Windows Phone Blue to add on-screen buttons

Since a few months there have been rumors surrounding the net that next version of Windows Phone will get an option for on-screen command buttons. Now they get confirmation with a recently leaked partial screenshot by @evkeaks … Read More

Windows Phone File Manager to come with Windows Phone 8.1

Good news for those of you who want more control over the file system of your Windows Phone. According to the feedback page for Windows Phone on User Voice, the user request for a Windows Phone File Manager has been … Read More

Windows Phone exceeds 10% share in Europe, 5% share in US

A new data from Kantar Worldpanel shows that the Windows Phone platform keeps rapidly growing, especially in Europe. The data reveals that the operating system has exceeded a 10% market share in the five largest European countries (UK, France, Germany, … Read More

Windows Phone reaches a turning point, 85% of the top 25 apps are available

Windows Phone Store has reached critical mass, 3 billion downloads, 500 new apps daily

Microsoft has released a detailed report outlining the growth of the Windows Phone mobile platform. According to the publication, Windows Phone Store has recently passed the … Read More

Instagram for Windows Phone is finally here, several features missing

The photo-sharing service Instagram has finally launched its Windows Phone 8 app. Instagram was probably the longest awaited application missing on Microsoft’s mobile platform. Both Nokia and Microsoft have pressured Instagram enough to convince the developers that Windows Phone has … Read More

Nokia’s first flagship Windows Phone 8.1 to include ‘3D Touch’ interaction

Nokia is planning new smartphones for 2014 which are expected to debut alongside Windows Phone 8.1. Through its Twitter account, the popular leaker @evleaks has recently revealed two of the upcoming devices codenamed “Goldfinger” and “Moneypenny”. The Verge informs that … Read More

Lumia Black update to bring Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy support to all Lumias

One of the gaps in Windows Phone so far is the lack of support for Bluetoooth 4.0 Low Energy standard. It allows connecting hardware with less energy consumption as well as constant background syncing between devices. It is usually used … Read More

Nokia Refocus is available for high-end Lumias: shoot first, focus later

Nokia is doing some very impressive things for the smartphone photography. The advantages of the PureView hardware are obvious and Nokia’s exclusive software guarantees you stunning results. A few days ago at Nokia World, a brand new app was teased … Read More

Windows Phone 8.1 actively tested by Microsoft and Nokia

A new report reveals that Microsoft and Nokia are actively working on Windows Phone 8.1. According to the leaker @Nawzil, both companies are testing the FB Pages Manager on hardware running builds of Windows Phone 8.1 (also known as Windows … Read More

Foundbite – a new social network lets you explore the world with sound

Foundbite, a new social network funded by Microsoft and Nokia is available exclusively for Windows Phone. It allows you to take and share photos with sound capturing the real atmosphere of a place. When you take a picture, Foundbite adds … Read More

Microsoft to merge Windows Store and Windows Phone Store developer registration

Weeks ago Microsoft announced that it intends to unify both Windows Store and Windows Phone Store into a single store. Now, Windows Phone Area understands that the company is taking the first step towards that direction. Microsoft has just announced … Read More

Windows Phone keeps growing, passes Apple`s iOS in Italy

A few days ago we wrote that Windows Phone gains a fast growth in USA for Q3 this year. Also, it doubled its market share and has become the world`s fastest growing operating system. Now, a new data coming from … Read More