Andrew is strongly invested in Windows Phone as a developer of numerous apps and a future employee with Microsoft. He takes a critical and unbiased approach to reviewing products and software. Even though he loves Windows Phone, Andrew will tell things as they truly are, without any sugar coating.
by andrewbares
4 years
Power Planner, the best homework planner / schedule / grade calculation app for students, is now a Windows 10 universal app! The same app runs on both your phone and PC! Power Planner is the ultimate app for students using Windows...
by andrewbares
5 years
8list for craigslist provides the best craigslist browsing experience for Windows Phone users. No other app has such a powerful yet elegant UI, letting you browse craigslist like a pro. Watch the video embedded below to see 8list&...
by andrewbares
5 years
8list for craigslist has just been updated, adding the ability to post ads to craigslist (with your account or anonymously) and to manage ads posted under your account. Note: andrewbares is the developer of 8list. This is a press ...
by andrewbares
5 years
If you already listen to Deep Mix, or if you’re looking for some background techno instrumental music to listen to while working, Deep Mix Moscow Radio 8.1 might be the FREE app for you. The app lets you listen to the music ...
by andrewbares
5 years
The Microsoft Band is a fitness watch that also has some smartwatch features bundled in. Let’s look specifically at the fitness and health features of the Band. To see how the Band compares as a smartwatch, check our separate sm...
by andrewbares
5 years
The Microsoft Band is a fitness watch that also has some smartwatch features. How does it stack up as a smartwatch alone? If you want something strictly for viewing notifications at a glance, the Band is perfect. But if you want a...
by andrewbares
5 years
Are you wondering what the Band is like for tracking your fitness and daily health? Check out our video showing nearly every feature of the Band in action. Our full review of the Band will hopefully be coming in the next few days.
by andrewbares
5 years
I’ve been keeping stats on the battery life of my Band over the past few days. How does it stand up to what Microsoft claimed? Quite well. Read on to find out. All claims are taken from Microsoft’s specs page on the Ba...
by andrewbares
5 years
We know that the Microsoft Band is able to withstand rain, but is the touchscreen usable in the rain? I used a hose to simulate a light rain, and found the answer. Unfortunately, no, the touchscreen is not usable in the rain. The ...
by andrewbares
5 years
I’ve had the Microsoft Band for nearly 24 hours now, and here’s my quick impressions. In that time, I ran a half marathon and did a little hiking to give it some fitness testing. I also used it around the house. After ...
by andrewbares
5 years
The Microsoft Band was just released on Thursday, October 30th, and we have one! If you haven’t been following the news, the Microsoft Band is a hybrid between a Fitbit and a typical smartwatch. It has a touchscreen and lets...
by andrewbares
6 years
If you ever wanted to create slideshows from your pictures, set to music, then Video Memories is the FREE app for you. Video Memories lets you select the song of your choice (from your own collection of songs), pick a set of pictu...
by andrewbares
6 years
Make it Rain Money is an extremely simple free game, and it probably seems useless at first. The goal of the game is to make money so that you can buy things that make you more money. That’s literally it! However, just like...
by andrewbares
6 years
Welcome to the Week in Review, where we highlight the top stories of the week. First Lumia 930 appears in the wild Seen using the Orange network in Poland 20 MP camera 5″ 1080p screen Supposedly will be released July 1st New...
by andrewbares
6 years
Welcome to the Week in Review, where we highlight the top stories of the week. Joe Belfiore’s AMA on Reddit Claims Microsoft apps like Skype and Music have performance improvements on the way (obvious) The first official rel...
by andrewbares
6 years
One of the less talked about features of Windows Phone 8.1 is the inclusion of universal search. With 8.1, you can finally search the following all at once… Contacts Messaging (SMS) Email Apps Music Calendar Settings Univers...
by andrewbares
6 years
Welcome to the Week in Review, where we highlight the top stories of the week. More than 1.5 million running WP 8.1 This makes up 3.1% of the Windows Phone userbase Lumia 520 growth finally stagnated at 34% of Windows Phones Xbox ...
by andrewbares
6 years
Welcome to the Week in Review, where we highlight the top stories of the week! Windows Phone 8.1 dev preview released Instructions on installing here Highlights video here New features include Cortana, Swipe keyboard, action cente...
by andrewbares
6 years
Welcome to the Week in Review, where we recap the top stories of the week. WP 8.1 update for developers coming April 14th or 15th! Joe Belfiore even confirmed that the developer preview will be available early in the week of April...
by andrewbares
6 years
In the video above, we show you how to install the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview on your device. Note that the the preview might void your warranty. Become a “developer” Make a real developer account for $20/year...
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