Monthly Archives: January 2012
New Samsung Windows phone launched in Australia – Samsung Omnia W
Samsung launched it's high-end Omnia W handset through Telstra this week. The Omnia W appears to be the first second-generation Windows Phone 7 handset to launch in Australia. Samsung wouldn’t... Read more
Microsoft respond to user feedback and are calling the software Windows 8 Beta again
Now that's funny. Ilana Smith, a lead program manager on the Engineering System team, authored a new post on the Microsoft development blog. Microsoft are responding to user feedback to... Read more
Windows 8 Tablet Convertible Review: Toshiba Portege M700
There is no doubt that tablet usage is on the rise, but is a traditional tablet the best option for everyone? I personally don't think so, for those with more... Read more
Windows 8 Tablet Review: Tegatech V2 Android/Windows Tablet
Today we take a look at yet another Windows tablet that also claims to support “dual-booting to Android”. So far, most of these Android/Windows dual-systems have proved to have a... Read more
Windows 8 Training – Capturing personal photos, video, and audio in Metro style apps
New Windows 8 Training video. This time it's brought to you by Mehmet Kucukgoz and Khurram Zia. Video description (Vendor provided) Every minute, people around the world are taking pictures... Read more
Windows 8 Training – Build a Metro Style game
A new Windows 8 Training Video. This one is taught by Chas Boyd. Video description Games are undoubtedly one of the most popular style of apps with users today and... Read more
Windows 8 Training – creating experiences across multiple devices
A new training video from Microsoft. Video description (From the Vendor) Your customers will expect your app to deliver a continuous experience even as they switch between apps and move... Read more
Who came up with the name “Charms” in Windows 8?
I was having a conversation about Windows 8 with a cousin of mine and it's funny - this issue has started popping up in discussions. I'm talking about the name... Read more
Microsoft pays Nokia 250 million dollars to push Windows Phone 7
According to Nokia's fourth quarter earnings report - Microsoft paid Nokia $250 million in the quarter for "platform support payments". Here's the quote: Our broad strategic agreement with Microsoft includes... Read more
New Windows 8 Release Date Rumor: Possible Summer 2012 Release?
We just got wind of a rumor from a somewhat reliable source about the Windows 8 release date. The gist of it is that Microsoft are internally considering releasing Windows... Read more
Microsoft pushing ahead with Kinect hardware integration for Windows 8
Microsoft are continuing to push the Kinect into new hardware platforms. The push seems to correspond with the upcoming release of Windows 8. You may remember that a year ago,... Read more
