All About Windows Phone Insight Podcast

Episode 45 of the AAWP Insight Podcast sees a return to Internet tubes recording method, but it's still a Ewan and Rafe double act. We start with some gaming chat, looking at the arrival of three high profile titles on Windows Phone: Angry Birds Space, Angry Birds Star Wars and Cut the Rope. We move on to answer a few listener questions about the Lumia 920, including some high points from our hardware review and US launch pricing. We finish, as is our custom, with two app picks.

Episode 44 of the AAWP Insight Podcast is something of a special edition, with Rafe and Ewan sitting down face to face to record their early thoughts on the Windows Phone 8 launch event, and Windows Phone 8 launch hardware. Ewan talks about the emotion in the message that Microsoft was presenting, and Rafe ponders whether this offers a way to break through into general consumer's awareness. There's also chat on each of the high end launch devices, and, for our UK listeners, some more commentary on the Lumia 920 exclusivity arrangements.

In episode 43 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, Rafe and Ewan kick off by discussing the Lumia 510, Nokia's new low cost Windows Phone device. Ewan then talks about the potential issues around EE's LTE pricing and Lumia 920 UK exclusivity, while Rafe declaims on app numbers in a recap of our post of the 125,000 milestone. In the latter third of the podcast we answer a number of listener questions about QWERTY devices and the potential impact of a Surface phone. We finish, as usual, with an app pick from each of the team.

In episode 42 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, we start with a discussion of Nokia Q3 results, with comments on both Lumia shipment numbers and the overall financial numbers. We move on to talk about Xbox Music and discuss whether it will be competitive with other music services. In the latter half of the podcast we answer a number of listener questions (and ask for more for next week). We finish, as usual, with an app pick from each of the team.

In episode 41 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, we start with a roundup of news item that caught our interest: the announcement of Angry Birds Star Wars, the release of Podcatcher, and news of an upcoming Windows Phone handset from TCL / Alcatel. That leads to a discussion on the importance of Windows Phone 7.5 / 7.8 handsets going into 2013. Our second main discussion topic is around the business case for operator handset exclusives, prompted by the announcement of the Nokia Lumia 810 for T-Mobile USA. We finish, as usual, with an app pick from each of the team.

In episode 40 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, we start with a look at the beta release of Nokia Xpress. Our main discussion topic is around maps platforms and how they extend far beyond apps on the smartphone. We also debate the impact of AT&T's Lumia 920 exclusivity, especially in the light of the wider availability of the HTC 8X. There's also room for the details of the Windows Phone 8 launch, 4G in the UK and Kantar market share data, before we finish, as usual, with an app pick from each of the team.

In episode 39 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, we start by commenting on the Lumia 920 camera and the updated version of Nokia Reading. Our main discussion topic is around the Samsung Omnia M (currently being reviewed on the site), but we also talk about the unveiling of Windows Phone 8, and pricing information for Nokia's new Lumia devices. We finish, as usual, with an app pick from each of the team.

In this special edition of the AAWP Insight Podcast its all about HTC. Rafe, Ewan and David discuss the launch of the Windows Phone 8X and 8S by HTC. The team run through the key device specifications and experiences, consider the importance of the focus on the audio and camera user experience, and offer their first opinions on the design and overall impact of HTC's "signature" Windows Phone 8 devices.

In episode 37 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, we start by talking about some of the recent changes to the Windows Phone Marketplace, including the name switch to Windows Phone Store. We follow this up with a discussion of Windows Phone 7.8 and note the dividing line between platform and manufacturer supplied additions and updates. In the latter half of the podcast we talk about the reaction to the launch of the Nokia Lumia 920.

A special edition of the AAWP Insight Podcast, as we dedicate the show to Nokia's launch of the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820. While Steve, Ewan, and David, have been watching from afar, Rafe brings us his news and thoughts direct from New York. Topics covered in the podcast include hands-on first impressions of the devices, Pure View on Windows Phone, Pure Motion HD+ screen tech, wireless charging, and Nokia's location platform.

In episode 35 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, we start by talking about the news that the Unity graphics engine is set to come to Windows Phone 8. We move on to talk about Windows Phone related statistics from Localytics, which leads to a conversation about what HTC and Samsung might need to do with their Windows Phone 8 devices. After an Xbox update from Ewan, we finish, as usual, with our app picks.

In episode 34 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, we start with Rafe asking Ewan what he as been up to at the Edinburgh Fringe and whether his Windows Phone has been an able assistant. We then look ahead to the arrival of Windows Phone 8, with the first device announcement just weeks away, which leads to a discussion on Metro UI / Windows 8 Style UI and how importance consistency of experience across multiple devices will be.

In episode 33 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, Rafe and Ewan start by talking about the Samsung Omnia M, which will shortly be available in the UK. This leads to a more general discussion of the smartphone market and IDC's numbers for Q2 2012. We move on to discuss the availability of the beta version of Nokia's Counter and an Nokia exclusive update for The Weather Channel app. We finish with an app pick from each of the team.

In episode 32 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, we start by discussing financial results from Nokia and Microsoft, Steve shares news of the completion of Nokia's move to acquire Scalado imaging assets, Rafe talks about the latest update to Nokia Drive and David advises a closer look at SkyDrive terms and conditions. Our main discussion point is around the features and delivery of the Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh ("Tango") software update. We finish with an app pick from each of the team.