I have been a part of Nokia’ developer program for quite a while and thought I would take the time to point out a particular recent challenge in its’ DVLUP program that represents a quick win on three counts: 1. The Challenge doesn’t require a new version of the App so consequently is very... Continue Reading →
Using Nokia Ad Exchange on Windows Phone 8
Following on from the last two articles : Adding a TimeStamp in Azure Mobile Services Semi-Transparent Panoramic Background Images this article came about as a result of new Apps I have been developing / enhancing for Windows Phone 8. In the past I have used Microsoft's’ own Advertising SDK but for I thought it... Continue Reading →
Fix – Nokia Lumia 920 Blank Screen when making calls
After working well for a couple of months my Lumia developed an issue whereby every time I made a call the screen would blank and subsequently refuse to return to normal operation. After a little searching I discovered ‘the fix’ to the problem which occurs due to dust build up around the sensor: Simply blast... Continue Reading →
Teddy bear breaks iPhone
Who says the Germans don't have a sense of humour?
NOKIA Lumia 920 User Guide
Anyone interested in this great new device should check out this new user guide published by Nokia: http://www.nokia.com/us-en/support/product/lumia920/userguide/?action=onlineuserguidepagechange&pFile=GUID-BD3470B6-FECA-470A-B571-F52CB298C856_FILE001.html Some great gems in here, new information relates not only to new features in Windows Phone 8 but also some great features unique to the device itself. There really is a wealth of information in this document... Continue Reading →
NOKIA update for Windows Phone. 7.10.8773.98 – Tango
Just got prompted for another update. There doesn’t appear to be any information on what might be included but version numbers were incremented as per the screenshot below. Difficult to spot changes in the O/S but the most obvious is the option to create a WIFI hotspot using the phones 3G internet connection. Update:... Continue Reading →
NOKIA Lumia 800 & 710 Videos
NOKIA have made available some videos which appear in the NOKIA Watch App – I’m reproducing the collection here in case anyone is interested. NB You can download the NOKIA Watch app from here
Nokia World 2011
For me this event marks a potential starting point for Nokia’s entry into my own development related world. Sure I have owned a spate of Nokia handsets in the past, but that’s not what I‘m talking about. For some time now there has been an excitement in the Windows Phone Development Community about the impact... Continue Reading →