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Windows Phone 8.1 Comes Calling

Mordechai Osdoby — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:28:23 +0000

Windows Phone has long been an operating system that sort of interested me, but I can’t see myself in a relationship with it. It’s a flirtatious acquaintance when there are better options out there to have a relationship with. Microsoft announced the 8.1 update this week, and I have to admit that the temptation has […]

MetroPCS Joins The BYOD Party

Mordechai Osdoby — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:52:42 +0000

The idea of bringing your own device to a mobile carrier is one that many love. Just the other day, I was remarking about how awesome it is that Verizon sells certain phones unlocked (like the iPhone 5). That means that after you’re out of contract, you can hold on to your existing phone instead […]

Review: Samsung ATIV S, A Galaxy III With A Twist

Mordechai Osdoby — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:30:07 +0000

The Samsung ATIV S was technically the first Windows Phone 8 device to be announced, surprising those of us keeping all of our attention on Nokia and HTC. In the months since the announcement, we’ve found ourselves left waiting for the ATIV. While other Windows Phone 8 handsets are making waves, there’s nary a ripple from […]

On the Cheap: Crazy Eights For Windows Phone App Developers

Mordechai Osdoby — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:26:26 +0000

Windows Phone 8 is here and for the first time in a long time, the general public seems interested in a Windows smartphone. Microsoft has heard the complaints from Windows Phone 7 users who wanted more apps. The previous attempt at a mobile OS lacked such stalwarts as Pandora and, curiously as Microsoft owns it, […]

Windows Phone 8 Matchup, Round 1: Nokia Lumia Versus HTC X Specs

Daniela Weiss-Bronstein — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:13:39 +0000

Windows 8 is coming out with a roar. First Samsung surprised everyone with the Ativ, followed by a major announcement from Nokia and Microsoft to introduce the Lumia 820 and 920. Then, HTC announced yesterday that the 8S and 8X, its Windows 8 phone, are set to drop in November. Three features emphasized by Nokia […]

Nokia Raises The Stakes With Two New Lumia Devices For Windows Phone 8

Daniela Weiss-Bronstein — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:26:31 +0000

Nokia made a big splash last year with its Lumia devices. Bright colors and a distinct curved shape along with a sharp screen made for a truly unique set of phones. Unfortunately, the intriguing form factor wasn’t enough to overcome some serious hardware limitations imposed by Windows Phone 7. Yesterday, Nokia unveiled the updated Lumia […]

Busy Week For MetroPCS: New Handsets, New Pricing, And New Attitude

Mordechai Osdoby — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:18:17 +0000

We may have not been all that impressed by MetroPCS’s first LTE device, but that doesn’t mean Techcitement isn’t paying attention to the plucky provider. It’s hard not to, when executives actually have the stones to slam the iPhone in print. For those who don’t want to click away (thank you), COO Tom Keys is […]

RIM And The BlackBerry Dying, BB10 Not Sweet Enough For Developers

Reuven Shechter — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:20:33 +0000

RIM (Research in Motion) is dying. That’s been evident since the release of the iPhone by Apple all the way back in 2007. Instead of immediately going to work on a new platform to compete with the iOS enemy, RIM insisted physical keyboards were the way to go and that touchscreens were a fad. Even […]

Windows Phone 8 Surfaces, Current Windows Phone Devices Need Not Apply

Mordechai Osdoby — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:00:38 +0000

Microsoft is making it a habit to surprise me when it comes to Windows Phones. After years of frustration with the power user-centric Windows Mobile OS, Microsoft managed to put out a viable, consumer-based smartphone operating system aimed at the general public. Indeed, the tile system used in the OS has proven popular enough that […]

On The Cheap: Nokia Lumia 900 Free-For-All

Mordechai Osdoby — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:04:43 +0000

Have any interest in Nokia’s new Windows Phone 7 bearing hotness, the Lumia 900? Maybe you’re interested, but not enough to smack down a hundred bucks? Good news for you. AT&T has decided to make the practically new handset free through April 21. This is with a mail-in rebate so it’s for a given value […]