Google Extends Exchange ActiveSync Support for Gmail

By Grant Hatchimonji | 1/31/2013

Google recently announced that it is extending support for Exchange ActiveSync until July 31. This is important for Windows Phone jusers, as it's necessary for accessing some Google service on Windows Phone.

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Nokia Says Windows Phone 7.8 Coming to All Handsets in February

By Grant Hatchimonji | 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 reach everyone in the month of February.

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Does Unlocking Phones Really Matter?

By Ed Hardy | 1/28/2013

It's now a violation of the DMCA to unlock your phone. So really, how many of you are scofflaws now?

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Nokia Upgrades Music Service to Nokia Music+

By Grant Hatchimonji | 1/28/2013

A new paid version of Nokia's streaming music service, Nokia Music+, will soon be available, offering unlimited song skips and playlist downloads for $3.99 a month.

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Windows Phone 7.8 Update Arriving on Lumia 900 Next Week

By Grant Hatchimonji | 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.

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Nokia Rakes in $585.7 Million in Q4 2012, Only Profitable Quarter on Year

By Grant Hatchimonji | 1/24/2013

Nokia has released its most recent financial report, revealing that it earned a profit of $585.7 million in the final quarter of 2012 and shipped 4.4 million Lumia handsets.

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Verizon's Samsung ATIV Odyssey Priced and Given a Release Date

By Grant Hatchimonji | 1/23/2013

Samsung's Verizon-exclusive Windows Phone 8 handset, the ATIV Odyssey, has just been given an official release date and price.

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Inside Source Claims Nokia PureView Windows Phone On the Way

By Grant Hatchimonji | 1/23/2013

According to an inside source, Nokia has a true PureView Windows Phone 8 device planned for later this year, codenamed "EOS".

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iOS Remains Top Selling Platform in Q4 2012, Android Users Jump Ship

By Grant Hatchimonji | 1/22/2013

The iOS platform maintained its number one sales spot in the U.S. in the final 12 weeks of 2012, due in no small part to users from other platforms switching over to the Apple iPhone.

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More Americans Shunning Land Lines in Favor of Mobile Phones

By Andy Patrizio | 1/19/2013

Almost half the country is using cell phones, either entirely or partially. How is that changing things?

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Asus Exec Says a Windows Phone Could Be in the Works

By Grant Hatchimonji | 1/17/2013

An executive from Asus recently told the Wall Street Journal that the company is currently in talks with Microsoft to license Windows Phone 8. This could lead to a PadFone running this operating system.

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Car Owners Dissatisfied with Navigation Systems, Turn to Smartphones Instead

By Valerie Sarnataro | 1/13/2013

It appears more drivers are turning to their smartphones to help them get around, as a new survey from J.P. Power and Associates reveals that an increasing number of car owners are more displeased with their factory-installed navigation systems than in the past.

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