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Windows Phone Users, Rejoice: More Apps On The Way
InformationWeek
Windows Phone users generally love their Windows Phones. It's got great customer satisfaction numbers. Even so, ever since the company made clear that current Windows Phones would not be upgradable to Windows Phone 8 it's been clear that only a fool ...
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Verizon becomes sole home to Nokia Lumia 822
CNET
The companies announced today that Verizon will carry the Nokia Lumia 822. The Windows Phone8-based handset comes with a 4.3-inch display and the Snapdragon S4 processor. According to Nokia, users will have 11.7 hours of talk time and 62.1 hours ...
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Windows Phone 8
The Seattle Times
On Monday in San Francisco, Microsoft has the launch event for Windows Phone 8, the latest version of the company's 2-year-old smartphone platform. It's Microsoft's newest attempt to regain a foothold in the smartphone market — something it's ...
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Keep Cell Phones Working Even if Sandy Knocks Out Power
Forbes
Communications can be vital during an emergency so make sure you have your cell phone fully charged and if the power goes out, only use it if necessary. Text messages can be quicker and take up less energy than calls but if you're keeping your phone on ...
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Microsoft Unveils New Windows Phone 8 Seeking Gains
Businessweek
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) will unveil a new version of its software for smartphones today, redoubling an effort to regain market share lost to Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Google Inc. (GOOG). Nokia Oyj (NOK1V)'s Lumia 920, featuring a 4.5-inch (11-centimeter ...
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Hold the phone runs the risk of $298 fine
Herald Sun
Authorities warn there will be no grace period for drivers who flout the rules that come into effect from Thursday. The only way motorists will be able to use their phone to make or receive calls is if it's sitting in a cradle mounted on the dash. Is ...
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Ahead of the Bell: Windows Phone event
The Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Coming on the heels of its launch of Windows 8 and the Surface tablet, Microsoft has scheduled an event in San Francisco to kick off its new software for mobile phones. On Friday, Microsoft started selling the Windows 8 operating ...
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