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When will some Windows Phone devs start taking updates seriously?

by Raymond Lau

When will some Windows Phone devs start taking updates seriously?

With big name app developers on Windows Phone missing out on updates, some as long as a year, users are beginning to feel the pinch.

The best thing about Windows Phone games is probably the weekly Xbox Live-enabled game deals, which see the prices of games drop by up…

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Savour the pixels with these retro Windows Phone games

by Raymond Lau

Savour the pixels with these retro Windows Phone games

There’s nothing we love more than technological progress. Just look at the hype over new shiny gadgets or slick new apps. But overly large pixels will always have a special place in our hearts, especially when it comes to gaming – who can forget the golden age of video games?…

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Go green and save our planet with these 4 Windows Phone apps

by Raymond Lau

Go green and save our planet with these 4 Windows Phone apps

Of all the colours representing one social movement or the other, green is one of the most popular. Thinking green and living with an environmental consciousness is the “in” thing to do these days, and with Earth Day a month away, here are 4 apps to help your Windows Phone…

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Sick of developing for Android? 4 reasons to try Windows Phone instead

by Raymond Lau

Sick of developing for Android? 4 reasons to try Windows Phone instead

Last week, Jacky complained about the Android platform in general and how apps generally arrive at Google’s platform much later than their iOS counterparts. As a former Android user who made the jump to a Windows Phone 7 early adopter, I fully agree and recommend the latter as an…

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The only photo editor you’ll need on Windows Phone

by Raymond Lau

The only photo editor you’ll need on Windows Phone

Windows Phones have some pretty fantastic cameras. The HTC Titan II, for instance can take images of a whopping 16 megapixels, and Nokia has its signature Carl Zeiss lenses on the Lumia 800. And because of Microsoft’s stringent requirements for a Windows Phone handset, you can be assured that all…

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Work it, move it, shake it with these Windows Phone apps

by Raymond Lau

Work it, move it, shake it with these Windows Phone apps

Thanks to the close proximity of last year’s Christmas and Thanksgiving and this year’s Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day, all of us had plenty of opportunities to stuff our faces.

But now there are no more excuses to put off that much-needed work out! Fortunately, getting a trainer these…

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5 Windows Phone apps for the whole family

by Raymond Lau

5 Windows Phone apps for the whole family

The best thing about modern smartphones is the immersive experience full-screen apps provide. No chrome, no borders, just the full app drawing you in.

This also turns out to be perfect for families with children, as the general user-friendliness of touch screen apps are easy to pick-up, and provide a…

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4 alternatives to SMS on the Windows Phone

by Raymond Lau

4 alternatives to SMS on the Windows Phone

As an early adopter of Windows Phone 7, I was initially frustrated by the lack of text messaging alternatives like WhatsApp on the platform. Now that the platform has matured nicely, there are quite a few text messaging apps in the Marketplace.

Why text messaging apps? Instead of paying 5…

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4 Windows Phone apps singles might find useful on Valentine’s Day

by Raymond Lau

4 Windows Phone apps singles might find useful on Valentine’s Day

Let’s face it: not everyone cares for Valentine’s Day. We’ve shown you some Windows Phone and iOS apps for Valentine’s Day, but admittedly, we targeted those who snared a date for that special/dreaded day.

But whether you’re proud and single or are raring to get out…

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5 Windows Phone apps to boost your Valentine’s Day

by Raymond Lau

5 Windows Phone apps to boost your Valentine’s Day

Yes, that highly anticipated/dreaded day is coming round again, and my colleague Joyce has showed you 5 iOS apps which will hopefully spice up your Valentine’s Day. But what if you, like me, are one of the rare breed rocking a Windows Phone? It’s time the platform got some…

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