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Looks like Microsoft is gearing towards launching a major update for its mobile platform. Unlike the previous GDR1, the forthcoming GDR2 update will apparently include a ton of changes, including widespread support for the DataSense application which was previously exclusive to Verizon Wireless users as well as support for FM Radio. According Australia’s Telstra, the…
AT&T and Mayor Michael Bloomberg are set to launch 25 charging stations across New York City to keep the city dwellers’ smartphones charged when on the go. The initiative is aptly names AT&T Street Charge. The solar-powered charging stations will be placed throughout the five boroughs of the city, and you can find a video…
Microsoft is at it again with its iPad-jabbing ads for Windows 8 tablets, using Siri as it’s weapon. This time around, the ad showcases Dell’s XPS 10 tablet against the world’s most popular tablet. The ad is simple and to the point. Microsoft uses Apple’s Siri to make comments on the differences between the two…
Windows Phone users may have noticed some improvements to the voice capabilities on their handsets, as Microsoft has been rolling out updates to its Windows Phone users over the last few weeks. The updates to the Bing voice search software have brought improved speed and accuracy to Windows Phone, and can now return search results…
Acer do want to make a Windows Phone 8 device but only after seeing Microsoft putting more advertising dollars behind the platform. In an interview with Pocket-lint, Allen Burnes, EMEA vice-president for Acer’s smartphone division, said that Acer doesn’t yet see Windows Phone as a safe bet. He went on to add: “We want to…
The official version of Vimeo for Windows Phone 8 has been updated. In version 2.1 users get the ability to do search or pause their video playback with voice commands. The Vimeo WP8 does much more than voice commands, as it lets folks watch and manage their existing Vimeo videos, use NFC Tap-to-Share to share…
Yesterday I said that what many users would like to see is a single platform from Apple, one that would merge iOS and Mac OS. Today, I want to focus on Windows; we want a single Windows – not one for phones, one for tablets and one for computers. After Xbox One, we need Windows…
Huawei is yet again teasing us with its Ascend W2 Windows Phone device. This time, their Italian division has turned to Facebook to spread the “gospel,” saying: June 2013: as anticipated for many rumors, a new ultra-slim attractive design will enrich the collection of smartphones at Huawei! From what we’ve heard before, the W2 will…
WhatsApp Messenger reported a record amount of messages were sent and received via its cross-platform app. Over 10 billion inbound messages were sent and over 17 billion outbound messages were received by Whatsapp users. The free messaging platform only uses data to send and receive messages without SMS charges. Its been adopted by millions of…
Nokia is sending out invitations to a press event in New York City on July 11th. The invite features a magnifying glass with the tagline “Zoom. Reinvented.” Inside the magnifying glass is the offer to “see more from Nokia” at the event. Nokia doesn’t tell us what the event is about, but we assume it…