# Windows Phone on The No Agenda Show Windows Phone comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2011 to September 2018. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** November 2011 – September 2018 - **Related topics:** [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Surface Phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-phone.md), [App Developers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/app-developers.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [Cortana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cortana.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Hyatt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hyatt.md), [Internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [Italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Windows Phone Popularity, Italian Economic Reality - **Episode:** [1068: Carbeque](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-16 - **Time:** 5:21–6:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque/chapter/windows-phone-popularity-italian-economic-reality.md Windows Phones remain surprisingly prevalent in Italy, appearing at car rental agencies and restaurants despite the platform's lack of modern app support. This trend is attributed to local economic conditions where many residents prioritize basic texting and internet functionality over expensive iPhone hardware. Users reportedly accept the lack of updates as a functional reality for their daily communication needs. Keywords: [windows phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-phone.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [smartphone apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-apps.md), car rental, [texting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texting.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md) ### Microsoft Mixed Reality and the Windows Store Experience - **Episode:** [997: Competitive Victimhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-07 - **Time:** 5:39–11:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood/chapter/microsoft-mixed-reality-and-the-windows-store-experience.md A host describes a visit to a Microsoft Store to test the Mixed Reality headset, comparing the spatial interface to the film Minority Report. The experience allows users to arrange multiple application windows in a virtual "Cliff House" environment rather than using traditional alt-tabbing. Observations are made regarding the lack of branding at the Microsoft Store compared to the crowded Apple Store nearby. Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), mixed reality, [vr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vr.md), windows store, cliff house, [cortana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cortana.md), [surface phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-phone.md) ### Transitioning to Windows and iPhone 10 Antipathy - **Episode:** [980: King Tide](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/980-king-tide.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-09 - **Time:** 2:40–4:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/980-king-tide/chapter/transitioning-to-windows-and-iphone-10-antipathy.md Adam Curry discusses his transition from Mac to a Windows-based Alienware computer, citing disappointment with Apple's recent hardware direction. The conversation covers the high cost of Microsoft Surface devices and the lack of news regarding a potential Surface phone. Curry expresses a growing antipathy toward the iPhone 10 and the loss of "magic" in Apple products. Keywords: [windows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows.md), alienware, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), iphone 10, [surface phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surface-phone.md) ### Slapdash Pro and Bing Cast Windows App Failures - **Episode:** [626: Preemptive Prosecution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/626-preemptive-prosecution.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-15 - **Time:** 10:49–14:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/626-preemptive-prosecution/chapter/slapdash-pro-and-bing-cast-windows-app-failures.md Listeners report significant issues with Windows-based podcast applications like Slapdash Pro and Bing Cast, which contain multiple incorrect or broken RSS feeds. Attempts to manually add functional feeds often fail due to poor application design or lack of developer support, with some feedback emails bouncing immediately. The reliance on centralized app directories is identified as a primary point of failure for distributed media like podcasting. Keywords: slapdash pro, bing cast, [windows phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-phone.md), [rss feeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rss-feeds.md), [app developers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/app-developers.md) ### No Agenda Donor Acknowledgements and Birthdays - **Episode:** [623: Fact Pattern](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-08 - **Time:** 1:10:24–1:18:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/623-fact-pattern/chapter/no-agenda-donor-acknowledgements-and-birthdays.md The hosts read a series of donations and birthday wishes, including a 60th birthday shout-out for Diane Holst. They discuss the improved podcast experience on Windows Phone 8.1 and acknowledge various "knights" and "baronets" in the No Agenda community. Plans for a potential "No Agenda Club" revival are briefly mentioned. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), diane holst, [windows phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-phone.md), [no agenda club](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-club.md) ### Fake Sponsored Content, Windows Phone, Riot Hyatt - **Episode:** [549: Associative Propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-19 - **Time:** 2:08:36–2:12:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/549-associative-propaganda/chapter/fake-sponsored-content-windows-phone-riot-hyatt.md The hosts perform a parody of "sponsored content," pretending to be paid to praise the Nokia Windows Phone and its 41-megapixel camera. The bit transitions into a discussion about the "Riot Hyatt" on Sunset Boulevard and memories of Telly Savalas, illustrating how easily commercial interests can be slipped into a conversation. Keywords: [windows phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-phone.md), [nokia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia.md), [hyatt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hyatt.md), [sponsored content](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sponsored-content.md), [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), telly savalas ### Windows Phone Tiles, Microsoft Marketing, Smartphone Design - **Episode:** [360: Pencil of Promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/360-pencil-of-promise.md) - **Published:** 2011-11-27 - **Time:** 1:49:33–1:51:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/360-pencil-of-promise/chapter/windows-phone-tiles-microsoft-marketing-smartphone-design.md The Windows Phone user interface is criticized for its use of "tiles" rather than traditional icons, which the hosts find difficult to navigate. Despite the hardware being "snappy," Microsoft's failure to seed the phones to influencers and bloggers is noted as a marketing blunder. The hosts joke about being willing to praise the phone if Microsoft provided a significant financial incentive. Keywords: [windows phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-phone.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [smartphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone.md), tiles, [user interface](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/user-interface.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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