Posts Tagged "windows phone"

by , 23 days ago

Nokia Lumia 900 set for May 14th release in the UK

Nokia Lumia 900 - White

The latest offspring from the Microsoft – Nokia partnership, the Lumia 900, is set for release in the UK on the 14th of May. The UK Lumia 900 running Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) will be the HSDPA+ (3G) unlike its LT(“4G”) US variant. Phones4U had originally announced April 27th as…

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by , 27 days ago

Skype for Windows Phone hits version 1.0 [video]

Skype beta for Windows Phone

The beta version of Skype for Windows Phone was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in February. Even though just a beta, it supported video calling (uses the rear camera for phones with no front facing camera), voice calling, instant messaging, group messaging, etc. A few months down the line…

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by , 38 days ago

Netflix for Windows Phone updated. Extends streaming to UK, Ireland and Latin America

Netflix for Windows Phone

Previous versions of Netflix for Windows Phone was only available to US  and Canadian residents. But with the version 2.0 update, the video streaming app has been extended to the UK, Ireland and 47 countries in Latin America. As well us enabling Mango (Windows Phone 7.5) multitasking support, the update…

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by , 56 days ago

Angry Birds Space will be coming to Windows Phone

Angry Birds Space

Angry Birds Space was released for practically every platform(Android, iOS, Mac and PC) on the 22nd with Windows Phone user missing out. Rumours claimed there were no plans for Angry Birds Space to be released on the platform. Those rumours can now be ignored as Mikael Head, Rovio CEO, told…

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by , 61 days ago

BBC iPlayer now available on Xbox Live. Windows Phone app in the works.

BBC iPlayer for Xbox Live

Xbox 360 owners can finally watch their favourite BBC shows straight from the console. The BBC’s video playback app is available to free and Gold Xbox Live members. The iPlayer app supports Kinect gestures and voice controls as well as the standard Xbox controller. Users can simply wave their arms…

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by , 65 days ago

Windows Phone 7.5 ‘Tango’ ROM leaks for Samsung Omnia 7 and HTC HD2 [XDA]

Windows Phone Tango

The Windows Phone ‘Tango’ update has been leaked via XDA Developers. The build (7.10.98 .8773) has already been adapted for the Samsung Omnia 7 and the never dying HTC HD2 (XDA links). Only brave souls should attempt this unofficial update method. It should also be noted access to the Marketplace…

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by , 82 days ago

Skype beta for Windows Phone now in Marketplace [video]

Skype beta for Windows Phone

update: Skype for Windows Phone hits version 1.0 [video] Skype for Windows Phone is finally here! In beta form at least. Expect the full version in April. Although the app has been released with the ‘beta’ tag, it supports the main Skype features: video calling (uses the rear camera for…

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