Are you new to Windows Phone, or just the realm of mobile when it comes to Microsoft? If so, then welcome aboard! You’re at the right place as Windows Phone Central is the number one online resource for all things Windows Phone. We’ll be diving into why you should choose Windows Phone, what makes the platform great for not only personal, but work life too and how you can get involved in the community.
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Microsoft has been busy pushing out commercials that show their latest operating system can do more than just play games. The latest ad from Redmond doesn’t just put on a suit and tie to strut its work capabilities, it makes fun of Apple’s iPad in the process. The commercial opens with a side by side of ASUS’s VivoTab and the world famous fruit tablet.
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Windows Phone doesn’t lack when it comes to options for a Twitter app. You’re bound to find the right app for you between the official app and the numerous third-party ones. Peregrine is one of those third party Twitter apps that needs deserves a bit more attention, especially after the latest update. Let’s check it out
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The Ottawa International Game Conference kicks off in a week’s time. The conference, which lasts for three days, will take place on May 29th – 31st and features new innovations and trends in the gaming industry in Canada. Numerous speakers all across the board will be present to relay knowledge and expertise. Here are some OIGC highlights: 45 Speakers, Keynote Presenters and Panelists 5 Tracks (developer, artist, entrepreneur, marketer, indie, students or just an idea person) A Full pre-conference day of Workshops and learning sessions from the bests of the bests (Microsoft, BlackBerry and Game Design 101 with Dr.
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Microsoft has given in to Google’s requests by updating its YouTube app for Windows Phone, but only to a degree. The company will be complying with some (but not all) of Google’s terms of service. The two giants have been locked in a fist fight for some time regarding the official YouTube app for Windows Phone. It doesn’t look like it’ll be over anytime soon either. So what’s this all about? Microsoft has been wanting Google to get a half-decent YouTube app developed for its platform for some time now (years even)
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FidMe is a popular Windows Phone app that enables consumers to login and utilise their FidMe accounts while on the move. From cards to deals and coupons, the service is a great tool for those who enjoy taking advantage of the best deals and loyalty programs. The team behind the Windows Phone app has now released an identical app for Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system, Windows 8. Anyone with a Windows 8 device will be able to download and enjoy FidMe, which sports an impressive feature list. Much like the Windows Phone counterpart, we’re looking at support for more than 4,000 loyalty programs in 100 markets, with the ability for users to reportedly discover stamp cards for tens of thousands of small businesses
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You may or may not know that if you buy a Nokia Lumia 928 from Verizon, you qualify for a $25 Windows Phone Store credit. That’s a big chunk of money actually for picking up some $0.99 apps and even a few EA games. The question you may have is how do you get it? As it turns out, Verizon, who is not shy about emailing or calling you, will pass along an email with the voucher link. How to redeem, once you get your email (it can take a few days) Simply click the Store link Enter in your info, including IMEI number from the phone Register Microsoft will then send you code, which you then enter into your phone’s Wallet
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Microsoft has been wrapped up in sports deals for the last few days and yesterday’s partnership with the National Football League, was yet another welcome addition. The NFL and Microsoft plan to upgrade interactive TV viewing for football fans through the company’s latest entertainment console, Xbox One. The $400 million deal was announced Tuesday and will be set into effect as early as Q1 2014. Brian Rolapp, chief operating officer of NFL Media, stated that “the challenge is how to bring technology to make it [football] a better experience…” Football fans will be able to Skype video chat with others, view game statistics, access highlights in real time, and easily manage their fantasy league all on their TV. If you prefer to keep your big screen reserved for the game, you can grab your tablet or smartphone and use Microsoft’s SmartGlass technology to follow along.
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Ting has reaffirmed its stance on Windows Phone availability. The mobile operator has previously teased that there are plans in place to support Microsoft’s platform, but we’ve yet to see anything materialise. A new article has been published on the Ting blog that details the company looking to pick up multiple Windows Phones this coming summer.
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Nokia continues to tease the new Superman movie, with the official Man of Steel app and appropriately themed accessories on offer or on the way. The manufacturer has now published a video on its YouTube account, named “YOU ARE NOT ALONE” and sporting strange footage taken from the official movie trailer. It’s clearly a teaser for the new movie (if the copyright information in the description wasn’t that much of a hint), but with the content available thus far, we’re sure everyone’s continuing to get excited for Man of Steel.
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Nokia has once again updated its beta version of the Ringtone Maker app for Windows Phone. The company only recently published an update to the beta that included support for more file formats, but today we’re looking at longer ringtones. The team has bumped the ringtone length from just 30 seconds to 60, which will allow consumers to create longer clips from their favourite songs.
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We’ve covered SoundGecko before, the media project that Long Zheng is a part of and veteran Windows Phone users will familiar with. The app and service allows users to “flag” articles to be converted into audio format, perfect for those of you who want to “read” while driving or who’s eyes are just too tired. What’s more, the service in its basic form is free (though there is a paid option with more features) and it launched with a fancy Windows Phone app. Now we’re excited to announce that version 2.0 is live in the Store
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The wait is over: you can now order up a brand new Nokia Lumia 521 direct from T-Mobile. The cost of the device is of course exceptionally low, coming in at just $29 down payment and just $5 a month for your two-year…errr…non-contract with T-Mobile. Feeling lavish? Then you can just buy the phone outright for a mere $150, which last we checked is damn low for a brand new smartphone in 2013. The Lumia 521 from Nokia is a custom variant of the Lumia 520, comes in white and sports a dual-core 1GHz CPU, 4” LCD display, 512MB of RAM and a 5MP rear shooter.
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UK mobile operator Vodafone is set to wait until this coming September until the company looks to launch its 4G LTE upgrade, according to The Guardian. The newspaper states Vodafone will miss the original target window of summer to launch 4G services and compete with EE. It’s believed the delay will be in place for a compatible iPhone, but we could also be witnessing support for Nokia’s new flagship. Vodafone will be utilising 800MHz and 2600MHz, which isn’t currently supported by the iPhone 5 in Europe (the device works with 1800MHz frequencies used by rival EE).
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Turbo Racing League is a Windows Phone 8 companion game for the DreamWorks Studio movie, “Turbo”. The story line behind the movie is about a garden snail who dreams of being a world class racer. Turbo Racing League has you playing the role of the snail, competing across nine different race tracks. Turbo Racing League has fantastic graphics and animations, game play that doesn’t grow stale, and enough upgrades to keep things competitive. As an added bonus, Verizon is sponsoring a $1,000,000 Shell-Out Contest
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According to The Verge, HTC Chief Product Officer Kouji Kodera has departed on separate ways from the manufacturer. The struggling company is experiencing a number of high-ranking departures, including the VP of Global Communications, who announced he would be exiting last week. So what’s going on at HTC? Hold on for a minute, we’re not quite finished with the departures yet.
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According to our source at Microsoft, there won’t be a new Xbox Windows Phone release this week. That could be because N.O.V.A. 3 still hasn’t passed certification yet (as Gameloft has informed us) and neither has anything else, or maybe Microsoft just wants Xbox fans focused on the Xbox One this week instead of their phones. Don’t fret, though! Non-Nokia owners just got two new Xbox Windows Phone titles to choose from: Spy Mouse and Trivial Pursuit
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Earlier today, Microsoft and the Realmadrid Foundation commenced an endeavor for social projects in Latin America and the Caribbean by way of pen and paper. The recently signed agreement focuses on bringing software and cash donations to Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, and Mexico. In addition, Microsoft will provide hundreds of millions of young people with their YouthSpark program’s resources. YouthSpark is an initiate to create opportunities for youth around the world.
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An interesting Kickstarter listing has been spotted. A smartwatch called AGENT is currently open for backing, but has already surpassed the team’s goal of $100,000. So what exactly is AGENT? It’s a watch that can connect to smartphones, as well as power apps and more. The plan is to have AGENT alert the wearer when alerts and incoming calls are received by the connected smartphone
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Following up on our earlier post, we told you that the free, ad-supported version of Itsdagram would go live today and sure enough, it has. For users who don’t want to fork over $1.49 for the app (or who can’t due to lack of carrier billing in their region) you can now get the completely free and fully functional Instagram-client for Windows Phone 8. The app is exactly like its paid sibling but has some banner ads near the bottom—otherwise the apps are identical. Those on Windows Phone 8 can pick up Itsdagram free here* in the Store.
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