Having touch problems on Lumia 535, a fix is on the way

Many Windows Phone users have reported that the new Lumia 535 has a serious touch issue making it almost unusable specially with multiple fingers.  Winphoneviet demonstrates the issue pretty convincingly, with the handset having issues tracking fingers accurately, especially when it comes to multi-touch.
This problem gets worst when a user uses the WordFlow or the Swype keyboard on Microsoft Lumia 535. Also from my personal experience, the touch has problem specially on the far downside of the screen near the navigation keys.
Fortunately Microsoft has said they are aware of the issue, and are planning a software update to address it. Check the video by Winphoneviet demonstrating the issue below.


In the interim some users are reporting that de-activating Screen Magnifier (under Settings>Ease of Access), which is on by default, helps improve the situation significantly.

Are our 535-using readers plagued by this problem? Let us know below.

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New leak reveals Cortana UI for desktop on Windows 10

Microsoft has already revealed the Windows 10 OS for insiders and is providing prompt updates to the same. As the new OS is still under development, one thing that is dragging the attention of the tech enthusiasts is Cortana.
There have already many leaks for Cortana before and there has been so many concept videos ramming the internet. These videos however are not original ones.
Today WinBeta uploaded video demonstrating the new Cortana UI for Windows 10. The build appears to be 9910 which has been recently compiled by Microsoft. We are still not sure when Microsoft will actually release Cortana for Windows 10.
Microsoft has send invitation to all the insiders to attend the event on 21st Jan next year. We hope that Microsoft will reveal Consumer Preview and also Cortana for Windows 10.
We are digging more into Windows 10 just to find some useful stuff for our readers. Meanwhile check the video below, uploaded by WinBeta.

Source: WinBeta

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Video: Unboxing and First Impressions of GOQii Fitness Band

It was two days ago when GOQii landed on our Review Desk and unfortunately I was out for some work. Today I got time to upload the unboxing video. I am pretty excited about this one as GOQii is the first Indian OEM to launch a fitness band. Also they launched a Windows Phone app a couple of days ago so that too is not a problem. Here we present the unboxing video of GOQii band.

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Also GOQii is providing 50% off on these bands so you can get them at half price. You can buy them Here or from Amazon India Here.
Do let us know your opinions. Also if you have any questions regarding this, you can comment here or on my Twitter ID. I will include them in my review.

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Nokia launches N1, first tablet by Nokia running Android

This is what we have been waiting for! THE NOKIA N1 ! Hence those early Z launcher updates passing through couple of days. Have a look, site is down but we managed to grab the scenery and the specs!

Tech Specs

• Height- 200.7mm
• Width- 138.6 mm
• Depth- 6.9 mm
• Body

1. One-piece design
2. Aluminum with surface anodization

• Weight- 318 g
• Colors- Natural Aluminum or Lava Gray
• Camera

1. 8 MP rear-facing camera with autofocus
2. 5 MP front-facing camera, fixed focus
3. 1080p video recording

• Buttons and connections

1. 3.5 mm audio
2. Micro-USB 2.0 with a Type-C reversible connector

• Display

1. 7.9 inch (4:3)
2. 2048×1536 resolution
3. Gorilla® glass 3
4. IPS panel with LED backlight
5. Fully laminated zero air-gap display

• Chip- Intel® 64-bit Atom™ Processor Z3580, 2.3 GHz
• Memory- LPDDR3 (800 MHz), 2 GB
• Storage- eMMC 5.0, 32 GB
• Graphics- PowerVR G6430, 533 MHz
• Audio

1. High Quality Discrete Audio Codec, Wolfson
2. WM8958E, independent audio codec

• Speakers

1. Two 0.5 W stereo speakers
2. 90 dB with less than 10% total harmonic distortion (THD)

• Microphone- Digital MIC Cavity resonance frequency more than 20 KHz
• Battery- 18.5 Wh (5300 mAh) rechargeable lithium polymer battery (3.7 V)
• Sensors- 6-axis Gyro+Accelerometer
• Wireless- Wi-Fi, (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual channel (2.4GHz & 5GHz) with MIMO
• Bluetooth, BT 4.0
• Software

1. Android™ 5.0 Lollipop
2. Nokia Z Launcher

It'll cost you $249 when it launches, but it's slated to land in China first in time for Chinese New Year (that's February 19, 2015) with a release in Russia to follow soon after. Check the promo video of the same below.

What Nokia's really proud of is the fact that you can scribble letters on the screen to quickly pull up apps that haven't surface on the list yet. I've been playing with a near-production build on a series of Android phones for the past few days, and it's surprisingly pleasant -- the letter recognition is snappy enough on my Nexus 5, and if you're feeling particularly bored, you can scrawl out Google search queries one letter at a time. Curious for a taste before the N1 hits store shelves? Wunderbar: the final version of Z Launcher will go live in the Google Play Store shortly, complete with support for rooted devices. Don't let anyone tell you that complaining loudly won't get you what you want.

The N1 is a curious little beast, a chimaera of sorts infused with DNA from Nokia, Google and Apple (even though Nokia would probably deny that last one). We're not sure if Nokia can move the needle in a crazy-competitive tablet market, but there is one thing we're sure of: we can't wait to try this thing out.

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Video: First Hands-On of the Lumia 535

Microsoft today revealed their first non-nokia Lumia device, Lumia 535. As the name suggests, it is a low-end device targeted towards emerging markets. This device includes premium features, a colorful design, easy readability in sunlight on a large five-inch display, 1GB RAM and a quad-core processor for a smooth smartphone experience. And it comes with built-in 8 GB of internal storage which you can expand up to an additional 128 GB by adding a microSD card. The main highlight of the device is its front cam featuring a wide-angle lens, fit more in your selfies and Skype video calls with the 5 MP front-facing camera. Check the first official hands-on of the same.

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Microsoft launches the Lumia 535

Finally the day is here as Microsoft has revealed the Lumia 535 with the Microsoft Branding. It is the first smartphone that comes with the Microsoft Branding. The device packs  a 5-inch screen, 5-megapixel front- and rear-facing camera, and free integrated Microsoft experiences (such as Skype and OneNote) to more people at an affordable price.
Lumia 535 comes in two flavors: 3G Single SIM, or 3G Smart Dual SIM, both loaded with Windows Phone 8.1 and the Lumia Denim Update right out of the box.
Lumia 535 features the same wide-angle, 5-megapixel front-facing camera as the Lumia 730 and Lumia 735, the Lumia 535 not only provides you with crystal-clear imagery and the Lumia selfie app, but you’ll also be able to get more in shot during those Skype calls.
Lumia 535 comes with a 5-inch display, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, and 1GB RAM. Lumia 535 comes with 8GB of memory. If you need more, simply slide in a microSD card, with support up to 128 GB, or use the 15 GB free OneDrive storage to store all your photos or documents.
With the Lumia 535, Microsoft also introduced the stylish flip covers like the one Samsung introduced a year ago.

The Lumia 535 supports Bluetooth LE and can connect easily to the Portable Wireless Speaker, or for those with wires try the Coloud Bang.
Lumia 535 3G Single SIM and Lumia 535 3G Dual SIM will be available from November at an estimated RRP of 110 EUR before taxes and subsidies with sales starting in China, Hong Kong and Bangladesh, with other countries to follow. Also the device will be following the same funky strategy of Nokia and will be available in Blue, White, Green, Black and Orange.
Check the promo video of the same below.

So what are your initial thoughts of the device? Considering the price and specs, will you be getting one when it will be available in your country.

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Microsoft teases the #MoreLumia event tomorrow

Microsoft has just posted a teaser video on their new YouTube channel teasing the More Lumia event scheduled for tomorrow. The video doesn't shows much but is just a teaser of what is about to come. The video is labeled as "Big on Experiences - 11/11/2014 - #MoreLumia" showing the potential of the event. Also if you play and watch video closely (use slow motion on VLC Media Player) at 14 second, you will notice a Green Colored device with a Flash. Also the main focus of the video went to the Camera suggesting Microsoft might launch the successor of Lumia 1020. Check the video after the break.

So, just a day left for the event. Join us tomorrow as we will be covering the next big thing. For now grab the comments section and let us know your views.

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Video: Unboxing of Microsoft Band

The Microsoft Band was just released on Thursday, October 30th. If you haven’t been following the news, the Microsoft Band is a hybrid between a Fitbit and a typical smartwatch. It has a touchscreen and lets you interact with Cortana, in addition to tracking your heart rate and more.

The device is pretty nice. Feels a little bulky on my wrist, but not bad. Comfort is questionable, but as I play around with adjusting the band size, I’m finding something that feels better. It’s quite useful for getting notifications of text messages, or checking your calendar. 

Check the unboxing video by Windows Central for more info.

Video: Windows Central

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See Microsoft band into action in this Video

Microsoft has already shocked everyone by launching the new fitness band. The band is a amazing fitness device that syncs perfectly with your life and your work giving you the best experience possible. While the band is scheduled to be available from tomorrow and that too only in US, Microsoft released a video detailing all the features of the band and also the advantages of it. Check the video below and let us know your initial thoughts about it. Also for our US based audiences, let us know if any of you are going to get it tomorrow.

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Asphalt Overdrive from Gameloft is coming Thursday

During E3 this year, Gameloft announced the latest game in the Asphalt series of racers. Surprisingly, the next Asphalt won't be Asphalt 9. Instead, the series is spinning off in a new direction with Asphalt Overdrive. Instead of a serious arcade-style racer, the new Asphalt will be an endless racer – sort of like Gameloft's recently released Spider-Man Unlimited or Sega's Crazy Taxi City Rush.
Players who are wondering how well Asphalt works as an endless racer plays won't have to wait long to find out. Today Gameloft announced that Asphalt: Overdrive will be coming to Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and Windows 8 this Thursday, September 25! The publisher also released a new trailer to celebrate the news. Keep reading for the trailer.

The Windows Phone version will run on devices with 512 MB of RAM, so nobody has to miss out on the endless racing. The Windows 8 version will exclusively feature landscape support, since Windows 8 PCs tend to be locked to that orientation.
Asphalt Overdrive will be free with in-app purchases when it arrives on Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and Windows 8 this Thursday.

Via: WPCentral

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Windows 9's new Start menu demonstrated on video

While Microsoft is making final preparations to reveal Windows 9 on 30th September, we are seeing a bunch of leaks from yesterday including the new Start Menu.  German site WinFuture has posted a two-minute video that demonstrates how the Start menu works in the next major release of Windows. As you’d expect, it’s very similar to what Microsoft demonstrated with traditional apps mixing with modern apps (and their Live Tiles) into a familiar Start menu.

The account options have been placed at the top of the Start menu for now, allowing you to lock and sign out of a machine, while shutdown and restart options can be access by a visible button alongside the account section. The new Start menu consists of two sections: one for a list of traditional apps in the familiar left pane, and a new section on the right that consists mainly of modern apps with Live Tiles. However, the right section can collapse to make way for Start menu users to dig into File Explorer, otherwise it appears to work just like the Windows 7 menu with options to pin apps and browse through a list of all apps.

Once more and more apps are pinned to the Start menu, it expands automatically and there are options to resize Tiles in a way that’s identical to the regular Start screen in Windows 8. While this new Start menu clearly isn’t designed for tablet users, there appears to be an option to “use the Start menu instead of the Start screen” for those with mouse and keyboard users. That will likely be enabled by default, and Microsoft may even remove the fullscreen Start screen altogether for desktop users in favor of a Start menu that expands.

Floating modern apps are also demonstrated several times during the video, and they appear to work as you would expect. Modern apps will no longer need to be snapped into position or run fullscreen, instead they work like traditional Windows apps and can be resized freely. This is only a very early look at the next version of Windows, expected to be named just Windows or Windows 9, and the user interface of the desktop is bound to change significantly by the time this ships next year. Microsoft is expected to distribute an early Windows Technical Preview at the end of the month or early October so that developers and enterprise customers can evaluate the many changes the company is making.

Via: TheVerge

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Video: WP8.1 Live Lock screens set to bring amazing lock screen weather animations

Just as we got the new animated live lockscreen from Microsoft, developers have taken this as a new opportunity and used the live lockscreen in their apps. Windows Phone India Enthusiasts showed how the developers of the popular tool app,  #1 Toolkit used the APIs in their weather app, #1Weather.
See another demo of the great looking app after the break.

Source: Windows Phone India Enthusiasts

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Video: Sneak peek at the Lock screen apps on Windows Phone 8.1

The most exciting and interesting part of Build 2014 was custom animated lockscreen apps for Windows Phone 8.1 devices. Joe Belfiore said we can expect the first beta of lock screen apps to show up on our handsets in 1-2 weeks. 

Developer David Lorenzin has jumped the queue slightly by giving us a preview on video of the apps he will be publishing to the Windows Phone Store.

According to the video his lock screen app will feature 3 styles of unlocking –  Classic,  which features diagonal sliding lines, Clock Plus, which features text revolving around a circular hub, and  Stripe, which features sliding horizontal sections. Check the video after a break.

Watch that YouTube video above to preview those new Lock screen APIs in action. Those are animated Lock screens that will apparently be published sometime soon this week and you'll be able to nab.

Joe Belfiore also informed via Twitter last week that the Lock screen app will be in English and require 1GB of RAM at launch.

Watch the video and let us know if you like Classic, Clock Plus or Stripe.

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Marcus Ash talks about Cortana on other platforms

A video has now surfaced showing Microsoft’s Marcus Ash (Group Program Manager for Windows Phone) answering the question, and from his response we can gather it is not the first time the issue has been discussed by the Windows Phone team.

He explained that the number 1 priority was to provide an excellent experience on Windows Phone, to help sell handsets, but after this has been well bedded in, the second priority would be spreading Cortana to the rest of the Microsoft ecosystem.
After this however the question of going cross-platform did come up, and he notes that Microsoft needed to be where their customers were, and that by going cross-platform they could provide an advantage to their users who used multiple ecosystems.
Our readers will note that Google Now is not just available on Android handsets, but also iOS and even the desktop via Chrome.  Should Microsoft also aim for ubiquity, or at the very least availability on multiple platforms? Let us know below.

Via: WMPowerUser

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First Impression with Surface Pro 3 by Microsoft

Some of the changes includes .. Battery life of up to nine hours, performance has increased, weight is down and viewing angles have increased.

Thanks to wpcentral for the video demostration of the same.

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Finnish goalkeeper Lassi Hurskainen teams up with Nokia for some impressive trick shots

Are you prepared to see something fairly awesome? This latest advertisement from Nokia sees the company team up with Finnish goalkeeper Lassi Hurskainen. The end result is a spectacular montage of some trick shots knocking smartphones out the hands of their owners. These unlucky targets are subsequently reimbursed with a shiny new Lumia 630.

It's certainly a unique way to switch consumers from competitor platforms to Windows Phone. Enjoy the footage.

Source: Youtube, Via: WPCentral

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Video: Cortana vs Google Now vs Siri

As the Dev Preview of Windows Phone 8.1 is here, everyone are asking a common question, Can Cortana beat Siri and Google Now in One-on-One battle? We have a video from Daniel Rubino from WPCentral showing the battle between Microsoft‘s new digital personal assistent Cortana and Apple’s Siri and Android’s Google Now. Head below and see who wins the battle.

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Windows Phone 8.1 demoed on Lumia 630(Videos)

With Windows Phone 8.1 just days away from being announced, the floodgates are starting to open for leaks about Microsoft’s new major OS update. This morning, Chinese site CoolXAp.com have managed to get their hands on a Nokia Lumia 630 and posted the above video showing off the OS.

The video shows:

• Virtual navigation keys.
• Action center
• New Podcast app
• New FM Radio app, pulled out of Music hub
• Video and Music Xbox apps separated into two apps
• New Store layout, as we recently reported
• IE changes, including new Tab section, private tabs
• IE tabs are displayed in multitask view
• Pull down to close apps in multitask
• New stock Photos app, with sections All, Albums, Favorites now on separate panels
• New stock camera layout
• Apps that are installed on the device: Storage Sense, Battery Sense, Data Sense

CoolXap.com have posted another video from their captured Nokia Lumia 630.

This video shows the process of Start Screen customization, in particular background images.

The video shows that users will be able to crop pictures from their own library, meaning they will not be stuck will a small collection of pre-selected images, which can of course be both a good and a bad thing.

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Windows Phone 8.1 camera customization shown in video

We are about three weeks away from the launch of the first major update for Windows Phone 8 users. We know a lot about the next big version of Windows Phone, but there’s still more info trickling out as we lead up to the big unveil. Today we’re looking at the default camera application that Windows Phone 8.1 handsets will ship with. Video after the break.

Few things to take away from the video above that shows the settings for photos + camera and the camera application itself.

• Application is called Microsoft Camera
• Live tile for the photo app can cycle between all photos, a single image or those marked as favorites
• Photos can be grouped by time and location
• You can quickly pin specific settings to the camera viewfinder (white balance, resolution, lens picker, front/rear camera toggle, etc.)
• Manually select different scenes (nighttime, portrait, etc.)
• New icon for lenses
• Can quickly change video quality when in video recording mode
• Can select photo quality for burst mode

Source: UnleashThePhones.com

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First look at Cortana in action on Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft’s is introducing Cortana in Windows Phone 8.1. Out of all the new features in Windows Phone 8.1 it’s the one we’re most excited about. As you probably know, Cortana is the forthcoming intelligent personal assistant that will debut in Windows Phone 8.1, but probably seep into other Microsoft products like Windows 8 and Xbox One. We’ve seen screenshots of the UI before, but the video below is the first time the public is seeing it for the first time. 

The video indicate that the service uses many more data sources than we expect, including:

• Location
• Contacts
• Voice input
• Email and text messages
• Browser History
• Search History
• Calendar details

Check the video from UnleashThePhones.com after the break.

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