OEMs Asking for More Customization in Windows Phone 8

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Windows Phone, like it’s desktop counterpart, are closed OS’. This means if HTC decides to make a Windows Phone device they have no input in the OS other than adding their own apps. The same goes for anyone who makes a Windows PC. This means consumers only have to worry about...

Nokia Branching Out with Nokia TV App

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Alright, so it’s definitely not a contender for the likes of Netflix or even Hulu or Crackle, but Nokia is planning on releasing Nokia TV for its Lumia devices. The app will allow you to watch local channels, but the kicker is that it’s only going to be available in Finland...

Acer Manager Says They Will Continue With Windows Phone

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We got a look at the Acer Allegro at CES, and it was a nice low-end device for the budget crowd. The device hasn’t come to the U.S. which leaves us wondering what Acer’s plans are with Windows Phone. Acer Italy Business Manager Augusto Zumbo had a few words on their Windows...

AT&T Offering Gel Cases for the Lumia 900

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Looking forward to the Lumia 900 when it launches on April 8th? You may want to wait and snag the glossy white version when it launches on April 22nd, as AT&T has just put up a few gnarly gel cases that will allow you to change the color of your phone for the price of $20 a pop. The...

Microsoft Shows Why Touchscreens in Windows 8 Will Be Better

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If you’ve ever used Windows 7 on a touchscreen device you know that the experience is pretty awful. Microsoft is aware of that, and with Windows 8 they hope to fix those problems. Having used Windows 8 on a tablet I can already tell you it’s miles ahead of Windows 7, but...

Vote for the Lumia 710 to Get to the Finals of Smartphone Madness!

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Smartphone Madness has heated up since the Android blogs finally realized they were getting their butts kicked. So now we have a ball game, and the tables have turned. The Nokia Lumia 710 finds itself a healthy 500+ votes down early in the contest. We need more votes! It’s time to...

Nokia Germany Rolling Out Battery Fix for Lumia 800

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The Lumia 800 is a great device, but it’s not without its problems. The main problem that people have been complaining about is the battery life. Nokia has already sent out numerous updates to address the issues, but still people are reporting troubles. Nokia Germany is rolling...

Windows Media Center to Become a Separate Paid Feature in Windows 8?

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Earlier this week details of a Windows 8 Professional edition surfaced, with evidence that this version would include Windows Media Center while other versions might not. Speculation has arisen that Microsoft plans to separate its Media Center offering entirely from the operating system...

HTC Locations Update Brings Offline Navigation

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Offline navigation is nothing new to the Windows Phone ecosystem, as Nokia Drive is an excellent app that can be finagled onto any phone with the right know how. However, it looks like HTC is hoping to provide something similar with its Locations app, which was previously available as an...

Civilization Revolution Coming to Windows Phone Next Week

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If you’re a fan of Sid Meier and his Civilization Series, then life just got a bit more exciting for you. Civilization Revolution is finally on its way to Windows Phone and will be next week’s Xbox LIVE game. The game plays out like your typical game of Civilization, where...