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by Rich Edmonds
May 23, 2012
Our friends over at Windows Phone Geek, the developer-based community, have announced their new marketplace (link) that caters for developers who requires tools to help them build apps on the...
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by Daniel Rubino
May 10, 2012
We've heard through the tip line during the last few days that the latest Tango ROM updates for Lumia devices features a slightly new Marketplace.
In short, the 'Nokia Collection' is...
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by Daniel Rubino
May 09, 2012
Nokia has made moves to gain some big titles (and leverage) for their hardware. Who does it hurt? Who does it benefit and is it a good thing?
With yesterday’s announcement from Nokia...
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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 Rich Edmonds
May 07, 2012
According to a Brazilian Nokia blog, Microsoft has reportedly added over 300 games to the regional Marketplace boosting it from just over 90 games the other day. Most thoughts will now be: "...
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by George Ponder
May 06, 2012
Guitar Hero Mobile ($6.99), an Xbox Live title, was released over on the Windows Phone Marketplace back in October 2010. Guitar Hero Mobile ($2.99), a non-Xbox Live title, hit the Marketplace a few...
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by Daniel Rubino
May 04, 2012
Recently, Microsoft announced some recent changes to the Windows Phone Marketplace for developers that would also affect consumers. The changes were divided into four areas, including trademarks,...
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by George Ponder
Apr 30, 2012
We all want to see quality apps and games in the Windows Phone Marketplace. With that in mind Microsoft is working to beef up the enforcement of existing policies to keep the "quality bar...
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by George Ponder
Apr 27, 2012
Best Windows Phone Photography Apps from WPCentral
We've taken a look at the best free apps, the must have games, the must have apps and the best weather apps for your Windows Phone. We...
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by George Ponder
Apr 26, 2012
Whatever the reason for the Windows Phone Marketplace had for not playing nice earlier, the problems appeasr to have been resolved. We've been able to access the Marketplace online as well as...
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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 Daniel Rubino
Apr 24, 2012
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In a surprising move, Microsoft announced today on the Windows Phone blog that in the near future starting today you, won't be able to purchase or browse apps using the Zune Desktop software. (...
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by Daniel Rubino
Apr 21, 2012
What could be a very temporary glitch, we're seeing the Windows Phone Marketplace erring out for new downloads of apps. Numerous reports have just been sent in to us that users cannot download...
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by George Ponder
Apr 20, 2012
WPCentral's list of the best weather apps for Windows Phone
Your Windows Phone is a great way to stay in touch with what is happening in the world and with things that impact your daily grind...
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by Rich Edmonds
Apr 19, 2012
If you're an extremely busy developer with little time available to submit your app(s) to emerging markets that are being added to the ecosystem, then Microsoft is ready to lend a hand....
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by Daniel Rubino
Apr 12, 2012
We reported a few days ago that Microsoft was experiencing a unique problem: the Windows Phone Marketplace has grown so much, so fast that their servers and backend getting hammered, resulting in...
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by George Ponder
Apr 12, 2012
WPCentral's list of the best free apps for Windows Phone
We've taken a look at must have games and must have apps for your Windows Phone, now we turn our sights on the best free apps that...
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by Rich Edmonds
Apr 09, 2012
A friendly reminder to our beloved Windows Mobile 6.x users: the Windows Mobile Marketplace is to be discontinued on May 9th, 2012. From that date on, users will no longer be able to access the...
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by RogueCode
Apr 05, 2012
Over this past weekend Nokia hosted a hackathon in Durban, South Africa. Previously they have held similar events at other cities across the country, and are...
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by Daniel Rubino
Apr 04, 2012
We've noticed in our Twitter stream and from interacting with developers that there have been quite a few delays with Windows Phone Marketplace submissions. Before, it would take around 72 hours...
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by George Ponder
Mar 31, 2012
Bazaar is a Windows Phone alternative marketplace designed to provide both users and developers a means to share and install homebrew apps easily to your unlocked Windows Phone. Bazaar hosts and...
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by George Ponder
Mar 28, 2012
Looks like the Windows Phone Marketplace is still working its way around the globe.
Over the next few days Microsoft will be expanding the reach of the Windows Phone Marketplace to thirteen more...
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 23, 2012
Microsoft has announced the opening of AppHub submissions to the 23 new countries added to the pool of support. Developers in these countries (and beyond) will be able to submit their work to the...
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by Rich Edmonds
Mar 15, 2012
The Windows Phone team is set to enable AppHub access for developers to 23 more countries, which were announced late last month by Joe Belfiore, in the next two weeks. Where will we be seeing...
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by Seth Brodeur
Mar 08, 2012
Microsoft is sending out email notices to current and former Windows Mobile 6.x users to prepare them for the upcoming shutdown of the 6.x Marketplace. As of May 9, browsing, purchasing and...
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by Daniel Rubino
Mar 04, 2012
Developed by dotcmpt over at XDA, the Deepshining Marketplace was an extension of the Deepshining custom ROMs for older HTC devices like the HD7. The Marketplace took advantage of the ability to...
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by RogueCode
Feb 27, 2012
Joe Belfiore has just announced via the Windows Phone Developer Blog that the Windows Phone Marketplace is being enabled in 23 new regions. This won't be effective immediately, but in the coming...
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by George Ponder
Feb 22, 2012
With all the litigation going on involving the smartphone industry, something good might have come from one Courtroom. The California Attorney General has struck a deal with Microsoft, Apple, Google...
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by Daniel Rubino
Feb 22, 2012
If you've been following the saga of Sonic's Jewels 7 (SJ7), you'll remember that the popular Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator was due for a nice sound update. That update...
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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...
