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Windows Phone gets a new Twitter app, Carbon
This is another case of ‘we knew it was coming’ however as always — it is nice to see the app released as expected. That being said, Windows Phone users now have another option to consider in terms of a Twitter app. This latest is priced at $1.99 and is called Carbon. The Carbon Twitter more »
MetroRadio app brings Pandora to Windows Phone, unofficially [Windows Phone apps]
It looks like Pandora Radio has come to Windows Phone. Though, just to note, the arrival has come in an unofficial form. In other words, the app that has been released into the App Marketplace comes from a third-party developer as opposed to direct from Pandora. But that aside, the app is called MetroRadio and more »
Windows Phone Marketplace now touting more than 40,000 available apps
In the smartphone game, apps seem to be the real deciding factor. Or maybe more accurately, the total amount of apps seems to be the factor most people care about most. Me personally, I would say the quality of apps is equally important, but on the flip side of that — if the apps are more »
Windows Phone 7 web Marketplace is now open for business
Microsoft has launched a website that makes downloading applications on Windows Phone 7 devices much easier. The web marketplace serves the same purpose as the web-based Android Market. Users can log in using their Windows Live ID and purchase apps. Unlike the Android Market, the Windows Phone market website also gives potential customers more information on the latest Windows Phone 7 smartphones and provides guides on how to use the many features on WP7.
Foursquare app for Windows Phone updated, comes as a “total rebuild”
While the Foursquare app is not new for Windows Phone, the version that is currently available has recently been updated. And judging from what we have read thus far, it looks like anyone using Foursquare on Windows Phone 7 will want to fire up the Marketplace and get the update. In terms of what was more »
Windows Phone 7 Marketplace reaches the 10,000 available app milestone
In the smartphone game it seems as if it is all about apps these days and people are always wanting more. Well, those with a Windows Phone 7 device can now be happy in that they have 10,000 to choose from. Yup, the latest numbers for the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace have pegged the available more »
Windows Phone 7 Marketplace climbs to 9,000 apps
With continued growth, it looks like the Windows Phone Marketplace is now sporting 9,000 apps. All said and done, 9,000 may not be the biggest number going in terms of available apps, but given the relatively short life so far, it seems rather impressive. This puts them squarely ahead of webOS at this point, and more »
Flickr app now available for Windows Phone 7 and Windows 7
Despite the fact that we have seen the Flickr app for Windows Phone 7 in the past, Flickr has more recently decided to “officially introduce Flickr for Windows 7 and Flickr for Windows Phone 7.” That said, in terms of features, those include; Browse your Flickr photos in stunning high resolution display and touch navigation more »
Amazon Kindle app for Windows Phone 7 now available
Amazon mentioned this was coming back in late-October, and well, the Kindle app for Windows Phone 7 smartphones is now available for download. The app can be found in the Windows Phone Marketplace and, as like all other Kindle apps — is available for free. With that, if you are a fan of the Kindle more »
Windows Phone 7 Marketplace on track to crest 5,000 available apps milestone
While the Android Market is celebrating 200,000 apps, it looks like Windows Phone 7 is celebrating a milestone of their own — 5,000. And sure, that is not quite as exciting, but at the same time you have to remember that WP7 is a brand new market and a brand new operating system. Not to more »
