Microsoft is preparing a Windows Phone 8 software update that will re-enable support for FM radios and introduce a new double-tap to unlock feature, according to The Verge. Tom Warren reports that the forthcoming update will finally re-introduce hardware support for FM radio tuners, a feature that was dropped in the transition from Windows Phone 7 to [...]

Sad to be hearing about this, but it isn’t as shocking a news as one may think. A document found on the Microsoft support page reveals that the Redmond, VA-based tech giant plans to eol (end of life) of its Windows 7.8 and 8 OS near the end of Q2′ 2014. For Windows Phone 8 the [...]

Nokia is expanding their Lumia family at Mobile World Congress this week with the launch of the Lumia 720, their new mid-range device. The Lumia 720 dons a 4.3-inch 800 x 480 WVGA display in a colourful 9mm thick polycarbonate unibody. The screen also features super sensitive touch technology, so you’ll be able to use [...]

Nokia has announced two new Windows Phone 8 devices at Mobile World Congress today, the first of which is their new low-end phone, the Lumia 520. Replacing the Lumia 510 released in October, the 520 features a redesigned exterior, better specs, and interchangeable back covers in different colours. The Lumia 520 sports a 4-inch WVGA [...]

Canadians seeking an affordable, compact smartphone now have one more to choose from: TELUS has just launched the colourful Nokia Lumia 620. The Lumia 620 features an interchangeable back cover, so users can customize the phone with 7 different colourful shells. TELUS will sell the Lumia 620 in black with a bonus white shell, while [...]

If you’re a Virgin Mobile customer clamouring for a great Windows Phone 8 handset, we’ve got some good news for you! While the low-end HTC 8S recently made its debut on Virgin, it looks like the flagship Windows Phone 8X from HTC will soon be joining the pack. This according to our friends over at [...]

Microsoft made an announcement today on their blog in regards to their navigation app “Drive+ Beta”. The turn by turn navigation system, which was previously only available to Windows-powered Lumia devices, will now be available to ALL Windows Phone 8 users in Canada, the US, and the UK. Huge news for those who hopped the [...]

After launching on Virgin Mobile in early December, HTC’s low-end Windows Phone 8S looks poised to debut on three more Canadian carriers in the coming weeks. According to HTC’s own website, the 8S will soon arrive on new entrants WIND Mobile and Mobilicity, as well as Telus subsidiary Koodo. None of these carriers have confirmed [...]

The first Windows 8 phone announced back in August is now in our hands in Canada. With HTC and Nokia coming out with very strong Windows Phones, Samsung missed the major launch periods and has some serious competition in the Windows phone market. The Samsung ATIV S is the first Windows Phone that feels like [...]

Popular music streaming service Rdio pushed out an important update to their Windows Phone app recently. Version 3.14 adds Windows Phone 8 compatibility, improved online streaming/playback, Browse Recommendations, and Metro Interface Enhancements, according to the official release notes. WPCentral has played around with the update and discovered some cool Windows Phone 8 specific features. For [...]