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The folks at ChevronWP7 have released a tool to unlock Windows Phone handsets without a Marketplace developers account. The tool requires a Windows computer, a USB cable, and a few clicks to unlock the handset. For those who are having second thoughts about WP7 or must return their handset for service, the tool is able…
In a blog post to Windows Phone Developers, Microsoft’s Todd Brix said that their Marketplace will have 3,000 apps by the end of the week, made by more than 15,000 developers saying they’ll make apps for the platform (likely because there’s a fat wad of cash at the end of the rainbow). Promises of making…
A survey from wmpoweruser suggests Samsung may be the early leader in Windows Phone, stealing a title that was expected to be held by HTC. The survey polled 1500 Windows Phone users and asked which brand of Windows Phone handset they purchased. The results revealed that 51% own a Samsung handset, 37% own an HTC…
It was back in September when we got an information AT&T is launching the TerreStar GENUS. So I was kinda surprised to see just how long it took TerreStar to actually release the device to the general public. Anyway, the satellite-cellular hybrid smartphone is now available for purchase through Simplexity and as you can presume…
Microsoft has teamed up with AT&T to offer a buy one, get one free sale on its Windows Phone handsets. The promotion is available in AT&T stores only and applies to the Samsung Focus, HTC Surround, and the LG Quantum. Starting Black Friday November 26th, interested customers can snag two Windows Phone handsets for the…
A tweet by Rovio Mobile suggests its popular mobile game, Angry Birds, may be landing on Windows Phone 7 handsets in the near future. The tweet points to an announcement coming on Angry Birds Day, a fan-proclaimed event with worldwide meet-ups slated for December 11th. On that date, Rovio says it may provide an update on…
Netflix announced a major change to its subscription plans that should bring joy and some savings to its mobile customers. Starting today in the U.S., Netflix is now offering a non-DVD, streaming-only plan for $7.99 per month. This plan is compatible with supported streaming devices like Roku, Windows and Mac computers, and smartphones running iOS…
The official Twitter account for the Windows Phone team dropped a bombshell for WP7 fans on Verizon Wireless. According to a recent tweet, WP7 handsets may land on Big Red in time for the holiday season. This date is surprising as both Microsoft and Verizon confirmed shortly after the Windows Phone launch that handsets for CDMA…
Amazon is launching another one of its infamous 1¢ sales and the promotion this time focuses on Verizon’s DROID lineup of Android-powered handsets. Starting today and running through Monday 11/22, all current DROID-branded handsets will be available for a penny from Amazon’s Wireless storefront. This penny promotion includes the following: DROID Incredible – $0.01 With two-year…
There has been a rumor going around saying that Sony Ericsson is getting ready to build Windows Phone 7 handsets, but the company was quick to put out that flame today. While we’d love to see some Xperia style devices packing the latest operating system from Microsoft, it just doesn’t look like it will happen…