Are you a fan of keeping fit while also an avid reader of the Men's Fitness UK magazine (www.mensfitness.co.uk)? You may wish to check out the official app now available for Windows 8. We urge you to be prepared as this is a fully featured experience, packed full of interactive workouts, nutrition advice, interviews with movie and sports stars and more. If you're not up on your...
Looking for a bargain this New Year? If you're seeking a new smartphone, how about a Nokia Lumia 520? This is the most affordable Windows Phone you can find on the market, but it comes with some sweet features and runs Windows Phone 8 - the latest version of Microsoft's mobile platform operating system. Amazon UK currently has the device listed for £69.99 ($115). Unfortunately,...
The world of betting (and gambling in general) is a popular and successful one. Millions of people engage in exchanges every day, be it on sports, games or other events. We've looked at betting apps in the past, but this is our first regional roundup. Should you reside in the UK, there are a number of official betting apps available on the Windows Phone. Today, we're looking at Sky Bet...
UK estate agent Foxtons are avid supporters of Microsoft's Windows ecosystem. Not only has the company adopted Windows Phone, providing Nokia Lumia 820 units to agents on the ground, but consumers who are looking at property are able to use the official Windows Phone app to see the catalogue of properties in the Foxtons database. The estate agent has now released a Windows 8.1 app....
Rightmove is a popular UK resource for property search, whether it be looking to buy or let residential and commercial listings. Already sporting an app for Windows Phone, the company has just released a new app for Windows 8.1. If you're familiar with either the web or mobile experience, you'll definitely want to check out this Windows app in your property search. The general setup...
Daily Express joins the Daily Star, New!, OK! and Star today in a batch of updates released by parent company Northern & Shell Media. The British publications have had their official Windows apps brought up to speed with Windows 8.1. If you're into the latest headlines or simply enjoy reading up on celebrity gossip, these apps are definitely worth downloading. Since these updates...
Nokia is currently sponsoring drama on Channel 4 here in the UK. This campaign covers the popular TV show Homeland and the Finnish manufacturer has tasked consumers to send in their most dramatic shots on Twitter, using the hashtag #nokia4drama. To get more folks involved in the run up to Christmas, Nokia is asking everyone to tweet in their "Christmas S-elfie' to be eligible for a...
The official GAME Windows Phone app is a sweet companion app for anyone who enjoys shopping at the UK retailer. The company has had an app available for Microsoft's mobile platform for some time now and we've witnessed numerous updates released, further improving the user experience. Today, we're looking at version 6. The GAME Reward app is all the more useful should you have an...
Radioplayer is an online audio player which gives you access to live, on demand and podcast radio from hundreds of stations in the UK. They have an app for iOS, Android, and now Windows Phone 8. Radioplayer has everything from news and sport - to pop, rock, indie, dance, jazz, soul, and classical music. There’s something for everyone. You can find stations like BBC Radio 1, Ministry of...
Domino's is a household favourite when it comes to pizza takeaway and is perfect for when you simply don't know what to have for dinner. You've previously been able to check out the enticing menu on your Windows Phone, but now an official Domino's app has launched for Windows 8.1 hardware. Just in case you're unable to fetch your phone or would like to enjoy ordering a Domino's on a...
Betfred Lotto (www.betfred.com/lotto) is an addictive gambling experience, which has just launched on Windows 8. From the UK bookmaker Betfred, this official app opens up access to a wide variety of lotto draws, including the UK, Irish, Euromillios and 49's. Should you be a fan of placing the odd bet or two to see if you've got the lucky charm to win, you may wish to check out Betfred...
UKMortgages is the official Mortgage Brain (www.mortgage-brain.co.uk) app, which has just launched on Windows 8. What exactly is UKMortgages and what can you do with the service? Load on pass the break to see the numbers, comparisons and figure out what it's all about. Mortgage Brain's free app is a simple way to search through the UK mortgage market. You're able to search for a...
UK mobile operator O2 has revealed some video game console bundles for Christmas. Should you be a PS4 or Xbox One fan, there's a bundle to suit your smartphone requirements this festive holiday. The Xbox One offer includes not only the console itself, but also the Lumia 1020 Windows Phone from Nokia. Gesture past the break for the details and pricing. The cost of the Xbox One O2...
It can prove to be a challenging task to locate your ideal home here in the UK, especially in the current economic climate. That said, there are numerous services and tools available to help you filter through properties in regions across the country. One of said services is Zoopla (www.zoopla.com), which has launched on Windows Phone. You're able to search, research, save and be the...
We all love catch-up TV services, enabling us to venture outside the front door without fear that we'd miss the next episode of our favourite show. For those who aren't aware of the broadcaster, Scottish Television (or STV) is essentially ITV in the northern parts of the UK. The company has an official catch-up app available for Windows Phone. Tune in for all the details past the break...
UK mobile operator Three has quietly turned on its 4G network for 'thousands' of customers in three cities - London, Manchester and Birmingham. Without announcing the move, the company has slowly begun upgrading customers to LTE and expects to have 1.5 million consumers enjoying faster data speeds by the end of February 2013. Three has confirmed on its official Twitter account that "a...
The UK government has reached an agreement with four major British mobile operators to end "shock bills." This move will look to protect consumers from unexpected mobile phone contract price rises with the companies offering greater transparency at the start of a contract. A cap will also be introduced for mobile phones that have been stolen. EE joins Three, Virgin Media and Vodafone...
Christmas is soon upon us and retailers are already kicking off some enticing deals to tempt you to part with hard earned cash. Expansys UK has joined the train with a Nokia Lumia 1020 Christmas pack. What's included in the bundle? Only the Windows Phone itself, the Nokia camera grip, wireless charging cover, wireless charging dock and a tripod. You can get all this for £559.99. If...
The Nokia Lumia 1520 is already up for pre-order here in the UK (check out our coverage yesterday should you require a reminder as to exactly which retailers and operators are stocking the Windows Phone), but both Unlocked Mobiles and Clove have the unbranded version listed for £549.98. If you're looking to bag a deal before Christmas on a new "phablet," this deal may well be the one...
It's certainly no secret that Xbox One has launched in a number of markets, one being the UK. We went along to the launch event at Leicester Square, London last night to enjoy some live music and video game demos. We were also able to grab a day one unit from GAME at the indoor section of the evening (thank goodness as it was bitterly cold outside). Head on past the break for some...