Windows Phone Archives - James Croft

Nokia Lumia 520 – Review

About a week ago, Nokia got in touch with me through Twitter after I had a conversation with a Nokia Lumia 520 user about their device as my girlfriend, Hannah, is looking to get one once her contract runs out. Well the good guys at Nokia asked me if she would like to trial a Lumia

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Windows Phone Surface Nova Concept

I was on the Windows Phone Central app for Windows Phone yesterday when I caught eye of this amazing article for a concept Windows Phone called Windows Phone Surface Nova. The designer has put some sweet features into this concept for Windows Phone which I’m sure would please anyone wanting a new mobile phone. Especially

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Great apps to have on your Windows Phone 8

There are some great official and third-party apps showing up on the Windows Phone marketplace recently making it a great platform to compete against iOS and Android. According to Microsoft via Forbes, “Windows Phone 8 app downloads have doubled and revenue up 140%” which is awesome news. It means that more people are taking Microsoft

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The Hullfire on Windows Phone 8 v1.3 update available

After finishing my Imagine Cup entry, I’ve gained back a lot of time. Enough time to even update The Hullfire application for Windows Phone. I will admit that I accidentally didn’t upload the Windows Phone 7 version when I submitted the 1.3 update for the application and while an update is being processed you can’t submit another

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NFC tags with Windows Phone 8

Ooo an NFC tag. I went to see Rob today about my final year project proposal which he seems to think is very good which I’m not that surprised as it will consist of .NET Gadgeteer and Windows Phone. Some people may wonder “he’s not going to make a year long project out of .NET

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