It was at the MIX10 conference when the Windows Phone team showed, for the first time, the application platform and tools that developers would use to build applications and games for Windows Phone 7. A year later they have some impressive numbers to share: Developers: 1.5 million people have downloaded the Windows Phone Developer Tools,…
Rumor: Kin Studio coming to Windows Phone, will be called Windows Phone Mobile Studio
While most device manufacturers these days try and cram as much support for social network integration into their smartphones, lots of folks would rather just have a simple way to manage the data on their device that’s separate from their various online personas. When Microsoft introduced the Kin, one of the most…
Windows Phone 7 getting NFC payments, too?
Although it still lacks some basic features, Windows Phone 7 is steadily approaching the capabilities of the incumbent platforms. Obviously Microsoft doesn’t want to miss NFC boat and in that sense we were not surprised to learn they will be integrating contactless payments in their mobile platform in the near future. Apparently Bloomberg has two…
Windows Phone to Beat iPhone, BlackBerry Market Share by 2015
IDC recently published their forecast for the worldwide smartphone market, and they foresee 450 million units shipping in 2011 compared to 303 million last year; that translates to 49% growth, which is four times more than the overall mobile market. IDC claims Android will snatch up 45% of the worldwide smartphone market share by 2015,…
Windows Phone 7 ‘NoDo’ Updated Coming March 29, AT&T Customers Still SOL
Windows Phone 7 users just want their frickin’ copy and paste. Is that too much to ask? Apparently so, because it was a feature that was missing at launch, and we were all aware of it ahead of time, too. The “NoDo” update that WP7 users have been waiting for should feature the capability, along…
Microsoft releases NoDo update and update tracking website
Microsoft released its highly anticipated NoDo “copy and paste” update this week. The update is now available for “open market” non-carrier branded handsets and will be gradually rolled out over the next several days. In the next phase of the update process, NoDo will be distributed to wireless carriers who will test and approve the…
Hands-on: AT&T HD7S with Windows Phone 7 at CTIA 2011
The HD7S just became official for AT&T and we were able to get our hands on an untethered unit. That’s right, folks, IntoMobile is giving you the first look at this Windows Phone 7 smartphone coming to AT&T within the next few weeks. There aren’t many differences between this and the HD7 for T-Mobile and…
HTC announces the HD7S, 4.3-inch Windows Phone for AT&T
HTC confirmed the HD7S, a super-sized Windows Phone handset slated to land at AT&T. The HD7S is a re-branded version of the HD7 and includes a 4.3” high-resolution screen, 1GHz single-core processor, 720P HD video capture from its rear-facing 5-megapixel camera, Xbox Live integration, Dolby Mobile and SRS WOW audi0, integrated kickstand and HSDPA connectivity…
Microsoft launches MSN Onit, a guy’s app for Windows Phone 7
MSN Onit is a new mobile application for Windows Phone 7, made by Microsoft. Available as a free download, it’s designed as a guy’s guide, offering men’s lifestyle content from MSN and leading outlets like Esquire, Men’s Health and TheSmokingJacket.com. Here’s what you get: Cars – Content from MSN Autos, including reviews, first drives and…
New PowerSkin cases ooze style and battery juice
Attention clumsy, power-users out there, a case has been made just for you. XPAL is introducing a new line of PowerSkin cases that are sturdy, easy on the eyes, and can double the battery life of your phone. With the exception of the internal components and battery itself, the new PowerSkins are made with 100%…