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  • May 14, 2013
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    Windows Phone Book: Calendar 1.1 and Photos 0.6 1

    I’ve updated the Calendar and Photos chapters in Windows Phone Book. Calendar was updated to the new task-based approach, while Photos chapter needed more minor edits....More
  • May 14, 2013
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    Windows Phone Book: Messaging 0.8 2

    I’ve updated Chapter 7: Messaging in Windows Phone Book to the new task-based approach. This is one of the first chapters I wrote for the book, back in late 2012, and this version is significantly cleaned up and shortened....More
  • May 14, 2013
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    Nokia Lumia 925 Preview 21

    Nokia on Tuesday announced the Lumia 925, its second major Lumia 920 derivative and the first Lumia to sport an aluminum rather than polycarbonate body. Available internationally and on T-Mobile in the US in June, the Lumia 925 isn’t the PureView monster we were hoping for, but is rather another evolutionary step for Windows Phone 8 handsets....More
  • May 13, 2013
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    Skype Updated for Windows Desktop and Windows Phone 8 5

    Skype today released minor updates to its Windows desktop application and Windows Phone 8 app. But the Microsoft business unit noted that it is still trying to address some key issues with the Windows Phone 8 app, with fixes to come at a later date....More
  • May 13, 2013
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    Another Nokia Tease: More Than Your Eyes Can See 14

    I enjoy Nokia’s recent efforts at teasing new phones. But the most recent teaser—a short video that focuses on the camera in an upcoming and unnamed new Lumia handset—had better result in a device that matches the hype....More
  • May 12, 2013
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    Windows Phone Book: First Draft of Store Chapter is Complete 4

    The first draft of the Store chapter in Windows Phone Book is complete. This chapter focuses exclusively on the Store app and the Windows Phone Store experience. It was previously called Apps + Store....More
  • May 11, 2013
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    No iTunes Mobile App for Windows 8/RT? Good! 59

    Microsoft revealed this week that Apple has no plans to make a “Metro” mobile app version of iTunes for Windows 8 and RT. Sounds good to me: iTunes is an anachronistic and outdated music service that hasn’t kept up with the times....More
  • May 11, 2013
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    145,000 Windows Phone Apps 37

    It’s always interesting to me how people spin things. For example, this week Microsoft announced that there are now 145,000 apps in the Windows Phone Store. That number should be a cause for celebration, of course. So why are some reporting that Windows Phone has “only” 145,000 apps?...More
  • May 10, 2013
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    Windows Phone Book: Apps + Store 0.2

    Here’s a second update to the Apps + Store chapter in Windows Phone book, which will likely be renamed to Store before the next update. This update adds several new sections of content....More
  • May 10, 2013
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    Nokia Lumia 928 Preview 20

    Nokia today announced that its next Windows Phone 8 handset, the Lumia 928, will ship exclusively on Verizon Wireless on May 16. As expected, the 928 is a Verizon version of the Lumia 920 that works with Verizon’s network. Unexpectedly, it’s really inexpensive, just $99 with a two year contract. Here’s some information about this new phone, plus a promo video and photos....More
  • May 9, 2013
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    Windows Phone Book: Thinking About the Next Chapter, Apps + Store

    Here is a very early peek at the next chapter in Windows Phone book, which is preliminarily named App + Store. I’m probably going to make some big structural changes to this one before I get through much more of it....More
  • May 9, 2013
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    Full-Quality Photo and Video Back Up on Windows Phone 8 Goes Worldwide 10

    The ability to back up full-resolution/full-quality photos and videos to SkyDrive was one of the best new features in Windows Phone 8. There was just one problem: It wasn’t available worldwide. This week, however, Microsoft announced that the feature is available everywhere....More
  • May 9, 2013
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    Now Available (Again): Windows Phone 7.8 for Lumia 900 on AT&T 6

    After temporarily halting downloads of the Windows Phone 7.8 update for Lumia 900 users on AT&T Wireless in the United States, Nokia this week announced that its back. So fire up your Zune PC software, Lumia 900 users! It’s time for a little software updating....More
  • May 8, 2013
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    Nokia Lumia 928 Teaser, Now with Video 13

    Yesterday, I noted that Nokia had finally begun teasing its coming Verizon Wireless hero handset, the Lumia 928. Today, that teaser has been updated with a video showcasing a key feature of this Lumia 920 derivative: Its low light camera performance....More
  • May 7, 2013
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    Windows Phone 8 App Pick: YouTube 5

    Microsoft has offered the official YouTube app on Windows Phone for a few years now, but it was really just an app wrapper to Google’s online video site. The new version, issued this week for Windows Phone 8, is another thing entirely: A beautiful and native Metro experience that’s been completely rewritten....More
  • May 7, 2013
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    App Builder Virtual Summit Now Available for On Demand Viewing

    Last week, Microsoft held an App Builder Virtual Summit, providing budding Windows 8/RT and Windows Phone developers with a nice introduction to the platforms. And now the whole thing is available for on-demand viewing....More
  • May 7, 2013
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    Nokia Lumia 928 Teaser 13

    Well, it appears the constant leaks have finally forced Nokia’s hand. It’s not much, but the firm has admitted that the Lumia 928—the CDMA-based version of its flagship Lumia 920—is real. Expected to ship on Verizon Wireless soon, the 928 will most certainly be officially unveiled at next week’s Nokia event....More
  • May 6, 2013
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    Windows Phone Device Stats: May 2013 8

    AdDuplex returns with another monthly peek at Windows Phone handset usage. This month, the Nokia Lumia 920 continues its reign as the top Windows Phone handset. But the big news is the arrival of the budget Lumia 520, which has already jumped into 8th place in its first month on the chart, and the first sightings of test Windows Phone 8.1 builds....More
  • May 6, 2013
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    New Samsung Galaxy S4 Ads 12

    If you enjoyed the latest Samsung Galaxy S4 advertisement, Graduation Pool Party, you should check out these two equally effective new ads. They will begin airing on TV this week....More

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What I Use
Apr. 18, 2013
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What I Use: On the Road 20

Every so often, I publish an updated version of my “What I Use” document, which details the technology products and services I actually use day-to-day. Since I’m currently on my third business trip in five weeks, this is perhaps an ideal time to discuss the technology products I rely on when I travel and a few related points....More
Mar. 6, 2013
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What I Use: March 2013 33

Lots of changes since November, including a new PC-based home server running Windows 8, several new smart phones, new PCs and tablets, new cloud backup, Office 365 Home Premium and a nice doubling of my Internet speeds courtesy of Verizon FIOS....More
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