http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126695.aspxTue, 22 Nov 2011 15:25:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126695Christian CawleyThanks to the Microsoft Office Mobile application OneNote you can sync all sorts of useful data between your Windows Phone, PC and Windows Live! Have you ever been stuck for a shopping list, or needed an easy way to add data to your phone that you could check off as you completed a particular task? Perhaps you would like to be able to safely re...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126669.aspxMon, 21 Nov 2011 12:43:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126669Christian CawleyEquipped with email, Internet and Microsoft Office Mobile, Windows Phone is effectively an office in a phone. But how useful could it be in an emergency situation when no laptop or tablet alternative is available? Microsoft is staking millions on Windows Phone 7, seeing it as a perfect companion to Windows 8 and an appropriate competitor for th...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126629.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 18:20:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126629Christian CawleyMicrosoft has outdone other mobile phone OS providers by embracing homebrew development. The result of this is the ChevronWP7 unlock tool, which for just $9 automates the unlocking of your device to enable you to sideload homebrew apps! In late 2010, a team of developers broke the protection on Microsoft’s new Windows Phone platform, an act...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126572.aspxMon, 14 Nov 2011 11:56:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126572Christian CawleyThe three mobile platforms Windows Phone, iPhone and Android all have their own voice command tools - Tellme, Siri and Voice Actions. But in a battle to the death, which is best? One of the biggest advancements in mobile phone software over the past few months has been in voice control. Android Voice Actions, Siri for iPhone and Windows Phone&#...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126555.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 19:22:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126555Christian CawleyIn the USA, the Windows Phone advertising strategy seems to be restricted to bundling the unique platform with the everyday tools found in other Microsoft products - but in Europe things are different thanks to the launch of the Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 devices. When did you last see an advert for Windows Phone? The chances are that you haven’t, not...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126547.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 16:40:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126547Christian CawleyBelieve it or not, the Android platform makes use of Microsoft patents in both the operating system and various devices running the software. As a result, Microsoft makes money on every device sold! The fast-moving world of the mobile phone market has taken a few unexpected turns in the past 12 months, not least with Microsoft’s partnership wit...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126546.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 15:15:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126546Christian CawleyMicrosoft's new mobile phone platform has recently been enhanced with the Mango update, but recent figures show that it still isn't a particularly attractive option when Android and iPhone handsets are also available... Microsoft’s position in the mobile phone market has been a subject of much speculation over the past few years and even wi...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126540.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 11:36:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126540Christian CawleyDespite the shortcomings of the original release of Windows Phone, the Mango update brings several enhancements, not least the ability to import custom ringtones for contacts. One of the most common complaints about the original release of Windows Phone 7 was that it was missing various useful customization options. Such an omission was the ability...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126539.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 11:27:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126539Christian CawleyThe age of the Star Trek-style Tricorder is upon us, but for some reason it is being heralded by highly advanced software running on the retired Windows Mobile platform. Why has this happened? How would you feel if a trip to hospital resulted in your doctor scanning you with a Windows Mobile phone and then issuing a diagnosis? You’d probably th...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126538.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 11:11:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126538Christian CawleyT-Mobile's exclusive HTC Radar 4G is named so as to attract buyers looking for ultra high-speed mobile Internet - but is this label accurate? One of the new Windows Phones from HTC with the Mango update pre-installed is the HTC Radar. Joining the first generation devices such as the Surround, Mozart, Trophy, HD7 and Pro, the Radar is one of...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126537.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 10:56:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126537Christian CawleyDesigned to allow users to sync data between devices, the ActiveSync software can be found in many guises, from the desktop application used with the old Windows Mobile platform to the new, device-only software on Windows Phones. Its use is more widespread than these phones, however... ActiveSync is Microsoft’s cross-device synchronization system, ...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126387.aspxMon, 31 Oct 2011 23:07:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126387Christian CawleyThe Nokia Lumia 710 is set for release in 2011, with emerging markets its main target as the Finnish mobile phone giant pushes on with its adoption of Windows Phone as the primary operating system for its devices. The most controversial partnership that Microsoft has ever engaged in is probably its joint venture with Nokia which was announced in Fe...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/reviews/51538.aspxMon, 31 Oct 2011 12:44:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:51538Christian CawleyWhat’s on TV tonight? Why not check your Windows Mobile phone, it’s all there...	 If you’ve ever wanted to check what was on TV while you’re on the train home or sat at your desk at work, OnTV is a perfect Windows Mobile based solution. Providing access to TV listings for all major UK TV channels, OnTV also allows reminders to be...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/126225.aspxSat, 29 Oct 2011 12:01:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126225Christian CawleyFrom social networking to Microsoft Office, music and videos to gaming, tethering and updating your handset, there are plenty of things you can do with a Windows Phone. We've got everything you need to get started using one of these fantastic devices right here. Using Your Windows Phone With Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform you have at your f...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/125829.aspxMon, 24 Oct 2011 17:45:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125829Christian CawleyWindows Phone is a fascinating mobile phone platform, one which is easy and fun to use. But how much do you really know about Metro UI, the Windows Phone Marketplace and Xbox LIVE integration? Since Windows Phone 7 was launched in October 2010, the platform has proceeded to exceed early expectations, generating a massive collection of apps and ...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/125770.aspxWed, 19 Oct 2011 12:28:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125770Christian CawleyStop kicking around on the web trying to work out when your Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update is going to arrive. Head outside and enjoy the weather, watch some sports or play a game. When it comes, Mango will certainly have been worth the wait! Dear Windows Phone 7 owners… …why all the crying? Over the past few weeks I’ve heard an awful lot of wh...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/125731.aspxTue, 18 Oct 2011 10:46:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125731Christian CawleyThanks to the Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" update, it is now possible to sync your documents to the cloud with SkyDrive or to Office 365, as well as storing them on your phone or a SharePoint server. One of the great benefits of using a Windows Phone is the presence of mobile versions of the popular Microsoft Office. This isn’t something new w...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/125630.aspxSat, 15 Oct 2011 11:06:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125630Christian CawleyThe Windows Phone platform offers a unique mobile gaming experience thanks to integration with Xbox LIVE - but is Microsoft doing enough to push this? Could they be letting their mobile platform down by not developing the gaming experience further with online multiplayer and other enhancements? Mobile gaming has come a long way in the last ...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/125573.aspxFri, 14 Oct 2011 12:24:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125573Christian CawleyIn the first version of Windows Phone the messaging tool was restricted to SMS and MMS. With the release of Windows Phone 7.5 Mango this has been enhanced, with Windows Live Messenger, Facebook chat and voice recognition added and combined for a single, complete conversation experience! Among the improvements that the Mango update brings to Win...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/windows-mobile-platform/articles/125567.aspxFri, 14 Oct 2011 10:45:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125567Christian CawleyDon't think of Windows Phone as just "the Facebook phone" - with the release of the Mango update, you can integrate Twitter and LinkedIn accounts and access them without third-party apps! The new release of Windows Phone – dubbed “Mango” – has been well-received, but why is it considered so much better than the original version? One...