ensues!

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Looking for a reason to justify buying that HTC phone in your possession over the Samsung Focus or Omnia 7?  Mango Roms are available right now for most all 1st Gen HTC Windows Phone devices.  The notable exception is the Surround (Mondrian).  Take that Samsung and LG! I gotta say, I have been planning on … Read more

What should Microsoft do to order to save Windows Phone 7?

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It’s clear by now that despite the positive reviews and the excitement among many developers (and some power users), Windows Phone 7 is a failure.

Just like the well respected webOS, it failed in the one and only parameter that really counts, and that’s sales.

Market share is constantly decreasing and soon Microsoft will disappear form the mobile charts. Mango is just around the corner, and even Windows Phone 8 rumors have started (expected in 2012) – but will they be enough to put Microsoft back in the race?

I doubt it.

I’ve been using Windows Phone 7 for almost a year now, and for most of the time I’ve been an excited fan of the innovative Metro UI, and the strong productivity side of the OS.

Recently, however, I went back to using my old iPhone.

Why, you ask? Because I got bored with Windows Phone 7. I Couldn’t enjoy the "apps experience" and I missed the fun experience of browsing through endless high quality apps. Windows Phone 7 ceased to excite me. I’m hoping the Mango update will change that.

Regardless to Mango, it seems that in order to really become competitive with Android and iOS Microsoft must change the game a little bit. Do something drastic, shake things up.

I gave it some thoughts and came up with a few suggestions of my own.

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Windows Phone users want no part of a vacated title. Bring on the champ!

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Well earlier today we got news that the ITC was considering a ban of HTC phones into the states.  To be more accurate, HTC Android phones, which have already been found guilty of violated a couple of Apple patents.  The spicy part of the story is that Apple is basically pushing for the court to … Read more

Video of HTC’s newest Windows Phone Mango handsets

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Despite the anticipated impact that Nokia is to have on the Windows Phone ecosystem the clear leader today is HTC.  Today HTC showed off both the Titan and Radar Mango devices.  The videos are below.  I have to say the size of the Titan and the design of the Radar both have me thinking about … Read more

Navigon Coming to Windows Phone 7 Later this Year!

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I like Navigon, I’ve got it on my Android phone and it works very well I must say. The PR I just got says that it’s been updated for both Android and iPhone with more features, but the real news is that it’s coming to WP7 later this year. [spoiler]     (BUSINESS WIRE)–NAVIGON AG, … Read more

Mango Ripe For The Picking in time for BUILD?

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New rumor suggests that Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.5 update, codenamed Mango, will be released on September 15th.  In case you weren’t aware there is an event being held by HTC and everything points to Windows Phone Mango devices being announced. Another point to consider is an exposed customer service chat HTC had where a September … Read more