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Microsoft updates YouTube app for Windows Phone, addresses some of Google’s concerns (updated)

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Last week, Microsoft's YouTube app for Windows Phone came under fire for not adhering to some of Google's requirements. The result was an ultimatum from Mountain View, requesting that Microsoft make the necessary tweaks by May 22nd or pull the app entirely. Today, which just so happens to be that aforementioned date, Microsoft has released a new version of its YouTube app for Windows Phone. This time around, video downloads are disabled -- users who already have the app won't retain this functionality, either -- but one important feature is still missing: ads. It's unclear whether Google approved of this update, though that does seem unlikely, but we've reached out to Microsoft for comment. In the meantime, WP users can nab the new app via the Windows Phone store.

Update: Microsoft responded with the same line it gave to other news outlets such as ZDNet. It doesn't exactly address our questions, but it's proof that Redmond is in damage-control mode. Head past the break for the full statement.

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Nokia Here Maps Gets Sight Recognition On Windows Phone 8 (Video)

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Nokia has updated its Nokia Here Maps app for Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 platform, and the update app now comes with sight recognition in the form of LiveSight, which scans where you are pointing the devices camera and provides you with live information on the area.

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SIM Free Nokia Lumia 925 Appears Online For £590

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Nokia recently announced their new flagship Windows Phone smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 925 and now a SIM free version of the handset has gone up for pre-order at one online retailer, DPC, for £589.99, which does seem pretty high and we are not sure if this will be the official price of the handset when it launches.

The Nokia Lumia 925 comes with Windows Phone 8 and has 4.5 inch WXGA AMOLED display with a 1280 x 768 pixel resolution, the handset comes with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built in storage, there is also a dual core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor.

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Nokia brings Lumia 925 for T-Mobile to CTIA 2013, we go hands-on

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Nokia brings Lumia 925 for TMobile to CTIA 2013, we go handson

We've already spent some quality time with Nokia's handsome Lumia 925 and while it's no secret the company's Windows Phone flagship is coming to the US courtesy of T-Mobile, we'd never actually seen the carrier-branded model -- until now, that is. Nokia brought T-Mobile's version of the handset to CTIA 2013 where we took it for a brief spin. As you'd expect, the phone is identical to its global twin save for the operator's logo below the capacitive button and the radios which support T-Mobile's bands. Unfortunately, the Lumia 925 we played with was not final, so the software was off limits. In terms of hardware, it features the same 4.5-inch 1,280 x 768 AMOLED screen, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB of storage and 8.7-megapixel camera with OIS. This is definitely one of Nokia's most attractive designs yet, and we're looking forward to getting our hands on a review unit soon. In the meantime, why not check out the gallery below?

Gallery: Nokia Lumia 925 for T-Mobile hands-on

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Android and iOS lead Q1 Smartphone Shipments with 92.3%

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Android is not stopping to amaze the world every year and iOS is following it. According to IDC (International Data Corporation) Android and iOS are both accounting 92.3% market share in smartphone...
    


Verizon Nokia Lumia 928 Up For Pre-order, Ships May 20th

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Nokia recently announced the Verizon Nokia Lumia 928, and now Verizon have put the device up for pre-order and it will start shipping out to customers on the 20th of May.

The Nokia Lumia 928 is a Windows Phone 8 handset, and the first of Nokia’s Lumia range to feature the company’s PureView camera technology, in the form of an 8.7 megapixel sensor with a Carl Zeiss f/2.0 lens.

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Google asks Microsoft to remove YouTube app for WP8, takes issue with lack of ads (update: Microsoft responds)

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YouTube only recently came to Windows Phone 8 as a full-fledged app, but its availability may be short-lived. According to documents obtained by The Verge, Google has requested that Microsoft remove the app from it Windows Phone Store -- and disable installations on devices -- immediately. The reason? Apparently the app didn't get Goog's stamp of approval before going live, and it blocks the ads that typically run on YouTube. Naturally, ads are an important source of revenue for both Google and no shortage of third parties, so Mountain View may not be out of line for crying foul. And that's not the only strike against Redmond: according to the cease and desist letter, YouTube on WP8 lets users download videos, in addition to streaming content that's been restricted on certain devices. Oh, and all the above-mentioned issues violate YouTube's Terms of Service. Google is giving MS until May 22nd to remove the app -- we're sure this isn't the last you'll hear on this subject.

Update: Microsoft has responded. We have the full statement from a Microsoft spokesperson after the break.

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Source: The Verge

Xbox Points will be Replaced by Currency

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I never understood why companies introduce points or any other virtual system. It is just a pain for consumers and has no advantage. Most recently Amazon introduced Amazon Coins for Kindle Fire...
    


Nokia Lumia 920 vs Nokia Lumia 925 (Video)

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Yesterday Nokia announced their new flagship Windows Phone smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 925, the device replaces the Nokia Lumia 920 and now we have a video comparing the Nokia Lumia 920 vs Nokia Lumia 925.

The video below was put together by the guys over at Windows Phone Central, its shows off the new Nokia Lumia 925 and shows the device next to the Nokia Lumia 920.

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Windows Phone 8 Update, More Details Released By Microsoft

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Microsoft has released more details about the next Windows Phone 8 update, which will be released some time this summer, the update will add support for FM radio and will also add in a range of new features.

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