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Phototag has just been updated with a couple more themes to add information overlay for your photos. Version 1.3 now has a total of six overlay themes: Place, Weather, Food, Baby, Speedometer, and Date+Time. The latest version also brings localization updates, wide tile support, and availability for Windows Phone 7.5 devices. Phototag is only 2 months old at the Windows Phone Store. We...
Tile Me! has received an update that makes its Twitter background creator even better. Version 2.7.1.0 responds to a couple of suggestions we had in theprevious version. The latest update adds more Windows Phone devices to display in the background and you are now asked for permission to post a tweet whenever you change your background. You can also now save the background to your phone...
Delivery.com now has an app for Windows Phone 8. It lets you order delivery from participating local restaurants and stores in the United States. There are over 10,000 local businesses listed with delivery.com, so you can get things delivered instead of going outside. If you are not a member, account setup is required. After providing your name and address, delivery.com will show you...
If you like physics-based puzzle games, check out Reindeer Round-Up for Windows Phone 8. Originally launched for iOS and Android, the game has just been released at the Windows Phone Store. This game should get you in the mood for the holidays. Reindeer Round-Up is addictive, so don’t start playing it before an important errand. Here's the official game trailer: There are 5 zones...
The 2014 Honda Civic that goes on sale December 4th introduces an advanced connected-car technology with a 7-inch multi-touch display in the dashboard. The app-based system, named HondaLink, includes a comprehensive cloud-based navigation app for purchase. It is the first app developed by an automaker with mapping data provided by Nokia’s HERE Maps. You can plan your routes on your...
Do you want to increase your vocabulary? One way to do that is by learning a new word every day. Today’s Word, a new app from the Windows Phone Store was built to help you with that. Just open the app and you will be given the word of the day. In case you missed it, yesterday’s word is also available. If you’re eager, you can also look at tomorrow’s word. Each of the word displays its...
If you want weather forecasts and daily quotes on your lock screen, check out Today Widgets for Windows Phone 8. It uses the Bing Image of the Day as the lock screen background and adds widgets over it. There are only a couple of widgets right now. Weather and quotes are currently supported, but more should be coming. The help screen shows up when you first open the app. It tells you...
CamScanner, an app that turns your Windows Phone 8 device into a scanner, has just added Japanese and Korean support in its latest update. Version 2.0.0.21 also includes bug fixes and stability improvements. CamScanner arrived to the Windows Phone platform last month, but their app has already been available on Android and iOS. According to the store listing, they have 60 million people...
If you enjoy watching videos on your Windows Phone, but don’t want to waste time transcoding, then you should check out MoliPlayer Pro. It plays anything you throw at it such as MP4, WMV, RMVB, AVI, MKV, FLV, FLAC, APE, and more. Have the new Nokia Lumia 1520 with 1080p display? Yes... this app plays 1080p movies and TV shows. Head past the break to watch our video walkthrough....
Phonly, a great third-party Feedly app for Windows Phone 8 has just been updated. Bug fixes are to be expected, but there’s one new feature for Phonly Pro users. Version 1.2.3.0 adds a battery-saver theme for the Pro users who paid $1.99. Phonly Pro users also have an ad-free experience. Take a look at the screenshots after the break so you can see if it’s worth paying $1.99. Here'...
The Nokia JBL Powerup charging Bluetooth speaker is on sale this weekend at AT&T. You can pick it up online for just $119. While the retail price is $300, many places sell it now for around $150. At $119, it’s a great deal for an awesome accessory. The Nokia JBL PowerUp wireless charging speaker features NFC and Bluetooth, so you don’t need wires to connect it with your phone....
Nokia has released a new promo video for the Nokia Lumia 1320 on their Youtube channel. The video shows off the device with 360-degree views. The big 6-inch display is definitely the highlight. As we go around the device, we see glimpses of Storyteller, camera roll, and Temple Run. We're also liking the background music! Head past the break to watch the new video. The Nokia Lumia...
Looking for an app to pass time? Check out Reddit Pix for Windows Phone 8. It’s a simple media browser for Reddit. Use it to quickly browse images and videos. Reddit Pix is not a replacement for Reddit clients like Readit, and Baconit. There’s no commenting or voting. Head past the break to watch our video walkthrough. There are three sections to the Reddit Pix: Images, Videos, and...
Nokia USA has kicked off a holiday campaign called Holiday Realness, which features their latest Lumia devices. Nokia says we all celebrate in our own way. If it’s real to you, it’s right. There’s currently a short film showing how dog lovers celebrate their Christmas. There are a couple more videos expected to air on December 5th, but Nokia provides teasers on their website. Expect...
An app that’s already on Android and iOS devices just made its way to the Windows Phone Store. Diptic lets you easily create photo collages and share them with friends. It’s a simple app, but with extra features for those who want to do more with their collages. We put the app in front of our camera to show you how it looks on our device. Head past the break to watch our walkthrough...
Tile Me! just got an update that makes Twitter profile pages for Windows Phone fans more interesting. In addition to creating a ‘Me tile’ as your profile photo, version 2.7 now has a Twitter background creator. We like the new feature and we think you’ll like it, too! Are you curious? We’ll show you how Tile Me! looks in a video after the break. When you first open Tile Me!, you...
The Nokia Lumia 1020 is now only $74.99 at Amazon in the U.S. with a two-year contract. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this flagship device on Amazon. The deal is available for customers who want to create a new account or add a new line of service with AT&T. Existing customers who are upgrading have a higher price of $99, which isn’t bad either. The Nokia Lumia 1020...
Sozoom by Volevi is an exclusive app for the Nokia Lumia 1020 and Lumia 1520 that lets you add “zoom balloons” to your photos. It shows off how much you can really zoom with the special Pureview cameras featured in these two devices. It’s a very simple app, but it’s not perfect. Head past the break to watch our walkthrough video. When you first open Sozoom, it shows you the gallery...
Are you picking up the Xbox One today with Call of Duty: Ghosts or Battlefield 4? If you’re into first-person shooter games, then there’s an interesting accessory you might want to check out. It’s called HipShotDot, and we’ve got a demo to show you. Head past the break to watch the video walkthrough with its creator, Tim Murphy. HipShotDot is a powered red dot sight attachment for...
Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against Acacia Research Corp on Wednesday for breaking a contract to license various smartphone and mobile computing technologies. The litigation has been filed in the U.S. District Court in New York, but is currently under a seal. There are not a lot of details available, but this follows a number of patent infringement lawsuits brought by Acacia...