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by George Ponder
May 18, 2012
In our latest how-to guide, we show you how to make the most of your Windows Phone and SkyDrive cloud storage
We've touched on the basics with Microsoft's SkyDrive services and the...
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by Rich Edmonds
May 10, 2012
Curious about how SkyDrive can make your life more useful? Read our guide to find out.
Cloud storage is becoming more and more mainstream, especially among smartphone and tablet owners where local...
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by Daniel Rubino
May 09, 2012
Here's a funny problem we all have with smartphones regardless of OS choice: how to quickly share websites and inks between phones.
Sure, you can email, text or type out the address but it's...
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by Daniel Rubino
May 07, 2012
Want to get a whole new Live ID and start fresh with Microsoft? Here's how to transfer your account.
Microsoft's Live ID (soon to be renamed "Microsoft Account") is the key to...
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by Daniel Rubino
Apr 29, 2012
If you have a few minutes you can watch the video above of reader Oli Gill bravely modifying his Nokia Lumia 800 to enable wireless charging ala Palm/HP and their Touchstone charger.
There is no...
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by Daniel Rubino
Apr 29, 2012
Microsoft removed the ability to browse or purchase new apps for Windows Phone in the Zune Desktop app last week causing a stir amongst users. While Windows Phone users can still get podcasts,...
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by Daniel Rubino
Apr 25, 2012
Although we're of the camp that doesn't mind that the Windows Phone Marketplace for apps has been retired from Zune Desktop, we imagine some of you think otherwise.
Luckily, Windows Phone...
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by George Ponder
Apr 19, 2012
Want to make the most of your Windows Phone camera? Read our guide on how to get the best shots possible and look like a pro!
While the camera on your Windows Phone may not have been a key factor...
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by Rich Edmonds
Apr 16, 2012
WPCentral's Guide to the Windows Phone People Hub
Our next helpful article for those who are new to Windows Phone covers the People Hub - the one stop for all your social requirements when on...
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by George Ponder
Apr 13, 2012
WPCentral's Guide to the Windows Phone Pictures Hub
With the release of the Nokia Lumia series (710, 800, 900) and the HTC Titan II Windows Phones, we are seeing new Windows Phone users...
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by Rich Edmonds
Apr 11, 2012
Being actively social while on-the-go is Microsoft's main aim with Windows Phone, and both Messenger and Facebook Chat provide the means for owners to communicate with contacts via the social...
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by RogueCode
Apr 10, 2012
The guys (and gals) over at XDA regularly provide the Windows Phone community with homebrew apps that fill some gap that non-native apps cannot.
One of these gaps is screenshots. The Windows Phone...
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by Rich Edmonds
Apr 03, 2012
Nokia has published this semi-humorous guide to saving a Lumia Windows Phone from being permanently damaged by water. Should you so happen to drop your Lumia device into a swimming pool or a bath,...
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by Daniel Rubino
Mar 24, 2012
With the latest info from AT&T regarding the 8107 update (specifically that they don't have plans to offer it) and news that the HTC Titan and Samsung Focus S are reportedly going to be...
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 11, 2012
We've received reports from some readers that the recent update to Ask Ziggy version 2.0, the Siri-like SkyNet-type app for Windows Phone, has left the app unusable. The recent update addressed...
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by Daniel Rubino
Mar 08, 2012
Okay, in a way we really don't recommend you do this, on the other hand we just did so who are we to judge. In short, with a few tools and about 20 minutes of your time, you can flash the latest...
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by Daniel Rubino
Feb 20, 2012
We've mentioned Bazaar before--it's the first serious attempt at a homebrew Marketplace for Windows Phone, a place where developers can centralize and easily distribute their work for end...
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by Rich Edmonds
Feb 01, 2012
While it's been confirmed by Nokia already, the team over at WeLoveWP.hk have run some tests on charging the Lumia Windows Phone with a number of options. Turns out when put up against generic...
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by Daniel Rubino
Jan 31, 2012
Dialing numbers listed on websites is supposed to be an easy task on Windows Phone. The OS basically highlights the numbers (like a hyperlink) and when you tap them, you get the standard "Edit...
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by Daniel Rubino
Jan 26, 2012
And after ripping on Google for the last two posts, we decided it would be fun and ironic to mention that Google is now allowing multiple calendars to sync to your Windows Phone:
"We launched...
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by Rich Edmonds
Jan 26, 2012
The Windows Live team have published an article on the official blog that'll help readers who are possibly considering to switch from Gmail to Hotmail for email and other cloud services. Should...
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by RogueCode
Jan 18, 2012
I spend a lot of my day designing Metro stuff for Windows Phone. And the majority of that time is spent creating mockups of each area of whatever app I am doing, along with testing it with each...
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by Dave Blake
Jan 15, 2012
Howdy WPCentral Forums members. Today, I want to give a quick tutorial on how to use the WPCentral 'Pictures and Albums'.
This is a great addition to our forums as members can use it to host...
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by RogueCode
Jan 03, 2012
Those of you who follow the Microsoftie world will probably know of the Samsung Series 7 Slate. Microsoft gave these out for free to every attendee of the BUILD developer conference in Anaheim this...
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by George Ponder
Dec 31, 2011
The other day we mentioned that certain props were on their way out for your XBox Live Avatar. Agree or disagree with Microsoft's policy you may find the need to control your child's access...
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by Rafael Rivera
Dec 26, 2011
So you got a Windows Phone for Christmas? Sweet. If you're a developer, you're probably itching to start writing code for the device. If an advanced hobbyist, homebrew software may be more...
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by Daniel Rubino
Nov 30, 2011
If you think Internet Explorer 9 on Windows Phone is slick, you should try it with Surfcube 3D. The browser is a wrapper for IE9 that extends and enhances the browsing experience while making it...
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by Daniel Rubino
Nov 15, 2011
While the full-force of the Australian Zune Pass still needs to launch tomorrow, bits and pieces of it are now available, including being able to sign up. However, if you want all the good stuff...
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by Rich Edmonds
Nov 02, 2011
We covered the screen capturing app for Windows Phone Mango not so long ago, but it's noted that the app is not able to take screen shots of games. The guys at Nanapho.jp have come across an easy...
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by Paul Acevedo
Oct 23, 2011
Taiwanese blog I Heart Windows Phone has released a set of three Halloween-themed wallpapers for Windows Phone 7. All three feature what appears to be the site’s mascot in different costumes,...
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