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Original Angry Birds comes to Windows Phone, free until May 15

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

Microsoft attempts to woo Android users with ‘Switch to Windows Phone’ app

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

Updated Facebook app coming to Windows Phone

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

How To Succeed With a Mobile App

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

The Rise of the Smartphone

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

GNC-2011-12-29 #733 Soapbox Time!

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Android Handsets More Unreliable

Wireless expert WDS is reporting that high failure rates in Android handsets are costing mobile network operators as much as $2 billion per year in dealing with repairs and returns. Reviewing the four leading mobile operating systems, its study found that Android-based devices seemed more prone to failure as 14% of technical support calls on Android were for hardware, versus