So with the latest version of IE9 on Windows Phone, two features are not there that would be nice to have: Find On Page and Forward. Often times when something is not included (or missing) someone eventually comes out with a way to get it and this trick to get both features is real easy to setup and use. In fact, I find the ‘Find on Page” a very convenient tool to have.
In a nutshell, the guys on XDA-Developers came up with a real easy way to do it using a Favorite in IE. Check it out … it is very cool and more importantly, it works!
So if you decide to use it, the UPDATED code to insert in the web address area is long so be VERY Careful in making a copy. I sent myself an email with the Javascript … it was easier to do it that way.
(As an aside, I have it working on both my AT&T Focus and HTC Mozart … works perfectly!)
Sometimes it is important to get a post up when you are away from your PC. WordPress has a Windows Phone 7 app that makes posting short posts easy.
You can format text and addpictures easily. In addition, you can go back and edit the post if corrections are needed.
The picture below is a quick shot that of my Asus Slate I took with my AT&T Focus for this post.
Of course another neat thing is that even if the look and feel of your post is not quite what you wanted, you can always open Live Writer on your PC and make edits when you get home. This app is not a replacement for doing all your posts but it sure is pretty darn good for that quick post you need to have up right away. Give it a shot … I think you will like it.
There are so many neat features with Windows Phone including the ability to play a myriad of games. What is even better is the integration of Xbox Live games which will make your experience even richer.
When I need that short break, I often find myself playing Minesweeper (which was released this past summer for Windows Phone). It is well done and has some cool powerups and achievements.
It’s FREE and guaranteed to give you hours of pleasure!
Check out the great games available in the Windows Phone Marketplace.
If you have a WordPress website then checkout the free app for Windows Phone 7.
It is simple, easy to set up and will allow you to post "on the fly". Of course, you can not only add text but pictures as well like the one below of my new puppy “Neely”.
What I like about it is you have a means to get something up quickly and if you need to edit later, you can do so easily with what ever you use for blogging software. It is definitely worth checking out!
Click on the picture below to get the WordPress application for your Windows Phone!
Eric Hautala from the Windows Phone blog has posted a brief article related to Mango. In a nutshell, it is coming within the next week or so. Keep in mind it will be a gradual rollout so you may not get it the first day but you will get it very soon.
There are a few important links to note if you want to check the status of YOUR update. When the rollout begins, they will refresh theWhere’s My Phone Update? table to reflect the worldwide rollout status.
Eric also gave a word of caution about installing unofficial or leaked copies of Windows Phone software. Keep in mind that the software for YOUR device has been matched to it perfectly and installing bootleg updates and homebrew tools can (and often does) create issues with a device.
Lastly, there are new versions of both the Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac and the Zune software for PCs, which you’ll need to update your phone. Take the few minutes to install and you will see a speed up in the overall update process and it will give you more control over backups.
Barbara will receive the iPad2 that was used to test and review the Time to Call application and one $15 iTunes gift card!
I want to express a very special thank you to all that entered the contest and remind you that you still have several chances to win an iPad2 so check out the list on the next page (click on Read more below) for those websites still running the contest.
According to Dan Rubino from wpcentral, it looks like Mango has a hidden surprise and that some, if not all users my well get Internet Sharing on devices running Mango. Well, maybe that is because there is some thought that it will have to be enabled by carriers. So with the builds they have seen it on, they had the following to say:
That’s the good news, that and it "works like a charm". The bad news is it reportedly eats a lot of battery life. Our bet is this is hidden on some devices and builds and will presumably be a carrier option.
With Mango just around the corner, there has been a new update to the Zune software. The new version (4.8) paves the way for Mango. There are “a few new features and (they) made a bunch of under-the-hood refinements and fixes”.
The update is easy to get. Just open Zune on you PC, click on SETTINGS (upper right), then under SOFTWARE pick the GENERAL category. Scroll down and click on SOFTWARE UPDATES. It will download the software (click on the picture below)
Experience Mobility was fortunate to be one of 75 websites to participate in an iPad2 give-a-way courtesy of Vonage’s TimeToCall application. For those of you that don’t know, Vonage’s TimeToCall application allows you to pay per call and talk up to 15 minutes to 100 countries for $1.99 or less and you can call an additional 90+ countries and talk up to 15 minutes for $2.99 to $9.99 using your iPhone or iPad.
Sounds pretty cool, huh? You bet it does but sounding cool and sounding good to your ear is a different story. So I had to try it and see if it as good as they advertise.
So how do you do it? Easy! Download the Time to Call application on your iPhone or iPad then you run the app and select the country you want to call. Tap the Buy button on your screen to purchase 15 minutes of calling time (enter your iTunes username and password and your iTunes account is charged) then dial the number you want to call and enjoy a great conversation.
What happens if you make your call and only talk for 7 minutes? Easy, the next call you make you still have a credit of 8 minutes to use so you do not lose what you paid for. There is a caveat to that so just a little clarification. If you ask the question “Do my minutes ever expire?”, the answer is Yes, you have 1 year from the date of your 15-minute purchase to use all of your minutes under that plan.
What happens if you are in a call and your time is about to expire? My experience has been that there is a beep that you hear shortly before the end of your allocated time. It is enough time to let the person know that as soon as your time is up, the call will automatically disconnect. After if disconnects, you get a message on the screen that you are out of minutes and would you like to purchase more?
So if you have only one minute left, is that enough time for a call? For a limited time and as a special bonus, if you have less than 5 minutes remaining, your next call can last up to 5 minutes. I thought that was pretty cool and hope they consider making it a permanent feature. I had that just happen yesterday when I called my son. I had 1 minute remaining and was able to call and chat with him for 5 minutes ….. I was very pleased with that.
How about the quality of the call? I have called all over the United States and each call was as clear (if not more so) than my home phone or cell. I was curious to see what it was like if I called out of country so I called two friends in Canada. Each call was crystal clear and sounded as if they were sitting right next to me. I was very impressed with the call quality on my end.
So what is the outgoing call quality like? That was the first question I asked for each call I have made and each person has replied that the call quality was terrific. Clearly you need to make sure that you have a strong Wi-Fi signal (or a high quality 3G network). Weak Wi-Fi signals or congested 3G can cause poor audio. Vonage indicates that calls placed over Wi-Fi offer the highest quality audio and that 3G functionality is currently only available in the US and Canada for app users with U.S. or Canadian 3G carrier service.
Without hesitation I give my highest recommendation to Vonage’s Time to Call application. It is easy to use, convenient to make calls and best of all, it saves YOU huge amounts of money when you make an international call. I really enjoyed using it over the past few days and you will as well!
You get to make low-cost international calls of up to 15 minutes to landlines and mobile phones in over 190 countries and best of all, YOU SAVE MONEY!. You do not need to be a Vonage customer because you pay for your calls through youriTunes account. It’s FREE to download with no monthly charges and no commitments. Very very cool!
How do you win the iPad2 from ExperienceMobility? Easily done in two steps.
Step 1: If you haven’t done so already, follow @EMdotNET on Twitter and tweet exactly the following:
I entered Experience Mobility’s contest for a chance to win an iPad2 thanks to @vonage and @emdotnet http://bit.ly/rghs2P #timetocall
Step 2: Send an email to timetocall@experiencemobility.net and tell me why you would like to win (50 words or less) and who will get the first international call you will make using Time to Call on your NEW iPad2
Contest dates: August 22nd thru August 26th.
The winner will be selected on the 26th after 5pm EST (entries after this date and time will be considered invalid). An email will be sent to to winner and a reply must be sent within 24 hours with a shipping address. I will send the iPad2 that was used to test and review the Time to Call application and one $15 iTunes gift card.
Another great site is offering you the ability to win an iPad2 courtesy of Vonage. There are 75 websites offering the iPad2 so take the time to enter … you might be the winner!!
So, how do you get in on the Absolutely Windows iPad2 giveaway? Simple, follow the instructions John has listed on his website (AbsolutelyWindows ). He has a series of simple questions to answer … you can do it!
Check out AbsolutelyWindows for ALL the contest rules and enter to win! Good luck!!
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So with the latest version of IE9 on Windows Phone, two features are not there that would be nice to have: Find On Page and Forward. Often times when something is not included (or missing) someone eventually comes out with a way to get it and this trick to get both features is real easy to setup and use. In fact, I find the ‘Find on Page” a very convenient tool to have. 
