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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: September, 2016
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.

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

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. :-)

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile. 

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"

 

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. :-)

Have a wonderful week! Stay mobile. 

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 

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