Windows Phone Dethrones Symbian in Its Home Country of Finland
It has been predicted that Windows Phone would overtake Symbian in Finland soon, but now the news has just been made official. Statcounter has just released a lovely little graph…
Windows Phone 8 Announcements From HTC Expected in September
Nokia isn’t the only manufacturer planning a Windows Phone 8 unveiling in September, at least that’s what current rumors are saying. HTC is now believed to be doing the same…
In-App Purchasing Coming to Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 OS
Microsoft looks to make Windows Phone 8 a powerhouse of features in answer to its competitors in the smartphone market. The company will be extending support for in-app purchases. In…
Microsoft BUILD 2012 Sells Out in Less Than an Hour, New WP8 Logo Revealed
Microsoft opened its registration for BUILD 2012 at 8AM PT August 8th, an event that will run from October 30th to November 2nd. In less than an hour, tickets to…
IDC: Android Boasts 68.1 Percent Market Share, iOS Takes 16.9 Percent
According to the latest figures from research firm IDC, 68.1 percent of smartphones shipped in the second quarter of this year were powered by the Android operating system — a…
Windows Phone Marketplace Rebranded to Windows Phone Store
Microsoft intends to shun the use of its “Marketplace” title — used for its app store since days of Windows Mobile — and replace it with a new moniker: Windows…
New Nokia Windows Phone 8 Devices Could Be Announced “As Early As” September
Recent reports suggest that Nokia may announce its first wave of Windows Phone 8 devices as early as September, when Microsoft is expected to finalize its new WP8 OS. Nokia…
Windows Phone-Powered Samsung Omnia M Coming to the UK August 1st
The Samsung Galaxy Beam isn’t the only Samsung device lighting its arrival in the UK. The company will also be launching it’s Windows Phone 7.5-powered Omnia M on August 1st.…