Episodes
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AAWP Insight #211: Nearly baked Redstonem, Maps, and more
In AAWP Insight #211, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about the latest Fast ring release, which suggests the release candidate for Redstone 2 isn't far away. We also talk through a Surface Phone concept and speculate on how Microsoft might innovate in the hardware and software…
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AAWP Insight #207: What's new in the Creators Update?
In AAWP Insight #207, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we spend the main part of the podcast talking about what's new in the Creators Update for Windows 10 Mobile (aka Redstone 2). Key points include performance improvements, updates to Edge, and the importance of enabling technology. Other topics…
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AAWP Insight #205: Lap Dock and Podcatcher reviews
In AAWP Insight #205, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking hardware, specifcially the Alcatel IDOL 4s, which is now aviailable SIM-free in the US. Other hardware connected topics include news of the Acer Jade Primo and a recap of Steve's real world review of the HP Elite x3 Lap Dock. We...
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AAWP Insight #203: CES and HP Lapdock
In AAWP Insight #203, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about some of the Windows-themed new from CES. Rafe also covers the general themes and topics from the show, from voice to emotion. There's also a brief mention of the tenth anniversary of the iPhone announcement. We also chat...
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AAWP Insight #201: Steve Litchfield - Origins part 2
In AAWP Insight #201, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we continue the Steve Litchfield 'origins' story (following Rafe's own Origins tale on the 361 Degrees podcast). This time we cover the post-millennium years. This includes the All About era, Steve's database efforts (from trivia to a UK Pocket...
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AAWP Insight #200: Steve Litchfield the origin story
In AAWP Insight #200, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we celebrate our 200th podcast by tackling Steve Litchfield's origin story. We cover the early years (adventures in aerospace), the rise of Psion and the 3-Lib shareware library, Steve's app development efforts (from golf to GIS), the dawn of...
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AAWP Insight #AAWP Insight #199: Quick Charge 4, x86 emulation and more
In AAWP Insight #199, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about the recent removal of a number of WP 8.1 apps (including the original AAWP app). We then speculate about x86 emulation of future version of Windows 10 Mobile (Redstone 3) and consider what hardware might be required. We…
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AAWP Insight #197: HP Elite X3 review recap
In AAWP Insight #197, hosted by Steve and Rafe, our main focus is recapping and discussing some of the detail around the first part of Steve's in depth review of the HP Elite X3. We chat about the hardware, pricing, and positioning of the device, before going on to note some improvements since we...
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AAWP Insight #195: Lumia support, Ignite 2016
In AAWP Insight #195, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by considering the news of Lumia device support switching over to B2X, before digesting some potential device signposts from Microsoft's Ignite 2016 conference. There's also the usual roundup of UWP apps, including a 3rd party Google Maps...
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AAWP Insight #193: imaging, apps, and more
In AAWP Insight #193, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we offer some short commentary on the HP Elite X3 (software updates and imaging), talk about imaging innovation in Apple's iPhone 7, and promise some future cameraphone shootouts. Other topics covered in the podcast include some information on the...
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AAWP Insight #191: HP Elite X3 first discussion
In AAWP Insight #191, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we spend the greater part of the podcast talking about the HP Elite X3, following on from Steve's early verdict coverage. We cover the high points and low points, consider the importance of hardware / software integration, and remind ourselves of…
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AAWP Insight #190: What's in a Surface Phone?
In AAWP Insight #189, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we spend the major portion of the podcast talking about what we expect to see in a 2017 Surface Phone. The main discussion points are around the hardware spec, but we also discuss the positioning and potential presentation of Microsoft's assumed...
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AAWP Insight #189: Anniversary Update rolls out
In this extra length AAWP Insight #189, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by covering the breaking news of the roll out of the Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update (Redstone). Also covered in this podcast is the Lumia 950 price drop (down to £295 in the UK), some more details on Skype support on...
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AAWP Insight #188: Redstone experiements, Elite X3, and Stephen
In AAWP Insight #188, hosted by Steve, we cover a range of topics including answering some reader letters, details on pre-ordering the HP Elite X3, some dangerous Lumia x20 to Redstone experiments, and some thoughts on iris scanning and innovations. A special thanks to Stephen Quinn for guest...
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AAWP Insight #187: W10M Anniversary Update and more
In AAWP Insight #187, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we spend the majority of the podcast talking about what's in the Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update, which, as we mention, will start rolling out in the "coming weeks". We also cover the arrival of the 53 firmware in Europe for the Lumia 950,...
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AAWP Insight #186: Skype, Panorama, and more
In AAWP Insight #186, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about Skype on Windows Phone 8.1 (no more development), which leads to some other Skype connected thoughts, including how we will access bots. Other topics covered in the podcast include the new Panorama mode for the Windows 10...
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AAWP Insight #185: Redstone timing, UWPs, Wallet and more
In AAWP Insight #185, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about our thinking around the Windows 10 'Anniversary Update', primarily the August 2nd (or otherwise) timing for the Mobile part if the release. Other topics covered in the podcast include our becoming standard UWP update (AAWP...
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AAWP Insight #184: HP Elite X3 and accessories
In AAWP Insight #184, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about the Alcatel Ido Pro 4, a much rumoured, high-end Windows 10 Mobile device. We also talk about some new UWP apps, including a beta version of UWP app for AAWP, but the major part of the podcast is devoted to a discussion of...
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AAWP Insight #183: LinkedIn, UWPs, latest builds
In AAWP Insight #183, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about the news around Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn and how the two companies fit together. We also discuss a number of new UWP apps (USPS, Expedia, Grover Pro, Facebook and Facebook Messenger), talk through the latest…
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AAWP Insight #182: future of apps, and more
In AAWP Insight #182, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we use the arrival of Bank of America's UWP app to talk about the current nature of the app gap on Windows, the importance of mobile web as the "great universal", and the future form and nature of apps in general. Also covered is a price drop for…
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AAWP Insight #181: Microsoft layoffs, Pay, and more
In an extra length AAWP Insight #181, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we talk about the latest round of redundancies and restructuring in Microsoft's mobile business, reflecting on the implications and considering the impact. Other topics covered this week include a roundup of new phone makers in the...
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AAWP Insight #180: computing's new shape
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AAWP Insight #179: Windows 10 Mobile future, Continuum
In AAWP Insight #179, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about about a recent (leaked) email from Terry Myerson, which saw Microsoft reaffirm its commitment to Windows 10 Mobile. We also cover a number of Continuum related topics, including the future roadmap for Windows 10 (desktop...
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AAWP Insight #178: more Redstone, TeamViewer, and Lumia 950 vs Huawei P9
In AAWP Insight #178, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about the latest Redstone build (and saying sorry for last week's enthusiasm about it being "rock steady"). We also cover Cortana as an audio letter (thanks to a listener prompt), give a shout to a Continuum update for the...
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AAWP Insight #177: Redstone, 920 vs 435, and 950 vs iPhone SE
In AAWP Insight #177, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we talk a little more about Redstone (and availability on various devices) and recap the Steve's recent Lumia 920 vs 435 editorial, which considered the performance of Windows 10 Mobile of these two devices. Other topics discussed this week include...
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AAWP Insight #176: Build, branches, and more
In AAWP Insight #176, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we discuss the news (and non-news) from Microsoft's recent Build conference, in the context of mobile and Windows 10 Mobile, and against the background of potential Microsoft mobile device plans. We also review some of the details of Windows Phone /...
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AAS Insight #175: Windows 10 Mobile in-place update
In AAWP Insight #175, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we discuss the arrival of the Windows 10 Mobile update for existing Windows Phone 8.1 updates. We cover the devices that can get the update (and those that can't), offer some of our thinking and explanations, ponder Microsoft's thinking, and…
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AAWP Insight #174: HERE Maps, Redstone, and more
In AAWP Insight #174, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we discuss the news that HERE apps will disappear from the Windows 10 Store and updates on Windows Phone 8 will be limited to critical security fixes; it's the end of an era, but the impact on consumers may not be as big as some will assume. We also...
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In AAWP Insight #172, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about the Lumia 650, following on from Steve's review and Rafe's hands-on in Barcelona. Rafe report backs from MWC highlighting new hardware, including the HP Elite x3 and VAIO Phone Biz, and the overall trends from the biggest...
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AAWP Insight #170: Lumia 650, MixRadio
In AAWP Insight #170, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start with a quick preview and discussion of what we expect to see in Barcelona at MWC next week. We follow this by talking about the Lumia 650, the very latest Windows 10 Mobile device from Microsoft, including our first thoughts on the...
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AAWP Insight #169: new rings, 950 choices, decline and fall
In AAWP Insight #169, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about the new rings for Windows 10 Mobile updates (Insider program) and ponder what's going to the best option for various groups of users. We follow this by sharing some thoughts on general and personal preferences between the...
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AAWP Insight #167: Updates, HDR, pricing
In AAWP Insight #166, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about Windows 10 Mobile updates, both in terms of versions for existing devices and the stability of the latest Insider releases and along the way we mention a few feature highlights plus recent built-in app updates. We follow…
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AAWP Insight #166: CES 2016 and Lumia 950 XL
In AAWP Insight #166, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we talk CES 2016 and the latest Windows 10 Mobile topics. Rafe reports back from his recent trip to CES, outlining some broad themes and overall thoughts, before moving on to highlight some Windows specifics in the form of new hardware from Alcatel...
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AAWP Insight #164: Lumia 950, 950 XL, and Continuum
In AAWP Insight #164, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we have a longer than usual semi-Christmas edition of the podcast. We continue our coverage of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL. This time Steve shares his thoughts after a few weeks with the new flagships, with deeper dives into design, camera performance...
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AAWP Insight #163: Lumia 950 and 950 XL review
In AAWP Insight #163, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we kick off our detailed coverage of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL. Some of the key topics covered include design, performance, and imaging, with plenty of chat on other topics interspersed. We also look to set the new flagships in the context of the…
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AAWP Insight #162: Lumia 950 reviews, Build 10586
In AAWP Insight #162, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we talk about some of early (US) Lumia 950 review coverage, while awaiting the UK arrival of Microsoft's new flagship smartphones. As well as debating who is going to buy the devices, we also cover the latet Windows 10 Mobile Build and camera…
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AAWP Insight #161: Microsoft Band 2 and more
In AAWP Insight #161, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by revisiting Microsoft's recent quota changes to OneDrive, prompted by some listener feedback. We also discuss when existing devices will get the Windows 10 Mobile update, whether you should choose the Lumia 950 or 950 XL (and when they…
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AAWP Insight #160: Lumia 950, Continnum, and more
In AAWP Insight #160, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about the top 0.1% of Windows Phone and Windows 10 Mobile apps (as seen in our recent directory / list of top apps). We also share some thoughts on the Lumia 950 and Continuum after some hand on time at Microsoft's recent Future...
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AAWP Insight #159: OneDrive changes, Windows 10 Mobile speed
In AAWP Insight #159, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we talk about the recently announced changes to Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage space quota, considering both the "levels" of changes, the way Microsoft communicated them, and the potential long term impact. In the second half of the podcast we...
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AAWP Insight #158: 950 pre-order, results, maps, and more
In AAWP Insight #158, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we talk about Lumia 950 / 950 XL pre-orders, which are now live (and have a price adjustment) in the UK. That lads to a conversation about Microsoft latest set of results and the poor Lumia sales numbers, which leads us back the Lumia 950. We also...
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AAWP Insight #157: Japan, 7mm of plastic, and more
In AAWP Insight #157, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we talk about some new Windows 10 Mobile handsets that were shown off in Japan recently, talk about the latest build of Windows 10 Mobile (10549) and look ahead to the next build (10572), and muse of some consideration of the state of readiness of...
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AAWP Insight #156: Lumia 550, Band 2, app gap
In AAWP Insight #156, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we continue the discussion about Microsoft's big October 6th event. Following some comment on future devices and design, the main focus is on the entry level Lumia 550 and the Microsoft Band 2 wearable. In the second half of the podcast we talk…
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AAWP Insight #155: Lumia 950 and 950 XL event
In AAWP Insight #155, hosted by Steve and Rafe, it is all about Microsoft's big October 6th event, which saw the announcement of new Lumia and Surface devices, together with a number of related accessories. We cover the launch of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, walking through the specification and key...
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AAWP Insight #154: voice assistants, battery rants, and more
In AAWP Insight #154, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by talking about Steve's recent comparison of voice assistants for mobile platform and the role voice may play in the future. There's the usual comment and thoughts on the latest Windows 10 Mobile build (10536), plus related app updates...
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AAWP Insight #153: Build 10636, October 6th
In AAWP Insight #153, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we talk through a week's worth of news. First up is some information of the latest Insider Build (10636) of Windows 10 Mobile. We also look forward to October 6th, which is the anticipated announcement day for Microsoft's new premium smartphones…
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AAWP Insight #152: updates, store rants, and Acer
In AAWP Insight #152, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we round up ten days worth of news and views. Topics covered include a series of Windows 10 Mobile app updates (Messaging Skype Beta, .NET runtime, Photos), the recent BBC iPlayer update, the Acer Jade Primo and some thoughts on Continuum, and some...
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AAWP Insight #151: flagship leaks, security, and more
In AAWP Insight #151, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we talk about Windows 10 Mobile performance on lower end devices (build 10512), Windows 10 Mobile compatible devices (and upgrading low memory devices), and the leak of upcoming flagship devices (Cityman and Talkman). We also touch of ARCHOS'…
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AAWP Insight #150: Build 10512
In AAWP Insight #150, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we cover a number of topics including the latest Insider release of Windows 10 Mobile (Build 10512), a tutorial of how to do the upgrade (covering some useful tips and caveats to be aware of), and how Windows 10 Mobile is growing up. We also talk...
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AAWP Insight #148: Microsoft results and listener questions
In AAWP Insight #148, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start with a ride ranging discussion around Microsoft's Q2 results (8.4 million Lumia phones sold, up 10% year on year) and some thoughts on what comes next. The second part of the podcast is devoted to answering a number of listener questions,...
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AAWP Insight #147: Windows 10 Mobile upgrade, IAPs, and more
In AAWP Insight #146, hosted by Steve and Rafe, we start by considering how many existing devices owners will upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile (and think about some of obstacles and motivations). Other topics include our experiences with the latest build of Windows 10 Mobile (including praise for the...
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