All About Windows Phone Insight Podcast

In episode 75 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan, Steve, and Rafe, we offer some further thoughts on last week's Microsoft Nokia news. The first part of the podcast has us jumping in a time machine to say what we might change in hindsight, while the second half discusses the impact on other Windows Phone licensees. There's also time for an acknowledgement that there's a lot of other things going on in mobile too.

In episode 74 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan and Rafe, we offer some early commentary and thoughts on the news that Microsoft has entered into an agreement to purchase Nokia's Devices & Services business. The podcast covers the details of the announcement, including devices, patents and brand, and also considers some of the consequences of the announcement.

In episode 73 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by highlighting the low cost of the Nokia Lumia 520, before moving on to discuss a number of GDR2 and Lumia Amber software update related stories. In the second half of the podcast we share our first thoughts on the the big screen and LTE connectivity of the Nokia Lumia 625, before finishing with a reminder to make the most of Windows Phone's secondary Live Tiles.

In episode 72 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan and Rafe, we start with an update on Lumia 1020 pricing in the UK, before moving on to review the device's video capture capabilities. A news round up covers Windows Phone App Studio, 2 billion downloads from the Windows Phone Store, the latest Q2 smartphone stats from IDC, and more. We also offer an opinion on the recently released Bing apps from Microsoft, before finishing with some app picks.

In episode 71 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start with an update on the arrival of the GDR2 update and talk about some of the updates you can expect to benefit from. A news round up covers Samsung apps, SkyDrive, Instagram, and the latest device shipment stats. The second half of the podcast feature an in-depth discussion around the Nokia Lumia 1020's camera (photo capture, user interface, and potential issues).

In episode 70 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan and Rafe, we start by discussing Nokia's unveiling of its latest handset, the Lumia 625. Ewan shares his thoughts on the Nokia Lumia 1020, after spending a few days with the AT&T variant of Nokia's new flagship. We also find time to talk (again) about the general state of Windows Phone, the UK release of JobLens, the Windows Phone app gap, and the importance of the formal release of Unity 4.2.

In episode 69 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan and Rafe, we start by discussing the general status of the Windows Phone ecosystem and Nokia's Q2 2013 results. Ewan then offers his view on the arrival of Microsoft's Halo gaming brand on Windows Phone and there's also a quick mention for FIFA 2013. In the latter part of the podcast the focus is on the recent updates to Nokia's HERE products and touch briefly on the roll out of the Windows Phone 8 GDR 2 update.

In episode 68 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan, Steve and Rafe, we talk about the Nokia Lumia 1020. Rafe reports back from the launch in New York, Steve focuses on the camera, and Ewan's impressed by the pricing and avaialability information. We consider the technical background to the 41 megapixel camera, make some comparisons with the Nokia 808 PureView, and consider the impact on the Lumia portfolio.

In episode 67 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about US operator Sprint's announcement of the HTC 8XT and Samsung ATIV S Neo. The middle portion of the podcast covers some of the new features that the GDR2 software update will bring to Windows Phone 8 devices. There's then time for a few quick news highlights, before we finish by considering the merits of the Lumia 920 against the Lumia 925.

In episode 66 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we devote the first portion of the podcast to some first thoughts on the Nokia Lumia 925. We move on to talk about Nokia's "zoom reinvented" event and the technology that might be found in Nokia's next imaging flagship and there's also time for a discussion on CoPilot GPS versus HERE Drive.

In episode 65 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we begin with a short discussion on Windows Phone's market share, based on the release of the latest Kantar data. We move on to a news round up (updated PC sync apps and notable app releases), before Steve shares some thoughts on upcoming "sleeping screen" technology, and the hosting duo talk about the underlying concept of Live Tiles versus Google Now, with some brief points on notifications thrown in for good measure.

In episode 64 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan and Rafe, has a distinct Xbox theme, thanks to the 8 "new" Xbox Live titles for Windows Phone and the launch of the Xbox One. However, there's still time for us to share some thoughts on Ewan's Eurovision Android holiday, a potential new Nokia Windows Phone device, and the Google - Microsoft spat over the recently released YouTube app.

In episode 63 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, our main focus is on the recently announced Nokia Lumia 928 and Nokia Lumia 925. Steve talks Xenon flash on the Lumia 928, while Rafe reports back from the Lumia 925 launch event, with a special focus on camera performance and the new design direction for the Lumia family. We also cover some of the new software features in the "Lumia Amber" update, including Nokia's new Smart Camera Lens app, and some early details on Windows Phone 8 GDR2.

In episode 62 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Rafe and Ewan, we start by talking about the latest set of mobile phone shipment numbers from IDC, which leads to a discussion of the smartphone and feature phone definition divide. Our main topics is the design and positioning of the mid-range Nokia Lumia 720, but we also cover the Xbox release schedule and some recent Windows Phone marketing initiatives. We finish, as usual, with some app picks, including some thoughts on the new Facebook beta.

In episode 61 of the AAWP Insight, Podcast Rafe, Steve and Ewan start by talking about the feature set, hardware, pricing, and position of the Nokia Lumia 520 (and Lumia 521). We also cover recent industry financial results, which leads to a discussion of the path ahead for Windows Phone. Recent app releases, including Tumblr and Nokia Conference Beta also get a mention before we finish, as usual, with some app picks.