Articles by Rich Edmonds

Extreme Lines
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 28, 2013

Extreme Lines, sounds familiar? It should as we last reviewed this Windows Phone title back in 2011. It's a game for those who enjoy line puzzles with addictive gameplay. The overall goal is to form lines of balls with the same colour. Extreme Lines has been re...

Windows Phone 7.8
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 27, 2013

Ever wondered if Microsoft improved the performance in the Windows Phone 7.8 update? It has certainly been considered, but many have naturally assumed that since the company has failed to shout about optimisations present in the latest version of 7.x, that...

Lumia Live
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 27, 2013

Nokia has kicked off its series of gigs (or Lumia Live sessions) in the UK. The events will consist of six sessions and feature acoustic performances from bands and artists chosen by La Blogotheque. The events will be supported by local talent at each location...

Unity
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 27, 2013

A handful of weeks ago Unity opened up early beta access for apps on the Windows store, enabling developers to try out the tools available. We were all wondering just when the company would open up the beta program and cover Windows Phone 8 development. That...

MOGA Windows Phone Controller
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 27, 2013

You may (or may not) have heard of the MOGA Bluetooth-powered gaming controller. The device has been available for Android hardware for a few months, but the team behind it has opened up platform limitations by releasing the SDK for developers to implement...

HERE Updates
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 27, 2013

Nokia has released a number of updates for the company's collection of HERE apps. HERE Drive+ Beta, Maps, Transit and City Lens have each received a minor bump. While no change log appears to be available for any of the mentioned Windows Phone apps, we can...

HDFC Bank
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 27, 2013

HDFC Bank in India has joined the number of banks who have released a Windows Phone app. The bank has just published its official mobile solution for Windows Phone consumers, enabling users to access and manage accounts while on the move. It's convenient with...

Nokia Music
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 26, 2013

Nokia has launched its Music+ premium service in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, further expanding the coverage available to Windows Phone consumers. Available for just €3.99 a month, those who own Lumia Windows Phones will be able to unlock more advanced...

Nextgen Reader
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 26, 2013

There are always providers looking to capitalise on a single party's choice on withdrawing a popular service. It's known across the Internet that the search giant is closing down Google Reader, the company's RSS service later this year. Competing services have...

Telstra
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 26, 2013

It has been reported that Telstra is well on the way to releasing a Windows Phone app for subscribers in Australia. The mobile operator's 24x7 app is a portal for consumers to access account management conveniently from a smartphone while on the move. Paying...

Voucher Codes
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 26, 2013

The Windows Phone catalogue of big brand apps is growing with the official VoucherCodes.co.uk (www.vouchercodes.co.uk) app now available in the store. The service enables consumers to save up to 50-percent at numerous supporting restaurants, as well as savings...

The Sims Medieval
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 26, 2013

Remember when it was teased that The Sims Medieval will be available on Windows Phone for Nokia hardware? It appears the time has come as the app is now presently listed on the store. So what's The Sims Medieval all about? If you're not familiar with the video...

Takeaway Lead
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 25, 2013

Should you be looking for something to order in for dinner, you might want to check out a number of apps available for Windows Phone: Takeaway Lieferservice, Thuisbezorgd and Pizza. The apps individually target a specific region. Takeaway supports the UK,...

Podcast Lounge
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 25, 2013

Podcast Lounge, the popular Windows Phone app that enables consumers to tune into a number of podcasts, has been bumped to version 1.6, which introduces a number of new features. The app has once again been in beta for some time, but a lot has been improved...

Lumia 720
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 25, 2013

We're already aware of O2 UK preparing to launch the Lumia 720. Being the premium Windows Phone partner, the mobile operator has also managed to bag the red variant of the Nokia device, according to its website. It's expected to arrive in O2 stores (and online...

Nokia Judge
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 25, 2013

Nokia has made an intellectual property rights declaration to the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) with respect to Google's VP8 data format and decoding guide, listing 64 granted patents and 22 pending patent applications. VP8 is Google's dream to create...

Belfiore
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 25, 2013

We've got some bad news, folks. Remember Joe Belfiore teasing a new Windows Phone app the other day? Unfortunately it turns out that the app isn't quite ready for release yet, so it has been pushed back slightly. Are we any wiser on what to expect? No, but we'...

From the Forums
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 24, 2013

It has been a rather quiet weekend in the realm of Windows Phone, but that hasn't prevented Windows Phone community forum members from logging onto the boards over the last couple of days. But what threads have been started and what have you possibly missed? We...

Acer S7
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 24, 2013

We're all eagerly awaiting to see what Microsoft has for consumers with the Blue updates that will be released for its array of products later this year. Build 9364 for Windows 8 has been leaked, teasing what we can all look forward to in the public release...

Nokia Music
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 24, 2013

Nokia has launched its free music streaming service in the UAE (United Arab Emirates), opening up a catalogue of songs and playlists for consumers to enjoy. The service is what many in other markets have already enjoyed for some time, taking full advantage of a...

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