Microsoft is set to open a new store at Westchester in New York, and according to the construction manager on-site it's set to open "very soon" indeed. We've previously looked at an unofficial list of Microsoft Stores that are to be revealed in the states and the software giant has also recently opened a store in Freehold, NY. New York Metro has a job listing for a Retail Store Teacher...
Nokia has been a relatively busy bee when it comes to promotion, especially when you consider the scale of their global campaign. We've now got some photos of the advertising madness in action at New York subway stations and the promotion material appears to be everywhere. The Smartphone Beta Test is being slapped on walls, pillars and even staircases with the recently launched AT&T...
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Friday night we gave you a sneak peak of Nokia's launch party for the Lumia 900 that took place in New York City's Times Square. Surrounded by thousands of tourists and New Yorkers alike, Nicki Minaj took the stage to perform numerous songs in support of her new album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. In addition to the show, a remix of her popular single "Starships" debuted along with a...
So we just came back from Times Square here in New York City where Nokia was throwing a lil' party right in the center of Manhattan for that Lumia 900. Turns out, as you probably know by now, that superstar Nicki Minaj was performing live. In fact, she performed three songs to a fairly massive crowd that was certainly very receptive to the whole scene. After the songs they introduced...
We knew Nokia wasn't going to just sit by and let the AT&T Lumia 900 launch without an "event" to go with it. Low and behold, that whole countdown on the SmartphoneBetatest.com site was counting down to this very day. The launch party is happening in New York City, specifically Times Square at 7 pm and is open to the public. There will be a live performance from....someone and we're...
Besides that New York City party vid, Microsoft also had the big Monday-Herald Square celebration summarized in a neat "mash up" video. And although we were there for the whole thing, we have to admit, Micrososft hired some awesome videographers and editors and they made it look waaay exciting and cool. Anyways, it's a great video to get you excited about using Windows Phone and being...
Microsoft's "Spend the Night with Windows Phone" tour continues this weekend, stopping in Chicago tonight and tomorrow. We enjoyed the New York City stop and the only downside is that the tour can't hit more cities. Microsoft shared their coverage of the New York City event over on their Windows Phone YouTube Channel and you can check out our coverage here. If we aren't mistaken,...
Now that we're a bit recovered from yesterday, we can share with you how the first of many Windows Phone night parties went. Kicking of in New York City and heading to Chicago, Dallas, LA and finally San Francisco, the show last night (and tonight) were sold out. There were so many people there last night that the line wrapped around the block--yes, New York, you came out in full force...
Next Monday is a big day. First off, there's a mini-press event which we'll be going to, meeting with Microsoft's Andy Lees and Joe Belfiore. Segueing into that is this publicity stunt that Microsoft is evidently doing but not revealing too much about just yet: "If you live in or around New York City, you might want to find an excuse to wander past Herald Square sometime during the day...
With unlimited data packages going the route of the woolly mammoth, Windows Phone owners are leaning on Wifi connections more and more. AT&T hopes to help New York City customers this summer by providing free Wifi services at twenty six locations in twenty New York City parks. The Mayor's Office has signed a five year initiative to provide this free service (non-AT&T customers...
Although we'll be in New York City tomorrow doing a live blog of the whole Windows Phone 7.5 sneak peek, Microsoft just put up some info about it as well for those of you who can't be there in person (which we imagine is like, all of you). We're not sure if they're streaming the event, though it sounds like they are. If so, you'll want to go here to their Windows Phone newsroom: http://...
This post is for just my fellow 8 million or so New Yorkers who rely on the MTA for daily transportation, occasional napping and studies of human social behavior. Good news Everyone! Developers Presselite have made their 'New York Subway' app available in the Windows Phone Marketplace for a very fair $0.99. The app is well known in the iPhone world, as it not only gives the MTA subway...
Yup, of course we got to play with the Dell Venue Pro (an odd name) aka the 'Lightning'. Featuring a 4.1" screen with 8GB of storage, the device felt pretty solid in our hands. It was a bit top heavy with the keyboard out, but nothing serious. Speaking of, the slider is fantastic--you really feel the springs and quality with this one. The keyboard itself is also quite nice, though a bit...
Turns out the Samsung Focus was not all about the camera, but instead the gorgeous Super AMOLED screen that's part of that whole Galaxy S series. The phone is a stunner, being one fo the thinnest phones around at 9mm and also being extremely light. The phone is of course coming to AT&T (more info here) Couple more shots after the break, more later!
Looks like the other shoe just dropped as our invite was delivered for the big AT&T Windows Phone 7 launch at the Microsoft Open House in NYC one week from now. AT&T in the morning, T-Mobile in the afternoon.Not only is AT&T there, but looks like Steve Ballmer and Ralph de la Vega (President/CEO of AT&T) are to deliver the keynote speech at 9am. Steve in person?...
We've been saying it for weeks now: Microsoft will be launching Windows Phone 7 in New York City on October 11th and while others doubted, it looks to be confirmed by none other than Microsoft.What's even more odd, is that T-Mobile is the featured guest and we bet a certain HTC HD7 will be the star. Guess that rumor we heard about AT&T's exclusivity being only two-weeks may be...
October 11th is shaping up to be an interesting day. As expected, AT&T and Microsoft have announced a joint Press Conference in New York. According to the event's schedule Microsoft's CEO, Steve Ballmer, and AT&T's President, Rald de la Vega, will be hosting the 9:30am EST conference to bring you the latest on Windows Phone 7. The press conference will lead into Microsoft's...
For those of you who didn't join us Tuesday for the liveblog from Microsoft's launch of Windows Mobile 6.5, here's Robbie Bach's keynote, in its entirety.
Here was the big surprise today! The Sprint Samsung Intrepid is basically the Jack but for CDMA.Windows Mobile 6.53.2MP cameraTell Me voice control320x240aGPS/GPS3.5mm (on top)The keyboard was pretty good on it, though there is no space between the keys, so it is a bit cramped. The screen is a bit odd at that resolution, but it seems to work. The Start menu has four rows, allowing it a...
One of the devices on show at Microsoft's Open House was the LG GM750, which is going to get some special attention here because of what LG has done to Windows Mobile 6.5: it's unrecognizable. To refresh, the LG GM750 is due on Vodafone in a short time and has the following specs: BT 2.1WiFi3-inch 240x400 display1000 mAh battery5 MP cameraGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100)Optical joystick...