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Delta and GE to ditch Surface and Windows for Apple devices
Two major corporations are now looking to make the move from Microsoft hardware and software to Apple's ecosystem.
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Delta loves Windows 8 - will equip pilots with Surface 2 tablets
Last month, Delta decided to equip 19,000 of their flight attendants with Windows Phone devices; the move allowed attendants to access a new point of sale system built upon the Microsoft Dynamics for Retail platform. This month Delta has also decided to equip its pilots with Windows tablets, but not the Nokia “Sirius” tablet it had originally planned. Delta has announced they will be...
Delta Airlines taking the Lumia 820 on board for customer service
Nokia has announced that Delta Airlines will be rolling out the Lumia 820 Windows Phone to more than 19,000 of its flight attendants. The hardware will be used for on-board payments and to improve the overall experience for customers. Not only is the device sleek looking, but you've got better security and of course the Modern UI that makes it a perfect choice for the company. The...
Fly Delta updated, fails to address known bugs
The Fly Delta app for Windows Phone has been updated, but there still seems to be issues with logging in for many consumers. These problems were raised by users prior to this release being published, so one would expect the update to contain the necessary improvements, correct? The latest release includes "Bug fixes & performance enhancements" and no, we're not trolling you. The...
Fly Delta app gets a Mango update and can now track your bags
Looks like we missed this one as it came out on the 23rd, but Fly Delta, the official app of Delta Airlines for Windows Phone, managed to get a Mango update. That's always a good thing as fast-app switching between this, your email, Bing Maps and OneNote would seem a common theme amongst travelers. More importantly, it can now track your luggage for you so you always know where it is....
Fly Delta lands in the Marketplace
Delta Airlines has launched its official Windows Phone app. Fly Delta is designed to make flying the friendly skies more convenient by giving you access to flight schedules, your travel itinerary, and reminding you where you parked your car. The app allows you to log into your Skymiles Account, which will allow you access to your Skymile balance and Medallion. You also can access the...