Articles having tag: WINDOWS PHONE 7.5

Starting today you need Windows Phone 7.5 to use Marketplace

Today’s the day. This afternoon we started requiring Windows Phone 7.5 on phones to download, buy, update, or review apps in Marketplace. As I’ve written previously, this change applies to both the phone andwebMarketplace storefronts. (If you’re...

New official wallpapers for your Windows Phone

By Michael Stroh

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...

Have you updated to Windows Phone 7.5?

By Mazhar Mohammed

For the past few weeks I've been mentioning that you'll soon need Windows Phone 7.5 installed on your phone to buy, download, or update apps from Marketplace. (This applies to both the phone andwebstorefronts, by the way.)We're now doing the...

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...

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 web Marketplace launches in 22 new countries

By Mazhar Mohammed

I'm happy to announce that nearly two dozen new online stores for Windows Phone apps and games went live around the world this afternoon.The newweb Marketplacesare available in Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania,...

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...