Skydrive Pictures Now Showing Inline on Twitter
#Twitter is now showing pictures posted on SkyDrive inline, much like other photo services such as Twitpic, YFrog, etc.
Why I Decided to Stick with Windows Phone
#Despite being tempted by iOS and iPhone, I have decided to stick with Windows Phone. See why.
Tip: Skip Skydrive Initial Sync when Installing It on a New PC
#Here is a tip to avoid large data download when installing SkyDrive desktop application on a new PC (or simply, a new install).
Tip: Skip Skydrive Initial Sync when Installing It on a New PC
Simplifying Windows: Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8
#A lot has been written about how confusing and complex Windows 8 could be. This article tries to simplify Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8.
Simplifying Windows: Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8
Xbox Music – a Great Service with Some Asterisks
#Xbox Music is a beautiful-looking service which comes with some asterisks, which Microsoft needs to knock off very soon.
Devices, Services and the Modern Microsoft
#Microsoft is shifting from being a software company to a devices and services company. Welcome to the Modern Microsoft.
Wow, how misguided and ignorant can someone be?
#(I must admit, I took this MG Siegler set of posts a little bit too seriously. I had sworn off that guy, but since his nonsense was being discussed by others I follow on twitter, I had to peek.)
First issue I have is why is he concerned that Microsoft actually updated the OS after RTM and before GA? It is a great thing, as I said on twitter. Not sure why it is being spun as a negative.
Second, after Ed Bott brings it up and appropriately schools him on how Windows works within the OEM ecosystem, MG goes out and shoots himself in the foot by arguing (like a kid, nonetheless) that OS X was only updated after it became generally available to the public. Well, that is bad, isn’t it? That would mean Apple let a buggy OS out to the masses and only fixed issues a month or so later.
Oh, and that nonsense about calling Ed an “Apple malware blogger”? Sigh. More childishness.
As my friend Amir pointed out on twitter, Highlight is not going to be considered magical anytime soon and is nowhere near the Square atmosphere :-)
Surface Phone Will Not Help Windows Phone
#More rumors of Microsoft making a “Surface Phone”. Will it help Windows Phone at all?
Where Art Thou, Windows Phone 8?
#Windows Phone 8 is nowhere to be found, making device launches meaningless and developers angry.
Windows 8 Setup Will Set ‘Do Not Track’ to On in Express Settings
#Microsoft takes a pro-consumer stance despite opposition from advertisers, and will keep Do Not Track turned ON in Windows 8 Express Setup.
Windows 8 Setup Will Set ‘Do Not Track’ to On in Express Settings
The New Windows Phone Dev Center is Now Live
#App Hub has been retired and the new Windows Phone Dev Center is now live.
Office 2013: Office As A Service
#Office 2013′s on demand feature makes it possible to run Office as a service. This is huge, for users and for Microsoft.
SkyDrive Ambassador Program: Write About SkyDrive, Get Benefits
#The SkyDrive team has an interesting proposition for you: write about SkyDrive, get perks. Do you qualify?
SkyDrive Ambassador Program: Write About SkyDrive, Get Benefits
Windows 7 Has Sold 630 Million Licenses, Wants Nobody to Be Left off from Windows 8
#Microsoft announces Windows 7 has sold 630 million licenses. Also, wants us to get ready for Windows 8.
Windows 7 Has Sold 630 Million Licenses, Wants Nobody to Be Left off from Windows 8
Windows Phone 8: Second Reset in Two Years
#What are the implications of Microsoft’s second reset with mobile in two years? Is Microsoft doomed, or is it ready for its next chapter?
Windows Phone 7.8: There is Reason to Feel Disappointed
#Microsoft announced “Windows Phone 7.8” for existing users since existing devices cannot be ugpraded to Windows Phone 8. I am disappointed.
Twitter for Windows Phone Gets Updated: Notifications, Finally!
#The official Twitter app for Windows Phone finally gets notifications. It is finally an app I don’t feel ashamed to recommend!
Twitter for Windows Phone Gets Updated: Notifications, Finally!
Windows Phone Finally Becomes Enterprise-Ready
#Windows Phone 8 promises to add much-needed enterprise-class features which will please coporate IT departments.
What I Wish Today’s Microsoft Announcement Will Be
#Microsoft has a “major” announcement to make at an unspecified location in Los Angeles. My hope list for what may be announced.
Windows 8 Release Preview App Overview: Cocktail Flow
#A look at the beautiful app in the Windows 8 Release Preview: Cocktail Flow
iPhone 4S Used by a Windows Phone User: Screen
#In my series comparing iPhone 4S to Windows Phone (Nokia Lumia 800), I look at the amazing Retina display.
iPhone 4S Used by a Windows Phone User: Out Of the Box Experience, Setup
#In my series comparing iPhone 4S to Windows Phone (Nokia Lumia 800), I compare setup and out of the box experience.
iPhone 4S Used by a Windows Phone User: Out Of the Box Experience, Setup
New Series: iPhone 4S Used by a Windows Phone User
#I start using iPhone 4S as my primary phone to compare the experience to my Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone. I document what I like and what I don’t like.
Priyanka Chopra conducts the "Blown Away by Lumia" competition
#If you are not aware of the “Blown Away by Lumia” contest, it is the Nokia’s version of “Smoked By Windows Phone” contest started by Ben Rudolph of Microsoft, at the 2012 Consumer Electornics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Nokia took that contest global, and here are some videos of former Miss World Priyanka Chopra competing with challengers with various smartphones and beating them. Quite cool, although she comes off as a bit too chirpy.
Nokia’s Roller Coaster Fortnight
#Nokia’s had a roller coaster fortnight. What matters though, is the Lumia 900 seems to be selling well. Is it enough to mark Nokia’s comeback? Time will tell.
