Joe Belfiore confirm that WP8.1 Developer Preview users will automatically get WP8.1 Update 1

@CamdenKrupala if you're on WP 8.1 DP right now, you don't need to do ANYTHING and you'll automatically get 8.1 Update 1 next week. — joebelfiore (@joebelfiore) July 31, 2014 A vast number of our users are on the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview. The good news is that next week you should automatically be prompted to update to the next version of Windows Phone 8.1, Update 1, which brings numerous new features, including...

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BBM Beta goes public, available for everyone

Right on schedule, and as promised still in July, Blackberry Messenger for Windows Phone is now available for all to download. It would appear that the public beta version of BBM is a different one than what was released for the closed beta testers earlier in the month. In any case, this version is apparently the one that BlackBerry is letting any Window Phone users try out. Here's a quick description for version 1.0.0.0: Chat...

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VLC for Windows Phone is almost ready, check out the new screenshots

The team at VLC is working hard to bring the popular multimedia player to Windows Phone. Thomas Nigro, the designer/developer for VideoLan has shared some details with screenshots of the upcoming VLC app for Windows Phone. This includes the XAML UI of the app, which is designed to be responsive, meaning the app fits itself to the...

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Microsoft reveals Update 1 for Windows Phones, Preview for Developers next week

As expected, Microsoft has revealed Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 also known as GDR 1.  The news comes out of Beijing, China where Microsoft's Joe Belfiore announced the release during his keynote, in addition to the expansion of Cortana to the UK and China. Update 1 is relatively minor in comparison to what 8.1 delivered this spring, but it still contains numerous new features for consumers, and hardware manufacturers. Leaks...

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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 Enthusiast...

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Nokia Superman and Tesla apparently confirmed, will be launching soon

A report has been breaking through our mailbox regarding the new leaked devices which are near completion. According to The Verge, citing unnamed sources, claims that Microsoft's devices leader Stephen Elop showed off the two phones, via a video presentation, at an internal Microsoft meeting earlier this week. One of the devices, which...

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Windows Phone 8.1 + Cyan hits Lumia 1320 in India

We were getting big amount of tips from our readers especially living in India that Lumia 1320 is receiving the Windows Phone 8.1 + Cyan update and now we are able to confirm as one of our readers have send us the images of the update. If you're rocking the Lumia 1320, you can check manually for the update by going to Settings >...

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AdDuplex founder Alan Mendelevich teases HTC device for Verizon

We are seeing many leaks of the HTC One M8 which will be coming with the latest Windows Phone 8.1 out of the box. Engadget has reported that the name of the phone is called "One (M8) for Windows," which is a little awkward, although if you drop the M8 it has a nice ring to it. Engadget reports that they phone should launch by on "Verizon...

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Follow Indian celebrities with the new Follo app for Windows Phone

Follo (follo.co.in), a Times Internet service, is a celebrity connect service that enables fans to connect to their favorite actors, actresses, models, et al. You could read their updates, view extensive multimedia content, or listen to their voice feeds. By follo-ing a celebrity, you could stay updated about their work and personal endeavors - breaking news, exclusive quotes, celeb gossip, trade news, event photos, candid shots,...

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High quality Bluetooth Audio coming to Windows Phone soon

A2DP is an increasingly popular way to play back music, mainly due to the rise of Bluetooth speakers. With the wide diversity of smartphones it is the one standard which works for all operating systems. Unfortunately A2DP transfers audio in a compressed format which reduces sound quality. The answer is aptX, a higher quality codec often...

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HTC is working on the Windows Phone version of One M8

It not new news, but Tom Warren has once again confirmed that HTC is working on a Windows Phone version of the HTC One M8. The HTC One M8 features: 5.0 inches Full HD LCD3 Display 1080x1920p Resolution 2GB RAM 2.3GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 801 Processor 128GB microSD Support Weight- 160 g Battery- 2600 mAh All-metal Unibody Duo Ultrapixel...

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Hardware Requirements for WP8.1 GDR1 revealed

It looks like today is the day for Windows Phone 8.1 update and we have seen many new information today. Microsoft's OEM website continues to be a rich source of information on the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 update. The latest to arrive is the Hardware Requirements for handsets running the OS. Most of the features remain unchanged from...

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More features of Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 leaked online

Today we reported Microsoft's OEM website showing the documentations for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 update. Now NokiaPowerUser reports some new leaked features from their sources. According to their information WP8.1 GDR1, the next minor version of the OS, will support Network Time Protocol, when Network Identity and Time Zone, the...

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References of Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 found in OEM Documentation

We are getting nearer to the first update of Windows Phone 8.1 as new update on the Microsoft's OEM website shows documentations for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 update. However, if you try to click the links you are asked to log in, making this restricted to just OEM partners. While Windows Phone 8.1 is still in the early rollout stage, this...

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Review: First look at 1Mail Mailing Client for Windows Phone

When it comes to Mailing Clients then we find shortage of them on Windows Phone. We have a few Mailing Clients which a useful than the stock inbox on Windows Phone. Today, we are getting our hands on a beautiful Client which is under development for Windows Phone. The app is still in Beta state and supports only Gmail now but it is worth...

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Indian Air Force Releases Air Combat Mobile Game ‘Guardians’ For Windows Phone Devices

Indian AirForce has released a new advanced combat military game for Windows Phone devices. The main objective of the game is to drag youth and promote career in Indian AirForce.  Game Description: WANT TO BE A COMBAT PILOT? WANT TO FLY FOR INDIA?This is the Official Indian Air Force 3D Air Combat Mobile Game. Live the life of an...

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Microsoft's live lockscreen app now available for download

As teased  by Microsoft during Build 2014, the animated lockscreen app is now available for download from the Windows Phone Store. Store Description: Want to truly personalize your lock screen? Live lock screen lets you choose from 6 new lock screen layouts to add a distinctive touch to your Windows Phone. Each layout has a revamped...

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VLC Media Player coming as a Beta soon to Windows Phone

The highly anticipated and waited app for Windows Phone is finally ready for private Beta. The developers behind the popular Music App told that they will release the Beta app in August followed by official launch in September. Sadly, as confirmed now they will not take any Beta Testers from outside. VLC Media Player could be a healthy...

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Windows Phone 8.1 enabled LG device teased

Popular cross-promoting website, AdDuplex founder, Alan Mendelevich has teased a new Windows Phone 8.1 device by LG. According to the tweet made by him, the device will have Windows Phone 8.1 out of the box. The handset will feature a 5" screen with a resolution of 720p. The tweet also mentioned the model number of the device as LG...

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Thirteen new Microsoft Stores coming to the United States and Canada

Have a Microsoft Store near you? Then you're a lucky duck and get to check out some of the hottest gadgets, like the Surface Pro 3, whenever you want. Don't have one nearby? Then you might be in luck since Microsoft is looking to open thirteen new Microsoft Store's in the United States and Canada in the coming months. Read on to see if you're getting a Microsoft Store near you. Here's the list of thirteen upcoming retail locations: Chinook...

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AT&T announce the Nokia Lumia 1520 WP8.1 update

True to their word, AT&T has announced that the Windows Phone 8.1/Lumia Cyan, which they said would be released as soon as this week, is now available to download for the Nokia Lumia 1520. Starting at 1PM ET today, AT&T has announced that the Lumia 1520 is cleared to receive the Windows Phone 8.1 and Lumia Cyan update. AT&T...

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The next version of Windows Phone 8.1 will support Voice over LTE

Tom Warren, Senior Editor at the Verge, has revealed the next minor version of Windows Phone 8.1, Update 1, will bring support for more VoLTE standards, which suggests we may start seeing the technology showing up in the wild. So now what exactly is Voice over LTE. Actually Voice over LTE means, a VOIP standard which means voice calls...

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Microsoft updates MixRadio, Display and Network+

Microsoft has pushed new updates for some of its apps with mysterious improvements. The update list includes two being Lumia system apps affecting how the Windows Phones operate. The MixRadio music service by Microsoft is joined by Display and Network+. MixRadio: The popular streaming service got another update for Windows Phone devices, but unfortunately the change log is an old one and we're not entirely sure what's new....

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Entry Level Nokia Lumia 530 announced

Nokia (now Microsoft) has introduced another low end Lumia smartphone today. Nokia Lumia 530 which was leaked a few days ago is now official. At the heart, the Lumia 530 is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 4-inch LCD display. Nokia Lumia 530 comes with Windows Phone 8.1 right out of the box. Nokia Lumia...

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Surface tablets passes through BIS Certification in India

This is a great news for you if you are living in India as Microsoft is rumored to launch Surface Tablets in India. Recently, Microsoft Surface and Surface Pro 2 tablets have passed BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) procedure to import inside India. As you can see in the image above, Maintek Computer (A unit of Pegatron) has shipped...

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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...

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Tweetium For Windows Phone Beta Now Available In Store

If you are a Windows 8.1 user, you must be aware of the popular Twitter client called Tweetium. The developer behind the app has now created a Windows Phone version of the same app that is now available in beta in Windows Phone Store. If you have already bought Tweetium on Windows, you will not be charged when installing this app from the phone store. Also, if you are a Tweetium Pro subscriber via the Windows app, then your...

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Microsoft launches a How-To website for new switchers

Not sure how to use Windows Phone? Are you migrating from a rival operating system like Android, iOS, or BlackBerry? Microsoft is now launching a new training portal to help new users to the platform get acquainted with Windows Phone with an interactive tutorial filled with videos. Microsoft has launched a new website for new Windows...

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Flipkart releases major update for Windows Phone devices

Indian e-commerce website Flipkart has pushed a major update for Windows Phone Store today. The new version brings plenty of new changes and updates to the app. It's quite the substantial update and one we're sure many of you shoppers will enjoy. If you're not familiar with the name, Flipkart is essentially the Amazon of India. Check out the full change log below: Personalized Notification Center- Your personal shopping assistant...

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Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 build bumped to a new version

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 build has been bumped to a new version according to WPBench. The software now has build 8.10.14140.0, a small increase from 8.10.14130.0 we reported on 2 weeks ago, and of course a completely different branch from  Build 8.10.12397.895, which is what’s running on Windows Phone 8.1 handsets currently in...

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TimesCity gets a major update for Windows Phone

TimesCity.com, a Times Internet service, allows you to access information about restaurants, nightlife spots and movie theatres around you. Available for eleven cities in India as of now, the app helps you search and find restaurants and pubs to decide where to eat and party as well as the latest movie showtimes. The official TimesCity...

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App Update Roundup: Xbox Music, Xbox Video and Twitter got updated

It is another morning and we are back to work with some more new updates to the well known apps. Microsoft is on a tight schedule, delivering updates to those apps every two weeks in an effort to bring them to par. Heading to the Store and version 2.6.155.0 for Xbox Music and 2.6.154.0 for Xbox Video are now live for downloading and updating. Xbox Music 2.6.155.0 It's faster to load your collection, particularly the collection...

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Microsoft kills 3D Touch Windows Phone codenamed "McLaren"

Starting this fall, Microsoft was poised to release a new high-end Windows Phone featuring their new gesture technology dubbed 3D Touch. The project originally went by the name 'Goldfinger' but later moved to the prototype device stage under the moniker 'McLaren'. It was to be released on at least three US carriers simultaneously in addition to wider availability. In effect, this leaves Microsoft in a potentially vulnerable...

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Microsoft officially increases free OneDrive space to 15GB

As promised last month, Microsoft has now turned on the switch and has expanded the free storage space on its OneDrive service from 7GB to 15GB for everyone who has an account. The decision to double the free space on OneDrive was announced back in June but was not implemented at the time. Today's move means that anyone with a free Microsoft Account can access 15GB of space for storing documents, photos and videos and share...

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Cortana brings detailed stocks in the latest backend update

Microsoft has updated Cortana to include detailed stock profiles. Instead of just showing whether your favorite stock has risen or declined, it will track changes over time and display them in a simple and clean graph. As the Cortana team promised, Cortana will be updated twice a month using back-end updates to provide easy and quick...

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Nokia Creative Studio app updated to version 6.0

The Nokia Creative Studio photo editing app for Windows Phone Lumia devices just got updated to version 6.0 by Microsoft. While the name of the app remains the same (Microsoft didn't remove the "Nokia" branding this time), it does have a new design along with some additional features. Microsoft actually revealed plans to update Creative Studio back in May, but the official change log for version 6.0 shows that the app has these...

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Windows Phone 8.1 tracker page now live

As usual Microsoft has set up a official Tracker page for the users to see the live status of the update in their respectively countries and models. As Microsoft has already announced that from today onward all the existing Lumias will receive the new update. The tracker page is very useful for determining the update status on a particular...

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Nokia Lumia phones will receive the Cyan update starting today

Finally the day has came. Nokia has posted details on their very own Conversations Blog that the roll out of Windows Phone 8.1 and Lumia Cyan will began from today for all the existing Lumia devices running on Windows Phone 8 OS. The latest OS was announced back in build 2014 and is coming out of the box in two of the Lumia devices,...

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Cortana goes right with the Final Match, makes 15 out of 16

Microsoft has created an amazing prediction system for the FIFA 2014 World Cup that went right with a percentile score of approx. 93.75% with one match going in the wrong way. To help its near-accurate predictions, Cortana relied on the power of Bing to help it analyze how each team will perform. Though the World Cup pertains to soccer, it would be interesting to see how Cortana will be able to predict wins and losses in other...

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Official Windows App Mania app hits a major update

Good Morning and Cheers everyone as we take our app to a new level with the latest update. New update hits a new interface for our readers ensuring they have a lag free and smooth experience. The new update introduces the whole new design as requested by many of our readers. So let's show you the new design with the download link. As...

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Microsoft Research releases Climatology app for Windows Phone too

Earlier today, the internets become enraged as Microsoft Research released a new app called Climatology. The app focuses on environmental averages and statistics around the globe culminated from MSR's FetchClimate project, and while interesting, it is not exactly the must-have app for 2014. However, what set people off was the release of the app on the Android OS and not Windows Phone. Immediately plans for a protest against...

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BBM Beta already filled up

BBM has stopped accepting requests for the BBM Beta, which had gone live in the morning today. The status of the registration has gone to waitlist which means the registration is closed (at least for now). This news, which was not unexpected, comes less than 24 hours after BlackBerry started taking signups for the Windows Phone BBM beta...

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ProShot gets a new update

ProShot is one of the best Photography app made till date on the Windows Phone platform. Recently, the app hit the v5 which was the biggest update from the developers. Today the app has been bumped to v5.1 which introduced plenty of new features. The latest release brings handful of new features and bug fixes, including support for HTC devices, more resolution options for high-end Lumias, UI tweaks, and much more. Checkout...

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OneMusic receives a major update

It is not a long time ago when we shared details on OneMusic, which is a healthy alternative to the stock Xbox Music. The app just got a new update and you can now find version 2014.710.1252.2122 sitting on the Windows Phone Store. Today we're looking at a really nice update introducing a new white theme and other changes. If you're a big fan of the app, head past the break to see what's new in this latest release. New...

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Blackberry opens up sign-ups for BBM beta app

It was a few days ago when the BBM Beta App popped on Windows Phone Store and as expected Blackberry has started taking registrations for the Beta App. BlackBerry has designed their upcoming app to have a native user experience that embraces the clean, modern design of Windows Phone. There are three areas core to the BBM experience that you'll find in this app: Contacts, Chats and Feeds. Contacts is a single list where you'll...

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Subway Surfers receives the monthly update, added 512 MB support

Finally, the day is here. Subway Surfers receives the new update with 512 MB RAM support and is live on the store now and heads to the city of love aka, Paris in the new update. Although the store description doesn't confirm the support but I can confirm it as I download it on my Lumia 520. So head below for the store description and see the download link after a break. Presented by Kiloo Games and Sybo Games.  DASH as...

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