Articles by MICHAEL STROH

New official wallpapers for your Windows Phone

Our fans have created some fantastic Windows Phone wallpapers over the years. Today we're unveiling a new nature series from Windows Phone fan and London-based graphic designer Levi Freeman.What's unique about these is that they're the first...

The Wrap: The Focus 2 arrives, “Dear Windows Phone,” new 99 cent Xbox games

By Michael Stroh

Here are my favorite Windows Phone highlights of the week. What about you? The Samsung Focus 2 arrives on Sunday Heads up that the Samsung Focus 2 makes its AT&T debut this weekend. With a $50 price tag, solid spec sheet, and 4G LTE network support—not...

Windows Phone designer is named one of country’s most creative

By Michael Stroh

The June issue ofFast Companycarries the magazine’s latest picks for its annual100 Most Creative People in Business, which celebrates “innovators who dare to think differently.” This year one of our own made the coveted list: Windows Phone...

Now in Marketplace: the AboutOne family organizer

By Michael Stroh

Life in a modern-day family practically requires a master’s degree in management. Talk about information overload: There are doctor’s appointments, class parties, mom’s nights out, piano lessons, details of the Disney vacation, and all kinds...

Now in Marketplace: LinkedIn 1.0

By Michael Stroh

The official LinkedIn app for Windows Phone just hit Marketplace.Download it nowThe free app lets you tap all the most popular features of the popular business social network. Search for jobs, see real-time updates from your connections, stay up-to-date with...

The Wrap: Samsung Omnia M, sunny Lumia news, et tu Siri?

By Michael Stroh

Here are my favorite Windows Phone stories of the week. What about you? Drop me a comment and let me know what’s on your mind. Samsung launching Omnia M in Europe Samsung has been busy lately. On Monday they unveiled the Focus 2, a $50 Windows Phone...

Mingle with Windows Phone experts, snag an Xbox 360 Star Wars bundle

By Michael Stroh

If you've been too busy to attend one of the "Behind the Tile" Windows Phone events thatI wrote abouta few weeks ago, now's a good time to clear your calendar: the list of door prizes is growing (who says it doesn't pay to procrastinate?).Attendees...

Windows Phone sponsors Kentucky Derby favorite “Hansen”

By Michael Stroh

[updated 5.15.12 with list of Twitter contest winners-.ed]TheKentucky Derby\u2014first leg of the famousTriple Crownof horse racing\u2014takes place Saturday in Louisville. The Derby is always a thrill to watch (it's not called the "The Most Exciting...

The Wrap: Secrets of a No. 1 app, the minds behind Metro, 5 hot apps

By Michael Stroh

This week’s story highlights are dedicated to the hardworking indie coders out there dreaming up and writing cool apps for my Windows Phone. You guys rock. Here’s some inspiration: What’s it take to make your app No. 1? Microsoft’s...

Now in Marketplace: The Xbox LIVE version of Wordament

By Michael Stroh

S-W-E-E-T! Here’s something everybody in my house has been waiting for: The Xbox LIVE version of Wordament. The wildly popular Windows Phone word game was reborn today in Marketplace with a new look and extra features.Download it now For many people,...