AboutVishnu Sudheendran, Author at 1800PocketPC
Vishnu Sudheendran
I am Vishnu Sudheendran. I am a big fan of Microsoft and I follow everything that happens at Redmond. I also love proogramming. It's my passion to promote Microsoft products among the people. I want people to know and learn more about all the great Microsoft products and services like Windows 8, Windows Phone, Bing, Skydrive, Visual Studio, etc. I currently own a Nokia Lumia 800 (Black).Nokia announces the most affordable Lumia: Lumia 510
October 23, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran
Nokia has just unveiled the Lumia 510 budget smartphone in India. Nokia didn’t gave an exact date of launch but said that it will be available in November. Initially, the Lumia 510 will be launched in China and India, followed closely by other Asia-Pacific countries and South America. It will be available in 5 eye catching colors: Red, Yellow, Cyan, White and Black. You will be able to purchase this Windows Phone device for under Rs 11000 (205 USD).
Chase Mobile coming to Windows Phone
September 28, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 7
Chase Mobile for Windows Phone
Chase Bank customers are here for a treat. Chase Mobile app is coming to Windows Phone. The addition of more Banking apps is a good sign for the platform.
Engadget’s Interview of Nokia CEO Stephen Elop
September 26, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 2
Elop Interviewed by Engadget (Image Credits: Engadget)
Engadget got the opportunity to interview Nokia CEO Stephen Elop in his own office. In the interview he talks about the PureView technology, his view on the new HTC WP8 phones, future of current WP7.5 devices and more. Check out Stephen Elop’s exclusive interview to Engadget after the break .
Exclusive Viber for Nokia Lumia with HD Calling is now Available for Download
September 24, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 17
Viber v2.2
Here is another exclusive app which currently hit the Nokia shelves for their Lumia range. Viber along with Nokia has released Viber v2.2 exclusively for Nokia Lumia devices. Viber is now out of beta and now offers HD calling along with free messaging and photo sharing to other Viber users.
Missed the WP8 Summit? Download the Full Video of the Event Here!!
June 21, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 8
Windows Phone 8 Summit
Microsoft today previewed Windows Phone 8 and showcased some awesome changes and improvements. Joe Belfiore was on stage to demonstrate the new Windows Phone 8 OS.
Microsoft Announces Initial Windows Phone 8 Hardware Partners
June 21, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 4
Windows Phone 8 Hardware Partners
Microsoft announced today the names of their hardware partners who will be launching the Windows Phone 8 handsets in the beginning.
Existing WP7 Users to get Windows Phone 7.8 Update
June 21, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 60
Windows Phone 7.8
Seems like some of the earlier rumors about the upgrade path for existing WP7 devices turned out to be true. Microsoft just now announced that the existing WP7 devices will not get updated to Windows Phone 8. They will instead get Windows Phone 7.8 update featuring the same new start screen screen with customizable live tiles an other new features.
Microsoft Officially Unveils Windows Phone 8
June 21, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 8
Windows Phone 8 Summit
Microsoft officially announced Windows Phone 8 at an event in San Francisco. Microsoft previewed new features of its upcoming Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s Memo to the Company’s Employees
June 20, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 5
Steve Balmer at Microsoft Surface Keynote
After the major announcement of Microsoft Surface tablets, Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer sent a memo to all the company employees.
Offer: Buy a Nokia Lumia Device and Get a Monster Headphone Free (Only for UK)
June 20, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 2
Offer: Nokia Monster Headphones Free with Lumia Devices
Nokia UK is offering Nokia Monster Headphones worth up to £199 to people who buy any Lumia devices during June.
Microsoft Changed the Name of the Original Surface Table to Pixelsense
June 20, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 1
Microsoft Pixelsense
It seems that Microsoft have changed the name of the original Surface table to Pixelsense to avoid confusion with the newly launched Surface tablets.
Download the Full Video of the Microsoft Surface Keynote Event Here
June 20, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 2
Keynote: Microsoft Surface Event
If you missed the Keynote event of Microsoft Surface then don’t worry. Microsoft has uploaded the full video of the whole event online.
Secret Unveiled: Microsoft Announces Microsoft Surface Tablets
June 19, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 14
Microsoft Surface Tablet Announcement
After a slew of rumors about the secret Microsoft Monday event, Microsoft in an event in Hollywood has finally announced its Surface Tablets which are built to be the ultimate stage for Windows 8.
Nokia’s Exclusive CNN App is Now Available to All
June 18, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 2
CNN App
Nokia’s exclusive CNN app is now available in the marketplace for all windows phone users.The CNN app was exclusive to Nokia’s Lumia series for 90 days. Now the app’s exclusivity with the Lumia series have expired and is now avaiable for all.
Seton Hall University to Provide Nokia Lumia 900 to All Incoming Freshmen
June 12, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 2
Nokia Lumia 900
Nokia, AT&T, Microsoft and Seton Hall University announced a step forward in Seton Hall’s Mobile Computing Initiative, whereby all incoming freshmen will receive a Nokia Lumia 900 each for extensive use across the University.
Lumia 710 to Get Tango Update Soon
June 12, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 6
Nokia Lumia 710
Navifirm is showing that Nokia’s update servers are being populated with 8773 Tango build for Lumia 710 and heading towards different operators and countries. This means that the roll-out of Tango update for Lumia 710 will start soon.
New Update of Wordament Now Available in WP7 Marketplace
June 7, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran
Wordament
Wordament is a unique word tournament where you are competing with the whole internet to be the best word searcher in every game. Every player is competing on the same board, in real-time, to get the highest score.After updating Wordament last time to make it a XBox-Live title, the developers of this popular free game now have pushed another feature packed update.
Windows Phone Marketplace has reached a psychological milestone
June 7, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 1
Windows Phone Marketplace
AllAboutWindowsPhone published some data, using their in-house Marketplace tracking system. Their data indicates that the Windows Phone Marketplace now has reached 100,000 app submission.
Microsoft Launches Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Offer
June 4, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 4
Windows 8
Microsoft is expected to launch Windows 8 sometime in October. So in preparation for this, Microsoft has launched a new Windows Upgrade Offer for all users who purchase new Windows 7 PC’s in the coming months, offering them upgrade to ‘Windows 8 Pro’ for a discounted price of that varies with region. The discount is $14.99 in US.
“…I’m a WP7!” App for WP7 Offering Full Unlock for Free This Week!!
June 3, 2012 | Vishnu Sudheendran 8
I'm a WP7! App
I was browsing the Statistics page of “I’m a WP7″ app when I found that the Top Devices section was unlocked. It was previously locked and required you to upgrade which will cost you $2.99.
