We can criticize them all we want but last we checked, they're doing pretty well with these releases while Microsoft languishes with 2% market share. In conclusion, Apple has announced a nice collection of minor updates and improvements to their hit OS.
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We'll just say this: Windows Phone developers will like the new Voice tools and we hear Ask Ziggy is due for some serious upgrades. Of course there is still the question: Is Siri more gimmick than useful feature? We'll leave that to you to ponder.
Yes, TellMe is still powering Bing but there is still no native question/answer service as well-rounded as Siri (or with the personality). Siri is still a serious app and Microsoft doesn't have a solution in Windows Phone 8 for it as far as we know. As Apple seemingly skips over NFC for another generation, Microsoft is embracing it for Windows Phone 8. While Windows Phone 8 users won't have something comparable, Windows Phone Wallet should be a nice addition for many users out there. Passbook is certainly a neat idea but it is hardly something that Microsoft or a third party app couldn't implement just as easily.
The fact of the matter is that Skype has 200 million registered users and works across devices and platforms.
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Don't like Skype? That's okay, we hear other VOIP providers can patch into the OS just like Skype can because, once again, Microsoft is service-agnostic even when they own the service. Skype for Windows Phone 8 will behave like a regular phone call with a little Toast window popping down as you multi-task with different apps-completely seamless. Windows Phone 8 won't trump Apple or Google here but yes, it will offer something just as impressive.Īlthough FaceTime will now work over cellular, Windows Phone 8 will feature Skype built into the OS and integrated into your contacts-and not just messaging but VOIP. Should Apple be worried? It's a pretty serious mapping solution that Microsoft and Nokia are putting up and it will give developers some fun tools to play with too. In Windows Phone 8, Nokia Maps replaces Bing Maps all together and will feature 3D navigation and hardware acceleration across all Windows Phone devices. With Google Maps relegated to "just an app" on the iPhone, they're losing a big chunk of the mobile market which actually makes Microsoft and Bing a bit stronger.Īnd what about Windows Phone? Some sites are reporting that future Nokia Windows Phones, Nokia Maps will be the default engine for mapping. In reality this is very bad news for the company behind Android. The Maps thing is certainly interesting if only because it now shows how uncomfortable Apple is with Google. Read more after the break for some exclusive Windows Phone 8 news. iOS 6 is about to change all that and you'll soon be able to FaceTime wherever you are, Wi-Fi or 3G/4G. FaceTime over the cellular network - FaceTime has only ever been available for us on a Wi-Fi network since it's release in iOS 4.Post status, upload pictures, and more without needing a third party app. This year the same will happen with Facebook. Facebook integration - In iOS 5 we saw Apple integrate Twitter into iOS natively.Mail enhancements - Multiple e-mail signatures, VIP Mailbox allows you to add all the important people in your life to a VIP list and their messages will automatically be filtered into a new VIP mailbox that appears under your default inbox.They'll also be given the ability to comment and like photos native in iOS. Have one with family for vacation pics and one with mom and dad for baby pics. You can then share those separate streams with whoever you'd like. Photo Stream sharing - Photo Stream sharing will allow you to create separate streams (similar to how you'd create albums currently).
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Many different services and Passbook apps are already available such as express check at hotels, Target cards, movie tickets, coupons, and more.
Maps - Probably the biggest news was the addition of Apple's own Maps app which will be powered by TomTom.