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Google Maps are once again available for Windows Phone. The app/service is available from Internet Explorer and here’s what the search giant had to say to The Verge: We periodically test Google Maps compatibility with mobile browsers to make sure we deliver the best experience for those users. In our last test, IE mobile still…
Nokia is rolling out an update for its collection of apps and system apps on its Lumia devices running Windows Phone. The Finnish based manufacturer updated Accessories, World of Redbull, Weather, Panorama and Ringtone Maker. Not much information is known to what features are new within this update. However, users in Windows Phone forums are…
Nokia is planning to dump polycarbonate body for its flagship 2013 model, The Verge reports citing sources familiar with the Finnish company’s plans. Apparently the next Lumia flagship will have a thinner and lighter body, and also the one that is made out of aluminum. The device, codenamed Catwalk, may be unveiled at the upcoming…
We might already be in 2013, but 2012 is hardly in distant memory. Last year certainly proved itself to be an interesting one in the mobile space. We’ve saw quite a few hits and misses, and we’re going to recap some of the biggest stories of 2012. From wins to woes, the stories below are…
Microsoft rolled out an update for its Windows Phone version of Skype and disabled a key feature of the app. According to a blog post, the latest version of Skype removes People Hub integration which lets you view a contact’s Skype information along with their addresses, email and other personal and social information. The company…
HTC may not be happy with the lastest leak hitting the rumor mill today. According to Android Authority, an internal security breach has exposed the codenames for 35 smartphone models. Some of the names like Deluxe (HTC Butterfly) and Evita (One XL) are familiar, while others are completely new. Unfortunately, the leaked information does not divulge…
Huawei is gearing up for a big CES with three new handsets that’ll boost the company’s lineup of flagship handsets. Stock photos of the three handsets were leaked to Unwired View, giving us yet another look at Huawei’s upcoming offerings. Shown above is the Huawei Ascend Mate, a six-inch Android phablet with a 720p display…
All of Nokia’s Lumia phones have been in high demand since the devices landed in China. Customers who have bought the handset discovered a couple of unique features seemingly exclusive to the Chinese market only. These functions include call and SMS blocker. If you live in China having a call and SMS blocker is huge…
We’ve told you that Sprint plans to join Microsoft’s mobile plans and offer Windows Phone 8 devices, namely those made by Samsung and HTC. Looks like first such smartphone (HTC PL80110) has hit the FCC, boasting LTE connectivity support, NFC, EV-FO and 1xRTT. That’s pretty much all we could get from the phone’s “not that…
HTC HD2 is probably hacker’s most-loved device, ever. We’ve seen it running Windows Phone 7 and 8, various Android versions, MeeGo and now it’s caught singing along Windows RT. As you probably know, this version of Microsoft’s platform is made for tablets not smartphones, so it’s nothing short of amazing. We can’t tell you how…