Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is upon us. In the spirit of the "holiday(?)," we're reflecting on the Microsoft and Windows-related gear and services we're currently infatuated with ... and ... well ... the stuff left us feeling rather broken-hearted recently.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and the Windows Store has plenty of apps to help plan a romantic night with a significant other. Here are 10 of your best options.
Need help finding the right gift for that special someone in your life this Valentine's Day? Skip the stuffed animals and give them the gift of awesome (and unique) tech with our 2016 Valentine's Day gift guide!
Windows Phone Central App Roundup: Valentine's Day Apps For those who have been out of town or simply hiding under a rock, this Friday is Valentine’s Day. If you have a significant other and have completely forgotten about this “special” day, we have a few Windows Phone apps that may keep you out of the doghouse. This week’s Windows Phone Central Roundup falls a few days early, to...
Just in case you've overlooked the banner at the top of the screen, we've got a Valentine's Day Sale going on in the Windows Phone Central Accessory Store. Just enter the Coupon Code vday13 when you check out and you'll receive 14% off your order. The sale ends today at midnight PST and if you've been on the fence about ordering a case, Bluetooth headset, car charger, screen protector,...
Microsoft has kicked off a festive campaign for its Bing search engine. With Valentine's Day soon approaching, the male populous will ascend on these mighty portals of vast searchfulness for ideas on how to either woo a desired female, or make their way out of the dog house. Taking advantage of the popular celebration of love, the company is asking "what do you consider the most...
The Nokia Lumia 822 has already hit the shelves at Verizon in the United States, but this time it's sporting a fancy new red shell just in time for Valentine’s Day. And it’s also available exclusively on their website for a new price - free, with a new two-year contract. The smartphone features a 4.3-inch WVGA Nokia ClearBack OLED Corning Gorilla Glass 2 display, a dual core 1.5GHz...
What better way to say, "I love you," than with a Windows Phone? Verizon will reportedly be offering their Nokia Lumia 822 in red and for under $50. The already available black, grey and white models sell for $49.99 with a two-year contract, so we likely won't see a price drop. No precise date has been given yet for he red Lumia 822, so keep an eye out for it. The 4G Lumia 822 is a...
Love is certainly in the air with a Nokia Twitter contest in the UK, but Nokia France is pushing the bar up higher by setting up a floral display of roses on the the Place du Palais Royal, in Paris. The public will be given roses for free, along with a box that contains a card with a "2 for 1" meal offer. From February 9th to March 11th, 2012, Nokia will offer the "2 for 1" deal with...
Michael Stroh has published an article on the Windows Phone team blog about a competition they're running for those who are unhappy with their Android handset or who simply desire a Windows Phone. To enter, simply follow @windowsphone on Twitter, then tweet one of the following (US only): Option 1: If #DroidRage is breaking your heart, tweet a "Dear Droid" breakup letter with the...
We like it when companies have a sense of humor, so it's with great interest to see Nokia getting into the whole Valentine's Day thing with this little treat. Paul Thurrott posted pics of a Valentine's Day "gift" from Nokia to AT&T and it features the Lumia 900: "I just want to let you know how much I appreciated you. I know we've been on and off for awhile now, but I promise you...
Both Nokia and Microsoft revealed during the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show that the Lumia 800 Windows Phone would become available through Microsoft retail stores early this year. No specifics were mentioned during CES but rumors have popped up on the radar showing the Lumia 800 will be available on February 14th. The price? $899. Now before you go into sticker shock, the...
We're really starting to hate the fact that there are barely any Microsoft Stores around as they keeping having some great deals. The latest promotion runs from now till February 14th (that'd be Valentine's Day for you Forever Aloners out there) and involves getting one year of Zune Pass for free with the purchase of a new Windows Phone. At $10 a month that's about a $120 value and if...
Love is spreading throughout Microsoft with a section of the Windows Phone website now dedicated to the upcoming Valentine's Day, featuring the top picks of apps for finding that one true love, seducing the colleague you have a crush on at work, or simply making a restaurant reservation for your partner. Valentine's Day can be difficult to consider, especially in a relationship. I,...