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Calendar fixed and reposted to the Windows Phone Store
July 2, 2014 | Diyan
One of the changes brought by WP8.1 was that some features of the platform became standalone apps which could be updated easily by Microsoft through the Windows Store. Calendar represents one of these apps and it just got an important … Read More
Side-by-side multitasking for Windows Phone 9 Threshold
July 1, 2014 | Michael
Threshold, a codename related to a future Windows unification that will combine Tablets and Smartphones, emerges once again in a new post at ZDNet. Windows expert M. Joe Foley writes that Windows Phone 9 Threshold expected in 2015 will bring … Read More
A more intuitive approach to create folders coming to Windows Phone 8.1
June 29, 2014 | Diyan
Since Windows Phone 8.1 launch in April this year we have a lot more customization options, but how do we create folders with individual apps on the Start Screen? The only way to do it is with an app called … Read More
Nearly 8 percent of Windows Phones now have Windows 8.1!
June 29, 2014 | Windows Phone Area
Every month Windows Phone data is treated to us by Alan Mendelevich from AdDuplex. AdDuplex is a cross promotion network for Windows Phone and Windows 8 apps. Now we will explore the Windows Phone ecosystem for June 2014. Lumia 630 … Read More
Lumia Cyan update debuts in Finland on Nokia Lumia 925
June 27, 2014 | Diyan
Microsoft begins rolling out Lumia Cyan + Windows Phone 8.1 update
The pilot version of the Lumia Cyan software update that brings several improvements and new features to all Lumia devices combined with Windows Phone 8.1 is now rolling out … Read More
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 is being tested by Microsoft
June 20, 2014 | Diyan
Sources close to Microsoft shed more light on the first Windows Phone 8.1 update expected in 2014. Neowin confirms that the update is now being tested on real devices and should be ready for release later this year. According to … Read More
Anti-theft features coming to Windows Phone
June 20, 2014 | Windows Phone Area
There are many interesting solutions for avoiding smartphone theft. Apple introduced a feature in 2013 for preventing thieves from using the iPhone after stealing. The smartphone can be locked or/and wiped in order to protect your personal information. Other companies … Read More
Imaging improvements for new PureView devices with Lumia Cyan update
June 18, 2014 | Diyan
Microsoft is preparing an additional software update called Lumia Cyan that will roll out alongside Windows Phone 8.1 in July for all Nokia-branded Windows Phones. Lumia Cyan brings new exclusive software goodies and improves some of the older features introduced … Read More
Future Cortana update to add passive voice activation
June 18, 2014 | Diyan
Passive listening feature coming to Cortana Windows Phone assistant
Microsoft’s phone assistant is currently activated by pressing down the microphone icon after launching the program through search key or Live Tile. Windows Phone Area understands that Microsoft is working on … Read More
Third WP8.1 update and more Network+ improvements
June 13, 2014 | Diyan
If you are running Windows Phone 8.1 through the Preview for Developers program, Microsoft released a third update to the platform as you might have noticed already. After the first update in May and the second in early June, now … Read More
More features and changes to Cortana
June 12, 2014 | Windows Phone Area
A few days ago we reported on some new features and improvements spotted in Cortana Windows Phone virtual assistant but these features were quickly rolled back as if Microsoft was just testing the refreshments on selected Windows Phone 8.1 Developer … Read More
More info on WP8.1 update, Lockscreen Apps & Social networks
June 11, 2014 | Windows Phone Area
Windows Phone’s leader Joe Belfiore today shed more light on the upcoming updates and changes to the platform, scheduled to begin rolling out in the coming weeks. Microsoft confirmed that Windows Phone 8.1 has been finished and the company is … Read More
