Nokia Normandy/X pricing revealed to be amazingly low
The Nokia “Normandy” X is coming later this month at MWC. We know a lot about this crazy device, but one thing we have yet to find out is the price. It’s expected to be a very low-end device, like the Lumia 520. We have been speculating about the price being somewhere in the $100 range.
Skype finally fixes message syncing across devices
If you use Skype across multiple devices you are well aware of a very annoying bug. Messages have not been syncing correctly between devices. If you use the Windows 8 app and then go to the phone app you have to wait for it to sync up. It can take a really long time sometimes.
Why Android apps could lead to the death of Windows Phone
Yesterday news broke about Microsoft considering the idea of putting Android apps on Windows Phone and Windows. This news was met with almost universal opposition from both the Android and Windows Phone camps. It was a bad idea when Blackberry tried to do it, and it’s still a bad idea now.
A closer look at the new Podcasts app in Windows Phone 8.1
About a week ago I reviewed a podcasts app called Casts. In that review I mentioned how the stock Music app leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to podcasts. I’m not the only one who has complained about this, and it looks like Microsoft has been listening.
Windows Phone 8.1 supports browser uploads, multiple Google Calendars, and more
We return you to your regularly scheduled Windows Phone 8.1 leaks. So far this week we have learned a great deal about Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone update. After they released the SDK to a few developers the leaks started pouring in.
Nokia shows what makes the Lumia Icon so “Iconic” [Video]
Earlier today Nokia and Verizon officially announced the Lumia Icon. The Icon not only has a unique name, but it also has a unique design compared to other recent Lumia devices. To show off how unique and iconic the Lumia Icon is Nokia has released a promo video.
Get your decoder ring: Nokia is teasing something with SnapChat
Did you know Nokia has a SnapChat account? It’s true, and you can follow them (nokiasnaps) with 6snap. Every once in a while they will send out a snap. Early this morning they sent the cryptic snap above to numerous users.
WatchESPN for Windows 8 launches for all your sports needs
ESPN has finally released their WatchESPN app for Windows 8. This app allows cable subscribers to watch live ESPN events on the go. They also get access to past broadcasts and archives of older events. WatchESPN is available for iOS and Android, so it’s nice to get it on Windows 8.
Nokia Lumia Icon for Verizon officially announced
After months of leaks and rumors the Nokia Lumia Icon for Verizon is finally official. We already know practically everything about this device, but now we can finally talk about it with some certainty.
Microsoft is considering bringing Android apps to Windows Phone and Windows
The long-standing problem that has plagued Windows Phone and now Windows 8 is lack of apps. In the past year we have seen both platforms make great strides in filling the “app gap,” but there is still much work to be done. One platform that isn’t struggling with app support is Android.