The Windows Phone 8 rumor stew has been stirring for quite a while, but we can now add a dash of new flavor to this mix. The newest feature claimed to be coming to Microsoft’s mobile operating system is “global search,” which allows users to perform a search query among apps, contacts, games and pretty

Despite Microsoft’s continued push to bring developers over to Windows Phone, one that won’t be enticed by its bribes and rewards is the BBC. It has already ported its BBC iPlayer mobile application — which allows users to catch up with their favorite TV and radio shows on demand — to Android, Blackberry, and iOS.

Microsoft announced at Mobile World Congress back in February that its Windows Phone operating system would begin supporting low-cost devices with just 256MB of RAM, and this week, the first of those devices — the Nokia Lumia 610 — has begun arriving in Europe. Although Microsoft had warned that certain, memory intensive Windows Phone features

Nokia wants to make sure you are getting the most out of your phone, and it’s willing to spend some money to do so. A new program from Nokia called SmartStart will let you schedule an hour long training session with an expert who can help you get to know your phone better.  Need more

The Nokia Lumia 900 has exceeded expectations here in the U.S. and will be hoping to do so abroad. The next stop on this worldly phone’s agenda is O2 Germany, which has just confirmed that the it will offer the Lumia 900 sometime in early June. Oddly enough, this international version of the Lumia 900

If AT&T is the carrier printing your wireless bill and you’re in search of a 4G LTE Windows Phone, and a bargain, Amazon Wireless’s latest offering just might be too tempting to pass up. The e-tailer is offering the Samsung Focus 2 for the ultra-low price of $.99 on a new two-year service agreement for

A German court has ruled that Motorola Mobility is indeed infringing on a patent owned by Microsoft. The patent is related to a phone’s ability to separate one long text message into shorter messages and then how they are united again once they arrive on the receiving handset. It’s a particularly important case since it’s

Almost anyone who’s ever tried Microsoft’s Windows Phone operating system — including myself — will tell you that it’s a pretty terrific smartphone platform, except for one major weakness: The Windows Phone Marketplace. Although it’s home to a number of great apps, there aren’t nearly enough of them, and those who are used to Android

If you’re a fan of Windows Phone, odds are you’ve got your ear to the ground listening for rumbles of Windows Phone 8 Apollo. However, while you’re waiting, how about a little mood music in the form of an unannounced handset from Nokia? A mysterious device carrying the handle “Nokia Phi” has showed up in

The Nokia Lumia 900 is a great buy, not just because of its price, but because it offers a solid experience both with its software and hardware. We’re not the only ones singing its praises, either. Consumer Reports, who famously refused to stamp the iPhone 4 with its seal of approval in 2010, has picked

If you’re a Windows Phone user and you’re yet to upgrade your device to Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, then you’ll no longer be able to access the Windows Phone Marketplace. Microsoft had warned Windows Phone users back in April that it would be making fundamental changes to its Marketplace, and that earlier versions of its

The Nokia Lumia 900 has already exceeded AT&T’s expectations and now Amazon is offering a deal that will no doubt help pull in extra customers. Eligible AT&T customers can pick up Nokia’s flagship phone for the low upgrade price of $9.99 with a new two-year contract. New customers, or those adding a line of service, can grab

Nokia and Microsoft are partnering with Pizza Hut Australia to give food lovers and Windows Phone fans alike a chance to win one of five Nokia Lumia 800 smartphones, or a $100 Pizza Hut voucher. To enter for your chance to win, simply head on over to Pizza Hut Australia’s Facebook page and fill out

Microsoft’s new deal might be a little counter-productive for the target demographic, but who cares. Students young and old can currently purchase a new PC (study) and get a free Xbox 360 (don’t study!). These days, students are basically required to use computers — otherwise it’s impossible to turn in those 15 page essays on

We’re just beginning to see the effects that that an import ban has on mobile devices — HTC’s One X and EVO 4G LTE are currently locked in customs — and on Friday, the United States International Trade Commission ruled that Motorola Mobility infringes on Microsoft patents. The government body has issued a ban on

It may be a two horse race here in the U.S. between Android and iOS, but Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 is reportedly making great headway in the largest smartphone market on Earth. According to Michel van der Bel, COO of the Greater China Region, Windows Phone has captured roughly 7 percent of China’s smartphone market

If you’re one of the many AT&T customers that picked up the Nokia Lumia 900 before April 21st and were looking forward to receiving a $100 credit on your bill, you’re definitely not alone. However, as it turns out there was a bit of a catch to this offer. This promotion was intended for AT&T

Achievements for an Xbox LIVE Windows Phone version of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy have surfaced online, which suggests that the game could be coming to Microsoft’s mobile platform soon. It’s unknown if this will be a port of an existing iOS version of the game — Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, Final Fantasy Tactics: The

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 is apparently dominating U.S. living rooms as the most popular non-PC Web video player — but there’s a catch. Data collected by Freewheel, an online video ad company, suggests the gaming console is even besting the iPad — other devices include the iPhone, Android tablets and smartphones, and the iPod Touch. According

Microsoft and Nokia have been going steady for a little bit over a year now and mirroring the customs of marriage, it looks like someone is in for a name change. Revealed by the latest Windows Phone Tango ROM, the update is said to be bringing a change specifically to Nokia Lumia devices, by rebranding

I’m laughing. But maybe also crying? Are there that many people out there who love social networking so much they’d buy a Facebook Phone? Possibly! So why not give the public what it wants? The concept of a Facebook Phone is nothing new, but it’s lingered well past its welcome— there was actually two efforts

As Chinese phone maker ZTE tries to gain ground in the U.S., it will be looking to expand its product offerings beyond Google’s Android platform. The prime selection in this effort is said to be Microsoft’s Windows Phone, as ZTE USA’s CEO Lixin Cheng gave his opinion on the current hierarchy of mobile operating systems and

If Sprint’s smartphone roster was a playbook, it would be running awfully thin on plays where Windows Phone’s number is called. However, this could soon be changing, as the company’s director of consumer acquisition, David Owens, stated at CTIA that he’s “still bullish on Apollo.” It’s almost hard to imagine such enthusiasm about Windows Phone coming

Viber, a popular service that provides free calls and messages to smartphone users, has extended its reach to the BlackBerry and Windows Phone platforms today with an official application that will initially be in beta. It joins the Viber apps already available to Android and iOS devices, which currently boast over 70 million users worldwide. There

Samsung may have an aggressive strategy to take on Nokia in the Windows Phone market with a brand new device. The firm reportedly hopes that its Focus product line will mirror its highly successful Android Galaxy line when it launches phones powered by Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone 8 platform. This is not the first time we’ve