Comic Reader Cover debuts on the Windows and Windows Phone Store

Windows and Windows Phone Stores have finally got Cover, a beautiful comic reader. The app was in closed beta for a month and is now available for public.

Here's a full list of features currently available in the first release of Cover for Windows Phone:

• Comic book management with shelves (folders), read/unread, page count, current page, etc
• Add folders to the library or open standalone files
• Supported file types: CBZ/ZIP, CBR/RAR, 7Z/CB7, PDF (beta), EPUB (images only)
• Supported image types: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
• In-app purchase to unlock unlimited library
• Open files directly from Files app
• Indexed library for quick search
• Customizable page layout: single or dual page, fit width/height/page
• Pinch zoom, swipe et tap supported in reading screen
• left-to-right or right-to-left reading (aka Manga mode)
• Change page background color
• Display only recently read, unread, etc

An important note from the dev: If you have unlocked Cover on your Windows 8.1 device, you will automatically receive the same unlock on your phone. It may take some time for the Store to associate the two apps, so in the meantime DO NOT buy it if you already did on Windows (but you can try to "restore" your purchase in the app settings).

We still read most of our comic books the analog way, but we think now's a good time to buy one digitally and use Cover on Windows and Windows Phone. What do you think of the app?

• Download Cover for Windows Phone (Free/In-app purchases)

• Download Cover for Windows 8.1 (Free/In-app purchases)

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Dovetail Games clears Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition for Takeoff on December 18

Dovetail Games today announced that they will be releasing the new PC version of Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition on December 18. The version of Microsoft's Flight Simulator X will provide gamers with an overhauled airborne experience with "a special introductory price" to invite everyone into the cockpit.
Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition will offer more than 80 missions to test players in a variety of ways, including search and rescue challenges, test pilot scenarios, races and more. Also included in this release will be updated multiplayer functionality (farewell, GameSpy), 20 aircraft, Windows 8.1 support and over 24,000 airports. Unfortunately, there no improvements have been made in the graphics department.

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition delivers an authentically accurate aerial experience for simulation enthusiasts and those with a passion for all things flight.  Pilots can climb into the cockpits of over twenty aircraft, from commercial and fighter jets to single-engine private planes and helicopters. More than 80 missions will test players in a variety of ways, including search and rescue challenges, test pilot scenarios, races and more. The game features updated multiplayer functionality, Windows 8.1 support and over 24,000 airports, delivering a beautiful, connected world and vast horizon begging to be explored.

Dovetail Games also states the studio will launch a range of add-ons for the title in the New Year. The company will also be working on future releases using Microsoft's Flight Simulator engine, though no plans have been revealed. Check the announcement post over on the Dovetail Games website for more details.

Source: Dovetail Games; Via: Windows Central

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Deal Alert: Grab $50 Off On Xbox One And A Free Game from Microsoft Stores

As a part of 12 days campaign, Microsoft is offering $50 off on Xbox One and a free game. The deal is available only for today on both Microsoft Stores and Online Stores. Xbox One brings together the best exclusive games, the most advanced multiplayer, and entertainment experiences you won’t find anywhere else. If you buy Xbox One bundles like Xbox One Assassin’s Creed Unity Bundle, you will get two games along with it. For example, Assassin’s Creed Unity Bundle comes with Assassin’s Creed Unity and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag games.

If you missed buying Xbox One during Black Friday sales, be ready to grab it tomorrow. Find the deal here from Microsoft Store.

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VLC Beta gets its first update, fixes audio issues

VLC team last week released their beta version of Windows Phone app in Store. Many users reported about lots of audio related issues. In fact, I was not able to play any audio on my Lumia 920 devices running WP8.1 developer preview. Today, VLC team released an update to the beta app which fixes this issue. I can now play video and audio without any issues on my device. The following version is now available in Windows Phone Store.

• 2014.1208.1435.1366

You can update the app here from Windows Phone Store.

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Pick the Lumia 830 from Amazon India at just 22,915 INR

Are you the one waiting for the price fall of Lumia 830? Consider yourself lucky today as Amazon India is now listing the black and white color variants of the device for just ₹22,915 ($370), which is lesser than what it costs on Amazon US.
Amazon's discounted price is the best deal you can get on the handset in the country, as Flipkart has the same model listed for ₹26,990 ($436), while Snapdeal is carrying it for ₹25,996 ($420). Do note that Amazon's pricing is valid only on the black and white color variants of the Lumia 830. If you were looking to pick up the device in orange, you have to shell out ₹28,990 ($468).

Who's looking to pick up the Lumia 830 from Amazon India?

Buy Now Here

Via: WindowsCentral

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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.

Also we have a good deal for you. You can get 20% off on these bands if you use our promo code- anmol715.
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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BBM Beta For Windows Phone Updated With Support For Message Retraction, Stickers And More

BBM Beta for Windows Phone today got updated to v2.0.0.14. This new update includes several new features including support for stickers, timed messages, message retraction and more. Find the full change log below.

Change log:

Stickers: Stickers are a great way to add some more fun to your BBM chats. Not all sticker packs listed are available to beta, but we have a few specific freebies for you to use in your testing:

• Gilbert’s Tale
• CosCat
• BBM Characters
• BBM things you do
• Say it with flowers
• BBM Stickers

Timed Messages: Set how long contacts have access to messages and pictures shared in a chat.

Message Retraction: ‘Retract’ a message to remove it from your BBM chat.

Fixes: This new version is fully loaded with many great fixes for some of the most reported concerns:

• BBM crashes when tapping on a profile on HTC devices
• BBM is slow to launch
• BBM stuck on set-up screen on Nokia devices
• Retract Message tooltip does not appear even after exchanging a few messages.

Download it Here

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Video: How to replace the Nokia Lumia 930 battery cover

Nokia Lumia 930 was one of the most advance and popular device from Nokia. Because of this, when the device was first launched it was in pretty low supply, and many users had no real choice over whether they preferred neon green or business white.

It turns out however that it is pretty easy to replace the battery cover of the Nokia Lumia 930, in such a way that your warranty service will never have to know.

The key is a small slot visible when the SIM tray is removed.

This allows one to press the back off at one point using a sharp object, which makes removal of the other clips pretty easy. Mobile World Channel demoes the process in the video above. Check the video below.

Replacement covers (here on Amazon in a sedate black) are not that cheap unfortunately (between $30 and $40) but can be found quite readily, and will allow one to finally freely customize the appearance of the device. Will any of our readers be giving this simple hardware “hack” a try? Let us know below.

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Windows 10 build 9888 leaked online, available for download

Unreleased build of Windows 10 which was spotted in the wild last week with kernel version 10.0, has reached the web. The leaked Windows 10 Technical Preview build 9888 includes updated animations, better organized context menus, a new default applications for settings and more.

Microsoft has recently released Windows 10 build 9879 via the Windows Insider program and said that no other updates will be revealed until January 2015.

This new leaked Build 9888 is intended for partners and not for Windows Insiders and will not be supported by Microsoft, so we don’t recommend installing it. But if you are eager to know what’s new in this particular build give it a shot.

Keep in mind that this release does not come from Microsoft itself, but from an OEM. So if you do decide to install it, you’ll be doing it entirely at your own risk. Find more information to download the Windows 10 build 9888 here

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WeChat For Windows Phone Updated With Newly Designed Interface

WeChat, one of the popular messaging app has got a update today. WeChat Windows Phone app got updated to v5.4.0.0 in Windows Phone Store with new features. One of the main changes in the update is the redesigned UI which offers clean and simple experience. Find the change log below.

• Newly designed interface for a better experience
• View all images from a chat quickly
• Extract QR codes from within images

Download it here

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