Skype has finally appeared for Windows Phone, but it’s still not the final version. Skype was announced for Windows Phone a very long time ago… even before Microsoft decided to aquire Skype. Some thought Microsoft was taking the extra time to fully integrate Skype with Windows Phone, but at least today we get a separate app without full integration. Still it seems to work pretty well and supports a good range of Skype features. You …
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Events List Returns to Windows Phone’s Facebook App
We recently saw a huge update to the official Facebook app for Windows Phone that brought some great changes, however many people complained that there was no Events list. You could only access events if they showed up in your notifications list, or through Windows Phone’s integrated Facebook calendar. Well, the Facebook app has just been updated and now the Events list is back! The item shows up under your Favorites listing now. It includes …
Continue readingPlease Don’t Block 3rd Party Facebook Apps
Facebook’s privacy settings can be a little overwhelming. There are many options and if you don’t take the time to learn what they do, you might accidentally isolate yourself from the social network a bit too much. One thing that can be annoying is when people unknowingly block 3rd party Facebook apps from being able to see their status updates and content. After logging into Facebook on a desktop computer, click the little arrow in …
Continue readingDo You Really Need a 2 Day Workshop on iPhone Photography?
I got an email today advertising a $250 two-day workshop about iPhone Photography that I immediately scoffed at and wondered who would need two days of instruction to learn how to open the camera app, point the iPhone at something, and press the shutter button. Okay okay, you also have to learn how to hold the phone steady in low-light and turn the flash on or off, but still it’s no where near the amount …
Continue readingFacebook 2.3 for Windows Phone in Action (Video)
Yesterday the Facebook app for Windows Phone was updated to version 2.3. While most people will be fine with the integrated Facebook support built into Windows Phone, same may want more. That’s where the official Facebook app comes in. It features a totally new user interface design which makes it the best looking Facebook app on any mobile device. The personalized banner background photos really look fantastic. You can still pin secondary live tiles for …
Continue readingA New Rule About Using Instagram Filters
Making your camera phone photos look “vintage” does not make them look better. There’s a reason cameras don’t take pictures like that anymore. They look horrible. Sure, at the time that was the best you could do, but technology has moved on. We have cameras on our phones that are actually starting to approach decent quality imaging. We can almost produce consistent color, correct exposures, and sharp focus these days and that’s what you should …
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