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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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May 19, 2017

While we discuss our initial thoughts on Fluent, we also look at specific examples of it already seen in several core apps available on Windows 10 Insider Fast Ring. 

02:27 Tip of the Episode

OneNote Mobile has now got a ton of new features, and one of which is the ability to use multiple windows (shift click on the launch icon in taskbar or Start Menu), and also the ability to manage page versions. This follows up on previous comments about how we want to see Office Mobile get multiple document support. Word Mobile in the Store Excel Mobile in the Store PowerPoint Mobile in the Store OneNote Mobile in the Store  

14:03 The Mobile Minute

A quick follow up on our discussion about Windows 10 S. BIG apps are coming to the Store! Adobe Creative Cloud, iTunes, WhatsApp, Spotify, and let's hope this is the beginning!

16:00 Fluent Design Language: This gets a little ranty.

25:21 Grab your Windows 10 device running Fast Ring and follow along as Aaron walks us through good and bad examples of Fluent design. Groove, Movies and TV, and Voice Recorder.

38:12 Insider Feedback Item

Every week, we like to pick a feedback item to highlight that we think represents what the Insider program is all about. Whether it's an obscure bug that needs addressed or a feature request for something awesome, we want to get some eyes on it and help boost those upvotes! Add Push Notifications for Package Tracking!

Personal Media Picks

39:53 App -- Grapholite - This is a nice alternative to Microsoft Visio and can even view/edit Visio files

41:44 Music: Ready, Aim, Rock playlist, Guardians of the Galaxy, Sweating to the 90s

43:24 Book: Canon EOS Rebel T6i The Expanded Guide

44:56 Podcast - YouTube Channel Tony and Chelsea Northrup and podcast "Picture This"

46:17 Movie Pick: Guardians of the Galaxy

48:07 Vernon's personal YouTube channel Why Porter Needed Stitches

Thanks for joining us again this week, friends! If you'd like to continue the conversation, you should follow us on Twitter: @MSMobileShow, @GoodThings2Life, and @VernonEL If you feel the need to communicate more formally with us, you can email the show at Contact@MSMobileShow.com

And, you know the drill, be sure to subscribe if you want to hear more, and submit a review if you want others to hear more!

Have a great week, and stay mobile!

 

May 10, 2017

We are finally able to get fellow podcaster, mobile historian, and friend of the show, Clifton Thomas, on the show! 

The two spend the first 10 minutes catching up and talking about how podcasting and "internet friends" have impacted their lives.

10:20: Cliff compares the "death" of Windows Phone to the end of webOS.

23:11: Then he shares with Vernon what he would like to see if Microsoft makes a new style of "mobile" device.

27:33: We learn more about Cliff, as he shares stuff that TekBeard listeners don't get to often hear about.

35:00: Cliff's education and income are inquired upon.

36:30: The two get serious, as Vernon asks about how Cliff's baby was made.

38:20: Cliff's top three (four) pieces of technology.

47:43: What does the Harmon Kardon Invoke need to do to complete with the Echo and the Google Home?

51:34: Cliff shares his all-time favorite Windows Phone.

53:48: "Is Windows Phone coming back?"

Be sure to follow Cliff on Twitter at @CliftonMThomas, and to check out his podcast, Tekbeard.

If you'd like to continue the conversation, you should follow us on Twitter: @MSMobileShow, @GoodThings2Life, and @VernonEL

If you feel the need to communicate more formally with us, you can email the show at Contact@MSMobileShow.com

And, you know the drill, be sure to subscribe if you want to hear more, and submit a review if you want others to hear more!

May 4, 2017

Microsoft May Event had a strong emphasis on Education and all the ways Microsoft was working to improve technology in the classroom by providing schools with inexpensive, secure tools that empower schools, teachers, and students to do more.

 

Primary Focus was on Windows 10 S And S stands for School edition? Secure edition? Store edition? Something for people to be confused and argue about edition? Try all of the above, because there's definitely some confusion out there about what this thing is, but the one thing to know it's NOT "limited" or "stripped down" or "watered down" in any way. In fact, it's much more like Windows 10 Professional than Home.

 

Lots of questions about what this is trying to accomplish, so let's talk about what this is really trying to address. K-12 running ChromeBooks and University students flocking to MacBooks, and Microsoft is drawing a line in the sand to say those options are yesterday's news! Now you can get $200-300 systems that are well-featured but locked down for security and performance for the student experience. We discuss:

 

State of Educational Technology Google and Apple have taken over, and this is MSFT fighting back.

What this OS can do that addresses concerns of tech admins and teacherslocked down to prevent malware and put the emphasis on the education tools.

Limitations. It ALWAYS comes down to apps. The number one goal here is to drive developers and users into the Windows Store for apps and content. Drive them into the store for apps, books, and other resources.

 

Here's a great in-depth rundown of what we know and don't know by Richard Hay (@WinObs) from the Windows Supersite

 

Also announced was Microsoft Surface Laptop, which is a flagship quality traditional laptop device that is touch+pen enabled, features high quality materials, and outstanding battery life.

 

Microsoft Surface Laptop Sizzle Video

 

And of course, here's the specs comparison with its direct competition, the MacBook series.

 

Vernon managed to get a very quick and low-quality video thrown together as he gets his hands on the new device.

 

We also talk about our concerns: No SD/microSD, no USB-C, and of course, price. But we admit that we can see a LOT of potential for this and similar types of devices running Windows 10 S outside of school.

If you'd like to continue the conversation, you should follow us on Twitter: @MSMobileShow, @GoodThings2Life, and @VernonEL

If you feel the need to communicate more formally with us, you can email the show at Contact@MSMobileShow.com

And, you know the drill, be sure to subscribe if you want to hear more, and submit a review if you want others to hear more!

 

Apr 26, 2017

Sean Michael shares a bit about the journalism industry, university in the 'States versus the UK, married life, American football, horseback riding, and some favorite pieces of tech. Plus, it wouldn't be a show without a bit of Windows Mobile discussion on episode 085 if the MS Mobile Show.

You can follow Sean on Twitter @Sean_Michael_UK

Thanks for joining us again this week, friends!

If you'd like to continue the conversation, you should follow us on Twitter: @MSMobileShow, @GoodThings2Life, and @VernonEL

If you feel the need to communicate more formally with us, you can email the show at Contact@MSMobileShow.com

And, you know the drill, be sure to subscribe if you want to hear more, and submit a review if you want others to hear more!

 

 

Apr 18, 2017

Ep 84 is the one where we speculate, as wildly as humanly possible with no basis in reality, whether or not there's a future for Windows 10 Mobile after being announced that it was being tossed out an airlock into the cold, dark, vastness of space... or something like that. Pandemonium! The Sky Is Falling!

But first, we start off with a public service announce as the tip of the week, discuss some candid feedback about Skype Universal's SMS Relay, and if we can't keep Windows 10 Mobile, maybe we can at least get its keyboard on PC and tablets!

Tip of the Episode

If you have just 10 minutes for this podcast, we want you to at least get a piece of information which you can use immediately in your everyday life. Today's tip is: Stay Calm and Don't Be a Jerk.

-- Reminder to be critical of problems but be respectful to the team members you are speaking with about your feedback.

The Mobile Minute

We spend a few minutes talking about a wonderful Skype Engineer who contacted me directly about feedback I posted regarding the state of SMS Relay, and the response from the team about that feedback. See the link below for more information in Beyond the Podcast!

Insider Feedback Item

Every week, we like to pick a feedback item to highlight that we think represents what the Insider program is all about. Whether it's an obscure bug that needs addressed or a feature request for something awesome, we want to get some eyes on it and help boost those upvotes!

Bring the Windows 10 Mobile Keyboard w/ Shape Writing to Windows 10 desktop -- https://aka.ms/hdypyg

And here's a sample of what I'm looking to have… https://twitter.com/GoodThings2Life/status/852881674744549377

Top News

What is the future of Windows 10 Mobile? Is it really dead? Well, Aaron has a theory on this…

The long and short of it… It's worse than dead… it's brain is gone! Haha, no but really, let's start with the supposed controversy:

Announcing Windows 10 Build 16176 for PC and 15204 for Mobile
We are also releasing Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 15204 to Insiders in the Fast ring. As we release new builds from our Development Branch for PC, we will also be doing the same for Windows 10 Mobile just like we have been in the past. However, Windows Insiders will likely notice some minor differences. The biggest difference being that the build number and branch won’t match the builds we will be releasing for PC. This is a result of more work we’re doing to converge code into OneCore – the heart of Windows across PC, tablet, phone, IoT, HoloLens, Xbox and more as we continue to develop new improvements for Windows 10 Mobile and our enterprise customers.

From <https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/04/14/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-16176-pc-build-15204-mobile/>
This statement is in stark contrast to what her predecessor Gabe Aul had to say back in January 2016 with Build 14251…

Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14251
Sharp-eyed Insiders likely noted the big jump in build numbers from our last preview build (11102). Historically, the codebase for mobile had a different OS version than the codebase for PC because they were developed by different teams on different schedules. With Windows 10, we became one Windows team and brought these two codebases together. We started by changing the version string displayed in the UI to be consistent, which is why you saw similarly labeled builds over the past year for both Mobile and PC, but the underlying binary version numbers were still different. As part of our work getting the common codebase ready for the next release, we decided to complete that work and sync the build numbers between mobile and PC. Because the mobile codebase used higher build numbers than PC, we needed to jump ahead a bunch of build numbers to ensure updates to future builds will continue to work. So that’s why build numbers went from 11105, 11106, and 11107 to 14251.

From <https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/01/27/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-14251/>

Clearly Dona is telling us the sky is falling! Mobile is being cast aside and PC and others are moving forward. How can you claim convergence when you're separating the branches? For this, there's some deeper concepts you need to understand about software development process.

Good chance that we're looking at Windows Phone 7.8 Part Deux… old stuff is old, and well, it's time to say goodbye...

But does that mean they're putting phones out to pasture? No, at least, not new phone-capable mobile devices… but let's consider what we've heard since the launch of Anniversary Update in August:

Interview with Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet in October 2016:

MJF: I realize this year was a year when Microsoft planned not to release any new Windows Phones itself. But the question I keep getting is why is Microsoft wasting time updating Windows Mobile when the market share is one percent? You don't have that many phone OEMs. Why not just say, you know, maybe we'll come back some day, but for now, let's just stop playing around with mobile.

MYERSON: Technically, there are really two things that are unique about Windows Mobile. One is cellular connectivity and the other one is the ARM processors that are there. And I think both cellular connectivity and ARM processors have a role in the technical landscape of the future.

So we're going to continue to invest in ARM and cellular. And while I'm not saying what type of device, I think we'll see devices there, Windows devices, that use ARM chips. I think we'll see devices that have cellular connectivity.

When you stop investing in these things, it's super hard, super, super hard to restart. And at Microsoft we have a few of those examples where we stopped. Sometimes, when you're investing into growth, it's easier, but when you're investing for technical strategy or things like that, sometimes people can question it -- like you're doing right now. But especially among your readers, I don't think there's much debate that ARM processors have a role in the future. And cellular connectivity does as well.

From <http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-windows-chief-myerson-talks-windows-10-priorities-vr-headsets-surface-hardware-goals/>

Interview with Satya Nadella pre-announcing an ultimate mobile device in November 2016…

"We will continue to be in the phone market not as defined by today's market leaders, but by what it is that we can uniquely do in what is the most ultimate mobile device," he said.

"Therefore [with Nokia assets], we stopped doing things that were me-too and started doing things, even if they are today very sub-scale, to be very focused on a specific set of customers who need a specific set of capabilities that are differentiated and that we can do a good job of."

From <http://www.windowscentral.com/satya-nadella-microsoft-work-ultimate-mobile-device>

Finally, here's the demo of Windows 10 for ARM on a Snapdragon 820/821 exactly like the HP Elite x3 which is stated by the Qualcomm executive VP Cristiano Amon at the 12-minute mark which clearly indicates that the intent is to have phone-style devices powering these high end experiences in the future.

Windows 10 on ARM full demo at WinHEC 2016 Now I'm not sure about anyone else, but there were lots of oohs and ahhs in that demo, and the performance on a Snapdragon 820 was pretty slick, so what do we have to say about the future of Windows 10 on Mobile Phone Devices? Well...

It Ain't Over - Animal House (1978)

 

Personal Media Picks

  • App - Netflix - Can now download!
  • Music - Piano Guys
  • Film/TV - Dave Chappelle
  • Podcast - Phone Show Chat - Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon

In Conclusion...

Thanks for joining us again this week, friends!

If you'd like to continue the conversation, you should follow us on Twitter: @MSMobileShow, @GoodThings2Life, and @VernonEL

If you feel the need to communicate more formally with us, you can email the show at Contact@MSMobileShow.com

And, you know the drill, be sure to subscribe if you want to hear more, and submit a review if you want others to hear more!

Sponsor

We want to give a big thanks to MSPoweruser for sponsoring this episode! The few bucks I make each week doing that show help me justify doing this one that doesn’t earn any money! Be sure to take a listen, if you don't already subscribe.

 

Apr 12, 2017

We get a deeper insight into not only the Cerulean Moment, but a few new surprises from WhartonBrooks as well! Join us for episode 083 as Vernon and Aaron chat with Greg Murphy.

Diving into the interview, we discover all the details of how the Moment came to be and learn that the Moment isn't the only phone model on the agenda! whartonbrooks.com/ourmoment

 

01:01 - We start out with some getting to know you details about the man behind the dream and find out that he and Aaron have a similar past with Healthcare IT!

06:38 - All-time Favorite Windows Phone/Mobile device: It's no surprise that a certain Lumia takes the crown here, but turns out there's a special place in Greg's heart for more than just one Lumia and a few non-Nokia phones as well.

09:24 - Why did you want to make a Windows Mobile device? They always say necessity is the mother of all invention, and this is one of those scenarios… 

11:25 - What did you learn about the ODM industry? Why do you have to go and make things so complicated? 

14:10 - Who is taking this journey with you? It takes a village to build a phone…

16:03 – iSkin – Rishi – VR headset in the works, going with the name Zyphyr

19:40 - Who did you want to make a phone for? The fans. It's always about the fans! But turns out there may be room for more than one group of fans… 

26:07 - How is this going to replace multiple computing devices? Continuum is a bridge to a more unified computing paradigm…

27:49 – Greg defends his use of the term “Disruptive” when describing Continuum.

30:13 - Does the Snapdragon 617 have enough power? In a word. Yes! But don't just take our word for it, the proof is in the pudding! Check out Greg's demo of the Moment running Continuum: My Cerulean Moment At Play 

31:30 – Wired versus wireless

32:56 - What about the future of the Cerulean product line and your plans for Windows Mobile? What's this?! More than one model is planned and might there be another surprise by way of some VR support?

“We have a slate of five phones that we want to bring to the market.

The CEO phone – The elegant masterpiece, where is does everything well, and looks good, too.

The Allegro – A music and musician phone, which has high-end audio capability for recording and playback. We thought it should have multiple inputs for multiple microphones, and multiple USB ports. It should be able to accept different types of peripherals and external storage.

The Mountain – a rugged phone for the outdoor adventurer type smartphone.

The Moment – Was originally planned to be a camera-centric phone, which would replace the 1020. We have some work yet to do there, but we have to start somewhere.   

The Capsule – Compact without compromise (which Greg’s wife desperately wants).

We will be accepting input from the Windows Phone community regarding which phone they should pursue next.”

 

37:34 – Aaron shares his experiences of how he uses Continuum in both wired and wireless configurations.

40:33 – Vernon makes a case for the Cerulean Moment as a solid device for Windows Mobile enthusiasts.

43:17 – Greg discusses the after-the-purchase support set up for the Cerulean Mobile devices.

47:01 – Full specs of the Moment detailed.

57:23 Why did you need to choose Indigogo to crowdfund this device? This is an expensive endeavor and for it to work, the initial target is the masses that loved the more mass-appeal devices like the 640 and 830 class devices. Next up, if successful now, will be the "CEO" hero phone and the specialty phones.

1:00:15 – We can expect a separate funding campaign in Brazil, which may extend the end date of the current Indiegogo campaign.

1:02:07 - How long must Windows Phone fans wait to get in on this device? Act now-- offer ends May 15th! Visit IndiGoGo to preorder! Seriously, just do it… buy one for a family member who needs a good budget phone and has simple needs, or buy one for yourself an Insider Builds tester, or buy it as a solid replacement for an aging device and help show MSFT how much this platform matters to us. You're a WinPhan, right? Let's keep the dream alive! 

For news on the Cerulean phones, follow them on Twitter-- @CeruleanMobile, @WhartonBrooks, Facebook, Instagram, email netcast@ceruleanmobile.com. If you want to reach out to Greg directly you can find him at @mistagreg.

 

Thanks for listening! We always appreciate your feedback and interaction.

If you enjoy the show and don’t want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

Continue the conversation with us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow, @VernonEL, and @GoodThings2Life. You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile.

Apr 6, 2017

Episode 082 gives us a chance to dig into the future of Continuum; especially since the WhartonBrooks Cerulean Moment has been officially announced. Aaron has a great tip for cleaning up duplicate contacts in Skype and Outlook. Vernon paints a picture of how the casual user could use their mobile in three years.

1:45 Tip of the Episode: Aaron shares how to clean up contact duplication after the Skype Preview messes them up.

1) Make sure you turn off SMS Relay for now. 

2) Go to Skype app and under Skype Contacts, remove anyone that isn't an actual Skype contact. 

3) Next up, go to Outlook.com on the web (app is not sufficient). Empty Deleted Items. 

4) Go to People on the web and go to the actual Contacts list ... Perform clean up there. Actually, here's a better tip... this is actually easier on the phone through People app. Enter Select mode and select all the contacts you can find on the web that are duplicate... When you choose the Delete option on phone, it will prompt you for confirmation... UNCHECK the version you want to keep and leave the rest selected... press Delete, and voila-- nice and tidy.

5) Go back on web and empty Deleted Items again (if you look in there, you'll see that when you delete contacts from ANYWHERE now, it leaves them in Deleted Items. Once emptied, you can verify your results on the People portion of Outlook Web.

 

8:42 The Mobile Minute: WhartonBrooks’ Cerulean Mobile announces their Cerulean Moment. Visit IndiGoGo to preorder!

Also, Vernon recently posted an editorial, making the case for “Why You Should Back the Cerulean Moment”

16:14 Top News: Vernon and Aaron discuss why Continuum will be the killer app of the future, especially for regular consumers.  

26:57 Samsung’s DeX is nothing like Continuum, according to Steve Litchfield on AAWP Insight Podcast.

37:10 Win of the Week

42:13 Deal O’ The Day: Rent any of 7 of the X-Men movies for 1000 Bing Rewards points.

45:05 Insider Feedback Item: Contacts Linking and/or Missing

Thanks to @carlomendoza for the great suggestion for Windows Insider feedback to discuss!

48:46 Personal Media Picks:

Money Tracker Pro

White & Nerdy - Weird Al Yankovic

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change – Stephen R. Covey (Amazon Affiliate link)

Doctor Who Series 10

Manager Tools

58:51 Episode Sponsor: We want to give a big thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Clifton M. Thomas for some handy image editing he graciously provided for the show! Be sure to check out his podcast, TekBeard.  Be sure to say you heard about him on the MS Mobile Show!

Thanks for listening! We always appreciate your feedback and interaction.

If you enjoy the show and don't want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

Continue the conversation with us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow, @VernonEL, and @GoodThings2Life. You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile.

Mar 29, 2017

James Mundy, the creator, founder, and developer of the social "Sound + Photo" app, Foundbite, joins us for episode 081. We hear the story of the Foundbite journey, including the why it is shutting down.

Foundbite

James on Twitter

James' website

Thanks for listening! We always appreciate your feedback and interaction.

If you enjoy the show and don't want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

Continue the conversation with us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow, @VernonEL, and @GoodThings2Life. You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile!

Mar 24, 2017

For episode 080, we introduce the new co-host, Aaron Hall!

Tip of the Episode: Opening multiple instances of OneNote.

The Mobile Minute: Aaron's HP Elite x3

Top News: Vernon and Aaron talk about their recent home-buying experiences.

Insider Feedback Item: Make a Bluetooth taskbar flyout that works like the WiFi Flyout.

Personal Media Picks:

Sling TV

Twisted Sister

The 5 Love Languages

The Accountant

The MS Mobile Show

 

Episode Sponsor: We want to give a big thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Gage Castillo! He has been incredible helpful to me as I transition the site over to a new hosting service, along with changing things around with the domain. Gage has been great to work with, and if you would like some of that action, go to GageCastillo.com, and reach out! Be sure to say you heard about him on the MS Mobile Show!

Thanks for listening! We always appreciate your feedback and interaction.

If you enjoy the show and don't want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

Continue the conversation with us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow, @VernonEL, and @GoodThings2Life. You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile.

Mar 21, 2017

As the podcast climbs out of the self-induced hiatus with episode 080, we bring back one of the original founders of the show, Kevin Harvell, of the Tech Informist, Everything VR & HR, and the 2GuysTalking Podcast Network. Kevin also led the STL Tech Talk and Who's Who In St. Lou podcasts.

Vernon and Kevin reminisce about the early days of the podcast, which was over two years ago already! We hear about what led Kevin to the place in which he was able to launch the MS Mobile Show, and then dig in to what he has now progressed to.

True to the new format of the podcast, we hear from Kevin on aspects of his life in which few listeners are aware, including raising a family, working in the racially polarized city of St. Louis, his many years in the automotive industry, and the stark contrast to what he is doing now.

If you are interested in having your podcast professionally edited by a veteran in the industry, email Kevin@2GuyTalking.com

Be sure to contact Kevin on Twitter @Kevinharvell if you'd like to connect with him further!

Thanks for listening! We always appreciate your feedback and interaction.

If you enjoy the show and don't want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

Continue the conversation with us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow, and @VernonEL. You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile. 

 

Mar 16, 2017

MSMobileShow.com

 

You are listening, to the MS Mobile Show!

 

My name is Vernon E. L. Smith, and I am excited to be recording this!

 

There's a good chance that if you are hearing my words right now, that you've been a longtime listener of the show, and to you, I want to share my heartfelt gratitude for all the support, kind words, and even some well-deserved criticism that you've been generous enough to send my way.

 

If this is your first time hearing my voice, I want to welcome you to the community, and I hope this podcast provides you with something that you find helpful and enjoyable!

 

It has been several months since the last episode. October of 2016 actually, and if I'm honest with myself, I'm pretty disappointed that it has taken me this long to get it fired up again.

 

This is just a teaser episode, as the ramp-up of the re-boot is in the works.

 

The new MS Mobile Show will look a little bit different than when it went on hiatus.

 

There will still be news and commentary regarding Microsoft's Mobile devices and services. But just as Microsoft has shifted their focus over the past two years, so has the podcast.

 

There will be a bit of a new format, including more guests, more focused insight that is less time-sensitive, and a brand new co-host, who is already highly respected in the Windows Mobile enthusiast community.

 

If this interests you, be sure to come back to this space as the rollout will be happening very soon.

 

As a little teaser insight into the next episode, our first guest is one of the original founders of this podcast, and I can't wait to chat with him about how far the show has come, and how his life has drastically changed in the past two years.

 

To stay connected with the show, be sure to follow us Twitter at @MSMobileShow. You can reach the show directly by emailing contact@msmobileshow.com. You can also connect with me personally on Twitter @VernonEL.

 

I am super excited to kick this thing off again! Join me as we start another leg of this journey! And stay mobile!

Oct 25, 2016

Vernon shares his predictions for what will be announced at the October #MicrosoftEvent.

We get to hear the previously-cut personal picks from recent guests: Blake Latson (@BlakeLatson), David V. Kimball (@DavidVKimball), and Adam Doud (@DeadTechnology).

Thanks for listening! We always appreciate your feedback and interaction.

If you enjoy the show and don't want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

If you would like to continue the conversation with us, contact us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow and @VernonEL, You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile. 

At the end of the episode we include the full version of the song we use (with permission) for the theme music. We use an official remix of the song by the DnD Daredevils, Hallway - Swimmers - Indigo. Be sure to look them up on Soundcloud!

Oct 18, 2016

Lloyd Moritz has great insight into the direction major tech companies are heading when it comes to what we think of as artificial intelligence. AI, Machine Learning, Bots, and Virtual Assistants. These are all somewhat different, but still employ some of the same tech and will end up achieving the same general goal: To think for us.  

Thanks for listening! We always appreciate your feedback and interaction.

If you enjoy the show and don't want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

If you would like to continue the conversation with us, contact us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow, and @VernonEL. You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

Be sure to connect with this week's guest, Lloyd Moritz, on Twitter: @Lloydwem

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile. 

Oct 12, 2016

Admittedly, we often take a more positive view of Microsoft than perhaps the average consumer may. This episode is an exception. David has had about enough of Microsoft lately, so we asked Adam Doud to join us so that we can properly criticize the company, and especially, Windows 10 Mobile.

True to form, Adam has to remind us how webOS has paved the way for everything that is good about the current reigning mobile platforms. Also, the Cubs game was a good distraction during the show. Overall, it was an incredible episode.

Be sure to check out Adam's work at Pocketnow, and his podcast, TekBeard.

7:57 Ken Bone. The human version of a hug.

12:25 David shares his recent shift in opinion.

18:36 Be public with your praise and private with your criticism. Unless you review things for a living.

28:07 David talks about Zune. Why? Well, what kind of show would it be if Zune wasn't mentioned? 

31:43 Which part(s) of "Microsoft Mobile" are  "dead"? Windows 10 itself is still pretty awesome.

35:01 Is UWP the answer? To anything?

38:21 We hear about Adam's recent blog post about "Microsoft Killing the Lumia".

48:13 Maybe Windows is just meant to be on desktop, and not on phone.

52:45 Who should buy the Acer Liquid Jade Primo?

1:06:52 Is Continuum worth adopting now?

1:07:28 Tip of the Episode.

Thanks for listening! We always appreciate your feedback and interaction.

If you enjoy the show and don't want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

If you would like to continue the conversation with us, contact us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow, and @VernonEL. You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

Be sure to connect with this week's guests on Twitter: @DavidVKimball & @DeadTechnology

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile. 

Oct 5, 2016

Too often, technology enthusiasts do not fully understand the financial choices made by the companies they value. Recently, Vernon tried to explain the news of Microsoft buying back stock from shareholders, and failed pitifully at it. Listener of the show Blake Latson offered to help explain what some of the financial announcements really meant, and Vernon gladly accepted!

Blake shares with us the Microsoft products and services he uses in his daily life, both professionally and personally. He explains Microsoft's stock buy back program, some of the basics of stock investing, and some great insight into the US corporate tax code.

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Be sure to connect with this week's guest on Twitter: @BlakeLatson

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile. 

Sep 29, 2016

Since David was unavailable this week, we were fortunate enough to have Aaron Hall (@GoodThings2Life) join us for episode 74.

Both Aaron and Vernon discuss some of their experiences regarding the two keynote sessions held on Monday. 

Skype Rooms Systems, the ridiculous number of Skype apps, changes to OneDrive Selective Sync, and leaked Surface peripheral devices are talked about.

The discussion continues, with the topics features moving towards parity among Office apps on all platforms, the general shift that email communication taking, the specific Outlook variations, including Focused Inbox, Black Theme coming to the preview pane, and broad new UI changes to the Win32 and web versions.

The two finish off the show by venturing into the speculation zone regarding what they think what will happen, and what should happen with the Surface line of products.

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If you enjoy the show and don't want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

If you would like to continue the conversation with us, contact us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow, @VernonEL, or @DavidVKimball. You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

Be sure to connect with this week's guest on Twitter: @GoodThings2Life

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile. 

Sep 23, 2016

Many technology enthusiasts end up playing tech support for their friends and families. Often our loved ones rely on us to make the right choices for us, when it comes to a meaningful purchase of a piece of tech. Vernon and David talk about some new devices for their family members on the horizon.

Also, the two hosts ask for listener feedback, and, (dare we say it?) ask for you to take action!  

Thanks for listening! We always appreciate your feedback and interaction.

If you enjoy the show and don't want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

If you would like to continue the conversation with us, contact us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow, @VernonEL, or @DavidVKimball. You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

We DARE you to leave a review of the podcast. :-)

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Sep 14, 2016

This is one of the very few shows that we've recorded without putting together any host notes. We just share an enjoyable conversation. Miraculously, Surface AIO, Word Flow for iOS, Cerulean Mobile, HP Elite X3, and Microsoft Ignite do manage to work their way into the show. Below are the details. Enjoy!

Vernon reminisces about the Glance and Go podcast episode with Sean Johnson in which he had to re-record an entire episode because he powered off his PC. Hear "Passing The WinPhan Baton" here.

The phrase "Poop in a group" rears its ugly head.

Graphics Interchange Format debate returns. Our polarized opinions of the topic turn to a surprisingly mild, polite, and politically-correct argument.

Somehow we discuss iTunes reviews. Speaking of that, please take a moment to give us a review!

Side note: Choosy moms and choosy dads choose Jif.

Fortunately for you, we did actually talk about an upcoming Microsoft product, and we even have an inside tip on it! (Surface AIO)

Is a smartphone an all-in-one device?

David empties his download folder. Somehow we make a useful (you decide) conversation out of it. Vernon's download folder sulks away in shame.

Wharton Brooks' Cerulean Mobile is still having a meetup, but it has been postponed. If you are interested, be sure to follow and engage with them on Twitter @CeruleanMobile

What specs do Windows Mobile enthusiasts need to be satisfied with their phone?

Vernon forgets which laptop he wants. We both discuss what we need in a laptop, which was obviously not something we prepared for. Anyone have an extra Dell XPS 13 they need to liberate?

Is the HP Elite X3 a good enough device? Should it be reviewed "as-is", or is waiting for the update a fair thing to do?

Elon Musk's automobile line makes a quick cameo.

The Microsoft Ignite Conference is happening, September 25th through the 2

Surface Smiths will be interviewing Windows Insiders at the conference!

Vernon will be attending as a member of the press

We share a pure unadulterated geek moment.

Old cheese product versus old real cheddar. There is no contest.

"Leave the gold. Take the cheese."

David's music pick is Tape 5

Vernon's app pick is Word Flow for iOS

David recommends Clamour again, the new third-party Discord app, which doesn't seem to be in the Store quite yet. Expect it soon!

Stuff they don't want you to know is Vernon's podcast pick.

Tip of the Episode: "Fake it until you make it"

 

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If you enjoy the show and don't want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

If you would like to continue the conversation with us, contact us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow, @VernonEL, or @DavidVKimball. You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

We DARE you to leave a review of the podcast. :-)

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Sep 8, 2016

This week we have a little bit of everything. David has finished his mod and it is now available for your enjoyment! Vernon shares his newly-revealed addiction to old cheese.

Both of us are truly excited about the news that WhartonBrooks has a new Windows 10 Mobile device in the works, going with the brand name of Cerulean Mobile. If you click only one like in these show notes, take a moment to check out their progress by listening to the WhartonBrooks / Cerulean Mobile podcast on Soundcloud. Also, you can search with the term "whartonbrooks" in most podcast apps. Be sure to follow them on Twitter: @ceruleanmobile or @whartonbrooks. Like them on Facebook: Cerulean Mobile & Wharton Brooks, and check out the FAQs for Cerulean Mobile. We are super excited to learn more about this as the journey continues!

Yes, we talked about the newly-announced Apple mobile device. Well, mostly we just told you to go back and listen to episode 45 where Vernon and David debated the merits and downfalls of wired and wireless headphones. Enjoy it here!

Skype Teams has been leaked. We spend lots of time gushing over it and picking it apart. Making fun of the GIF sharing mechanism was the easiest part.

 

Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show and don't want to miss an episode, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app.

If you would like to continue the conversation with us, contact us on Twitter at @MSMobileShow, @VernonEL, or @DavidVKimball. You can email us at contact@msmobileshow.com

Have a great week! Stay mobile!!

 

Sep 4, 2016

Vernon and David discuss Twitter and Slack feedback.

We discuss how to disconnect Facebook apps

Windows Phone apps like Amazon are going away, but UWP app versions are coming out

Darrell gets an Xbox Live gamertag: TowJam 

Fitbit and Health Vault no longer integrate

Discussion about using Microsoft apps or 3rd party ones as the primary app

Yammer apps have gotten updates on iOS and Android 

Third party Discord app Clamour coming soon to Windows Phone

App picks: Vinci photo app, Clamour Discord app

Music picks: fun., "I Can, Can You" Vanessa-Mae 

Podcast pick: Archive 81

Twitter tip: replying to your own tweets 

Aug 31, 2016

Chances are that if you regularly listen to this podcast, you are probably running Windows 10 on your main PC. The fact remains though, that many people are still using Windows 7 on their work devices. On this episode, Vernon and David compare the two operating systems, how they use them differently, and their favorite features of each version. Personal app, music, and podcast picks are also shared as usual.

Thanks for listening!

If you would like to interact with the show or the hosts, follow them on Twitter!

@MSMobileShow, @VernonEL, and @DavidVKimball

 

Aug 17, 2016

Vernon and David have been super busy lately, and there was an initial snafu with this episode's audio, but here it finally is!

  • The two catch up a bit, share some insights from the recent Anniversary update, and
  • David shares more about the secret project he has been working on, and Vernon shares a bit about a substantial family event and a unique weather situation.
  • Double-Tap-To-Wake for the Lumia 950 and 950 XL continues to get rolled out. "Extras->Touch" to enable if available.
  • David got a standing desk at work, which he has tricked out with Microsoft goodies.
  • More Continuum thoughts are shared.
  • Vernon and David dig deep into the "Dos" and "Don't" of mobile image capturing and sharing. ("Dig Deep" is code for "Rant, with a few morsels in insight")
  • While recording the show, Vernon un-expectantly encounters a great feature of Windows 10 which prevent unintentional password locking. Naturally, the conversation transitions to password curation.
  • The pair finish off the show with their app and music picks, and you will need to come back next episode for some podcast recommendations.

 If you have something you'd like to share with the show, reach out via Twitter @MSMobileShow, or contact the hosts individually at @VernonEL and @DavidVKimball.

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Thanks for being the reason this show exists! Stay mobile!

Jul 22, 2016

Microsoft employee and friend of the show, Darrell Prichard, joins Vernon and David for another round. Few filters are utilized, which is true to form.

The three talk about recent Groove updates, Groove failures, and legally sharing music through OneDrive.

Butter seems to get mentioned much more often than usual.

The new Skype UWP is available, but only for those willing to jump through a few hoops. Nevertheless, it is well worth it.

The show wouldn't be complete without personal app, music, and podcast picks.

Also, there is one particular app not on Windows Phone/Mobile that we make a point NOT to mention. You're welcome.

We really hope Darrell's manager lets him come back on the show again.

Jul 14, 2016

On this episode of the MS Mobile Show, we discuss the fact that as popular as Pokemon Go is, it is unlikely that the hit game will make an appearance on Windows Mobile anytime soon if at all.

We also discuss the reappearance of the Lumia 1520 on AT&T for what we consider to be an outrageous price for a 3 year old phone and much more.

 

 

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Topics Discussed

  • Bing search - Zoom into an area on an image to return specific results via similar meta data
  • Lumia 1520 back on sale at AT&T ready to upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile
  • Marco's Unishare app
  • Pokemon Go

 

 

Twitter Tip

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We appreciate every one of you who listens to the MS Mobile Show on a regular basis. We love the interactions as well. Without you the listener, the show becomes a pair of guys rambling on.

The show is produced and accessible for you at absolutely no cost to you other than time to listen.

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To do this, we would ask if you could spare as little as $1 per month ($12 a year) to help us achieve this in 2016. As many listeners as we have, according to our stats, we could do some serious giveaways if every listener signed up for just $1 per month.

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Jul 8, 2016

We are pleased to be joined by Sean "WinPhan" Johnson on this episode of the MS Mobile Show! Both Sean and David V. Kimball have held the "WinPhan" title over the last few years, so it is a treat to have both of them on the same show at the same time.

We also are a little light in the show notes area this week, so we apologize for that. A lot of great discussion about some of the latest Windows Mobile device news along with talking about the fast pace of fast ring builds for both mobile and PC.

 

 

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Thank you to all of you who have joined us on Slack! We are thrilled at the interaction and discussions going on there.

Want to see what you are missing and would like to interact with us and other fans of the show? Simply visit MSMobileShow.com/slack, fill out the contact form and then we will send you an invite to join the channel as soon as possible.

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Topics Discussed

  • T-Mobile currently selling the low-end Alcatel Fierce XL with Windows 10 Mobile for $140
  • Alcatel Idol 4 Pro was WiFi certified
  • Sean wants an HP Elite X3
  • AT&T surprisingly starts selling new Lumia 1520 devices for $500+ off contract
  • All of these Insider Builds
  • Double tap to wake starting to come back thanks to new firmware for 950 & 950XL
  • NuAns NEO Windows 10 Mobile Kickstarter

 

 

Support

We appreciate every one of you who listens to the MS Mobile Show on a regular basis. We love the interactions as well. Without you the listener, the show becomes a pair of guys rambling on.

The show is produced and accessible for you at absolutely no cost to you other than time to listen.

While we love to bring this show to you, we would love to be able to have some more fun and have the ability to be able to buy things like T-shirts, coffee mugs, devices and software to be able to do regular giveaways like other websites and podcasts.

To do this, we would ask if you could spare as little as $1 per month ($12 a year) to help us achieve this in 2016. As many listeners as we have, according to our stats, we could do some serious giveaways if every listener signed up for just $1 per month.

To support the show, and help us make this possible, please visit our Support page in order to find out how to help this happen.

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

 

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