T-Mobile Lumia 521 finally receiving “Lumia Black” update
One of the most popular Windows Phone devices in the US is finally getting the latest update from Nokia. “Lumia Black” has begun rolling out to the T-Mobile Lumia 521 today. The 521 is T-Mobile’s version of the massively popular Lumia 520, which has already received Lumia Black.
How to easily open YouTube links in MetroTube
One of the most annoying things in Windows Phone is not being able to open links in their respective apps. YouTube links is where this would come in handy the most. Currently there are several great 3rd-party YouTube apps available for Windows Phone, but they don’t co-operate with the browser at all.
Sprint once again shows why they can’t sell Windows Phone devices
The first Windows Phone device that Sprint carried was the HTC Arrive. This device did not sell very well for Sprint, which led them to eventually cancel the device. The problem, however, was not in the device. It was in Sprint themselves.
Mozilla ends their long experiment with Firefox “Metro mode” in Windows 8
After starting work on a special “Metro” version of Firefox almost 2 full years ago, Mozilla is shutting down the project. Firefox with “Metro Mode” never reached a stable build, but interest in the beta version have been so low that Mozilla has decided to scrap it all together.
Samsung ATIV SE leaks again in full press render glory
Just a couple of weeks ago we saw the first press render of the Samsung ATIV SE. This device was originally codenamed the Samsung “Huron,” and was said to be a Windows Phone 8.1 device. @evleaks was the source of that first leak, and now he has shared yet another press render of Samsung’s next Windows Phone device.
Microsoft Surface 2 with LTE available tomorrow from AT&T
Last week the Surface 2 with LTE was rumored to be launching very soon. Today Microsoft has officially confirmed that it will be launching tomorrow. This new Surface 2 will be available in Microsoft Stores and Best Buy tomorrow for $679 with AT&T LTE.
Microsoft confirms Windows Phone 8.1 in the Store
A couple of weeks ago at Mobile World Congress Microsoft held a small press conference. During that event they talked about the next version of Windows Phone, but they were very careful to never actually say the name “Windows Phone 8.1.” But not today.
Nokia X amasses 1 million pre-orders in China
The Nokia X is an odd little device. It runs Android, but it has nothing to do with Google. It has the same specs as an existing Lumia phone, but runs much slower. This is certainly one of the strangest devices to be made. That hasn’t seemed to stop anyone from hopping on the bandwagon.
Mobile Roar Podcast 36: Dual-OS devices, music streaming, and Shaq
Mutant Android and Windows Phone devices are coming, whether we like it or not. We share our thoughts on the prospect. iTunes Radio has surpassed Spotify in popularity here in the US. We share our favorite streaming apps. After the news we play THE PHONE NAME GAME, do Wins/Fails of the week, and share app picks.
Google and Microsoft are doing their part to kill dual-booting devices
There has been a lot of talk about dual-booting devices lately. The recent rumors have been about phones that can run Android and Windows Phone, but don’t forget about the dual-booting PC’s that were shown off at CES. Google and Microsoft have never really shared their feelings about these devices, but it looks like they don’t like it.