Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Bing apps make the leap to Windows Phone 8

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Microsoft’s Bing team is doing its part to help converge the software giant’s operating systems, launching a suite of Bing apps for Windows Phone 8. Bing NewsThe new apps include Bing News, Sports, Weather and Finance—they’re similar to the ones that are already available on Windows 8. For now, Bing’s Health & Fitness and Food & Drink apps—both of which debut in the forthcoming Windows 8.1 update—haven’t made the leap to Windows Phone 8. Bing News lets you read stories from partnering...

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 by inyx · 0

Microsoft releases Office Mobile for Android phones (tablets need not apply)

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Microsoft Wednesday added Android to the list of mobile operating systems now supported by Office Mobile. But Office Mobile for Android only covers phones, not tablets, limiting its utility. The Android version, Office Mobile for Android, is also arguably the weakest of the bunch, in terms...

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Microsoft eases development for Windows Phone apps

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Hoping to generate more apps for its mobile platform, Microsoft has launched an online tool that could allow even non-developers to create new programs for Windows Phone 8. The tool, called Windows Phone App Studio, is free to use and in beta now. Microsoft designed it to be as easy to use as...

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Monday, August 19, 2013

Research and compare the latest smartphones at PhoneRocket

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota We interrupt your regularly scheduled Hassle-Free PC post to bring you the Hassle-Free Phone edition. Trying to decide between, say, an HTC One and a Samsung Galaxy S4. Sure, you can read PC World's awesome reviews, maybe talk to friends and hit some stores for hands-on demos. But ultimately...

Monday, August 19, 2013 by inyx · 0

How to improve your chances of recovering a lost Android phone

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Password-protecting your smartphone makes sense, as it prevents unauthorized users from accessing your data. But it can also work against you. Suppose, for example, your phone gets lost. If a Good Samaritan finds it and wants to return it, he or she won't be able to do the necessary detective...

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BlackBerry starts looking for buyer or partner as new OS struggles

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Blackberry’s board of directors has formed a committee to explore strategic alternatives for the future of the company that could include joint ventures or a sale of the company, as it struggles to turn its new BlackBerry 10 operating system into a success. The news comes after the company announced...

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The ultimate Android tethering guide

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Tethering: It's one of the most convenient features your smartphone has, yet carriers insist on restricting it. Tethering most often refers to using your smartphone as a mobile hotspot. In other words, it lets you connect to the Internet on your laptop, tablet, or Wi-Fi enabled device, using...

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Mobile Device Management: Getting Started

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota The rapid-fire spread of mobile devices being used by enterprise employees can be a huge boon for businesses in productivity and customer service gains, but those advantages don't come without a price.The inherent flexibility and freedom to get business done anywhere, anytime, also makes it...

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Sunday, August 18, 2013

App2Card Turns App Art Into Business Cards

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota App2Card is a service aimed mainly at mobile app developers. It invites them to reimagine their app icon as a physical object and use it to drive more traffic to their app online. In other words, apps have not killed business cards…they're helping to make them. App2Card charges $30 for 100 cards.App2Card...

Sunday, August 18, 2013 by inyx · 0