All About Windows Phone Insight Podcast Discussion about the Windows Phone ecosystem from the All About Windows Phone (AAWP) team. Covers the key stories: device launches, apps, games and services. http://allwindowsphone.com/media/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:48:07 +0100 AAS MediaFeed 0.2 News, reviews, information and apps for Windows Phone from All About Windows Phone (AAWP). All About Windows Phone Insight Discussion about the Windows Phone ecosystem from the All About Windows Phone (AAWP) team. Covers the key stories: device launches, apps, games and services. Rafe Blandford rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com no en AAWP Insight #66: Nokia Lumia 925 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17744_AAWP_Insight_66_Nokia_Lumia_92.php In episode 66 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we devote the first portion of the podcast to some first thoughts on the Nokia Lumia 925. We move on to talk about Nokia's "zoom reinvented" event and the technology that might be found in Nokia's next imaging flagship and there's also time for a discussion on CoPilot GPS versus HERE Drive.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 15th June 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:30:56 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17744_AAWP_Insight_66_Nokia_Lumia_92.php All About Windows Phone In episode 66 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we devote the first portion of the podcast to some first thoughts on the Nokia Lumia 925. We move on to talk about Nokia's "zoom reinvented" event and the technology that might be found in Nokia's next imaging flagship and there's also time for a discussion on CoPilot GPS versus HERE Drive. 00:38:55 AAWP Insight #65: Sleeping screen http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17670_AAWP_Insight_65_Sleeping_scree.php In episode 65 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we begin with a short discussion on Windows Phone's market share, based on the release of the latest Kantar data. We move on to a news round up (updated PC sync apps and notable app releases), before Steve shares some thoughts on upcoming "sleeping screen" technology, and the hosting duo talk about the underlying concept of Live Tiles versus Google Now, with some brief points on notifications thrown in for good measure.

This podcast was recorded on Tuesday 4th June 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:44:28 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17670_AAWP_Insight_65_Sleeping_scree.php All About Windows Phone In episode 65 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we begin with a short discussion on Windows Phone's market share, based on the release of the latest Kantar data. We move on to a news round up (updated PC sync apps and notable app releases), before Steve shares some thoughts on upcoming "sleeping screen" technology, and the hosting duo talk about the underlying concept of Live Tiles versus Google Now, with some brief points on notifications thrown in for good measure. 00:42:10 AAWP Insight #64: Eurovision, Xbox, and more http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17597_AAWP_Insight_64_Eurovision_Xbo.php In episode 64 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan and Rafe, has a distinct Xbox theme, thanks to the 8 "new" Xbox Live titles for Windows Phone and the launch of the Xbox One. However, there's still time for us to share some thoughts on Ewan's Eurovision Android holiday, a potential new Nokia Windows Phone device, and the Google - Microsoft spat over the recently released YouTube app. 

This podcast was recorded on Friday 24th May 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Sat, 25 May 2013 09:00:00 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17597_AAWP_Insight_64_Eurovision_Xbo.php All About Windows Phone In episode 64 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan and Rafe, has a distinct Xbox theme, thanks to the 8 "new" Xbox Live titles for Windows Phone and the launch of the Xbox One. However, there's still time for us to share some thoughts on Ewan's Eurovision Android holiday, a potential new Nokia Windows Phone device, and the Google - Microsoft spat over the recently released YouTube app. AAWP Insight #63: Nokia Lumia 925 and 928 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17519_AAWP_Insight_63_Nokia_Lumia_92.php In episode 63 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, our main focus is on the recently announced Nokia Lumia 928 and Nokia Lumia 925. Steve talks Xenon flash on the Lumia 928, while Rafe reports back from the Lumia 925 launch event, with a special focus on camera performance and the new design direction for the Lumia family. We also cover some of the new software features in the "Lumia Amber" update, including Nokia's new Smart Camera Lens app, and some early details on Windows Phone 8 GDR2.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday 15th May 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:07 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17519_AAWP_Insight_63_Nokia_Lumia_92.php All About Windows Phone In episode 63 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, our main focus is on the recently announced Nokia Lumia 928 and Nokia Lumia 925. Steve talks Xenon flash on the Lumia 928, while Rafe reports back from the Lumia 925 launch event, with a special focus on camera performance and the new design direction for the Lumia family. We also cover some of the new software features in the "Lumia Amber" update, including Nokia's new Smart Camera Lens app, and some early details on Windows Phone 8 GDR2. 00:47:31 AAWP Insight #62: Nokia Lumia 720 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17427_AAWP_Insight_62_Nokia_Lumia_72.php In episode 62 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Rafe and Ewan, we start by talking about the latest set of mobile phone shipment numbers from IDC, which leads to a discussion of the smartphone and feature phone definition divide. Our main topics is the design and positioning of the mid-range Nokia Lumia 720, but we also cover the Xbox release schedule and some recent Windows Phone marketing initiatives. We finish, as usual, with some app picks, including some thoughts on the new Facebook beta.

This podcast was recorded on Thursday 2nd May 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Thu, 02 May 2013 11:56:00 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17427_AAWP_Insight_62_Nokia_Lumia_72.php All About Windows Phone In episode 62 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Rafe and Ewan, we start by talking about the latest set of mobile phone shipment numbers from IDC, which leads to a discussion of the smartphone and feature phone definition divide. Our main topics is the design and positioning of the mid-range Nokia Lumia 720, but we also cover the Xbox release schedule and some recent Windows Phone marketing initiatives. We finish, as usual, with some app picks, including some thoughts on the new Facebook beta. 00:51:37 AAWP Insight #61: Nokia Lumia 520 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17378_AAWP_Insight_61_Nokia_Lumia_52.php In episode 61 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Rafe, Steve and Ewan start by talking about the feature set, hardware, pricing, and position of the Nokia Lumia 520 (and Lumia 521). We also cover recent industry financial results, which leads to a discussion of the path ahead for Windows Phone. Recent app releases, including Tumblr and Nokia Conference Beta also get a mention before we finish, as usual, with some app picks.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 26th April 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:43:40 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17378_AAWP_Insight_61_Nokia_Lumia_52.php All About Windows Phone In episode 61 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Rafe, Steve and Ewan start by talking about the feature set, hardware, pricing, and position of the Nokia Lumia 520 (and Lumia 521). We also cover recent industry financial results, which leads to a discussion of the path ahead for Windows Phone. Recent app releases, including Tumblr and Nokia Conference Beta also get a mention before we finish, as usual, with some app picks. 00:48:58 AAWP Insight #60: Instagram, HTC, Facebook http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17250_AAWP_Insight_60_Instagram_HTC_.php In episode 60 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Rafe and Ewan start by talking about the forthcoming Instagraph, a third party app that aims to enable posting to Instagram from a Windows Phone device. That prompts a discussion on Facebook Home and service layers, which leads to a discussion of HTC Q1 2013 interim financial numbers. There also time for a 40th birthday party and the usual app picks.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 10th April 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17250_AAWP_Insight_60_Instagram_HTC_.php All About Windows Phone In episode 60 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Rafe and Ewan start by talking about the forthcoming Instagraph, a third party app that aims to enable posting to Instagram from a Windows Phone device. That prompts a discussion on Facebook Home and service layers, which leads to a discussion of HTC Q1 2013 interim financial numbers. There also time for a 40th birthday party and the usual app picks. 00:55:23 AAWP Insight #59: MWC and GDC (games, games, games) http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17171_AAWP_Insight_58_MWC_and_GDC_ga.php Episode 59 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan and Rafe, starts with Ewan's cultural references and a quick app competition plea. But it's not long before we dive into some final MWC related coverage. The second half of the show is all about games, prompted by a number of announcements from the Games Developer Conference in San Francisco, and we ask whether the arrival of middleware support heralds a new dawn for gaming on Windows Phone 8.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 29th March 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:14:06 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17171_AAWP_Insight_58_MWC_and_GDC_ga.php All About Windows Phone Episode 59 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan and Rafe, starts with Ewan's cultural references and a quick app competition plea. But it's not long before we dive into some final MWC related coverage. The second half of the show is all about games, prompted by a number of announcements from the Games Developer Conference in San Francisco, and we ask whether the arrival of middleware support heralds a new dawn for gaming on Windows Phone 8. 01:01:21 AAWP Insight #58: Apps, Games, and SXSW http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17110_AAWP_Insight_58_News_and_SXSW.php In episode 58 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by discussing some recent high profile app additions to the Windows Phone Store (Pandora, United, BBC iPlayer) and the Instagram question. We then move on to games (Gameloft, 10tons, Unity engine, and more), highlighting the increasing strength of Windows Phone 8 in this department. In the last third of the podcast Ewan reports back on his Lumia 620 enabled SXSW experience, and we finish, as usual, with some app picks (although Ewan's gone a bit old school).

This podcast was recorded on Friday 22nd March 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:56:17 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/17110_AAWP_Insight_58_News_and_SXSW.php All About Windows Phone In episode 58 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by discussing some recent high profile app additions to the Windows Phone Store (Pandora, United, BBC iPlayer) and the Instagram question. We then move on to games (Gameloft, 10tons, Unity engine, and more), highlighting the increasing strength of Windows Phone 8 in this department. In the last third of the podcast Ewan reports back on his Lumia 620 enabled SXSW experience, and we finish, as usual, with some app picks (although Ewan's gone a bit old school). 00:53:02 AAWP Insight #57: MWC 2013 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16979_AAWP_Insight_56_MWC_2013.php In episode 57 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by discussing 1 billion Windows Phone app downloads and the "Other" space issue (prompted by the release Asphalt 7). However, the main focus of the show is Rafe's report from MWC 2013, with an emphasis on the Nokia Lumia 520 and 720. We do still find time for some app picks this week, albeit with an MWC and SXSW theme.

This podcast was recorded on Tuesday 5th March 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:48:59 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16979_AAWP_Insight_56_MWC_2013.php All About Windows Phone In episode 57 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by discussing 1 billion Windows Phone app downloads and the "Other" space issue (prompted by the release Asphalt 7). However, the main focus of the show is Rafe's report from MWC 2013, with an emphasis on the Nokia Lumia 520 and 720. We do still find time for some app picks this week, albeit with an MWC and SXSW theme. 00:59:59 AAWP Insight #56: News roundup and MWC preview http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16898_AAWP_Insight_56_News_roundup_a.php In a longer than usual episode of the AAWP Insight (number 56), Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by talking about the UK's 4G auction and Eurovision, before moving on to talk about the installed based numbers and the continuing importance of Windows Phone 7. Ewan has the latest news on Xbox Live titles, while Rafe's being looking at some of Qualcomm's technology announcements. We also preview Mobile World Congress 2013, talking about the Windows Phone related news and the general trends we expect to see emerge at the Barcelona based event.

This podcast was recorded on Tuesday 12th February 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:48:13 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16898_AAWP_Insight_56_News_roundup_a.php All About Windows Phone In a longer than usual episode of the AAWP Insight (number 56), Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by talking about the UK's 4G auction and Eurovision, before moving on to talk about the installed based numbers and the continuing importance of Windows Phone 7. Ewan has the latest news on Xbox Live titles, while Rafe's being looking at some of Qualcomm's technology announcements. We also preview Mobile World Congress 2013, talking about the Windows Phone related news and the general trends we expect to see emerge at the Barcelona based event. 01:12:05 AAWP Insight #55: HTC 8S and Nokia Lumia 620 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16833_AAWP_Insight_55_HTC_82_and_Nok.php In episode 55 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by talking about the latest Windows Phone numbers from Canalys. We also cover the Huawei W1 in Africa and Vodafone UK's Windows Phone 8 push. The main portion of the podcast is devoted to a discussion of the merits of the first two mid tier Windows Phone 8 handsets - the HTC 8S and the Nokia Lumia 620. We finish, as usual, with an app pick from each of the team.

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:10:27 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16833_AAWP_Insight_55_HTC_82_and_Nok.php All About Windows Phone In episode 55 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by talking about the latest Windows Phone numbers from Canalys. We also cover the Huawei W1 in Africa and Vodafone UK's Windows Phone 8 push. The main portion of the podcast is devoted to a discussion of the merits of the first two mid tier Windows Phone 8 handsets - the HTC 8S and the Nokia Lumia 620. We finish, as usual, with an app pick from each of the team. 00:47:21 AAWP Insight #54: Windows Phone 7.8 and Nokia Music+ http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16771_AAWP_Insight_54_Windows_Phone_.php In episode 54 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by talking about the start of the roll out of Windows Phone 7.8 for existing devices. We talk about what you get, focusing on the key benefit of an updated Start screen experience. We move on to talk about the Google Exchange ActiveSync deadline, the announcement of Nokia Music+, some recent Xbox released, before sharing a few initial thoughts on BlackBerry 10 and what it means for Windows Phone. We finish, as usual, with an app pick from each of the team.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 1st February 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:27:26 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16771_AAWP_Insight_54_Windows_Phone_.php All About Windows Phone In episode 54 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by talking about the start of the roll out of Windows Phone 7.8 for existing devices. We talk about what you get, focusing on the key benefit of an updated Start screen experience. We move on to talk about the Google Exchange ActiveSync deadline, the announcement of Nokia Music+, some recent Xbox released, before sharing a few initial thoughts on BlackBerry 10 and what it means for Windows Phone. We finish, as usual, with an app pick from each of the team. 00:49:18 AAWP Insight #53: Nokia results, Nokia Drive+ http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16712_AAWP_Insight_53_Nokia_results_.php In episode 53 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan, Steve and Rafe start by discussing Nokia's Q4 2012 results, with some added thoughts on the status of the company's strategy transition. We move on to talk about the availability of Nokia Drive+ for non-Nokia Windows Phone 8 devices, plus the latest developments in the Google ActiveSync shut down situation, before talking about perceptions of app gap on Windows Phone. We finish, as usual, with an app pick from each of the team.

This podcast was recorded on Thursday 24th January 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:19:51 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16712_AAWP_Insight_53_Nokia_results_.php All About Windows Phone In episode 53 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan, Steve and Rafe start by discussing Nokia's Q4 2012 results, with some added thoughts on the status of the company's strategy transition. We move on to talk about the availability of Nokia Drive+ for non-Nokia Windows Phone 8 devices, plus the latest developments in the Google ActiveSync shut down situation, before talking about perceptions of app gap on Windows Phone. We finish, as usual, with an app pick from each of the team. 00:39:06 AAWP Insight #52: CES and bendy phones http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16652_AAWP_Insight_51_CES_and_bendy_.php In episode 52 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by rounding up the Windows Phone related news from CES (Sprint, Huawei W1, Samsung Odyssey). We move on to talk about the upgrading of Windows Phone 7.5 device, in the light of the imminent arrival of Windows Phone 7.8. In the second half of the podcast Rafe talks about Nokia's better-than-expected preliminary Q4 2012 results and potential new Windows Phone manufacturers, while Ewan has his eyes on a bendy phone.

This podcast was recorded on Thursday 17th January 2013. 

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]]> rafe@allaboutwindowsphone.com Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:04:40 +0100 http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/media/item/16652_AAWP_Insight_51_CES_and_bendy_.php All About Windows Phone In episode 52 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Ewan and Rafe start by rounding up the Windows Phone related news from CES (Sprint, Huawei W1, Samsung Odyssey). We move on to talk about the upgrading of Windows Phone 7.5 device, in the light of the imminent arrival of Windows Phone 7.8. In the second half of the podcast Rafe talks about Nokia's better-than-expected preliminary Q4 2012 results and potential new Windows Phone manufacturers, while Ewan has his eyes on a bendy phone. 00:45:12