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Windows Phone 7.8 Update Finally Comes to Nokia Lumia 900 5/9/2013

After many months of waiting, Microsoft's promise to not leave the last generation of Windows Phones behind was fulfilled, with the Nokia Lu

Navitel Updates Navigator App for Windows Phone 7.5 5/6/2013

Navitel has updated its Navigator app for Windows Phone 7.5 devices, adding a host of new features for GPS navigation.

Short Lifecycle Support for Windows Phone Could Mean Upgrades Coming Soon 3/25/2013

The rules are different for smartphones, which is why Windows Phone 8 support will end after just two years.

Top 5 Verizon Wireless Smartphones 3/23/2013

With all of the smartphones available on Big Red's network, it could be tough to choose which one is right for you. Here are the ones we thi

Samsung ATIV Odyssey Review: Take No Chances 2/21/2013

Samsung could have tried something new and different with the Verizon-exclusive ATIV Odyssey, but instead it chose to play it safe.

No Windows Phone 7.8 Upgrade for T-Mobile's Nokia Lumia 710 2/6/2013

Although Nokia has been working to get the Windows Phone 7.8 upgrade onto as many of its devices as possible, there's one model that won't b

Skulls of the Shogun for Windows Phone Review 2/5/2013

Skulls of the Shogun isn't just hilarious and a visual treat, it's a strategy game that perfectly balances depth and accessibility.

Nokia Says Windows Phone 7.8 Coming to All Handsets in February 1/30/2013

Nokia announced via blog post that the Windows Phone 7.8 update will begin rolling out to all of its handsets starting today and should reac

Windows Phone 7.8 Update Arriving on Lumia 900 Next Week 1/25/2013

The long-awaited Windows Phone 7.8 is finally making its debut on its first handset, the Nokia Lumia 900, next week on January 30.

Nokia Waiting on Microsoft to Give Go-Ahead on Windows Phone 7.8 1/6/2013

Nokia claims that it has the Windows Phone 7.8 update ready to be rolled out to its handsets at a moment's notice...it just needs the OK fro

Should You Buy a Windows Phone This Holiday Season? 12/20/2012

With the holidays just around the corner, the discerning gift buyer may be considering picking up a Windows Phone 8 device to see what the n

Windows Phone 7.8 Update Only on Pre-Production Handsets; Won't Be Available Until 2013 12/18/2012

The initial wave of Windows Phone 7.8 updates on Nokia Lumia 800 handsets was only for pre-production devices and won't roll out to retail d

Windows Phone 7.8 Lands on Nokia Lumia 800 12/17/2012

European Lumia 800 users have reported that Nokia has begun to roll out the Windows Phone 7.8 update to their devices.

Don't Look Now, but Nokia's Lumia 920 is Doing Quite Well 12/16/2012

Buoyed by strong reviews, the Lumia 920 is doing well enough that one analyst has raised his outlook for Nokia's signature smartphone for 20

Microsoft Rolling Out First OTA Windows Phone 8 Update 12/12/2012

Some international HTC 8X users have reported that they have begun to receive the first OTA update on their handsets, but there's no word ye

Microsoft Talks Windows Phone 7.8 11/30/2012

Though it's been quiet about the subject for some time, Microsoft has provided an update via its Windows Phone Blog about the impending rele

Great Shopping Apps for Black Friday & Beyond 11/19/2012

While waking up at 4 am on Black Friday is one way to hunt for shopping bargains, there are alternatives. These four shopping apps can help

Windows Phone 8 Won't Be Coming To Sprint Until 2013 11/13/2012

Sprint has been quiet about its involvement with Windows Phone 8 until now, releasing a statement that the new mobile OS from Microsoft won'

HTC 8X Review: Starting Off on the Right Foot 11/7/2012

Thanks to killer hardware like the HTC 8X, it looks like Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8 operating system is getting off to a strong start.

Best Smartphone Picks This Holiday 11/5/2012

The holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and many people are going to be looking for a smartphone. But where to begin?