There just seems to be an awful lot of drama when it comes to things Microsoft is involved in here lately. So this episode is just that, all about that drama.
Now before you fire off some hateful emails or tweets, please hear me out.
First there was the issue with the UK broadcasting company essentially forcing Microsoft to re-brand SkyDrive into OneDrive, but that was not enough. Of course they want Microsoft to change Skype as well. Seriously?
Next, many people are surprised that Microsoft is switching from Windows Phone to Windows Mobile.
And to put the proverbial cherry on top, Snapchat Support on Twitter has Windows Mobile fans all excited that an official app MAY be on the way in the future. I would not hold your breath on that anytime soon, but I could be wrong.
Whether you are a Windows Phone user, iOS user, or Android user - BACKUP your content.
If your device breaks, or gets lost, etc. you'll need a cloud solution for your content.
Windows Phone: OneDrive, iOS: iCloud, Android: Google Drive
Backup in general: Contacts, photos, videos
More specifically to Windows Phone: App list and settings, go into each app and look for a "backup to OneDrive" option. Identify each app that can't be backed up, take screenshots or use other methods to back that up. Lots of content, like those from social sites, does not need to be backed up.
Quick and easy way to find locally-stored content: Files app on Windows Phone.
Microsoft
Apple
Windows Mobile app picks
Music Picks
Podcast Picks
If you begin your tweet with an @-mention, put something like a "." in front of it or else Twitter will treat your tweet as a reply and it won't be seen by the vast majority of your followers.
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Vernon is joined by Kevin Harvell, the host of The Tech Informist, for a laid-back show. The two cover some listener feedback, detail a few podcast apps, dive deep into the Messaging app for Windows Phone, discuss a few news tidbits, give their personal app, music, and podcast picks, and share the Twitter tip of the episode!
Messaging on Windows Phone
AT&T Go Phone users will now get rollover data starting May 15th
The LumiaUS Twitter account accidentally tweets Verizon Lumia 735 render
MyTube & MetroTube apps get updated
Be consistent. Something Vernon has been failing at lately.
We thank you, our listeners. Have a great week!
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Vernon and David are joined by Windows Phone developer and fellow Microsoft enthusiast Robert Shurbet. The trio discuss the revelations from Build '15, along with a slew other news. They give their thoughts regarding this week's Twitter Tip, and they share their personal app, music, and podcast picks.
Just after Build we released a poll asking what part about the conference you were most excited about! What part of Build are you most excited about?
Microsoft:
Build 2015 Discussion:
iOS and Android apps on Windows
Edge, otherwise known as “Project Spartan”
Continuum for phones
HoloLens
Apple:
Samsung's S6 Edge commercial seems to be copying Apple heavily
Google:
Google Plus posts first tweet after being silent on Twitter for 4 years
Google Voice search supports third-party apps
Project Blue Dog
Personal Picks
Windows Phone app picks
David:
Vernon: This is Your Life Podcast, with Michael Hyatt
Robert: 25.4 Podcast
#FollowFriday: What it is and how to simplify it.
We thank you, our listeners. Have a great week!
Stay mobile!