17 - Joel Rushworth talks Lumia 640 XL and more - a podcast by Vernon E. L. Smith

from 2015-07-02T01:58:53

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Microsoft Mobile MVP Joel Rushworth joins Vernon and Kevin as he fills in for David. The three dig deep into the latest Windows 10 Mobile technical preview version 10149, and debate whether or not you should install it on your daily driver. Two out of the three are using the brand-spankin' new Lumia 640 XL, and they predict if it will be the next big seller for Windows Phone. Joel shares his expertise while enlightening us with his smart home experiments,  describes the smartphone and carrier model in Canada, and shares some great tips on how to use the coveted Microsoft services in The Great White North. The regular segments are covered as well, such as Tip of the Episode, last and this week's polls, and the Twitter Tip. As always, personal app, music, and podcast picks are shared by the three.


 


Feedback


Clifton Thomas sent us a pic via Twitter of him controlling the audio of the MS Mobile Show, by using his Asus ZenWatch running Android Wear.


 


Last Week's Poll


Are you currently using the Windows 10 Mobile technical preview?


 


This Week's Poll


Which would you rather have?


Surface Phone or Xbox Phone?


 


Tip of the Episode


Stack your O365 subscriptions.


 


Guest - Joel Rushworth


Home automation. SmartThings vs. Insteon   www.smarthomedb.com


The Canadian phone model versus the American one. Will My Phone Work?


5GB Plan BC= $103 / Sask = $63


How American's have it so good, in regards to Microsoft services.


Joel's Rogues Gallery of people he has helped get set up with Windows Phone: http://1drv.ms/1xaTxEj


 


TP 10149 - Standout features


Four columns for devices with larger displays


Better Action Center:


Flashlight


"Notes"


Short-press for toggle, long-press for settings.


Cellular Data toggle


Keyboard: Move the keyboard up and down on the device. Change keyboard size. Adjust cursor for right or left-handed usage.


 


Microsoft Lumia 640 XL


Good solid device, good price, incredible value.


Hits that Sweet Spot for display size


Cuts corners: Display (barely), Lack of physical camera button, No wireless charging, Single SIM, No OIS, Snap 400, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB onboard storage.


Comes with GDR2: Better settings menu,


 


Google:


Word, Excel & Powerpoint apps available in the Play Store


 


App (feature) Coming to Windows Phone


Strawcast (a feature of Straw)


 


Personal Picks


Windows Phone app picks



  • Kevin:  Untappd

  • Vernon: Risk

  • Joel: (Extra Windows Phone Tips) Internet Sharing via paired BT. Get your comma back


 


Music Picks



 


Podcast Picks



 


Twitter Tip


Get a good desktop Twitter client.


 


Wrap-up


Thank you for listening to episode the MS Mobile Show!


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Most importantly, we thank you, our listeners. Have a great week!


Stay mobile!

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