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In Pictures: 11 must-have apps for your new Windows Phone

While the Windows Phone app market continues to mature, there are plenty of good grabs within the 200,000-plus strong ecosystem right now. We've highlighted 11 Windows Phone apps that will make your mobile experience as smooth as Steve Ballmer's scalp.

In Pictures: 11 must-have apps for your new Windows Phone
IN PICTURES: 13 great Windows Phone apps for IT pros

A baker's dozen of mostly free apps for server monitoring, remote access, network troubleshooting, password management, even scripting - right from your Windows Phone.

IN PICTURES: 13 great Windows Phone apps for IT pros

News about Windows Phone

Why Microsoft killed Windows Phone

By Lucas Mearian | 10 October, 2017 06:30

Microsoft's corporate vice president for Windows confirmed the company has no plans to bring new hardware or software to Windows Phones.
New build of Windows 10 Mobile brings fixes and some massive bugs

By Blair Hanley Frank | 13 August, 2015 04:16

After a month-long hiatus, Microsoft released a new build of Windows 10 Mobile to testers Wednesday, fixing a bunch of bugs and adding a few new features as the company gets closer to releasing its mobile operating system.
Lumia 950 XL leaked images foreshadow Win10 Mobile's future

By Matt Hamblen | 06 August, 2015 06:35

Recent leaked images of a Lumia 950 XL smartphone prototype point to it as Microsoft's next flagship running Windows 10 Mobile.
Cortana headed to many new markets later this year

By Blair Hanley Frank | 22 July, 2015 03:20

Microsoft's virtual assistant Cortana is packing her bags and heading for new countries after the launch of Windows 10.
Microsoft boosts stability for Windows 10 mobile with new beta release

By Blair Hanley Frank | 11 July, 2015 06:16

Windows Phone users who have been testing Microsoft's Windows 10 Mobile beta operating system were given a little present heading into their weekend with the release of a new build Friday.

Features about Windows Phone

What's the future for Windows Phone?

By Matt Hamblen | 01 July, 2015 05:57

Despite rumors that Microsoft is about to kill Windows Phone, some industry observers say that's unlikely for several reasons, especially the expected gains from the rollout of Windows 10, which will run on smartphones and other devices.
2015 Microsoft NZ Partner Awards: The Application Platform Contenders…

By James Henderson | 12 March, 2015 06:45

Seven days out from the awards ceremony, to be held at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland, here's a full rundown of the Application Platform competing finalists...
End of an era: Goodbye Nokia, hello Microsoft Lumia

By Tony Ibrahim | 30 October, 2014 09:06

Everyone has a favourite Nokia phone. It doesn’t matter if you back the friendly Nokia 5110 or the feature-rich Nokia N95, somewhere lodged in your memory lies a Nokia smartphone that brings about a sense of nostalgia.
Windows Phone: The best platform you should never use

By Matt Weinberger | 29 August, 2014 05:45

It is with mixed emotions that I tell you that my experiment of using naught but the HTC One (M8) with Windows for a week is officially over. And I have to say: I'm relieved.
'3D Touch' Windows Phone and Surface Mini rumors reemerge

By Jared Newman | 08 July, 2014 01:27

Microsoft has some interesting hardware in the pipeline for later this year--if the rumor mill is churning out accurate reports--such as a 3D touch-enabled Windows Phone and the fabled Surface Mini.