Instagraph turns uploads to Instagram back on for Windows Phone users
The much discussed Instagrph app has had a rough start to say the least. It was first delayed to strength test the servers, then after it finally launched they turned uploads off because the servers couldn’t handle the strain. Uploads were taking upwards around 30 minutes, and some images were showing up on the wrong user accounts. Today Instagraph has turned [...]
Lumia 920 on AT&T getting update to fix connectivity problems
Earlier today we told you about updates the Lumia 920, 820, and 620. Now we have another update for the Lumia 920, but this time the AT&T version. This update is very similar to the update from earlier except for one difference. Some AT&T users were reporting connectivty issues in certain conditions. This was something [...]
Nokia is preparing Windows Phone 8 updates for Lumia 920, 820, and 620
If you have a Lumia 920, 820, or 620 there is an update in your future. Nokia has announced that all three devices will be receiving updates in the next couple of weeks. The 920, 820, and 620 are flag bearers for Nokia’s usual high, mid, and low-range approach. Therefore they usually get good support [...]
Nokia was working on a tablet with kickstand and keyboard before Surface
When Microsoft Surface was announced it was praised by many for it’s innovative kickstand and keyboard. The idea of having a built-in kickstand had never been done right before, and having a keyboard as a flip-cover was genius. Turns out Microsoft wasn’t the first one to have these ideas, just the first one to actually [...]
Microsoft is planning a 7-inch Surface tablet
There is no doubt that the 7-8-inch form factor for tablets is very popular right now. When tablets first became popular everyone was making 10-inch devices. Then the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 came along and now everyone has shifted to smaller sizes. For a lot of people the 10-inch size is too big to be truly [...]
DYK: the Windows Phone calculator left and right landscape modes are diffrent
Here’s an interesting discovery that a user on Reddit made. The Windows Phone calculator has a hidden trick up it’s sleeve. You probably already know that rotating the app from portrait to landscape changes it from standard to more advanced operations. But that’s only half the story. Rotating the app to the left shows trigonometric functions [...]
MetroTalk addresses connectivity issues, submitting update tonight
Yesterday we told you about some problems that Google Voice apps were experiencing The cause of the problems was changes Google made to their servers. Since 3rd-party apps rely on unofficial APIs this sort of thing is bound to happen from time to time. MetroTalk is the most popular Google Voice app, and they have been working [...]
Audiocloud update adds new live tiles and a refreshed UI
Audiocoud is the top 3rd-party Soundcloud app for Windows Phone. There are other apps available for Soundcloud, but only Audiocloud has been getting consistent updates. In the last update we got improved data loading speed, improved track seeking function, replaced save ringtone function with more flexible create ringtone function, added Explore section on main page, [...]
Next Xbox will act as set-top box, is based on Windows 8
We haven’t talked much about the next Xbox since it hasn’t been related to our usual Windows and Windows Phone coverage, but it looks like that will change. The last couple days have seen some new discoveries on what the next Xbox will be, and one of those discoveries involves Windows 8. The Verge reports [...]
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour arrives for Windows Phone 8
It’s time for battle. Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is now available for Windows Phone 8. Modern Combat is an uber popular game on consoles, and now it is finally possible to play in your pocket. Modern Combat 4 is made by Gameloft. Like most Modern Combat games it is a first person shooter. It [...]