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Here’s What’s On Jon Rettinger’s HTC Titan (video)

In the third installment of What’s On My, I’m taking a look at what apps are currently loaded onto my HTC Titan, a device that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using. Windows Phone has quickly become one of my top OSes, due in large part to the the awesome Metro UI and off kilter approach Microsoft has

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Apple’s Market Cap Now Tops Google and Microsoft Combined

Apple has been on a rocket ride as of late when it comes to its the overall value of its stock, but thanks to an amazing day today, it’s now valuable than its two biggest competitors combined. Trading today saw the Apple stock hit a new high of $493.17, a rise of $16.49 or 3.46

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You Can Now Order Domino’s Pizza in U.K. With The Official Windows Phone App

With pizza sales through its official mobile apps enjoying rapid growth in the U.K. in recent years, Domino’s is extending its reach with a new app for Windows Phone devices. Those with Mango-powered handsets can now order what is undoubtedly one of the finest things on Earth from the palm of their hand. The new

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Windows 8 Consumer Preview Will Arrive At Mobile World Congress

Just yesterday, the preinstalled applications that will ship with Windows 8 were revealed, and Windows fans everywhere got all giddy in anticipation of the operating system’s Consumer Preview — the first public beta that will allow the software to be taken for a test drive. If you’re one of those fans, you’ll be pleased to

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Preinstalled Windows 8 Consumer Preview Apps Revealed

The consumer preview of Windows 8 is drawing closer, and now some of the preinstalled applications we can expect have been revealed. Speaking with sources close to the development, The Verge has learned what we can expect in the way of applications to be included in the first public beta of the new operating system.

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Microsoft Brings OneNote Note-Taking App to Android

Having already brought OneNote to iOS last January, breaking its exclusivity to Windows Phone, Microsoft has now launched its popular note-taking applications on Android. The company announced its availability in the Android Market in a blog post on Tuesday: For all of you who’ve been asking (and patiently waiting) for a version of OneNote for

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The First Games To Be Available in Windows Store Are Revealed

As a big fan of Apple’s Mac App Store under OS X Lion, I’m very interested to see what Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Store is going to be like for Windows 8 users. The company is currently readying the software for a “Consumer Preview,” according to a report from The Verge, which reveals a list of games that

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Microsoft Launches Child-Friendly IE9 Browser to Protect Kids Who Surf

Microsoft has teamed up with the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Center (CEOP) to launch a new version of its Internet Explorer 9 browser that’s designed to protect children who enjoy surfing the web. The browser comes pre-installed with one-click access to sites like CEOP.police.uk, and thinkuknow.co.uk, which is designed to keep children of all ages safe

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Skype Windows Phone Undergoing Internal Testing, Launching Soon

When Microsoft held its final ever CES appearance early last month, one notable absence from the show was Skype for Windows Phone. After all, the Remond-based company acquired the communication service all the way back in May 2011, so its arrival has been a long time coming. Earlier reports suggested the software would arrive on

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Apple’s iPhone Business is Larger Than All of Microsoft Combined

Here’s the craziest thing I’ve heard all year: Apple’s iPhone business alone is larger than the entirety of Microsoft – PCs, Windows Phone and Xbox combined. Let that one absorb for a minute. So what if you eliminated the iPhone business from the equation? According to Forbes, per Parislemon, all of Apple’s remaining entities would still

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Leaked Video Reveals Details About Windows Phone 8 “Apollo”

When Microsoft held its farewell CES event early last month, the company largely focused on the future of Windows and Windows Phone  - where they are now, where they’re headed, and the relationship between PC and mobile consumers. The Redmond-based company promised to offer a wholly unified OS for both, details of which have leaked out thanks

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Peer Pressure May Force Me Back to iPhone

For the past few months I’ve been using Windows Phone devices on a daily basis. This marks a switch from my years-long stint as a faithful iPhone user. While my work dictates that I try other smartphones on a regular basis, and I’m always on the lookout for an even better phone to use, nothing

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Microsoft Wants to Build Kinect Directly Into Your Next Computer

Kinect for Windows is nothing new. The popular motion sensing peripheral was announced for the PC crowd at Microsoft’s last ever CES keynote appearance earlier this month. But with the upcoming release of Windows 8, it sounds like the Redmond-based company will get even more serious about Kinect technology by building it directly into future

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Microsoft Releases Hotmail App For Amazon Kindle Fire

Microsoft has certainly not been one to shy away from developing software for rival platforms, and following the release of several apps for iOS in recent months, the company has brought its dedicated Hotmail application to the Kindle Fire. Users of Amazon’s debut tablet were previously able to access Hotmail only through their web browser,

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Windows Phone Marketplace Surpasses 60,000 Apps

Windows Phone Marketplace has now hit 60,000 apps. While 60,000 certainly isn’t a large number when you look at the Android Market and Apple’s App Store, the number does signify a significant increase I the Windows Phone Marketplace over just the last month. 25 days ago the Windows Phone market was sitting at just 50,000

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Bing Maps Will Soon Feature Nokia Branding On All Smartphones

If you frequently use Bing Maps on your smartphone for personal navigation, then you’ll soon begin seeing Nokia’s name an awful lot. Whether you’re using a BlackBerry, iPhone, or Android handset, load up a map provided by Bing and you’ll get Nokia branding. Nokia’s CEO, Stephen Elop, explained to Pocket-lint during an interview at CES that

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ZTE Pays Microsoft $23—$30 Per Handset For Windows Phone OS

Ever wondered how much manufacturers must pay Microsoft to license the Windows Phone operating system? Well, it’s probably a little more than you may think. ZTE, the Chinese manufacturer behind handsets like the ZTE Tania and the Orange San Francisco II, has revealed that it pays Microsoft between £15 (approx. $23) and £20 (approx. $30)

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Microsoft: Skype For Windows Phone Coming Soon

Skype is on its way to Windows Phone, according to an interview done by Microsoft with Skype’s VP of products, Rick Osterioh, at CES last week. In the interview (shown above), Osterioh said that the company was “working on a Windows Phone product that will be coming out soon,” although did not specify what “soon”

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Microsoft Embarrasses Competition in $100 Windows Phone Speed Tests at CES

Those attending this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas had the opportunity to walk away with $100 from Microsoft if they could prove their smartphone was faster than a Windows Phone device. The tests generated a lot of interest at Microsoft’s booth today, according to The Verge, but not many visitors walked away with

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Microsoft’s Final Ever (Maybe) CES Keynote

Steve Ballmer, along with the help of Ryan Seacrest and a few colleagues, spearheaded Microsoft’s last CES appearance today, recapping the company’s just announced product reach – HTC Titan II, Lumia 900 - while looking at what the future holds for the Redmond-based company: Metro, Metro, Metro and Windows, Windows, Windows, Ballmer emphatically shouted. The show

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