Today's the day. You can pick up the Nokia Lumia 2520 from Verizon, while AT&T customers get theirs tomorrow. In fact, you can now order the Lumia 2520 on Verizon's website. Pricing starts at $399.99 and goes up. Details on how you can get your paws on the newest tablet from Nokia below.

Nokia is bringing their first Windows 8.1 RT tablet to market, but is it the right choice?

In a few hours, Nokia's first Windows RT 8.1 tablet goes on sale in the US on Verizon (AT&T gets it just 24 hours later). It's a momentous step both for Nokia and Microsoft, who so far have had a tough sell with the RT. In fact, Microsoft and Nokia are the last two manufactures to offer the stripped down version of Windows, with other OEMs opting for the more powerful 32-bit version on an Intel Atom or i5 processor.

So does Nokia have what it takes to spark some life back into the Windows tablet market? And what about Microsoft's own Surface 2? Read on for our full review of the Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet.

We're pretty big fans of music app formerly known as Nokia Music. Earlier today, Nokia put out a refreshed Windows Phone app for their music service. Along with the new app came a rebranding from Nokia Music to Nokia MixRadio. So we're not too surprised to see an update for the Windows 8 version of Nokia's music offering.

The Xbox One launch is fast approaching, with many game publishers lined up to publish launch titles for the new console. One of those publishers is Electronic Arts, who have Battlefield 4 and Need for Speed: Rivals ready for Xbox One.

In celebration if the impending launch, EA invited us to their headquarters in Redwood City, CA to check out a couple of Xbox One exclusive titles they have coming in the months ahead. We can't talk about those games just yet, but I can share my experiences and impressions of the gigantic publisher's sprawling base of operations.

ProShot is a feature rich camera app for Windows Phone 8 that provides users with a significant amount of control over their Windows Phone camera.  The app was updated today to version 3.0 and delivers a decent amount of new features and the customary user interface tweaks and bug fixes.

The stand out feature with the version 3.0 update is a real time filter editor that is a new in-app purchase ($.99).  The filter editor makes available a handful of preset effects filters as well as an editor that you can use to create your own filters.

It looks like today wasn't going to all be about Instagram and Waze, as the official Mint app (www.mint.com) was also close to release. At least, that's what the November 20 Store listing from Intuit Inc. suggests. Mint was announced as coming to Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 back in June and it looks to be readying for launch. The popular financial management app is wanted by many who rely on the service, especially to access it on the go.

Reader of the site Travis B. passed on the link to us, which also has a single screenshot from the forthcoming app. However, if you click to download Mint, you are met with an error stating you don't have permission to download, hinting that this is not yet public.

It's already set in stone that Microsoft's next-generation console, the Xbox One will require a day one patch - just like the PlayStation 4. Unfortunately, with the next Xbox, you'll not be able to play any games (or really do anything at all) until you've installed the update.

Luckily, should you be afraid that something may go wrong on the day to prevent you from getting on with some gaming, Microsoft has made an offline version of the day one patch available for manual installation via a USB drive.

We waited a very long time, but it's finally here! The official Instagram app for Windows Phone is now live at the Windows Phone Store. We've been using third-party apps like 6tag, but we're finally happy to say there's an official app. We put the app in front our camcorder to show you how it looks on our phone. Watch the video after the break!

If there's one app left standing for Windows Phone users, it would be Snapchat. The popular photo messaging app that allows your pics to 'expire' after a pre-determined viewing time does not have an official client for Windows Phone, but today we have the next best thing.

Developed by Rudy Huyn, the mind behind 6tag and 6sec, also very popular unofficial apps for Instagram and Vine, 6snap has been in the works for the last few weeks. Today, the app is available to all with Windows Phone 8 devices and it does not disappoint.

Head past the break for our video first-look and more information on where to get it.

It will not be long until the Xbox One consoles will find their way to entertainment centers and we are pleased to share that a dedicated YouTube app will be available from day one.

Microsoft Xbox team member Larry Hryb (aka @majornelson) shared the good news over on Twitter about an hour ago.  We do not know whether or not if the app will be a "view only" type app or if it will have Kinect integration for recording and uploading videos.

Has Windows Phone finally come of age? Microsoft emphatically says 'yes'

With today's announcement that Instagram has arrived for Windows Phone along with Waze (Mint and Xbox Video are still "coming soon"), Windows Phone as an operating system has finally reached a significant turning point. At least according to Microsoft.

We recently sat down with Todd Brix, General Manager, Windows Apps and Store at Microsoft, who walked us through some of the recent accomplishments. Brix and Microsoft are claiming that with the recent spate of app releases, a "critical mass" has finally pushed Windows Phone into the big leagues. Windows Phone now has parity on most of the top download apps found on iOS and Android with an "85% overlap" in top-25 titles, according to the company.

Instagram has officially launched on Windows Phone, as a beta at least. That said, many of you are already downloading the app and publishing content on the social network. While there are third-party apps already available on the store, the official app is finally here and we'd like to see what you've all been able to produce on the Windows Phone Central forum.

In case you missed it, Instagram (beta) launched on Windows Phone today. If you haven't already got the app installed on your smartphone, we strongly urge you to head on over to the store right this very second. Now that the popular social network is on Windows Phone, what are your thoughts about both the official app and Instagram itself?

Today, Windows Phone users are finally treated to a new app and service that has been long in the making: Waze. First announced back in June, Waze has been undergoing a private (but detailed) beta testing period to ensure the highest quality. Although it was reported as having no ETA back in October, the app is finally ready for public release. That despite unfounded concerns that its new owners, Google, would cancel the project. But today, Microsoft and Waze are announcing its general availability.

Waze is an extremely popular navigation and traffic app that relies on social interaction for real-time updates. Considered to be a community-driven application, Waze differs from regular GPS navigation apps by relying on user feedback for traffic, travel times, accidents, police traps, and more with user ability to modify maps and roads. It's a fascinating service with around 50 million users worldwide, mostly found on Android and iOS. 

Today, Microsoft and Facebook (Burbn) have announced the arrival of the official Instagram app for Windows Phone. It's been a long time in the making but this is the moment you have all been waiting for.

Announced a few weeks ago in Abu Dhabi during Nokia World, Instagram for Windows Phone has been one of the most coveted and sought after applications for the rapidly growing platform. Constantly cited as the one big "missing apps" for consumers (and being one of the searched for in the Store), Instagram's arrival has come at an opportune time, seeing as Windows Phone is gaining market share fervently these days.

The service is simple in concept and execution, but it was the right app at the right time. Users simply take photos from their smartphone (or taken live within the app) and can optionally apply a set of retro-filters, giving it a Polaroid-like effect. Users can then post the photo on their timeline within the app (also visible on the web) along with hashtags. By following and being followed, users can build up an audience around those who want a visual experience. Text is minimal as the focus is to let the image tell the story. Images can be cross-posted to Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and more.

Qualcomm just announced their new high-end processor, the Snapdragon 805. It's the successor to the Snapdragon 800 found on several high-end devices including the Nokia Lumia 1520 we recently reviewed. Qualcomm claims the 805 is their highest performance processor designed to deliver the highest quality mobile video, camera and graphics.

The new Snapdragon 805 features the new Adreno 420 GPU, which offers up to 40 percent more graphics processing power than its predecessor. It is the first mobile processor to offer system-level Ultra HD support, 4K video capture and playback and enhanced dual camera Image Signal Processors (ISPs), for superior performance, multitasking, power efficiency and mobile user experiences.

City-building games with timers are increasingly common on mobile platforms. Xbox Windows Phone has seen a few, including Gameloft's own Ice Age Village. These games lure players in with their initially rapid progression and lots of loot to collect. But the longer one plays, the less new things there are to see and the more the feeling of sameness pulls in. Do we keep playing them for fun or out of habit?

So the question becomes how to make a city builder with real lasting appeal – one that keeps providing players a reason to play and maybe even spend some money. Electronic Arts found a clever way to do so by adding timers to its Sims franchise and calling it Sims FreePlay. Now Gameloft returns to the genre with Kingdoms & Lords. The hook: they've thrown strategic battles into the mix.

Nokia has today released a substantial update to its Nokia Music app available on all Lumia Windows Phones. Not only that, but the company has completely rebranded the service. Say hello to Nokia Mix Radio. To celebrate the launch of the software upgrade for its app on Windows Phone, Nokia is also looking to hold an event in New York on November 21st, but you can download the update today.

Wapple (www.wapple.net) is a mobile and cross-screen marketing company providing design, device delivery technology and consultation to worldwide clients. The company is looking to address the "rapidly expanding Windows Phone and tablet consumer base" by ramping up resources to increase support for businesses, delivering apps to both Windows Phones and tablets.

Car Starter is a dashboard companion app for your Windows Phone 8 device that can come in handy while driving.  Car Starter's layout places access to your music, contacts, app shortcuts, maps and more at your fingertips.

Car Starter was recently updated to version 1.5, which adds a few more app and settings shortcut options to the app, the ability to set more than two destinations, and a search assistant in setting destinations.

Grantophone is one of those Windows Phone apps that may not appeal to everyone but could prove interesting for those who are musically inclined. It is a feature rich musical instrument that is full of expression and creative potential.

Grantophone has been updated several times since we last looked at the music app and after receiving several tips to revisit the app, we are shining the spotlight on it once again.

Fan of photography and upload some incredible shots to Flickr? You should be aware of 2flicka, the unofficial app already available for Windows Phone. We last looked at 2flicka when version 1.1 was pushed out for consumers to enjoy and today we can relay that 1.2 is now available. Slide on past the break to see what's new.

Fan of photography and upload some incredible shots to Flickr? You should be aware of 2flicka, the unofficial app already available for Windows Phone. We last looked at 2flicka when version 1.1 was pushed out for consumers to enjoy and today we can relay that 1.2 is now available. Slide on past the break to see what's new.