Windows Phone 8

Microsoft has two new smartphones on display at Mobile World Congress 2015, each offering some compelling specs at competitive price points. The handsets follow the established Lumia design language while offering 720p displays, quad core processors and optional LTE.

Microsoft’s latest budget handset is the first Lumia device to drop the Nokia branding, while also carrying low-end specs and familiar looks. The Lumia 535 is one of the thinner budget smartphones we’ve seen and has a selfie-focused front-facing camera.

If you're a fan of Windows Phone and you want a high-end flagship, your options are pretty slim. Today, though, HTC added a high-profile release from the Android side of the aisle to that list. Meet the HTC One (M8) for Windows.

On the heels of Windows Phone 8.1, Microsoft has released the latest update to its mobile OS. Currently available to download for users as part of the Preview for Developers program, Windows Phone 8.1 update 1 includes some neat enhancements.

Nokia has thrown its hat into the budget ring with the Lumia 530, an affordable handset with low-end yet capable specs. The 530 is the cheapest Windows Phone device yet, offering a 4-in display and quad core processor.

If you find yourself in a situation where your smartphone is your only connection to the web, turning it into a Wi-Fi hotspot will come in handy. Here's a look at how to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on Android, iOS and Windows Phone, and how to connect your tablet or laptop to it.

Microsoft recently launched the Remote Desktop app for Windows Phone 8.1. It's free and allows you to connect your phone to a remote PC over a local network or from the internet. Here's a look at how to set up your computer to receive remote connections, and how to use it on your phone.

If your smartphone is powered on all of the time, you'll probably find that it runs out of juice before the end of the day. Though batteries are getting more powerful, so are the features and apps that run them down. Here's a look at getting the most battery life from Windows Phone 8.1.

Windows Phone 8.1 brings a slew of new features and settings to Microsoft's mobile OS that really make it feel like a more complete smartphone platform like iOS or Android. Here's a list of some helpful tips to get you started using some of the main new features.

Are you shopping for a new smartphone, and wondering which ones are the best? Look no further. Gizmag is here to break down the features and specs of some of the best smartphones you can buy today.

Just like Microsoft's Windows 8.1 update, its mobile OS is continuing to move forward with Windows Phone 8.1. This is a major upgrade which is free and available to all Windows Phone 8 users this summer. Here's a look at some of its new features and what you can expect.

A couple of years ago, France’s Lehmann Aviation introduced its LA100, a fixed-wing UAV designed to carry a GoPro Hero camera. Now, the company has announced the LA100 Version2, which features Wi-Fi connectivity and a new Windows Phone 8-based OperationCenter control interface app.