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Hulu Plus comes to Windows Phone 8

, May 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Hulu is expanding its mobile offerings by releasing their Hulu Plus app on Windows Phone 8, which is available now for download. The app includes the same features that other Hulu Plus users have already been enjoying, including access to a larger back catalog, but Windows Phone 8 users will also be able to take advantage of Live Tiles in the app. Read The Full Story

Facebook for Windows Phone enters beta, brings high-res photos and Timeline

, Apr 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

The connection between Microsoft and Facebook is becoming tighter as Microsoft has announced what they're calling the Facebook for Windows Phone Beta app program. This marks the first time that the Facebook app for Windows Phone will enter into an extensive beta program, but it will allow users to submit bugs and feedback to improve on the app. Read The Full Story

Windows Phone ad pokes fun at iOS vs. Android war

, Apr 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Windows Phone has always been left out of the mobile wars, with iOS and Android mainly taking center stage and fighting in the ring. However, Microsoft is using that to their advantage with their latest Windows Phone television ad. The ad pokes fun at the constant iOS vs. Android war by basically saying that you don't need to fight with other users if you're using Windows Phone. Read The Full Story

Audible offering Windows users free audiobook

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

In an effort to wean more people onto the Windows platform, Microsoft has partnered up with popular audiobook service Audible to offer Windows users a free audiobook. The offer only applies to users running either Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8, and it seems you'll only have your pick from three pre-selected audiobooks being offered. Read The Full Story

Tumblr shows faith in Windows Phone 8 with dedicated app

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Tumblr has finally released a dedicated app for Windows Phone 8, being the last of the major mobile platforms to get a Tumblr app. This will give Tumblr users the opportunity to experience the social blogging platform on Microsoft's mobile operating system, complete with live tiles as well as most of the features that other mobile Tumblr users have been enjoying. Read The Full Story

Verizon’s Lumia lifeboat could buoy Nokia

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

The mobile device and data carrier Verizon is often considered the one to beat in the United States, making this week's report of a possible exclusive release with Nokia a ray of positive light for the smartphone manufacturer. Sources have mentioned the possibility of a device coming to Verizon in the very near future by the name Nokia Lumia 928, one we've heard rumors of before. This device would take the successes of the Nokia Lumia 920 and bring a Verizon-tuned setup to the market with 4G LTE, aiming for a win with Windows Phone 8 while the majority of the devices carried by this top US mobile provider run iOS or Android. Read The Full Story

Nokia Lumia 520 Review

, Apr 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

It’s Nokia’s cheapest Windows Phone 8 device, takes the company’s latest range to five models, and borrows some of the style from its bigger siblings, but can the Lumia 520 compete with cheap Android? Unveiled alongside the Lumia 720 at Mobile World Congress, the 520 slots in at the entry-level with a few compromises along the way to reach its sub-€150 unsubsidized price. Have the cut corners left the baby Lumia lacking? Read on for our review.

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Nokia Lumia 720 Review

, Apr 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

Nokia’s Lumia range is, depending on those you ask, either getting crowded or becoming more flexible, with the new Lumia 720 slotting in-between the 620 and the older 820. With its 4.3-inch screen adding up to a pocket-friendly size, the Lumia 720 makes a strong argument for the Windows Phone midrange. Still, we’ve already praised the Lumia 620 for punching above its station, so does the 720 really carve out enough of a difference to make it worth consideration? Read on for the full review.

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Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour now available for Windows Phone 8

, Apr 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour was first released back in December for iOS and Android, but Windows Phone 8 ended up getting the shaft. However, Gameloft has announced that the game is now available on Windows Phone 8, allowing users of Microsoft's new platform to play one of the most intense mobile first-person shooter games out there. Read The Full Story

Windows Phone 8 to support 1080p and quad-core chips by 2014

, Apr 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Windows Phone 8 is a pretty slick operating system, but it only supports up to 720p resolutions, as well as lower-quality WVGA and WXGA resolutions. However, it's said that Microsoft will be adding 1080p support to Windows Phone 8 by the end of this year, as well as planning larger devices with 5-inch-and-higher displays. Read The Full Story

Netflix app hits 720p on Windows Phone 8

, Apr 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

It's been far too long since Netflix was fullscreen on all Windows Phone devices - this week the app has been updated to include 720p displays for Windows Phone 8. As an added bonus, this update will work for not just Windows Phone 8, but Windows Phone 7.8 devices as well. As Microsoft's push for a fully-stocked app store continues, big names like Netflix kicks like this are a bit of a high-five on the way up. Read The Full Story

Microsoft: Facebook Home is so “two years ago”

, Apr 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

Yesterday, Facebook unveiled Facebook Home, which is a new home screen app launcher of sorts that Android users will be able to get for free from the Google Play store starting April 12. CEO Mark Zuckerberg kept reiterating that companies need to put people first and not apps. However, Microsoft says they had the same idea two years ago, so what's new? Read The Full Story
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