June, 2013

Huawei teases the Ascend W2, to be announced on June 18?

HuaweiRenders of the Huawei Ascend W2 were leaked only a few weeks ago, and today the device had been teased once again. Huawei Italy recently posted an image on their official Facebook account teasing an upcoming Windows Phone 8 device. …

Photos of prototype Nokia “EOS” in aluminum body leaked

Nokia EOSWhilst we’re patiently waiting for Nokia to reveal their 41MP PureView Windows Phone – the Nokia “EOS” – on July 11, a series of photos of an alleged prototype device was leaked to the internet today showcasing an aluminum …

Zoom. Reinvented. Nokia sends invitation to “EOS” reveal press event on July 11

NokiaFollowing the multitudes of leaks of the Nokia “EOS” device last week, showing its impressive 41MP PureView camera mounted on a polycarbonate body, Nokia is finally ready to officially unveil the device to the public next month. The company has …

Microsoft debuts Windows Everywhere, including Best Buy, but continues to blunder

prod_windowsStore_WebMicrosoft seems to be reshaping itself before our very eyes, most recently with what looks to be a carefully crafted new “Windows Everywhere” ad campaign, and now today the announcement of “Windows Store only at Best Buy”, a new store-within-a-store …

Siri, why Bing?

SiriYesterday, at WWDC, among a flurry of Apple announcements including a new, flatter, more “Windows Phone-ish” look for iOS with iOS 7, came news that Apple’s Siri will, beginning this fall, return Bing search results instead of Google.  A post …

Xbox Media Briefing Wrap Up

22361Last month, when Microsoft announced the Xbox One, they focused largely on the hardware, promising that E3 was going to be “all about the games”, as Don Mattrick had said. Today’s Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing largely delivered on that …

Xbox Match and Win

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As most of you are aware, the Xbox E3 2013 Media Briefing is only 9 hours away! Having previously announced Xbox One’s hardware, specs, and certain entertainment features, Microsoft has promised today’s briefing will be strictly gaming focused. That being …

Screenshots of internal Windows Phone OS build leaked – shows early notification center and more

Windows Phone BlueWe all know that Microsoft is currently preparing the rollout of the GDR2 update for their Windows Phone 8 OS, and future updates are also in development – including a GDR3 update as well as Windows Phone “Blue” upgrade. However, …

Bing Desktop updated

bing desktopBing Desktop, an application that sits on your desktop and provides instant access to a search bar, news and weather, and even access to Facebook, was first released in beta form a year ago in April.  Since then, over …

Pre-order for Nokia Lumia 925 starts on June 17 in China with Superman brand

Nokia announced pre-order for Lumia 925 starts on June 17 in China by updating  the Chinese Lumia 925 page. On June 17, customers can pre-order Lumia 925 on JD.com online store. Also, first 925 Lumia 925 buyers will get …