Nexus Tablet: Why It is Different from a Nexus Phone
#Google is rumored to be launching a direct-to-consumer store for "Nexus" tablets. Is it doomed, given how Nexus phone experiment failed? Not so much.
Google is rumored to be launching a direct-to-consumer store for "Nexus" tablets. Is it doomed, given how Nexus phone experiment failed? Not so much.
Does Tango restrict developer capability so apps can target lower-end (256MB) devices? Per Justin Angel, Principal Engr at Nokia, not really.
Since Windows 8 Consumer Preview was released, there has been a lot of noise about usability. Is it justified?
It has been a year since Nokia announced it was adopting Windows Phone as its smartphone platform. A review of the past year.
One Year On: Nokia Has Come a Long Way, Still Has a Very Long Way to Go
Windows Live now allows you to connect to Google to keep contacts in sync. Is this is prepration for native support of Google services in WP7/W8?
Windows Live Now Connects to Google Contacts: Google Talk Coming to Windows Phone and Windows 8?
Microsoft announces major upgrades to SkyDrive coming with Windows 8, making personal cloud and device cloud a reality.
A Truckload of Wholesome Updates Confirmed Coming to SkyDrive
Microsoft has built the environment and the OS. Will OEMs and developers complete their bit and make Windows 8 tablets succeed?
Windows 8 is a tremendous opportunity for developers. Smart developers would be building for Windows 8 already. Are you one of them?
Windows Store Games revealed ahead of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview (Beta).
My interview with Ben Rudolph who architected the #smokedbywindowsphone campaign at CES 2012 in Las Vegas.
Interview with Ben Rudolph, the Architect of #smokedbywindowsphone
Hands on with Nokia Drive and Nokia Transport, two location-based apps which come with Nokia Windows Phone devices.
Video of the ESPN app for Nokia Windows Phones.
I got to spend some time with the Lenovo IdeaPad YOGA, a 4-way convertible Ultrabook. I like it a lot, and cannot wait for it to be released.
Lenovo Ideapad YOGA: Gets My Vote for the Best Ultrabook at CES
I was able to get some pictures of the Nokia Lumia 900 at the Nokia booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Microsoft’s Ben Rudolph runs yet another awesome campaign to show non-Windows Phone users how they phone is slower than Windows Phone. Puts $100 on it!
After a blog post created large-scale uproar, Microsoft clarifies the state of Windows Phone updates. It’s business as usual.
Windows Phone Executive: It’s “Business as Usual” with Windows Phone Updates
Windows Phone engineering team did a fantastic job after NoDo update fiasco - increased transparency and forced carriers/OEMs to synchronize. Sadly, that story seems to be ending.
My wish list for Windows Phone for 2012.
Steve Ballmer moves Andy Lees out of his position as President of Windows Phone. Terry Myerson takes over for Andy Lees, who moves to an interesting role.
Windows Phone Executive Shakeup: Andy Lees Out, Terry Myerson In
Windows Phone social champion Ben Rudolph (@BenThePCGuy on twitter) runs a promotion to offer Windows Phone for angry Android users.
Got #droidrage? Tweet to Get Your Android Replaced with a Windows Phone
Verizon Wireless wants Microsoft to include LTE in Windows Phone. Microsoft will need to react or else risk being cut off from the largest US network.
Verizon Wireless, Windows Phone, LTE and Microsoft’s Mobile Strategy Problem
Interview with indie developer Samuel Clay, developer of popular RSS reader and Google competitor, Newsblur.
Developer Interview: Samuel Clay Of NewsBlur, a Google Reader Alternative
Windows Phone enthusiasts now have a way to unlock their devices to sideload applications.
An interview with Chris Sainty, the developer of gReadie, a Google Reader client for Windows Phone 7.
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) has been released. A Windows Phone user’s take on ICS.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich: From a Windows Phone user’s perspective