One product family, One platform, One store. Thats' new Windows 10

Microsoft just unveiled its next operating system, which it has decided to call Windows 10 instead of Windows 9. According to The Verge, Microsoft designed the new operating system to run on the ”broadest types of devices ever,” which suggests it will unify the tablet, desktop, laptop and mobile experiences in some fashion....

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Nokia Play To app gets a worthy update

Microsoft has pushed a worthy update for their Play To app on Windows Phone with plenty of new changes. Play To app allows Lumia smartphone users to stream media content to DLNA devices (although we imagine that the app will ditch the Nokia brand any day now). New in v3.5.1.1: Scale images to Full HD or 4K Ultra HD Share images from your OneDrive albums Turn shuffle on and off while playing music What do you think...

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Nokia India hints at the Lumia 730 launch in India

Nokia India was busy yesterday sending out press invites to the tech media for a event for October 1, 2014. While the invite does not specify the plans for the afternoon, from what we know, the Lumia 830 will be launched at the event. Again, there's no price indication and the rumors put the price to be anywhere from ₹21,000-30,000...

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Lumia 830 coming to China very soon

Liveside.sino reports that Microsoft has officially announced the Nokia Lumia 830, Microsoft’s “affordable flagship” as coming soon in China. The handset will cost 2,399 Yuan ($390) and be available in Orange, Green, Black, and White. While the handset will be available through all sales channels, when sold though the large retail...

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Official: Poki 2.0 for Windows Phone 8.1 coming on 2nd October

Poki 2 for WP will launch next week! Spread the word! #poki #thistimeforreal pic.twitter.com/62eEBnQkNO — Poki (@pokiapp) September 25, 2014 We just came to know about the fact that Poki 2.0 release day is made official and is releasing on 2nd October. This announcement was made by the developers on twitter few days back but it went out of sight. We have got a update for the Beta app too with some changes but the official...

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Appy Weather gets a nice Live Tiles touchup update

Appy Weather is something unique for Windows Phone that needs no introduction. The weather app has a minimalistic appearance and delivers a decent amount of forecast information to your Windows Phone. Along with a simple interface and weather alerts, Appy Weather delivers the forecast information in a traditional sense but also in a practical sense. The app is recently updated to version 1.1 that includes a host of...

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Asphalt Overdrive races to the Windows Phone Store

As promised earlier, Gameloft has released the latest game to add on their racing games lineup. Overdrive is the latest installment in the Asphalt mobile racing series. This new racing game from Gameloft is available for free, but does include in-app purchases. Here's all the details about the latest racing game: AN ORIGINAL MISSION-BASED...

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Nokia HERE Maps will 'wind down our Windows Phone app development' in favor of Android and iOS

Nokia's HERE Maps division won't be spending as much development time on the Windows Phone platform as it has in the past. In a new interview with The Next Web, Sean Fernback, the Senior Vice President, Everyday Mobility, at the company's HERE division, is quoted as saying, "As a result of the transaction, we're having to wind down our Windows Phone app development and shift it over towards Android and iOS." The "transaction"...

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Karbonn debuts Windows Phone market with Titanium Wind W4

Here is yet another Indo-China OEM with the their first Windows Phone device. As promised back, more and more Indo-China brands are debuting in the Windows Phone market with under $100 segment. The device is available for sale exclusively on Amazon India for Rs. 5,999 ($99), bringing it on par with the Lumia 530 as the most affordable...

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Flipkart brings major changes with the latest app update

We editors don't have any resting time. As I was heading to get some sleep, I got a popup saying about Flipkart app update, which rather seems to be a major one. Flipkart not only made it as a Android day but gave update with the same features to Windows Phone users too. Now onto version 2.0.0.0, the update brings a cleaner interface as well as new features, like the ability to find products by voice search. If you're at a brick...

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UC Browser picks up a major update with refreshed UI and more

UC Browser picked up a significant update today which sees the introduction of a new user interface along with a host of new features. Designed for Windows Phone 8.1 devices, the browser has a nifty gesture based tab management feature that allows you to switch between tabs with ease. And it renders the web beautifully on a 1080p display. The...

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Microsoft details the new features of Cortana

What's new in Cortana? Microsoft has just detailed a few changes and additions they've recently made to your favorite digital assistant. We've already covered a few of them, like the new NFL game predictions, but it's nice to see Microsoft give Cortana a "changelog" of sorts. What's new in Cortana: NFL predictions Dictionary Health and fitness New interests in Cortana's Notebook Do more with apps Say what? Cortana can now...

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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...

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The Taj Mahal Palace goes all green as Microsoft launches Xbox One in India

As the clocks stuck midnight, the iconic Taj Mahal Palace turned green and the latest console from Microsoft officially launched in India and delivered the first console to its owner. Xbox One offers a huge exclusive games lineup including Forza Horizon 2, Forza Motorsport 5, Dead Rising 3, and Ryse: Son of Rome. In addition, popular...

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Oculus keynote event hints at native Windows Phone apps

It looks like Oculus may be supporting native apps for its platform. In a keynote presentation, Oculus had shown off a slide revealing that native apps will be coming to Apple's iOS, Google's Android, and Microsoft's Windows Phone. No additional details were given about the coming support for native apps for Oculus coming to Windows...

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Cortana can now help you with word definitions

Microsoft is working hard making various enhancements to its assistance. A new backend update rolled out for Cortana few hours ago enabling users to find a definition of a word. The definitions are powered by Oxford Dictionaries. Load up Cortana and directly ask her 'What does _____ mean?' alternatively, 'What is the meaning of ____?'...

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Facebook Messenger and Truecaller get updated

As the week comes to end, we get our amazing developers here with some more app updates. Yesterday, our own app for Windows Phone received the update. Today we are seeing Facebook Messenger and Truecaller getting update. As these apps need no introduction, we are moving straight to the change log of the latest updates. Facebook Messenger: Facebook Messenger gets another update for Windows Phone but don't get excited because...

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Official Windows App Mania app gets another major update for Windows Phone

Three Cheers to our readers as we move our app to v4.0.0.0 with the latest update. We have got many bug reports on our app and we have sorted them. As a bonus we have added some more small features to the app making it more usable and nice. We have added Rate and Review button to our app so that you can review the app easily. Also we have added a option for Feedback/Suggestions so that you can disturb us more (Just Kidding!!)...

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Subway Surfers heads to Cairo in the latest update

It is time for another monthly update as the popular endless runner Subway Surfers head to ancient land of Egypt and specifically the city of Cairo in the latest update. We need not to say more about this game so head below for the official change log of the update. The Subway Surfers World Tour continues in Egypt Explore Cairo with Jasmine, the adventurous princess Use extra Headstarts to begin your run at higher speed Complete...

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Rumor: Microsoft testing upcoming version of Office

While Microsoft has already schedule the Windows 9, aka Threshold event on 30th September there has been rumors buzzing on the internet stating that Microsoft is testing the new version of Office. According to The Verge, the software maker has been sending out preview builds of the upcoming version of Office to partners and testers. One...

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Xbox Music grabs another update for Windows Phone

It is update time for those who are rocking Windows Phone 8.1 on their devices. Xbox Music team just pushed an update for the app addressing some of the bugs and other changes in the app. Head to the Windows Phone Store and you'll see version 2.6.288.0 of the app sitting there. A minor bump from the version 2.6.224 that arrived on August 27. What's new in this update: The Xbox UserVoice team have updated us with the...

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Developers now no longer need to pay every year to keep apps in the Store [Updated]

Here is something that will make every single developer party out. Microsoft has just made some changes in the Dev Center which removes the annual subscription method which means that now developers don't need to pay every year to keep their apps in the Windows Store. We don't exactly know why Microsoft took this step but we will inquire...

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Windows Phone 8.1 GDR 2 will not come on October 8

It was a day back when wpworld.pl started a rumor that WP8.1 GDR2 will start rolling out on 8th October for Preview for Developers users based on a claim from a supposed Microsoft employee, Sylwester Salek. This report is Fake. Many sites including WPCentral, WMPoweruser and other chinese websites reported this and said it might be true....

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6cret finally makes its way to the Windows Phone Store

6cret is now out for Windows Phone. 6cret is a new app from Windows Phone developer Rudy Huyn and is a client for infamous app Secret. We've known for a few weeks that Rudy was working on a Secret client for Windows Phone. Not familiar with Secret? It's a very popular app on Android and iOS where users can leave anonymous messages to their circle of friends. Here's what you can do with 6cret: Secret posts come from friends,...

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Microsoft announces Windows 9 event to take place on September 30th

After a few leaks and speculation surrounding a Windows 9 event set for September 30th, Microsoft has now made it official. The next steps for Windows and the Enterprise will be announced in San Francisco on September 30th according to invites now being sent out and it's highly expected a technical preview of the new OS code named Threshold will see release. Microsoft has already stated that the next version of Windows will...

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Breaking News: Microsoft owns Minecraft

After big rumors and leaks, finally Microsoft has made it official that the company is buying Mojang and the Minecraft franchise. While Microsoft isn’t revealing exactly how much it’s paying for Mojang, Reuters previously suggested the deal is worth $2.5 billion. There are a number of likely reasons why Microsoft is buying Minecraft,...

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Rumor: Windows Phone 8.1 GDR 2 might come in October to Preview for Developer users

Windows Phone 8 GDR 2 is rumored to be coming soon, and now an exact date may have leaked out. This update is rumored to bring features such as a data toggle in the Action Center, Sortable Settings, Support for new processors and Cortana coming in Alpha to more regions. Sylwester Salek, contributor to Polish site WPWorld.pl, has posted...

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Rumor: Microsoft dropping 'Phone' from 'Windows Phone'

The upcoming My Go GoPhone GF47W seems to have dropped the "Phone" part of "Windows Phone" on the back of its case, based on images posted on the recently leaked website. As one can see from the photo above, taken from a high res collection of images made for retailer use, the logo on the back clearly shows the regular Windows logo,...

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Microsoft: Responding to reviews boosts your ratings

It was a month ago when Microsoft revealed the promised responding system for Windows Phone Developers. It allows Windows Phone Developers to respond to the consumer feedback on their apps. Now a month later, Microsoft has shared some details on the success of the program so far. For example, most developers see an average star rating...

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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...

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Xbox Video gets a minor bug fixing update

Head to the Windows Phone Store, and you will find a new update for Xbox Video. The app was bumped to v2.6.284 but there is nothing new in the update. But wait, there's more! Xbox Video 2.6.284: Improved status messages during content downloads Fixed an issue that caused HD purchase to be unavailable for some content Polish fixes and general improvements Not bad at all. As you can see, the full changelog reveals that...

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Display bezel reveals Microsoft branding for a Lumia phone

File this story under 'likely', but a few photos of the display bezel for a Lumia phone are making the rounds. Although factory parts are run of the mill, this one is unique since it allegedly sports Microsoft near the top instead of Nokia. The photos were obtained by French site Nowhereelse.fr a "few weeks ago," although they supposedly...

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Windows 9-leaked screenshots

Computer based posted multiple screenshots of Windows 9 Technical Preview. This leaked screenshots has revealed number of upcoming features in Windows Threshold.So Here are some leaked specs of windows 9,1.)Start Menu having Live Tiles and other modern apps.2.)switching between multiple desktop environments. 3.)Notifications center...

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Lumia 920 to Lumia 830..Upgrade?

Not able to decide weather 920 or 830? Well, our host also has the same confusion.Jashan is looking to buy 830,(perhaps he owns 920) but still following are the main features that attracted him. Quad core processor over dual core processor Improved Camera Gorilla Glass3 instead of gorilla glass  Size 5 inch from 4.5 Already updated...

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Spider-Man Unlimited lands onto Windows Phone

Are you waiting for some superhero action? The wait ends as Gameloft's latest addition Spider-Man Ultimate slings on the Windows Phone Store. The game is a endless runner based on the comics, so there are plenty of villains for you to combat. This is the first free Spider-Man game from Gameloft, and the studio has indicated that new characters will be released in a timely fashion. Before we head into the details, we want...

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App Update Roundup: Skype and Nokia Camera receives updates

It is morning here and we are looking forward two of the most popular Windows Phone apps getting new updates. They may not come under one category but definitely are the most popular apps on the Store. We are looking forward to Skype and Nokia Camera updates today. So, let's head down for full info on both of the updates. Skype: Microsoft has updated the Skype app for Windows Phone 8 and 8.1, adding a new location sharing...

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Microsoft increases OneDrive file size limit, adds more features

Microsoft has now officially announced it has increased the file size limit on its OneDrive cloud storage service from 2 GB to 10 GB. The file size increase was noted by some OneDrive users a couple of weeks ago but today Microsoft confirmed the boost. In addition, Microsoft is rolling out some more OneDrive improvements for PC and Mac users, increasing the number of files that can be uploaded or downloaded at one time. Microsoft...

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Jawbone shows off Windows Phone app screenshots

It was only a few days back when Jawbone teased Windows Phone users with their upcoming app and at the start of the year they also asked the Windows Phone Community for an app developer. The company did give a sneak peek at Jawbone on Windows Phone on a blog post recently. Yesterday, Jawbone detailed how they were opening up their APIs...

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Opera updates its private Beta app, encourages users to provide feedback

Just launched yesterday on Windows Phone, Opera had pushed an update for its beta app. After covering the app itself and using it for some time, it's clear to see there's some work to do. The team behind the app have already released an update today and are actively encouraging everyone to provide feedback to help them work on bugs and improvements. Opera's Espen has been navigating through the comments on our previous article,...

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Third Party Secret app heading to Windows Phone in less than 24 hrs

Popular dev and Windows Phone star developer is back again with another third party app for the Windows Phone users. The developer has already given users popular apps like 6tag for Instagram, 6snap for SnapChat, Wikipedia and more. Add Secret to the list and we believe it will be awesome as always. However, he didn't told the actual name of the app. Don't know about secret? Secret is an iOS and Android app that allows...

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Alcatel Pop 2 will be first Windows Phone with a 64-bit processor

Alcatel has plans to launch a Windows Phone-based version of its Android smartphone, the Pop 2, and it will be the first such phone for Microsoft's mobile OS that will have a 64-bit processor provided by Qualcomm. The Alcatel Pop 2 is a Windows Phone version of the Android handset of the same name, and like the HTC One for Windows has...

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Opera Mini beta comes to Windows Phone

Finally after waiting for almost 4 years, Opera has launched its mobile browser for Windows Phone OS. A few days ago, the company started to take the signups for the Beta app. Opera Mini is well know for being extremely fast due to pre-rendering content on a separate server and then only sending necessary data to handsets. It has more than 250 million users. Here's a quick list of the Opera Mini's features: Speed Dial...

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Lumia 830 expected to arrive in India this October

Are you one of those who is wondering when the newly announced Lumia 830 will arrive? Here's a great news for you then. According to IBN, Microsoft is considering a launch in the month of October, with the device estimated to be priced in the vicinity of INR 26,000 (which comes out to $430). For that price, you get a 5-inch 720p display,...

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UC Browser Beta becomes public, available for everyone

If you are one of the user who was dying from past few days to try UC Browser Private Beta then here is the super exciting news for you. UC Browser team has opened the Beta app from public, that means you can enjoy the new experience without the hassle of sending Beta Emails or requesting Beta team to add you. You can now download the...

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Say hello to the Notification Center in Windows Threshold

We have some more info on the unannounced Windows Threshold and this time it is pretty interesting. With an expected release date of September 30th for the technical preview, Microsoft is quickly putting together some final pieces before they release the OS for testing by those outside the walls of Microsoft. One feature that many suspected...

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Lumia Selfie app makes its way to the Windows Phone Store

Today, in Berlin Microsoft announced the Lumia 730 selfie focused phone and a smart app that helps users to take selfies with the new precision and accurately. The app has just made its way to the Windows Phone Store. This takes over the previous GlamMe app. The Lumia Selfie app comes with a host of filters and image correction tools that allow you to take the perfect selfie. Also included is an auto enhancement mode that automagically...

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