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WhatsApp ends support for BlackBerry and Windows Phone
WhatsApp is moving on from BlackBerry and Windows Phone. The company announced it will no longer support the older platforms, including BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 10, and Windows Phone 8. The world has largely moved on from these platforms and WhatsApp finally cut them off. The company released the n....more
01/03/2018
WhatsApp ending support for BlackBerry
WhatsApp will end support for BlackBerry 10 by the end of the year. The company says it will focus says its messenger service will not work on BlackBerry platforms by the end of this year. BlackBerry is not alone however. WhatsApp will also dump support for Nokia S40, Nokia Symbian S60, Android 2.1 and 2.2....more
03/02/2016
Apple should build an iMessage Windows app for iPhone users
iPhone users love the security and convenience of iMessage. If you're a Mac user, you can also use iMessage from your desktop or laptop computer. Mac users can also send SMS messages from their desktop using Continuity. But what about iPhone owners who use Windows? Apple should create an iMessag....more
01/27/2016
Microsoft sees 10% increase in Lumia sales over same quarter last year
Microsoft has been taking it on the chin in the mobile department for awhile now. Although the Surface tablet has been received fairly well, Windows Phone sales have been low. The company released some good news today in a report that claims a 10% increase in Lumia sales over the same quarter last year. Tha....more
07/21/2015
Facebook Messenger for Windows Phone updated
Facebook has updated its Messenger app for Windows Phone to version 10.0.0. The update brings new features like viewing profiles of people from within the conversation, and adding notifications to the conversation. Stickers also load faster and more reliable now. Features: Get to all your me....more
06/08/2015
Walmart selling the Lumia 435 for $50
Walmart is currently offering the T-Mobile Lumia 435 for $20 the normal price. You can walk out of the nation's largest retailer with a budget Windows Phone for $50. The Lumia 435 only has a 4-inch display, but it's completely doable if you're looking to save a few bucks. You know those friends and family ....more
05/29/2015
Verizon launches LG Lancet Windows Phone
LG's entry into the Windows Phone market comes courtesy of the low-end LG Lancet on Verizon. Rumors were flying that Verizon would be launching a low-end Windows Phone and the rumors turned out to be true. Verizon is offering the Lancet for only $20 on contract, or $120 off contract. What a deal! ....more
05/14/2015
Marriott launches Windows Phone app
Marriott International has launched an official Windows Phone app. Users can make reservations at over 4000 hotels and perform mobile check-in and check-outs. The Marriott Windows Phone app is available now in the Windows Phone Store. The Marriott Windows Phone app has the following features: ....more
05/12/2015
BBM for Windows Phone gets channel support
BBM for Windows Phone has been updated to include channels. The channels feature is a feed that allows users to publish pictures, messages, etc., much like on social sites like Facebook or Twitter. The latest update takes BBM for Windows Phone to version 2.1.0.26. BBM brings you together in th....more
05/08/2015
CyberDust for Windows Phone updated
The Windows Phone version of Mark Cuban's private texting app CyberDust has been updated again. Cuban's crew has been updating CyberDust like crazy over the last year and it's turning into quite a good communications tool. CyberDust allows secure communications between users. Each message expires....more
05/07/2015
T-Mobile sells Microsoft Lumia 435 for $70 off contract
T-Mobile is now selling the Microsoft Lumia 435, off contract, for only $70. That is next to nothing for a Windows Phone. You sign no contracts, no commitments, nothing. The Lumia 435 sports a 4 inch display and a dual core processor with 1 GB of RAM. It also supports dual SIMS. The Lumia 435 come....more
05/05/2015
Microsoft makes it easy to port Android apps to Windows Phone
Microsoft is in full court press mode trying to attract developers to its platform. The company released a new video showing how easy it is to port Android apps over to Windows with minimal rewriting of code. The effort is called "Project Astoria" and Microsoft is going all out to show how easy it is to suppo....more
04/30/2015
Evidence of LG Windows Phone growing
It looks like LG will indeed launch a Windows Phone. A photo of a Verizon branded LG Windows Phone leaked a couple of weeks ago but no other information was given. Now it turns out there is a listing on LG's website for documentation of new phones with model numbers LG VW820 and LG VW820SS. The latter is ....more
04/27/2015
New Windows Phone with 7 inch display debuts in Hong Kong
A massive 7 inch Windows Phone was shown off at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair. Named the Ramos Q7, this massive phone is a beast. The Ramos Q7 is an entry level phone with average specs, except for its massive display. At 7 inches, is it still a phone? The Ramos Q7's display is only 720P and it r....more
04/25/2015
WhatsApp calling now official on BlackBerry 10
WhatsApp has been updated to version 2.12.1.2 and the new update makes voice calling official. A couple of days ago WhatsApp announced voice calling support for Windows Phone, and now the company makes the BB version official too. Voice calling has been available in previous beta versions, but it i....more
04/24/2015
Cut the Rope 2 for Windows Phone available now
If you were a fan of Cut the Rope you will almost certainly want to download Cut the Rope 2. The latest version still features Om Nom on his candy collecting adventures, but includes new characters as well. Cut the Rope 2 is now available for download in the Windows Phone Store.
Cut the ....more
04/23/2015
5.7 inch 1080P Windows 10 Phone coming?
New data released by AdDuplex suggests a 5.7 inch phone running Windows 10 is on the way. AdDuplex is a Windows Phone ad network. The company apparently spotted a device with model number RM-1085 running on its network. The display is 5.7 inches with 1080P. No other information is known, like whether this....more
04/22/2015
Popular WP developer launches new 6discover app
Popular Windows Phone developer Rudy Huyn has launched his sixth app. Built to use SnapChat's Discover service, 6discover allows you to read stories from CNN, National Geographic, Yahoo, Comedy Central, and more. Check out 6discover's description from the Windows Phone Store: "6dis....more
04/17/2015
News Republic shuts down their Windows Phone app
Although Windows Phone has seen some growth recently, and Windows 10 for Phones holds a lot of promise, another high profile app has bailed on WP. News Republic has dropped their Windows Phone apps because it is simply not sustainable. The company dropped their News Republic and Appy Geek reader apps. ....more
04/16/2015
New LG Windows Phone leaked
LG has been rumored to be working on a Windows Phone and it looks like a leak has confirmed the company's plans. Neowin got its hands on a leaked photo of the device, but sadly they don't have any specs. The new LG Windows Phone looks to opt for virtual buttons. The device in the picture above is running W....more
04/15/2015
Amazon updates Windows Phone app
Amazon has updated their Windows Phone app. The update does not introduce any new features but instead fixes bugs and promises performance improvements. The update brings the app up to version2.6.82.1. It is nice to see Amazon continue to cover all platforms.
The Amazon App allows Windo....more
04/13/2015
Windows 10 for Phones technical preview 10051 now available
If you want the latest and greatest on your phone and you don't mind using beta software you can try Microsoft's latest Windows 10 for Phones technical preview. It has been a couple of months since Microsoft made a technical preview for phones available and WP world has been waiting anxiously for a new updat....more
04/10/2015
Microsoft brings anti-theft lock down to Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2
Microsoft is locking down Windows Phone with WP 8.1 update 2. The update brings an anti-theft lock system that makes it impossible to use the phone even after a reset. The manufacturer is responsible for enabling the protection, and they could request an unlock key from Microsoft if needed. The new featur....more
04/08/2015
ReddX Reddit app coming to Windows 10, WP, Xbox
The developers of the Reddit app ReddX says their app is going to be rewritten as a true universal app for Windows 10, Windows Phone, Xbox, and HoloLens. The Windows 10 architecture allows developers to release apps for multiple platforms by making a few minor changes to the code. Microsoft hopes ....more
04/06/2015
Weather Flow app for Windows Phone goes under
The popular Weather Flow app for Windows Phone has died. Its developer pulled the app from the Windows Phone Store because of insufficient revenue. The data the app uses costs the developer too much money and the app wasn't making enough. It's a big blow to Windows Phone users everywhere who loved the app.....more
04/01/2015
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