On the heels of yesterday’s release of Mango for the developers out there, Facebook has finally dropped version 2 with support for push notifications — Toast and Live Tile . For those of you that’ve been waiting with baited breath, included are notifications for: messages, wall posts, feed comments and replies, photo tags and replies, or in short about everything your addiction requires. We’ve not had a chance to light our screens up with this just yet, so why not be a dear and give it a go and let us know what you think. Facebook 2.0 finally brings push notifications to Windows Phone 7 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The Engadget app for Windows Phone is here
July 2nd, 2011 
jedwan 25,000 apps ? Make it 25,001. The Engadget app for Windows Phone is here. Finally. Now your HD7 or Surround or Trophy or Omnia can get some native news in a format that’s so Metro it doesn’t even have a driver’s license. We know that it took awhile, but we needed it to be right, and now it is. On the app you can get all the posts from the main site as well as Mobile and HD , plus podcasts, videos, and all the content we pour our hearts in to every day, pushed right to your palm. If you have a Windows Phone device that can handle QR codes, there’s an image waiting for you after the break. Or, you’re welcome to click on the source link below, which should open the Zune app and make some magic happen. No Zune app installed? No magic, but maybe that just means you’d prefer our similarly enchanting iPad , iPhone , webOS , BlackBerry , or Android flavors? Continue reading The Engadget app for Windows Phone is here The Engadget app for Windows Phone is here originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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No Comments »More Mango features uncovered: in-browser audio streams, Xbox Live voice chats, and more (video)
June 28th, 2011 admin While we wait (rather impatiently, we might add) for Mango to make its official debut others are still playing with test builds, pouring over code, and digging up interesting tidbits about Microsoft’s mobile OS update. That WP7 will be getting improved HTML5 support is nothing new but, that it will specifically support in-browser audio and continue to stream even if you navigate away from the browser or lock the screen, is music (literally) to our ears. Snippets discovered in a recent Mango dump have also turned up mentions of Xbox Live Voice chat, parties, multiplayer gaming, and tighter integration with the 360 for pushing Live content to your big screen. If you hit the WPSauce source link you’ll find a whole host of other fascinating things in the WP7 code, and some details about just how deeply Facebook will be tied to the OS. But, before you go, check out the video of the HTML5 audio support in action after the break. [Thanks, Charlie] Continue reading More Mango features uncovered: in-browser audio streams, Xbox Live voice chats, and more (video) More Mango features uncovered: in-browser audio streams, Xbox Live voice chats, and more (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: audio, background streaming, backgroundstreaming, games hub, html5, impatiently, microsoft, official-debut, still-playing, windowsphone, windowsphone7, wp7, xbox live No Comments »Windows Phone 7.5 Mango in-depth preview (video)
June 28th, 2011 admin Make no mistake, Microsoft isn’t playing coy in the smartphone market any longer. The folks in Redmond are making a significant jump forward in the mobile arena, announcing that the upcoming version of Windows Phone, codenamed “Mango,” will be heading to a device near you in time for the holidays. As its competitors have raised the bar of expectations to a much higher level, Microsoft followed suit by adding at least 500 features to its mobile investment, which the company hopes will plug all of the gaping holes the first two versions left open. We received a Samsung Focus preloaded with the most recent developer build (read: not even close to the market release version) and we had a few good days to put it through its paces. It’s still far from completion, as there were several key features that we couldn’t test out; some weren’t fully implemented, and others involved third-party apps that won’t be updated until closer to launch. Yet we don’t want to call this build half-baked — in fact, it was surprisingly smooth for software that still has at least four months to go before it’s available for public consumption. At the risk of sounding ridiculously obvious, we’re mighty interested in seeing the final result when all is said and done this holiday season. As a disclaimer, we can’t guarantee that the stuff we cover here will actually look or act the same when it’s ready to peek out and make its official introduction in Q4; as often happens, features and UI enhancements are subject to be changed by the Windows Phone team as Mango gets closer and closer to release. Let’s get straight to brass tacks, since there’s a lot of details to dive into. It’d be best to grab a large beverage (we’d recommend a Big Gulp, at least ), find your most comfortable chair, and meet us after the break. Continue reading Windows Phone 7.5 Mango in-depth preview (video) Windows Phone 7.5 Mango in-depth preview (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: engadget, firmwareupdate, holiday, microsoft, updates, voicerecognition, windows phone 7, windows phone mango, windows-phone, windowsphone7 No Comments »Nokia’s first Windows Phone: images and video, codenamed ‘Sea Ray’
June 23rd, 2011 admin Ok, this one’s odd. In fact, we didn’t believe the images until a video just surfaced showing Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop, foolishly asking a crowd of people to “put away their cameras” for the unveiling of something “super confidential,” codenamed “Sea Ray.” Naturally, a few people ignored the plea for “no pictures please” and, indeed, leaked the new device out to the blogosphere. What is it? Why, it’s Nokia’s first Windows Phone. While it looks nearly identical to the just announced N9 , the different LED placement on the back (in line with the same 8 megapixel Carl Zeiss lens ) confirms its a new device as does the additional hardware button (for shutter release, we presume) along the side. And the fact that it’s running Windows 7 Mango seals the deal. See a few more shots and a snippet of the video after the break, then hit up the source to see the video uncut. [Thanks, Advil and Zeban] Continue reading Nokia’s first Windows Phone: images and video, codenamed ‘Sea Ray’ Nokia’s first Windows Phone: images and video, codenamed ‘Sea Ray’ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: additional, device-as-does, engadget, mango, nokia, seals-the-deal, source, stephen-elop, windows-phone, windowsphone, windowsphone7 No Comments »Sliding Keyboard: it’s like Swype, but for Windows Phone 7
June 21st, 2011 admin In the Android realm, Swype has been life-changing for many; of course, reverting back to the messaging ways of old has been a must when jumping ship to WP7 . Now, gesture tracing crosses the aisle, and it’s hopping over to Microsoft’s turf courtesy of Invoke IT’s Sliding Keyboard. With the look of the regular ol’ WP7 keyboard, this set of arm floaties records the user tracing out text, just like ex-Android fans are accustomed to. The company goes a bit further by offering a pair of goggles — in the form of Bing search, text messaging and email options along the bottom of the app. Sure, it’s seeing its fair share of first-revision bugs (word recognition seems a bit poor based on early reviews), but at a cool $1.29 (and a free trial preceding that), it’s a good bit cheaper than a therapy session. Right? Sliding Keyboard: it’s like Swype, but for Windows Phone 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: bing, gesture, gesture-tracing, invoke it, invokeit, microsoft, phone, sling keyboard, smartphone, tracing, user, windows, windows phone 7, windowsphone7 No Comments »HTC 7 Pro continues its tour of smaller carriers, launches on Cellular South for $200
June 19th, 2011 jedwan Four months after launching on Sprint under the moniker HTC Arrive, it looks like the HTC 7 Pro is making the rounds among smaller carriers: earlier this week it hit US Cellular, and starting today you can also pick one up through Cellular South for $199.99 with a two-year contract and a $50 main-in reabte. To recap, the 7 Pro is a full tilt-up QWERTY slider with a 3.6-inch WVGA display, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 5 megapixel camera, and 16GB of storage. So is it worth the $200? That all depends on how long you’ve been holding out for Microsoft’s slick Metro UI — the 7 Pro is, after all, the only WP7 device you can buy through Cellular South. Full press release after the break. Continue reading HTC 7 Pro continues its tour of smaller carriers, launches on Cellular South for $200 HTC 7 Pro continues its tour of smaller carriers, launches on Cellular South for $200 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget, htc Tags: available-now, depends-on-how, engadget-mobile, entry, htc, htc7pro, microsoft, windows-phone, windowsphone, windowsphone7 No Comments »US Cellular yanks curtains away from HTC 7 Pro, available June 14th for $200
June 14th, 2011 jedwan Well, that was quick, wasn’t it? After US Cellular recently announced its upcoming smartphone lineup , its very first Windows Phone — an HTC model — was ready for a summer launch with or without an official name. We now know the mystery device is the CDMA version of the HTC 7 Pro , a phone that Sprint lovers know better as the Arrive . Available tomorrow for $200 with contract after $100 mail-in rebate, the full tilt-up QWERTY slider with 5 megapixel shooter and 16GB internal storage is a bit on the spendy side. Oh, and it requires a monthly data plan. Did you just hear that noise? That was the sound of your wallet trying to hide from you. Full press release after the break. Continue reading US Cellular yanks curtains away from HTC 7 Pro, available June 14th for $200 US Cellular yanks curtains away from HTC 7 Pro, available June 14th for $200 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget, htc Tags: htc, htc arrive, htc20720pro, htcwindowsphone, sprint, windows, windows-phone, windowsphone7 No Comments »Microsoft details SkyDrive integration with Windows Phone Mango (video)
June 9th, 2011 jedwan We already knew Windows Phone Mango would include SkyDrive functionality , but Microsoft has now released a few more details on some of the cloud storage features we can expect to see when the update rolls out, later this year. With the update, SkyDrive users will be able to share their stored photos via text message, e-mail or IM, and to upload their videos to the cloud with the touch of a button. They’ll also be able to browse, share and edit uploaded MS Office documents directly from their handhelds, while searching through their entire SkyDrive via the Office Hub. Storage limits remain capped at 25GB, though Microsoft says we should expect to see more cloud-based features roll out in the near future (including a revamped, HTML5-based SkyDrive web interface), so more changes may very well be on the horizon. Soar past the break for some demo videos from Redmond, along with a hands-on clip from WinRumors . Continue reading Microsoft details SkyDrive integration with Windows Phone Mango (video) Microsoft details SkyDrive integration with Windows Phone Mango (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget Tags: capped-at-25gb, cloudstorage, document, engadget, entry, msoffice, office, videos, windows phone 7, windows phone mango, windows-phone, windowsphone7, wp7 No Comments »Google Maps Navigation to go offline this summer? Garmin and TomTom on notice
June 8th, 2011 admin Dutch tech site All About Phones claims that Google Maps Navigation will get a true offline mode later this summer. In December the Android app received an update that cached routes and the surrounding areas, but without a data connection you still couldn’t enter a new destination. A source inside the Dutch telco industry said that Goog would removing the requirement for coverage — an obvious next step for the nav tool, especially with Ovi Maps bringing its turn-by-turn prowess to WP7. The move is also bound to be another thorn in the side of standalone GPS makers like Garmin and TomTom. After all, it’s tough to compete with free. Google Maps Navigation to go offline this summer? Garmin and TomTom on notice originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
