It's been a few weeks since our last podcast so we're back to catch up on Windows Phone 7.8, Windows Phone 8, some marketplace woes and missing Xbox games.
Tune in as Jay Bennett, Rafael Rivera and Daniel Rubino discuss the latest news for Windows Phone...
- Stream with the Official WPCentral App
- Download it directly with this link
- Watch the HD video after the page break
- Subscribe on your Zune
- Subscribe via iTunes
- Subscribe directly to the Podcast feed with your favorite Podcatcher here
- Listen to it here with the flash player above.
Windows Phone Central podcast, episode 152 for 30 November, 2012
The big stories
- Official: Windows Phone 7.8 Update due in early 2013
- We look at 7.8's features
- Microsoft plans fix for Windows Phone 8 rebooting issue with OTA patch
- Nokia rolls out Deadmau5 for another Lumia launch
- Microsoft announces Surface PRO pricing
- What is missing from Windows Phone 8? About 20 Xbox games that no longer work
The apps
- Microsoft quietly fixes Windows Phone Store issue for app re-purchases
- Now available: Windows Phone Central official app v3.2
- Parcel Tracker phone app becomes Package Tracker and completes Windows 8 experience
- Reddit client Baconit 2.5 for Windows Phone now available
- Nokia Maps updated, now sufficiently fast at starting
The rest
- HTC 8X vs Nokia Lumia 920: Signature vs Flagship
- VLC starts up Kickstarter for Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 development funding
- Quick review – Nokia Wireless Charging Stand
- Microsoft branded Windows Phone headed to production?
- Excuse me, is that a Windows Phone?
- Steve Ballmer: Windows Phone sales up 300 percent
Community
- Comments from last time
- Live questions and comments
Credits
You can find us all on Twitter @wpcentral, @daniel_rubino, @coppertop004, @RichEdmonds, @JayTBennett, @segacon, @WithinRafael, @RogueCode, @Big_D5, @groovepoint
This has been a Mobile Nations podcast, go to Mobilenations.com for more great shows covering everything mobile, or head over to the WPCentral Forums if you'd like to get involved with our community in discussing more about Windows Phone news, devices and apps.
Thanks to the WPCentral Store for sponsoring the podcast. Thanks also to these great artists for the music and to CCMixter.org for offering a great database of Creative Commons music!
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.
![Xbox Live Gold just became the worst deal in gaming [Update]](https://www.windowscentral.com/sites/wpcentral.com/files/styles/w200h150crop/public/field/image/2020/08/xbox-live-sign.jpg)
Xbox Live Gold just became the worst deal in gaming [Update]
Over the past year, Microsoft phased out the 12-month $60 Xbox Live Gold option, cutting the amount of time you get for $60 in half. What is Microsoft up to here?
Everything we know about Resident Evil Village (so far)
Capcom's next survival-horror title is Resident Evil Village. This eerie game takes players to a snowy European village where Ethan must deal with witches, werewolves and more. Here's everything we know.
Review: HP Spectre x360 14 brings the best of Spectre all into one laptop
If you take the best of HP's premium Spectre line of Ultrabooks and put it all into one laptop, you get the new Spectre x360 14. With incredible audio, an OLED display option, a pen in the box, and all the latest Intel 11th Gen features, the Spectre x360 14 is our top 2-in-1 for a good reason. Read our full review to find out why.
Best Official Minecraft Merchandise, Toys, and Gifts in 2021
Minecraft has evolved into a globally-loved gaming phenomenon, and over time, the franchise has become the subject of a lot of high-quality official merchandise. Here are some of our favorites.