Review: Match It !, yet another challenging game for Windows Phone [Sponsored]

Windows Phone Store has seen a lot of new and amazing games in last couple of months. It is now impossible to track each and every app & game that joins the store. Today we are looking at an amazing game. By amazing we meant not only a great game but a challenging one too. Here's is our review of Match It !, an awesome game for Windows...

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Device Shot goes free for three days in partnership with myAppFree

Today is definitely a day for Windows Phone users to rejoice premium apps for free. We already covered UnfollowSpy, a premium stats tracker for Twitter and Instagram which went free for next three days. Now its time to enjoy another premium app Device Shot which will be free for next three days in partnership with myAppFree. Don't know...

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Grab UnfollowSpy for free during the next three days

UnfollowSpy is one of our favorite apps on Windows Phone for tracking our Instagram and Twitter stats. It's a great app with useful free features, but you'll want to pay a small in-app purchase fee to unlock the whole experience. Thankfully it's now free for the next three days. UnFollowSpy is featured on AppDeals as the free app of the day. For the next three days you'll be able to grab the in-app purchase without spending...

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Microsoft updates Motion Data Step Counter for Lumia Devices

Rocking Lumia 630, 635, 930, or 1520? Then you must be familiar with Motion Data Step Counter app that records your steps which, in turn are used by third party apps like Bing Health & Fitness through SensorCore API. Head to the store and you will find v1.2.0.5 sitting on the store. Motion Step Counter is based on beta Motion Monitor app that Nokia flagged off in late 2013. Nokia Lumia 1520 was the first device with this...

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AT&T,$100 handing on new line activators

AT&T has announced a new promotion, offering a $100 bill credit to customers when they activate a live with a smartphone on AT&T Next. The offer has been run before, and is extended to both new and current customers. The promotion runs through September 30, 2014. For those unaware, AT&T Next is a program that lets...

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Acer aspire for $199 .only for today

Hurry and grab Acer Aspire E 15 ES1-511-C590 Signature Edition Laptoponly from Microsof Store.There is regulsar saving of $50. It features a 15.6 LED display with a resolution fo 1366x768. It's powered by a 2.16GHz Intel Celeron processor, has 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB hard drive. It's supposed to get 4.5 hours of battery life with...

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Subway Surfers heads to China in the latest update

The Subway Surfers takes a long flight from Hollywood to China in the latest update. Head to the Windows Phone Store and you will find version 1.28 sitting on the Store. This time, you're helping Jake, Tricky, and Fresh escape from the grumpy inspector and his dog in mystical China. Here's full changelog of the latest update: Follow the Subway Surfers World Tour to mystical China Pace through the Subway of Beijing...

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Xbox Video gets a new update for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 [Update Changelog]

The Xbox Video app got updated today with new features on both Windows Phone and Windows 8.1.  The update to Video on Windows 8.1 now includes more details about an episode, a fix for aspect ratio problems and more. Head below to see detailed info on the same. Windows Phone: Xbox Video on Windows Phone is now sitting at version 2.6.258.0 in the Windows Phone Store. We'll add in the detailed changelog once it's available....

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WPbeta ties with AdDuplex to offer $50 coupons to Beta Creators

WPbeta.me which offers a sweet and easy way to help developers find true and loyal Beta Testers for Windows Phone has announced a collaboration with popular cross-promotion Website, AdDuplex. The new program gives free $50 AdDuplex coupons to developers with at least 10 active testers. Domagoj Pavlesic, the founder of WPBeta.me, previously had a program that offered 10 developers an AdDuplex coupon. Today, he stated on his...

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Lumia Cyan rolls out for AT&T Lumia 1020 and 1520 Preview users, More to follow

Lumia Cyan is rolling out to those on AT&T with the Lumia 1020 or Lumia 1520 running Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developers. Previously users would need to roll back to a retail version of Windows Phone in order to receive the Lumia Cyan update. That's no longer the case. Reports are flying in that those on AT&T with a Lumia 1020 or Lumia 1520 are receiving updates for Lumia Cyan. Those users are currently running...

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Nokia Tesla on the verge of launching, Microsoft Mobile imports 6,000 dummy units to India

After being exposed off completely by Brazil FCC, we now have another leak stating that Microsoft Mobile has imported 6,000 dummy units for store display into the Indian market. The units, which were just imported two days ago, according to the Zauba database, consist of 4000 orange devices, 1000 green and 1000 white, and with the black...

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Pricing of Lumia 830 leaked online

While many details of the Nokia Lumia 830 has leaked out, so far the price has not been one of them. Now NokiaWpblog reports on a tip with more information, stating the rumoured Snapdragon 800 device will cost around $399 or 399 Euro in Europe, The device will have the specs to back up the price, with an HD screen,  2 GB of RAM...

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Lumia 830 leaks with real pics and certification in Brazil exposing all

The Lumia 830 will be the next high end Lumia device from Microsoft.  The device is seen in alleged photos a few weeks ago, along with various bits of information including unique releases for US carriers and a global launch. Now, the Lumia 830, complete with 'Microsoft Mobile' internal branding, gets caught passing through Brazil's...

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HTC 8x still needs to wait for WP8.1.1 update

While the whole Windows Phone community is enjoying Windows Phone 8.1 GDR 1 update, it seems that HTC 8x owners need to wait more for it.  The initial update was released on August 4th this year, adding Folders, App Corner, and many other great tools. But as I mentioned HTC users haven’t received the update due to driver issues. The following tweet from HTC support suggest that HTC owners still need to be patient and wait...

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HTC One M8 jumps from Android to Windows Phone, available officially on Verizon

The much rumoured and discussed device HTC One M8 is finally available officially. The device will go on sale from Verizon for $99 on 2 year contract from today. HTC One M8 for Windows will have 5-inch Full HD LCD Display, 2GB RAM, 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 128GB microSD Support, 2600 mAh Battery, Duo Ultrapixel Camera,...

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ProShot goes free in partnership with myAppFree

We hope that being a Windows Phone user, you know about the app we are talking about today. The app is ProShot that got free in partnership with myAppFree. "ProShot", one of the most revolutionary app for Windows Phone that uses the Camera hardware upto its total extent. This app has got 5 Star Rating and a good Review on the Windows Phone Store. This is a paid app usually, and now it is FREE (in partnnership up with...

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KBC Play Along App now available for Windows Phone Devices

KBC (Kaun Banega Crorepati) is the Indian version of 'Who wants to be millionaire?' hosted by Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan. You can now  play along with contestant on the Hot Seat LIVE using this new KBC Play Along app in Windows Phone Store. App Description: Feel the tension and excitement of being in the hot seat as well as win some amazing prizes along with the chance of meeting Mr. Amitabh...

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No plans to update the Windows Phone App: Waze

@ilsonfan There are no plans for an update as of now but things can always change — waze (@waze) July 9, 2014 We were pretty surprised when the official Waze app for Windows Phone hit the store in November last year, expecting Google’s purchase of the crowd-sourced mapping and navigation app in June 2013 to put an end to development. It seems in the end it was merely a temporary reprieve, as a 9th July tweet from their customer...

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Download links of August Update removed, Microsoft advices to Uninstall

Microsoft has removed the manual download links for the x86 and x64 files for its new Windows 8.1 August update, a few days after they went live, thanks to two bugs that have been discovered since they were released. Microsoft added a few new features and improvements to Windows 8.1 in this latest update, including some additional touchpad functions, some new APIs that will enable OEMs to add Miracast support and more. However,...

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Cortana T-Shirts celebrates its arrival in India (Fan Made)

When Cortana arrived in USA Microsoft celebrated by selling Cortana branded T-shirts. The T-Shirts were exclusive to USA hence prevented people from other parts of the world to purchase it. The cost of the T-Shirts was also high making it unavailable to many people. Finally, now Cortana arrived to India as a Alpha and so are the Cortana...

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New renders of HTC One leaked, looks sweet

Here is the cleanest picture of HTC's upcoming Windows Phone we've seen. The device is expected to be officially announced early next week on August 19 and head to Verizon a few days later on the 21st. Here are the suspected specs for the device: Windows Phone 8.1 2.3 GHz quad-core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 32 GB internal storage;...

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Leaked Lumia 830 images apparently fake

There is so much going on regarding the unannounced Lumia 830. Yesterday, we saw many images of the device in various colors but now it seems that those images are fake according to Tom Warren of The Verge. He took twitter to confirm that images of Lumia 830 are fake. See his tweet after a break. Funny seeing lots of fake Lumia 830 images floating around...— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) August 14, 2014 Are you disappointed with...

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More pics of alleged Lumia 830 leaked online, shows phone's colors

We are getting nearer and nearer day by day to the unannounced high end device from Microsoft. Today brings a new set of photos from a Chinese source that allegedly show the upcoming Lumia 830 smartphone, and this time the shots show that the Windows Phone 8.1 will come in many different case colors. The images come from a Baidu account...

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Open HTC Bootloader will let users install WP8 on their Android M8

HTC W8 bootloader supports HTC M8#UL and M8#WL...Devs, can you port Windows Phone 8.1 to HTC M8? — @upleaks (@upleaks) August 14, 2014 Nokiapoweruser reports on an interesting rumour from Upleaks, a successor to evLeaks who was apparently blessed by him. According to Upleaks the boot loader on the HTC One for Windows will be identical to the boot loader on the Android HTC One M8, meaning that in theory one could flash the...

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Windows App Mania needs Beta Testers

We have always spend our quality time to inform our readers about the new Beta Testers programs that come in the span of time. Actually this post is a little different from others. We the editors of Windows App Mania community need your help to continue giving you the best possible experience on your device. We are searching for some...

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Nokia Lumia 530 Dual-SIM Goes On Sale In India

Dual-SIM variant of newly launched budget-friendly Windows Phone 8.1 handset Nokia Lumia 530 is now available for purchase in India from official Nokia Online Shop for Rs. 7,199. The entry-level Lumia 530 offers latest Windows Phone 8.1 experience at an affordable price point. The Dual-SIM handset comes loaded with with Action Center,...

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Windows 8.1 'August Update' now available ahead of Windows Update launch

Microsoft has officially released the Windows 8.1 'August Update', which was formally known as Update 2 during development. The update was originally set to include a number of new things including a new Mini Start, but that feature was pulled at the last minute, leaving only small insignificant changes. The update includes the following...

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Nokia Lumia 730 to hit the market at the end of August for around $240

Vietnamese site Winphoneviet reports, via Zing.vn, that more information about the still unannounced Nokia Lumia 730 has leaked from a retailer in Vietnam. Apparently the handset will be hitting the market there by the end of August and will cost around 5,000,000 VND (~240USD). The new render above has accompanied the leak, and the device...

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Full HTC One for Windows Phone specs leak, confirms 4 megapixel camera, more

WPC reports that the full specs of the HTC One for Windows Phone has leaked, confirming the handset has exactly the same specifications as the Android version of the handset. This specs include: HTC One (M8) for Windows  Windows Phone 8.1  2.3 GHz quad-core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801  32 GB internal storage; micro SD (up...

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ProShot receives a new update with improved startup time and more

ProShot is not something new to our readers and to the Windows Phone community. We already have covered a lot about this awesome third party app in the past. Today the app got a new update and is now sitting on v5.2. The update is not a big one as the version numbers already suggests, but is definitely enough to catch attention. The latest version has the following improvements: Improved startup time (but temporarily removed...

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WhatsApp Beta gets a new update

Today is certainly the day for Windows Phone users. First the Xbox Music got a nice update, next the Pre-Orders of Lumia 530 sold out in India and now WhatsApp Beta got a update with some new changes. The changes are not big but worth noting. The new update introduced the personal profile to the app showing common groups, profile pic, mobile...

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Pre-orders of the Lumia 530 sold out in India

The Lumia 530 is all set to launch in India, as the device is listed for pre-order in the country. The pre-orders for the device on Snapdeal are already sold out, and it looks like consumers who haven't managed to get their order in have to wait until the third week of August, which is when the device is slated to launch in the country. The Lumia 530 is also listed on Flipkart, although the page only mentions that the device...

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Xbox Music receives a nice clean update

It is Saturday here and time for another update to Xbox Music app from Microsoft. We were expecting an update to Xbox Music last week, but it never came. Today Microsoft has released an update for Xbox Music that's all about significant performance improvements and recent playlists. You'll find version 2.6.186.0 of Xbox Music in the Windows Phone Store. New in this version: It's easier than ever to start playback of your...

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Cyan update for Lumia 1020 is rolling in various countries across the globe

After rolling out to users in the UK and Canada, Dubai and Finland yesterday, the Cyan update for the Lumia 1020 is now available in more territories. Users from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other Middle Eastern countries are now able to install the update on their devices, and we've been hearing that the Cyan update is available...

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8018830f error = fixed , for some using 8.1 Update Preview for Developers (Updated)

Microsoft's Joe Belfiore just commented on Twitter "It was a "packaging problem" with the update. Try again and it should work." He then goes on to say "Still working on the "low storage" install prob 80188308. Note, this is not USER storage you can clear- it's install partition. Sit tight." Microsoft may have finally addressed...

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Some more specs of Lumia 730 leaked:

File photo by: wpcentral.com The Lumia 730, rumoured as "Superman," may be a forthcoming successor to the mid-range Lumia 720 from early 2013. Yesterday, the first photos of the device came forward, along with the new firmware, codenamed 'Debian Red.' At the time, the one piece of the puzzle missing came down to specifications. Luckily,...

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Cyan update starts rolling out to Lumia 520 in Europe

Rocking a Lumia 520? It's time to check your device settings, as the Cyan update has now started rolling out. The update is currently available in France (Orange), Germany (Vodafone), Ireland (Vodafone), Italy (Country variant, TIM, Vodafone, Wind), Netherlands (T-Mobile, Vodafone), Poland (Orange), Portugal (Vodafone), Romania (Orange, Vodafone), Slovakia (Orange), Spain (Vodafone) and the UK (O2 and Vodafone). If you're...

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Xbox One available for Pre-Order in India, exclusive to Amazon

Ahead of the launch of the Xbox One in India on September 23, Amazon has the console available for pre-order for Rs. 39,990 ($650). Microsoft is launching two editions of the console in India — a standard Xbox One console without Kinect, which will retail for Rs. 39,990, and a Day One Edition that includes a Kinect sensor and two free...

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HTC 8S will never get the WP8.1 update 1

HTC has announced on their support forums that, after much discussion with Microsoft, that the HTC 8S does not meet the hardware criteria for the Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 Preview. HTC does not reveal the issue, but I suspect it may be related to the small amount of internal storage (only 4 GB) on the handset. In better news however...

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Official Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 changelog

Microsoft has posted the official Windows 8.1 Update 1 changelog. The list of improvements include: Windows Phone 8.1 Update OS version: 8.10.14141.167 or 8.10.14147.180 Folders. Folders let you organize your Start screen the way you want. Just push one Tile on top of another one to create a folder and get going. Messaging. Combine multiple text messages into one, and then forward them to someone else. Selection. With improved...

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Chinese OEM HiSense Announces WP8.1 Device ‘Nana’ With CDMA+GSM Dual-Sim Support

Chinese OEM HiSense has announced another Windows Phone device. This device named ‘Nana’(model no.E260T) will be the first Windows Phone device with CDMA+GSM Dual-Sim support. Microsoft added this support only in Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 update. Since this device will come pre-installed with WP8.1 GDR1, it will also feature Huna, the Chinese...

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Microsoft Is Investigating Error 8018830f That Occurs During Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 Update

Microsoft released the new update for those on Developer Preview yesterday. The new update brought various new features to the Windows Phone Ecosystem as well as brought a new error to some of the users. While most of us have successfully updated to the new release, some users are experiencing difficulties in the update process. Some users got error 8018830f on update. Joe Belfiore today confirmed on Twitter that they are aware...

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Tutorial: Activate Cortana Alpha in India, Canada, and Australia

Microsoft promised that they will bring Alpha opt-out version for those on Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 update. As the Windows Phone team at Microsoft shared a few days ago, the latest update brings Cortana to China and UK in beta and to India, Australia, and Canada in India. Let's see how we can configure it for Windows Phone devices in these regions. If you've changed region or language settings previously to try out Cortana...

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Official Facebook app gets a new update for Windows Phone

Microsoft has released a new update for its Facebook app on Windows Phone. The app takes features from the Beta version which was updated few weeks ago. The change log for the app bumps the version number up to 8.3.1.0 and adds the following new features: Updated design Improved performance Video upload Messenger support Post detail page Again, this update is for the non-beta version of the Facebook app, to bring its features...

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Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 Developers Preview rolling out

As promised by Microsoft, they are now Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 update for users who registered it. As we have reported before Update 1, also known as GDR 1, adds a few new features to Windows Phone 8.1. The biggest feature is Live Folders, which allows users to dynamically create folders on the Start screen. Other new features include...

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Microsoft goes in controversy again with large sized tiles for Windows Phone 8.1

Not for the first time Microsoft/Nokia have posted a picture suggesting it is possible to enlarge a live tile to not just double width, but also double height. This new tile size option has been rumoured repeatedly, but so far there is no indication that it is on the way, even in the next GDR1 update to Windows Phone 8.1. We suggest...

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