Can Microsoft pull off being the “Cool Brand”?
2012 was one of the most defining years in Microsoft’s history. The launch of Windows 8 was a bold and striking change for the software giant. Microsoft was late to the game, but they came in swinging hard. Windows 8 is an incredible and stark change to the mobile strategy from their competitors. Where other [...]
GoComics releases official app, urges you to ditch the newspaper
If your favorite part of a newspaper is the comics section then we have an app for you. GoComics, the popular online funnies websites, has launched their official Windows Phone app today. The app allows users to view a very large selection of old and new funnies. GoComics is home to basically all the syndicated [...]
OpenTable gets complete overhaul for Windows Phone 8
OpenTable is a popular service that restaurants use to make dinner reservations super simple. They’ve had a Windows Phone app for quite a while, but it was really starting to show its age. Thankfully they have finally updated the app and completely redesigned it for Windows Phone 8. Version 2.0 of OpenTable has a completely [...]
Stephen Elop teases Lumia 928, says new device coming “later this quarter”
The Lumia 928 for Verizon is picking up steam. In the last few weeks we’ve seen renders, leaked parts, and we know almost everything about it. The only thing remaining is a launch date. We’ve been expecting it to be announced soon, and it looks like Nokia’s Stephen Elop is confirming that. During Nokia’s earnings [...]
Photos of Nokia’s aluminum “Catwalk” device leak
Windows Phone fans have been in love with Nokia’s current Lumia polycarbonate body design. It was first introduced t us with the Lumia 900, and most devices since then have used the same material. A rumor that they would be going away from polycarbonate for at least one phone popped up soon after the Lumia [...]
Rowi and Twabbit adding instant push notifications and more in future updates
A couple of our favorite Twitter apps talked about what we can expect in future updates today. Rowi has posted a long look at their next big update on their blog, and Twabbit has sent out an email to all beta testers. The main new feature both will be introducing soon is instant push notifications. [...]
Microsoft adds two-step verification for Microsoft accounts to beef up security
We’ve been expecting Microsoft to roll out two-step verification for Microsoft accounts for a couple weeks, and today it has finally been announced. Over the next couple of days Microsoft will be upgrading accounts to enable two-factor authentication. The service will work a lot like Google’s implementation. For devices that can’t go through the two-step process [...]
Monster Island for Windows 8/RT is an explosive good time [Video]
Have you ever thought “I like Angry Birds, but I wish it had more monsters and explosions”? Of course you have, who hasn’t!? Monster Island is the answer to those wishes. It’s a unique spin on the familiar Angry Birds-style of game that we’ve been seeing so much of lately. It also happens to be [...]
SoundSYNK coming to Windows Phone first, turns phones into speakers
Whenever we can get an app before Android and iOS it’s always a win. SoundSYNK will be coming soon as the next exclusive Windows Phone app. Disqus was the last app to come exclusively to Windows Phone. You may have guessed already that SoundSYNK has something to do with syncing sound. You would be right. [...]
Cut the Rope: Experiments is the new Xbox Live title for Windows Phone [Available now!]
It looks like we can cross another game of our “Top 5 games still not available on Windows Phone” list. We’ve been patiently waiting for the Experiments version of Cut the Rope to arrive on Windows Phone, and it appears tomorrow is the day we’ve been waiting for. Experiments will arrive tomorrow as this weeks Xbox Live title. [...]