All About Windows Phone Insight Podcast

In episode 90 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we spend the first half of the podcast discussing the Windows Phone related news from MWC 2014 (new hardware partners, new hardware support, and enterprise features) and covering some of the latest Windows Phone 8.1 leaks. In the second half of the podcast we share some early thoughts on other MWC topics, including the Nokia AOSP powered Nokia X range of devices.

In episode 89 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by discussing the recent leaks originating from the preview version of the Windows Phone 8.1 SDK. In the middle section of the podcast Steve talks us his camera and photos work-flow, which leads to a discussion of how things could be improved in this area. The last section of the podcast is a preview for the upcoming MWC 2014.

In episode 88 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan, Steve and Rafe, we start by discussing the appointment of Satya Nadella as Microsoft's new CEO. In the middle section of the podcast Steve talks us through two hardware comparisons, the Sony QX-10 versus the Lumia 1020 and the OPPO N1 versus the Lumia 1520, the latter of which leads to a general discussion about the rise of "new" smartphone manufacturers. We finish with a brief look ahead to Windows Phone 8.1.

In episode 87 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan, Steve and Rafe, we start by discussing some of the commentary around the soon to be completed acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services business by Microsoft, prompted by the release of Nokia's Q4 2013 results. We then move on to Steve's latest podcatcher roundup update, before finishing with some more view on the Nokia Lumia 1520.

In episode 86 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan, Steve and Rafe, we continue our coverage of the Lumia Black software update as it rolls out to more devices and discuss how good the Lumia 1020's still photo performance is post update. Other topics covered include rumours of Sony and Samsung Windows Phone devices, Nokia's release of addition DNG colour profiles, and recent app releases.

In episode 85 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start with a discussion around the Lumia Black software update, with a particular emphasis on imaging improvements. We also cover a number of recent notable app releases and mention the latest Kantar stats in a Windows Phone context. We finish by looking back at 2013 and consider what lies ahead in 2014. [update: an hour after this podcast was recorded, Black was made available to world 925s and 1020s! Prescient, us?!...]

In episode 84 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan, Steve and Rafe, we start with a tip that may help avoid unwanted in app payments over Christmas. A Lumia 625 discussion follows, before we move on to some app news, including our first thoughts on the Xbox Video and Xbox Music app releases. We finish with a virtual present session, with each member of the team gifting their co-hosts with a Windows Phone related gift.

In episode 83 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan, Steve and Rafe, we start with some further thoughts on the Lumia 1520 (size and camera), chat about the award winning Lumia 1020, and marvel at the Lumia 520's new UK price point. In the second half of the podcast there's a gaming focus, with discussion of Xbox Live on Windows Phone, details of the release of Angry Birds Go, and a discussion about the merits of freemium games.

In episode 82 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan, Steve and Rafe, we start with some Lumia 625 themed chat and a discussion around the newly announced Nokia Lumia 525. In the second half of the podcast we talk about Nokia MixRadio, the newly updated version of Nokia Music, before moving on to round up some recent app releases and updates, including a special focus on podcatchers.

In episode 81 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan, Steve and Rafe, we start with some brief commentary on Nokia's recent EGM, before offering some first thoughts on the Nokia Lumia 1520. In the middle portion of the podcast Ewan and Steve have strong some feelings to share about the Windows Phone release of Instagram. There's also a mention for Twitter's Vine, another new addition to Windows Phone. We finish with a quick summary of the new features in the recent HERE Drive update and some thoughts on the first release of the Nokia Refocus imaging app.

In episode 80 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by adding some personal commentary to a recent editorial that looked at moving from the Nokia N8 (Symbian) to the Nokia Lumia 1020 (Windows Phone). We also cover the latest Q3 smartphone shipment numbers and Nokia's latest set of results. We finish with some camera-related chat, with Steve suggesting that the Christmas season and a Xenon flash equipped cameraphone are a well matched pair.

In episode 79 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan, Steve and Rafe, we review the announcements from Nokia World 2013. The first portion of the podcast covers the Nokia Lumia 1520, 1320, and 2520. This is followed by a discussion of the imaging related news, from the updated Nokia Camera app to RAW mode for Lumia 1020 and 1520. We finish by talking about some of the Nokia and third party apps showcased at the event.

In episode 78 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by discussing what's new in Windows Phone 8 Update 3. Our second major topic is a review of some of Steve's recent camera comparisons, most notably the Lumia 1020 against the Sony Xperia Z1 and the LG G2. We finish by looking ahead to Nokia World, which takes place in Abhu Dhabi next week.

In episode 77 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan and Rafe, we start with a look at the latest marketshare figures from Kantar Worldpanel and consider the EU-USA divide. We also chat about the latest rumours around Windows Phone and HTC, cover some recent game and app releases, and debate the merits of Xbox Live on other mobile platforms. We finish by sharing some thoughts on some recent Windows Phone marketing campaigns.

In episode 76 of the AAWP Insight Podcast, hosted by Ewan, Steve, and Rafe, we offer a brief summary of the latest developments in Microsoft's proposed purchase of Nokia's Devices & Services business (executive compensation, break clauses, and more). We also look ahead to Nokia World, which takes place in Abu Dhabi next month. There's also room for some apps and games (Xbox) commentary.