Archive for November, 2011
Upcoming Nokia N9 Update Changes the Font
A software update for the Nokia N9 will have some changes to the default font according to the Nokia Developer page. The typeface itself won’t change, but it will take up 20% more space vertically. They’ve provided a before and after image for a visual explanation.
Reaching Number 45
The three main reasons I prefer Windows Phone over MeeGo (Nokia N9) and Symbian are apps, apps, and apps. I keep finding new things to install on the Nokia Lumia 800 that look great and work well. It seems I just passed a milestone. Something happens when you reach 45 items in the app list. Take look.
Metrotube Demo on Nokia Lumia 800. Nice Youtube App for Windows Phone
Here’s a demo of Metrotube on the Nokia Lumia 800. The official YouTube app for Windows Phone is ridiculous. As far as I can tell, it just opens the mobile Youtube website. Keep your eyes open for Metrotube, an alternative that shows how the official Youtube app should be. It’s currently in beta, but will be available in the marketplace soon.
Nokia’s Booth at 2012 International CES
Nokia is looking to have a bigger presence at the 2012 International CES tradeshow on January 10-13th compared to previous years. They only had a small private meeting room at the last show and that was about Qt development. No new devices were announced or shown. At the upcoming event, Nokia has an actual booth and they are the official sponsor of the hall they’re in. Will we see new devices and announcements geared towards the US market?
Demo: Seesmic goes 2.0, Shown on the Nokia Lumia 800
Seesmic for Windows Phone was just updated to support Mango and I’m showing it off on the Nokia Lumia 800. Seesmic lets you manage multiple Twitter accounts, your Facebook account, your Salesforce Chatter account and organize all your accounts, searches, trending topics and lists in your customizable “spaces” dashboard.
Demo: Thumba Photo Editor is like Photoshop for Windows Phone
I keep finding new things to love about Windows Phone on the Nokia Lumia 800. I really like the deep integration third-party apps can have with the core Windows Phone experience. For example, let’s take a look at the app called Thumba Photo Editor. After taking a photo with the camera, you can head to options then tap apps. This will send the photo directly to the app for some photo editing. For the end-user, this makes the third party app feel like a built-in feature.
Nokia Lumia 800 Review
Here’s our Nokia Lumia 800 review. When the Fedex shipment tracker said the Nokia Lumia 800 was at my door, I quickly took a cab home. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Nokia’s latest hero device. A couple of paranoid thoughts mixed with excitement went through my head during the half hour ride. What if one of my neighbors took it? What if the delivery man dropped it off at the wrong door? Fortunately, the package was safe, waiting for me when I got home.
Recap of Big Windows Phone and Night Party with Windows Phone
The Windows Phone team definitely knows how to throw parties. Here’s a video recap of what happened on Monday. We checked out the big Windows Phone display at Herald Square in New York City on Monday. There was a performance by the Far East Movement. The giant Windows Phone was very functional. Live Tiles were moving and even received push notifications.
Let’s Call it a Windows Phone Monday
This Monday’s schedule has been taken over by Windows Phone! At around 10:45AM (Eastern Time), we were invited to a “Backstage” event with the Windows Phone team. Windows Phone president Andrew Lees and Windows Phone VP Joe Belfiore will be there along with a host of partners. According to the invite, that’s not the only big thing Windows Phone has planned.
Demo: Bing Search on Windows Phone is Surprisingly Good
I use Google to search the web, but Bing Search on Windows Phone is surprisingly good. To be more specific, the four options at the bottom of the app are actually fun to use. There’s location, music recognition, product scanner, and voice search. I made this video so you can see how it works before you get the Nokia Lumia 800 or Nokia Lumia 710.
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