Windows Phone

February 12, 2014

The Nokia Lumia Icon will be available exclusively from Verizon in the U.S. for $199 starting Feb. 20. But you can preorder now at the Microsoft Store, and if you grab one from Microsoft before March 16, you’ll get a free Nokia Wireless charger. Your color choices are black or white.

February 11, 2014

The WeatherBug app now gives you Spark Alerts that turn your Windows Phone device into a personal lightning detector. You’ll know when danger is approaching with a map that shows nearby strikes and Dangerous Thunderstorm Alerts – this gives you precious time that could save your life.

February 11, 2014

While you’re out and about riding on Amtrak, snap a picture, post it and you could win a new Nokia Lumia Windows Phone device.

February 11, 2014

Valentine’s Day is only a few days away, and the Valentine’s Day Collection in the Windows Phone Store has more than 20 great apps to make your sweetheart smile.

February 6, 2014

For the next two weeks, millions of eyes will fall on Sochi, Russia, to watch the Winter Games. And when you need information about it, the Winter Sports collection in the Windows Phone Store has apps to help you follow all the action on the slopes, ice rinks and everywhere else.

January 30, 2014

After all the hard work you put into developing a great app and publishing it, promoting it in the Windows Phone Store will help get it the attention it deserves. The Windows Phone Developer Blog gives several recommendations for promoting your app once it’s live in the Store:

January 30, 2014

It’s time for the weekly sales event known as the Red Stripe Deals, which saves you at least 50 percent off six apps, indie games and Xbox titles in the Windows Phone Store. The latest batch includes creepy fairs, a drawing game and lifelike bowling.