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MS Mobile Show - A Microsoft Enthusiast Podcast

The MS Mobile Show is a podcast which follows the journey of the WinPhan community. Vernon E. L. Smith hosts the show that enjoys a light-hearted view of what Microsoft is doing with their mobile devices and services.
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Now displaying: August, 2015
Aug 26, 2015

Microsoft has celebrated 20 years since the release of Windows 95 plus there are rumblings that there is an event coming from Microsoft in which they might be unveiling all sorts of new devices such as the Surface Pro 4, MS Band 2, Lumia 950 & 950 XL (or 940 & 940 XL depending on who you believe) and who knows what else could be shown off.

Vernon freely admits he slacked a bit this week and did not secure a guest, but both he & David bring you a fantastic discussion on Episode 25 of the MS Mobile Show!

 

Hosts

Vernon EL Smith & David V. Kimball

 

Weekly Poll Question

  • Current Poll Question - What's your favorite Killer-Feature of Windows 10? Cast your vote here
  • Previous Poll Question - Are you planning on purchasing a Windows 10 Mobile device when available? View results here

 

 

Main Topics Discussed

  • Slack in Windows
  • Windows 95 celebrates its 20th anniversary
  • Cortana on Android hits public beta
  • Tech fatigue & the tendency to become bored with "old" devices
  • Wallet destroying Microsoft launch event coming up soon
  • What tech David & Vernon use at home and when they travel

 

This Versus That

Stability vs features

 

Personal Picks

  • App Picks
    • David - 8 Stream
  • Game Picks (Suggested by John Martinez)
    • David - Splatoon on Wii U
  • Music Picks
    • David - Xandria

 

Twitter Tip

Discussion on proper hashtag use

 

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Stay Mobile!

Aug 19, 2015

On this episode, we have not one, but two Kimballs on the show! David V's brother Donald Kimball joins us to talk about Windows 10 and other Microsoft news.

We also find out that Vernon has yet to install the most recent Windows 10 Mobile build along

 

Hosts

Vernon EL Smith & David V. Kimball

 

Guest

Donald Kimball is a recent university grad with a BA in political science. (Is actually taller than David)

Follow him on Twitter at @kimballdonald.

 

Weekly Poll Question

  • Current Poll Question - Are you planning on purchasing a Windows 10 Mobile device when available? Cast your vote here
  • Previous Poll Question - Will the availability of Android apps on Windows Mobile help market share? View results here

 

Tip of the Episode

Use Windows 10 PC and Windows Mobile? Put phone on battery saving mode and get notifications once instead of twice (phone calls and SMS still come in on phone, apps are picked up by PC).

 

Main Topics Discussed

  • Latest tech preview build for Windows 10 Mobile
  • Using Microsoft products in & post college
  • Perception of Microsoft throughout the years
  • Blab.im streaming service

 

App coming to Windows Mobile

 

Personal Picks

  • App Picks
    • Vernon - Do not hesitate to uninstall an app if it has become to distracting in your life
    • David - Flashlight XT
    • Donald - Duolingo
  • Music Picks
    • Vernon - System of a Down
    • David - Dream Theater - Dark Eternal Night
    • Donald - The Decemberists

 

Twitter Tip

Get out of your comfort zone. Spend time online with people that do not necessarily share your interests. Engage with them via Twitter and maybe make another great online friend.

 

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Stay Mobile!

Aug 11, 2015

Robert McLaws joins the show to talk about Project Astoria which is designed to help users install Android apps on their Windows Mobile devices. We also talk about the recent Here Maps purchase by BMW AG, Audi AG and Daimler AG.

All this and more on the MS Mobile Show!

 

Hosts

Vernon EL Smith & David V. Kimball

 

Guest

Robert McLaws is a Microsoft MVP for the .NET Framework along with a being a CEO of a commercial real estate startup called Advanced REI.

Connect with him on Twitter at @robertmclaws.

 

Weekly Poll Question

  • Current poll question - Will the availability of Android apps on Windows Mobile help market share? - Vote here
  • Previous poll question - What Windows 10 upgrade method did you use? View results here

 

Tip of the Episode

How to use Internet Explorer in Windows 10

 

News Discussed

  • Microsoft
    • Lots of Xbox announcements. Preview members getting Win 10 builds in September with mouse & keyboard support
    • Nokia sells Here Maps
  • Google
    • You can set Cortana as the default digital assistant on many Android devices when using the latest beta

 

 

App coming to Windows Mobile

Everything on Android!

 

Personal Picks

 

Twitter Tip

Do your best to get your username on other services to help with personal branding. Be consistent!

 

Subscribe

Thank you for listening and/or watching the MS Mobile Show!

If you are not already subscribed, please visit our Subscribe page to find out how to subscribe with your favorite app or service.

 

 

Support

To support the show, please visit our Support & Advertise page in order to find out how to help keep this show going.

We have options for not only companies, but also for individual Patreon style methods priced for every budget.

As always, thank you for listening and/or watching!

Stay Mobile!

 

Aug 5, 2015

Brad Sams of NeoWin.net joins the MS Mobile Show to talk about the recent launch of Windows 10 along with why he chose to cover Microsoft  & also how his "Redmond Report" came to be.

Make sure to send us feedback & questions so that we can read & answer them on the air. Who does not love a shoutout?

Simply email us at contact@msmobileshow.com.

 

Hosts

Vernon EL Smith & David V. Kimball

 

Guest

Brad Sams is known for covering Microsoft for nearly 10 years, currently his work can be seen over at NeoWin.net.

Have a listen to his own show which is called Redmond Report.

Also make sure to connect with him on Twitter if you are not already doing so at @bdsams.

 

Weekly Poll Question

 

Tip of the Episode

Groove music experience

 

News Discussed

  • Microsoft
    • Windows 10 release
  • Google
    • 20 million yearly Chromebook sales compared to installs of Windows 10

 

App coming to Windows Mobile

Lync changed to Skype for Business (server has changed requiring you to sign in again)

 

Personal Picks

  • Music Picks
    • David - The New Pornographers
    • Vernon - Mark Ronson
    • Brad - Eric Hutchinson (Tell the World)

 

Twitter Tip

The best way to post images

 

Subscribe

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Support

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We have options for not only companies, but also for individual Patreon style methods priced for every budget.

As always, thank you for listening and/or watching!

Stay Mobile!

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