Like it or lump it, some Windows Phone users are still lamenting the ongoing absence of Instagram for Microsoft’s smartphone operating system. There are plenty of “read only” apps that will let you browse the photos of your friends but none of them allowed you to upload your photos to the service. That changed this week. …
Category: Windows Phone 8
May 12 2013
Enabling Full Quality Photo Backups on Windows Phone 8
Yes, the USA has had this for ages but only in the last few days the rest of the world’s Windows Phone 8 userbase is gradually being offered the ability to enable automatic full quality backups for their photos and videos. It’s fairly easy to flick the switch as follows: Tap the Windows button to …
May 06 2013
How to Scan QR Codes with Windows Phone 8
QR codes are startng to get going in Australia in all sorts of places such as billboards, newspapers and magazines. Of course, in order to take advantage of these you’ll need a smartphone to read them. Under Windows Phone 8, it may not be apparent but you can scan QR codes without the need for …
May 03 2013
Facebook Beta for Windows Phone 8
Just a quick update for those of you with Windows Phone 8 handsets. Microsoft has launched a beta version of the Facebook app for those who like to try out the latest and greatest and I have to say that I really like it. The interface does seem a bit similar to those found on …
Apr 15 2013
How to Check for Updates on Windows Phone 8
Here’s a quick tip if you want to force a a check for updates on Windows Phone 8 which can be handy if you have a Nokia handset which tends to receive more firmware updates that handsets from other manufacturers. Anyway, here is how you do it: Hit the Start button, Swipe from right to …
Apr 13 2013
A Kinder, Windows Themed Alarm for Windows Phone
One gripe I have about Windows Phone is that there is only one volume setting which covers general sound volumes, ringtone volumes and headphone volume. This means that if you have the alarm set you might need to adjust your phone volume to suit just so you’re not jolted in the morning by the alarm …
Apr 09 2013
Nokia Music Arrives on Windows 8 and Windows RT
Just a quick note for those into Nokia Music on Windows Phone 8 and also use Windows 8/RT. Nokia has seen fit to release a Nokia Music app for these additional platforms to get some further traction in the music market against the likes of Spotify (who are still yet to release an app for …
Mar 20 2013
XBMC Remote Solutions
Well, it looks like Raspbmc is a winner at home and it interfaces just fine with our home server with the convenience of being controlled through our standard television remote over HDMI. Once setup it is a cinch to navigate and get your favorite content going on the big screen. However, we only have one television remote …
Mar 19 2013
Package Tracker for Windows Phone 8, Windows 8 and Windows RT
Some of us receive more packages than others and for those that do then you probably like to know where they are whilst in transit. There are numerous apps for iOS and Android but I have found one that works really well across Windows Phone 8, Windows 8 and Windows RT. It’s called Package Tracker funnily …
Mar 10 2013
Strange App Names When Updating Windows Phone 8 Apps
On occasion, you may notice some strange app names when updating apps under Windows Phone 8 and they may look start with the following and appear at the top of the list: @C:\Data\Programs\{ I guess for me this was interesting as it does demonstrate that there is a Windows 8 derivative under the hood judging …
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