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Microsoft has released a new batch of badges for Windows Phone developers to use. While you can easily create your own in one of many available graphic programs, it's good to know that some effective images are ready to use immediately with a standard size and design. If you have your own website and would like to showcase your shiny new Windows Phone app, then these are definitely worth checking out. via Windows Phone Central - News - Forums - Reviews - Help for Windows Phone http://www.wpcentral.com/microsoft-refreshes-windows-phone-store-badges-developers

Asus just launched the MeMO Pad HD 7 in Taiwan, a 7-inch Android 4.2 tablet equipped with a 1280 x 800 IPS panel touchscreen display. The native resolution warrants the HD moniker, obviously. Digitimes claims Asus went ahead and released the new tablet early to get a nice little head start before Google sets a specific launch date for the next Nexus 7. That suggests that Asus will in fact produce the next Nexus tablet, but they could not wait for sales of Google’s branded device. This theory is likely considering it’s been quite some time since the release of the original Nexus 7. The MeMO Pad HD 7 includes a pretty respectable list of specs and features like the following: 7-inch 1280 x 800 IPS HD display (WXGA) 1.2GHz MediaTek quad-core processor 1GB of installed RAM 16GB of internal storage with MicroSD expansion slot (up to 32GB) 5MP rear facing camera and 1.2MP front facing WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth support One micro USB port and a 3.5mm headphone jack Android 4.2 AsusTek hopes

Windows Phone Central Game Roundup: Racing Games Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! This week's Windows Phone Central roundup is focused on racing games. Windows Phone games that have you racing the clock, an opponent or the bad guy. These games are entertaining ways to pass the time with and won't fetch you a traffic citation as you peg out the speedometer. We picked four titles that caught our eye but keep in mind, these gaming only scratch the surface of the racing games available. via Windows Phone Central - News - Forums - Reviews - Help for Windows Phone http://www.wpcentral.com/windows-phone-racing-games-get-great-gas-mileage

You know the drill. Company switches to Windows Phone. Press release is published. We all get rather excited and crack open a bottle of bubbly. We've got another story to tell you all today as domestic appliance company Miele has announced a switch to Nokia Lumia Windows Phone,  following the likes of KONE  and other big name brands. So what made Miele switch to Windows Phone 8? The usual reasons are supplied in the press release, including access to Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint. Additionally, the company is able to provide employees a modern smartphone that includes secure access to Microsoft Office documents, information and contacts.  Because Miele chose Nokia Lumia Windows Phones there's also the free HERE Maps and HERE Drive. Not only are we looking at Windows Phones as Miele has also equipped all its work stations with Microsoft products. This offers seamless connectivity across the entire Windows ecosystem, as well as Microsoft services in the cloud. Headquartered in