Windows Phone fans anxiously await the next versions of the Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices from Nokia. For some fortunate customers, like the Xbox One, a few lucky people are getting the handset just a bit early. The latest in the line of Nokia phones falls into a category that has been dubbed a 'phablet', which loosely translates to an oversized smartpahone -- one that
Disney is no stranger to hit movies -- in fact most of the studios releases are expected to be box-office successes, and Wreck-it Ralph did not disappoint. Now the blockbuster flick attempts to become a cross-over hit as a game. The game brings five fun sub-games within, inspired by some of the movie’s most memorable scenes. There’s Fix-It Felix Jr., where you
It has taken quite a bit of time, but Rovio finally brings its popular Angry Birds game to the Windows Phone platform. The original game -- the version that launched the craze -- lands in the store today. "Good news for all of our fans who play Angry Birds on Windows Phone, we have a brand new version of the
For a week now rumors have been rampant that Microsoft would release a "Switch to Windows Phone" app to Android users. The day has arrived and the app has landed in the Google Play store. The free app is available today and attempts to make a switch from the Google mobile platform to that of Microsoft an easier transition. "Use
Microsoft is now seeking beta testers for a new and updated version of the Facebook app for Windows Phone. Version 4.2.1 is still the current iteration on the mobile platform, but a new one is on the way. "Today we’re launching a new program designed to help speed up delivery of new features in the official Facebook app for Windows Phone
Getting into mobile app development often seems like a path paved with gold, but the reality is very different with many apps failing to succeed. Good apps do not simply "get lucky" but rather their developers work hard at planning a successful app. Smashing Magazine's article "How To Succeed With a Mobile App" shows the elements needed to plan for
Today I was relaxing in a cafe, taking it easy on Sunday. As I looked around the other tables, everyone else was either looking at a smartphone or else had one resting on the table. They weren't students or young professionals either; these were mums and dads, grandmas and grandpas. Here's the tally of what I saw: 3x Samsung Galaxies