Monthly Archives: July 2010

One of the more annoying things about the iPhone, I think, is the "Sent from my iPhone" signature that’s automatically added to every outgoing email. When the iPhone first came out, I went through a series of replacement signatures like … Continue reading →

I’ve been in full-blown bunker mode lately trying to finish the book, and I think most people understand that. However, I still pay attention to the news every day, and a few things of interest have happened this week. So … Continue reading →

Good evening… I’ve now submitted 13 of the 16 chapters, so there are three to go. I’ve had to juggle some content around, so I’ll be moving account configuration from the chapter I just submitted (Chapter 2, Unboxing and Getting … Continue reading →

I’ve formalized some of point/counterpoint thoughts around Windows Phone 7 in article on the SuperSite,  Hot Or Not? Windows Phone’s Soaring Highs and Crushing Lows. Some will misconstrue this as negative, but it’s really just an attempt to accurately portray … Continue reading →

One Windows Phone feature that hasn’t gotten enough coverage yet is its pervasive and integrated voice recognition and command functionality. Based on TellMe technology (Microsoft bought the company in 2007), Windows Phone’s voice functionality lets you speak commands ("Call Steph … Continue reading →

I think that hubs, or "panoramic experiences," are the number one selling point for Windows Phone. Under the covers, these hubs are "just" apps, but in use, there are three very important differences between hubs and most "regular" apps, I … Continue reading →

I’ve gotten a few emails about the new Zune PC software version that will be required for Windows Phone, so I thought I’d share a few details. Until you install this update, you can attach a Windows Phone to your … Continue reading →