In a continuation of the metrofication of Microsoft and the unification of Bing Maps and Nokia Maps, a blog post on the Bing Search blog announced today some new changes to the way that pushpins, popups, and transit info appear …
Windows Phone “Tango” officially launches in China on March 21
Microsoft China has recently sent out invitations to media outlets for their Windows Phone 7.5 launch event. This will mark the official entrance of Microsoft’s Windows Phone operating system into the mainland Chinese market. The event is set to be …
Photosynth app for iPhone updated
Since its release last spring, the Bing Photosynth app for iOS has been downloaded by over 6 million people, allowing users to create and share Photosynths via Bing Maps, Twitter, or Facebook. Today, a post on the Bing Search blog …
Windows Phone 8 “Apollo” coming to 1st or 2nd Gen devices?
One big question upcoming with the expected holiday season release of Windows Phone 8, code named “Apollo”, is whether or not current devices, either “1st generation” (that is, those devices that shipped at or near the initial launch of Windows …
More confirmation for Nokia Lumia 719, passes certification in China
Just a few weeks ago we reported that an unknown device called Nokia Lumia 719 has passed qualification on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) website. While we didn’t see this device unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2012, details …
Bing Explore gets a new look?
Yesterday we stumbled upon what appears to be a new look for the Explore pages on Bing.com, combining a new set of icons with a possibly more metro-ish look, and a new set of pages devoted to explaining Bing’s …
All Microsoft HD webcams and USB headsets are “Skype certified”
Skype announced that all Microsoft HD webcams and USB Microsoft headsets are now Skype Certified.
The video-calling company certifies products it feels are sure to give users an amazing experience while using Skype.
The newly Skype Certified products include:
 LifeCam |
Google updates Windows Phone 7.5 Search app
Perhaps lost in the hubbub of today’s iPad announcements, Google today updated its search app for Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango). The app, available from the Windows Marketplace, is completely redesigned, according to Google’s Inside Search blog. Included in the …
A close look at the Windows 8 SkyDrive app
As the dust is now pretty much settled from Microsoft’s significant announcement and release of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview last week it’s about time we took a close look at some of the apps that come with the preview. …
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