bigtroyjon
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Just thinking about where Windows Phone would be without Nokia makes me cringe.... Nokia is turning into WP's Halo.
Microsoft would have probably been the ones to buy out Motorola.
Just thinking about where Windows Phone would be without Nokia makes me cringe.... Nokia is turning into WP's Halo.
Microsoft would have probably been the ones to buy out Motorola.
Not sure about that, but they were interested in RIM, though.
anyone know if the international nokia 900 will support AWS bands? would live to have this on my t-mobile $30 prepaid.
afaik, it doesn't. Was looking at that as an option as well, but since they weren't, went for the radar in hopes that when apollo hits, T-Mobile will finally get a worthy lumia. :\
probably just a matter of time. I know some euro and Canadian carriers use that band.
Flickr Loves Metro.
Oh wow.
Flickr Loves Metro.
Inb4: Yeah, sure, because Microsoft invented rectangles! *rolleyes*
Inb4: Yeah, sure, because Microsoft invented rectangles! *rolleyes*
Uhh look closer at the top. Even the placement of the logos and the font of the dates are the same
We are told that Sprint is interested in a potential Windows Phone 8 device running the MSM8960 and that it has shared its LTE specifications with Nokia. One source has suggested that the carrier may not introduce any further Windows Phones on its network until Windows Phone 8 is ready later this year.
Need some assistance if possible.
Over the course of the average day I generally rarely look at my phone... the problem is that I'll pick it up to head out of the house with and realise that I've got nearly no battery left.
Does anyone know of an app that will play a warning sound / flash up a reminder when my battery gets to a certain percentage? Preferably one that isn't going to go off in the middle of the night?
Thanks.
What's with the sarcasm? I have an app which does exactly that for android (and I believe there's one for the iphone) so why would it be unusual for there to be one for WP7?Not that I'm aware of. I also can't find the app which will enable my Titan to cook breakfast for me.
It seems some reality has set in at Microsoft, as the company is no longer thinking it will win back the smartphone world in the next few years.
Speaking to CNET, Microsofts Aaron Woodman, director for Windows Phone, has said the battle against iPhone and Windows Phone could last a decade, or even multiple decades.
Acknowledging that Windows Phones may not be selling in huge numbers now, he had a lot of faith that Windows 8 will help turn things around.
Aaron said Windows 8 will help increase the familiarity of buyers to the new Metro interface and also help show how Windows Phone is differentiated from iPhone and Android.
He expected 2013, after the launch of Windows 8, to be the year of Windows Phone.
He also expressed the view that Microsoft, with its endless resources, has both the money and time to wait out the competition.
Microsoft was taking charge of the marketing of Windows Phone again, with Aaron admitting advertising through networks or the manufacturers that build the phones hasnt really worked out.
He also said Microsoft continued to talk to major phone OEMs, including Sony and was of course also working towards bringing budget-friendly Windows Phones to the market to compete in the mid-segment.
He summed up the Windows Phone strategy for 2012: spending on advertising to explain Windows Phone, working with phone manufacturers to bring out more enticing phones, and working like hell to make next year the year of Windows Phone
Do our readers think this is a winning strategy, or has the market decided already? Let us know below.
What's with the sarcasm? I have an app which does exactly that for android (and I believe there's one for the iphone) so why would it be unusual for there to be one for WP7?
What do you mean by keeping it on the ringer? I've never had it beep when it was low on battery.
As for charging it at night, I would consider it, but I would need to know how to turn off the sound that plays when you plug it in.
The phone should notifiy you when it is low on battery (both audible and visual notification). I can't remember exactly the percentage it needs to be (10% or 5% I think) but it does notify.What's with the sarcasm? I have an app which does exactly that for android (and I believe there's one for the iphone) so why would it be unusual for there to be one for WP7?
What do you mean by keeping it on the ringer? I've never had it beep when it was low on battery.
As for charging it at night, I would consider it, but I would need to know how to turn off the sound that plays when you plug it in (but still keep alarms working).
Yeah, that's way too low. I'd need to change the setting for that to be useful.The phone should notifiy you when it is low on battery (both audible and visual notification). I can't remember exactly the percentage it needs to be (10% or 5% I think) but it does notify.
It would be nice if you could select what the threshold was, but it has still been useful for me. When I get the first notification I usually have around an hour before the phone would shut down (unless I'm playing a game/video).Yeah, that's way too low. I'd need to change the setting for that to be useful.
Surprised it doesn't do it when it's put into battery saver.
Flickr does not look like that for me.
The phone should notifiy you when it is low on battery (both audible and visual notification). I can't remember exactly the percentage it needs to be (10% or 5% I think) but it does notify.
I have it automatically going into battery saver, but 20% wont last more than a couple of hours in my experience. I guess it would make sense to get a car charger but then it's unlikely I'd be in the car for long enough to get any decent amount of charge into it.yes gives a Critical sound note and huge visual note over top of everything. Pretty sure it's 20% and it gives you the option of going into battery saver mode direct from note
My last phone would work for a week easily before charging. This smartphone stuff has been a bit of a horrible shock to me.
Microsoft mum on Wp7 to WP8 upgrade
http://wmpoweruser.com/corporate-vp-of-windows-phone-evasive-about-wp7-to-wp8-upgrade-hints-not/
Microsoft mum on Wp7 to WP8 upgrade
http://wmpoweruser.com/corporate-vp-of-windows-phone-evasive-about-wp7-to-wp8-upgrade-hints-not/
Microsoft mum on Wp7 to WP8 upgrade
http://wmpoweruser.com/corporate-vp-of-windows-phone-evasive-about-wp7-to-wp8-upgrade-hints-not/
there's almost no difference between them hardware wise
my Omnia 7 can do all the same stuff your Nokia 900 can.
WhatsApp for Windows Phone is slowly catching up.
Microsoft mum on Wp7 to WP8 upgrade
http://wmpoweruser.com/corporate-vp-of-windows-phone-evasive-about-wp7-to-wp8-upgrade-hints-not/
An audience member asked Myerson about what consumers can expect in terms of updates with new versions of operating systems as they emerge.
Myerson replied:
Statistically speaking, no Android phones get upgraded. None. Ever. They have big bugs that don't even get patched. That's what we're seeing statistically out there.
In the case of Apple, they ship OS updates to hardware that makes it unusable. It's a great hardware sales tool, as far as I can tell: install an OS that makes your hardware unusably slow so you feel compelled to go back to the store and buy a new piece of hardware.
He added that consumer expectations of updates can be a "landmine" and that Microsoft intends to be clear about what consumers can expect in that area.
I had my sights set on a Lumia 800, but with contract prices (in Canada) I can get the HTC Radar for at least $20 less/mth.
Think it's worth the extra cash for a Lumia?