While we discuss our initial thoughts on Fluent, we also look at specific examples of it already seen in several core apps available on Windows 10 Insider Fast Ring. 02:27 Tip of the Episode OneNote Mobile has now got a ton of new features, an

Clifton Thomas of TekBeard Talks of Dying Mobile Platforms

May 10th, 2017 58m 9s

We are finally able to get fellow podcaster, mobile historian, and friend of the show, Clifton Thomas, on the show! The two spend the first 10 minutes catching up and talking about how podcasting and "internet friends" have impacted their live

Windows 10 S & Surface Laptop

May 4th, 2017 1h 18m

Microsoft May Event had a strong emphasis on Education and all the ways Microsoft was working to improve technology in the classroom by providing schools with inexpensive, secure tools that empower schools, teachers, and students to do more.

Across the Pond, with Sean Michael

Apr 26th, 2017 56m 19s

Sean Michael shares a bit about the journalism industry, university in the 'States versus the UK, married life, American football, horseback riding, and some favorite pieces of tech. Plus, it wouldn't be a show without a bit of Windows Mobile d

Windows Mobile: Pandemonium! The Sky Is Falling!

Apr 18th, 2017 1h 8m

Ep 84 is the one where we speculate, as wildly as humanly possible with no basis in reality, whether or not there's a future for Windows 10 Mobile after being announced that it was being tossed out an airlock into the cold, dark, vastness of sp

Greg Murphy details the Cerulean Moment by WhartonBrooks

Apr 12th, 2017 1h 4m

We get a deeper insight into not only the Cerulean Moment, but a few new surprises from WhartonBrooks as well! Join us for episode 083 as Vernon and Aaron chat with Greg Murphy. Diving into the interview, we discover all the details of how the

Cerulean Moment, Continuum v. DeX, & Cleaning Up Duplicate Skype Contacts

Apr 6th, 2017 59m 2s

Episode 082 gives us a chance to dig into the future of Continuum; especially since the WhartonBrooks Cerulean Moment has been officially announced. Aaron has a great tip for cleaning up duplicate contacts in Skype and Outlook. Vernon paints a

James Mundy of Foundbite

Mar 29th, 2017 45m 43s

James Mundy, the creator, founder, and developer of the social "Sound + Photo" app, Foundbite, joins us for episode 081. We hear the story of the Foundbite journey, including the why it is shutting down. Foundbite James on Twitter James' websit

New Co-host Aaron Hall (@GoodThings2Life)

Mar 24th, 2017 1h

For episode 080, we introduce the new co-host, Aaron Hall! Tip of the Episode: Opening multiple instances of OneNote. The Mobile Minute: Aaron's HP Elite x3 Top News: Vernon and Aaron talk about their recent home-buying experiences. Insider Fee

Kevin Harvell of The Tech Informist, Everything VR & AR, & the 2GuysTalking Podcast Network

Mar 21st, 2017 1h 3m

As the podcast climbs out of the self-induced hiatus with episode 080, we bring back one of the original founders of the show, Kevin Harvell, of the Tech Informist, Everything VR & HR, and the 2GuysTalking Podcast Network. Kevin also led the ST

Reemergence - The Show Returns

Mar 16th, 2017 2m 25s

MSMobileShow.com You are listening, to the MS Mobile Show! My name is Vernon E. L. Smith, and I am excited to be recording this! There's a good chance that if you are hearing my words right now, that you've been a longtime listener

78 - Picks and Predictions

Oct 25th, 2016 52m 44s

Vernon shares his predictions for what will be announced at the October #MicrosoftEvent. We get to hear the previously-cut personal picks from recent guests: Blake Latson (@BlakeLatson), David V. Kimball (@DavidVKimball), and Adam Doud (@DeadTe

77 - App Fatigue and AI Takeover, with Lloyd Moritz

Oct 18th, 2016 1h 5m

Lloyd Moritz has great insight into the direction major tech companies are heading when it comes to what we think of as artificial intelligence. AI, Machine Learning, Bots, and Virtual Assistants. These are all somewhat different, but still emp

76 - Disenchantment

Oct 12th, 2016 1h 11m

Admittedly, we often take a more positive view of Microsoft than perhaps the average consumer may. This episode is an exception. David has had about enough of Microsoft lately, so we asked Adam Doud to join us so that we can properly criticize

75 - Understanding Microsoft's Financials

Oct 5th, 2016 1h 11m

Too often, technology enthusiasts do not fully understand the financial choices made by the companies they value. Recently, Vernon tried to explain the news of Microsoft buying back stock from shareholders, and failed pitifully at it. Listener

74 - Surface, Skype, Outlook, and Ignite

Sep 29th, 2016 1h 15m

Since David was unavailable this week, we were fortunate enough to have Aaron Hall (@GoodThings2Life) join us for episode 74. Both Aaron and Vernon discuss some of their experiences regarding the two keynote sessions held on Monday. Skype Room

73 - Choosing Tech For Others

Sep 23rd, 2016 54m 28s

Many technology enthusiasts end up playing tech support for their friends and families. Often our loved ones rely on us to make the right choices for us, when it comes to a meaningful purchase of a piece of tech. Vernon and David talk about som

72 - No Notes, No Direction, No Worries

Sep 14th, 2016 1h 3m

This is one of the very few shows that we've recorded without putting together any host notes. We just share an enjoyable conversation. Miraculously, Surface AIO, Word Flow for iOS, Cerulean Mobile, HP Elite X3, and Microsoft Ignite do manage t

71 - "The Fun Picker"

Sep 8th, 2016 1h

This week we have a little bit of everything. David has finished his mod and it is now available for your enjoyment! Vernon shares his newly-revealed addiction to old cheese. Both of us are truly excited about the news that WhartonBrooks has a

70 - Facebook Connect apps, UWP resurgence, & RIP Blab

Sep 4th, 2016 58m 56s

Vernon and David discuss Twitter and Slack feedback. We discuss how to disconnect Facebook apps Windows Phone apps like Amazon are going away, but UWP app versions are coming out Darrell gets an Xbox Live gamertag: TowJam Fitbit and Health Vau

69 - 10 v. 7

Aug 31st, 2016 1h

Chances are that if you regularly listen to this podcast, you are probably running Windows 10 on your main PC. The fact remains though, that many people are still using Windows 7 on their work devices. On this episode, Vernon and David compare

68 - Mobile Imaging "Dos" & "Don'ts"

Aug 17th, 2016 53m 17s

Vernon and David have been super busy lately, and there was an initial snafu with this episode's audio, but here it finally is! The two catch up a bit, share some insights from the recent Anniversary update, and David shares more about the sec

67 - Darrell Gets Fired. Again.

Jul 22nd, 2016 1h

Microsoft employee and friend of the show, Darrell Prichard, joins Vernon and David for another round. Few filters are utilized, which is true to form. The three talk about recent Groove updates, Groove failures, and legally sharing music throu

66 - Pokemon Go is no go on Windows Mobile

Jul 14th, 2016 1h 6m

On this episode of the MS Mobile Show, we discuss the fact that as popular as Pokemon Go is, it is unlikely that the hit game will make an appearance on Windows Mobile anytime soon if at all. We also discuss the reappearance of the Lumia 1520 o

65 - Sean "WinPhan" Johnson

Jul 8th, 2016 1h

We are pleased to be joined by Sean "WinPhan" Johnson on this episode of the MS Mobile Show! Both Sean and David V. Kimball have held the "WinPhan" title over the last few years, so it is a treat to have both of them on the same show at the sam