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When tech giants buy developers, they frequently let app support fall by the wayside — and Apple is continuing that trend following its acquisition of HopStop. Windows Phone users can no longer download or run their version of the HopStop app. Instead, the developer is asking them to use the mobile website for directions. Curiously, though, the Android app is still hanging around; Apple isn’t dismissing all competing platforms, like it did after buying Siri. Neither Apple nor HopStop have offered explanations for the move, but it’s clear that Windows Phone users will have to lean on alternatives like Here Transit to plan their daily commutes.

[Left image credit: Roman DeSilva, Twitter]

Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, Mobile, Apple

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Via: AllThingsD

Source: WindowsObserver

Sprint just recently announced that it will be offering the HTC 8XT on July 19th, but it turns out it’s not the only option for those interested the phone. Upstart Ting has just announced that it is now taking pre-orders for the device, making it the first Windows Phone device available on the MVNO. Not many surprises beyond that, as you might expect — the device is available off-contract per usual (running $373), and the phone itself is the same as you’ll find on Sprint, including a 4.3-inch WVGA display, 1.4GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 CPU, 8 megapixel camera and HTC’s trademark “BoomSound.” Those looking for a different take on Windows Phone can also look for an unspecified Samsung ATIV device to be available on Ting sometime soon.

Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, HTC

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Source: Ting

Tango dances its way into a bigger ballroom today — it’s no longer just a cross-platform messenger now that the latest update brings a number of social networking features to the mix. Following the release of an in-app gaming platform, the new version of Tango gives you the power to find potential friends near you if you allow it to access your location. It lets you tweak your profile, add your picture, post status updates à la Facebook and Twitter and send and receive images during a voice or a video call. We’re sure you’re already active on a bunch of social networks, but if you’re looking for a new dance partner, Tango’s just a source link away.

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Source: Tango (iTunes), (Google Play)

Today’s 41 Million Reasons event was all about the hardware — and, to a lesser extent, proprietary software — so it’s no surprise that third-party app developers weren’t exactly front and center. Nokia did give them a little more time after the show, however, with tables stationed around Lumia 1020 demos. We used the opportunity to take a gander at a beta version of Path’s forthcoming Windows Phone app, which the company was, naturally, showing off on Nokia’s hot new offering. And there’s no question why, really, as this version takes plenty of advantage of the Lumia’s photo focus.

The app also takes some visual cues from Microsoft’s mobile operating system. On the phone’s homescreen, Path’s tile offers a number, cluing you in to how many new posts you’ve got. Fire it up, and you’ll get your feed, as with Android and iOS, including photos, videos, check-ins and the like. Swipe to the right and the app uses the Windows Pivot navigation to take you to tiles with pending friend requests and your existing friends. As for Nokia exclusives, the company’s early access to handset maker’s imaging SDK brings 50 additional filters for pictures.

The app is scheduled for the “coming months”. In the meantime, you can check out a video demo below.

Check out all the news from today’s Nokia event at our hub!

Filed under: Cellphones, Storage, Mobile, Microsoft, Nokia

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You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

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