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Most Wanted Apps for Windows Phone

There has been a lot of discussions over the past couple of weeks regarding apps and Windows Phone 7.  Detractors are quick to say since WP7 doesn’t have X amount of apps, that it’s not as great as another platform with more than X amount of apps.  That’s just false… Continue reading

SkyDrive for Windows Phone and iPhone Launched

SkyDrive is one of the best options out there to store, edit, and view your documents, photos, etc.  It already has great integration with Windows Phone 7, and a great web presence, and today Microsoft expands that with SkyDrive app releases for both WP7 and iPhone.

http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_live/b/windowslive/archive/2011/12/13/introducing-skydrive-for-iphone-and-windows-phone.aspx

“We realize that… Continue reading

My Xbox Live Released for iPhone

Not too long after Microsoft released the Xbox Companion for WP7, they also released another Xbox Live app – this time for iOS!

Take your Xbox LIVE experience wherever you go with the My Xbox LIVE app. Track and compare your achievements, connect with your Xbox LIVE friends, and… Continue reading

Xbox Companion App Released for Windows Phone 7

Microsoft has released the much talked about Xbox Companion app for Windows Phone 7 today.  This app will allow you to search and browse for movies, games, music, etc. on your Xbox and play them on the Xbox from your WP7 phone. 

Download – Xbox Companion

Windows Phone Marketplace Open for Business

One of my big personal gripes about the Windows Phone platform was the clunky way to explore and download WP7 apps and games.  We knew it was going to be address, and this morning I see the web version of the Windows Phone Marketplace is open!

The site has a… Continue reading

Mango is Coming Soon!

Users of Windows Phone 7 can finally know their wait for the latest update (Mango) is just weeks away from release.

In a post on the Windows Phone Blog, Microsoft confirmed that the WP7 Mango update will be pushed out in a “week or two”.

During the official Windows… Continue reading

Poll: What’s Your Impression of Windows 8 Seen at BUILD?

Today at BUILD Windows we got a more detailed look at the future of Windows 8, especially in the area of Metro and how apps will function with that UI.  If you haven’t seen the video yet, head over to www.buildwindows.com and view the keynote.

Although Windows 8 is still… Continue reading

BUILD Windows Keynote Today

The keynote for the BUILD Windows conference is today, and the tech world will be watching closely for more news and info about Windows 8. You can view the live stream on the BUILD website at 12pm EST.

There will also be tons of people live tweeting the event, and… Continue reading

Zune 4.8 Update is Released

Microsoft has released an updated Zune client bringing it to version 4.8.  The only updates that I know of is compatibility for WP7 Mango so far.

Downloadhttp://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=27163

 

 

 

Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Viewing RAW Files in Windows 7

Microsoft has released a new camera codec pack with support for many device formats, including the ability to view .NEF (RAW) files in Windows Explorer.

  • Canon: EOS 1000D (EOS Kiss F in Japan and the EOS Rebel XS in North America), EOS 10D, EOS 1D Mk2, EOS 1D… Continue reading