Microsoft releases Windows Phone 8 Companion appMicrosoft releases Windows Phone 8 Companion app

Microsoft had long discontinued their Zune Music Player, but the desktop software for the same became the iTunes counterpart for syncing to Windows Phone 7 devices. However, for the newerWindows Phones 8 coming out, the desktop software has been made redundant.

The Companion app should be able to do everything the Zune Desktop does, but without being a separate software as such. Unfortunately, just like the existing Windows Phone 7 devices won’t be upgraded to the Windows Phone 8 OS, the Companion app too is only compatible with the new phones and won’t work with Windows Phone 7 (or 7.5 or 7.8).

Microsoft has been garnering a lot of attention lately, with their new OS Windows 8 and Surface RT being officially launched. The next wave of products from the Redmond Company is the Windows Phone 8, which would complete the Windows 8 family of products.

Phone makers like Nokia, HTC and Samsung have already announced their Windows Phone 8. While HTC and Samsung’s stake in the Windows Phone 8 devices isn’t that crucial, Nokia’s future entirely banks of the success of the new phones are an instant hit with the people.

You can get the Companion app here.

Ferguson rues game of two halves

Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson believes that a poor start to the match against Tottenham proved costly on Saturday and led to their second defeat in six games.

He  told ESPN: "It was quite a game. The first half we never started, didn't get into the game.

"From there we were just playing against the wind. The second half we played fantastic, just trying to get something from the game, and I think we were very unlucky.

"I think the attitude changed, that was the important thing. Wayne's (Rooney) ability does help but the attitude of the players was excellent everywhere on the pitch."

United had a host of penalty appeals turned down, with both their goalscorers going down under challenges in the area and handball shouts against both Sandro and William Gallas.

"There were quite a few," said Ferguson. "I think the one in the first half was a clear penalty kick, but maybe Nani made a meal of it and he didn't need to do that. He was clearly pulled back.

"The ones in the second half, I'm not so sure