Category: Windows Phone 8
Spotify Windows Phone 8 app leaps out of beta, bolsters offline playlist support
A new update for music-streaming service Spotify's Windows Phone 8 app has been released today, finally bringing the app out of the beta testing phase and bringing with it a host of new features. Version 2.0.4933.0 is now available to…
Lekiosk digital magazine app now available to Windows 8 tablet and desktop users
Lekiosk is one of the most popular digital magazine reading applications on IOS and Android, popular thanks to its 3D newsstand-like interface. And now it's headed to the Windows 8 operating system! Publishers already touting their wares using lekiosk include…
Nokia Lumia 1020, aka 'EOS', revealed in leaked press shot
A picture claimed to be a press snap of Nokia's forthcoming Lumia 1020 handset has appeared online. If the real deal, those expecting a massive redesign for the Lumia range should probably stop reading now to avoid disappointment. The handset…
BlackBerry 10 can't stop Windows Phone overtaking as third-most used smartphone OS, Android still king
There's no shaking Google's Android and Apple's iOS from first and second place respectively at the top of the smartphone user number rankings charts, but the battle for third place is a corker. The latest stats have just come in…
BBC iPlayer now available on Windows Phone 8, but Windows Phone 7.5 version canned
It's been a long old wait, but the BBC iPlayer catch-up TV app is now available on Windows Phone 8 devices. Rather than a ground-up build of the service, the Windows Phone 8 version of the app is actually a…
Nokia Lumia 925 is official: Slimline flagship with premium aluminium stylings
Nokia have officially revealed the Nokia Lumia 925 handset, a new flagship Windows Phone from the Finnish mobile giants that aims at a more premium build quality than the company's current offerings. Built with a mixture of aluminium and…
VIDEO: Hands-on with the Nokia Lumia 928 flagship Windows Phone
Nokia have officially revealed the Nokia Lumia 928, their new flagship Windows Phone handset. And with it comes the first hands-on clip with smartphone, courtesy of the official Nokia Conversations channel. Hit the clip above to check it out. Set…
Nokia working on Galaxy Note sized Lumia Windows 8 smartphone
Nokia are said to be working on a new Lumia smartphone to rival the Samsung Galaxy Note in terms of size. Sources "with knowledge of the company's plans" have spoken to the Financial Times, who are reporting that the Finnish…
BBC iPlayer *finally* coming to Windows Phone 8 and 7.5
The BBC iPlayer app will soon be available to Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 7.5 users. The app will act as shortcut application available through the Windows Phone Store, making iPlayer available as a Live Tile, wrapping both the…
Next big Windows Phone 8 update set for Christmas
Microsoft have dropped a few more hints on their long-term plans for the Windows 8 ecosystem following last week's Windows Blue info. Over on their job board, it seems that Windows Phones are the next in line to get a…
