Highlights
selection of the most important stories and analysis
Microsoft introduced Windows Phone 8.1 at BUILD 2014
April 3, 2014 | Diyan 3
Waiting is over as Microsoft made Windows Phone 8.1 official, demonstrating many of its features during the BUILD 2014 conference in San Francisco. Key elements of the new version are Cortana voice assistant, action center, overhauled start and home screens, … Read More
Viber Out calling starts for Windows Phone
April 2, 2014 | Michael
Viber has updated its Windows Phone app to version 4.1.0.0, adding Viber Out – a VoIP messaging and calling feature allowing users to call any mobile or landline number. The service is definitely cheaper than using a wireless carrier, with … Read More
Windows Phone continues to grow in Europe, USA, loses in Asia
April 1, 2014 | Diyan
As Microsoft doesn’t provide any data reports about the Windows Phone penetration around the world, we should rely on research companies such as IDC or Kantar. The latter has just published its new report about the smartphone market in different … Read More
Windows Phone 8.1 final version sent to manufacturers, new models soon
March 31, 2014 | Michael
Just a week after we heard that Windows Phone 8.1 core had finished, Microsoft is ready with the final version of its platform, with copies reportedly sent to manufacturing partners for testing on old and new hardware. According to different … Read More
Nokia Lumia 630 running Windows Phone 8.1 caught on videos
March 29, 2014 | Diyan
Some of the features expected in Windows Phone 8.1 have leaked in two new videos from China. The first footage demonstrates expanded customization options such as backgrounds on the Start Screen. Users will be able to skin Live Tiles with … Read More
Nokia Lumia 520 is the fifth most popular smatphone in Brazil
March 26, 2014 | Diyan
Brazil is one of the key markets for Windows Phone as the platform is constantly increasing its popularity there, driven by Nokia’s top selling device – Lumia 520. According to a new report about the market satiation in the country, … Read More
New Nokia Lumia phones on April 2
March 25, 2014 | Michael
Nokia announces a press event next week alongside Microsoft’s Build conference. As expected, the Finish company has prepared surprises for all Windows Phone lovers, and we will probably see at least two new Lumia smartphones including a high-end and a … Read More
Nokia Rock (Lumia 530) in the works
March 18, 2014 | Michael
Nokia is reportedly working on a real successor to its best-selling Lumia 520. According to a new post on Twitter, Nokia will release the low-end Lumia 530, codenamed ‘Nokia Rock’. With Lumia 525, Nokia didn’t bring significant improvements over the … Read More
Windows Phone could support USB flash drives and 128GB microSD cards
March 17, 2014 | Diyan
There are different ways to transfer data files from smartphones to external devices. The most widespread methods include a data cable, Internet or Bluetooth, but there could be a problem if you don’t have a data cable or the files … Read More
Lumia 930 is the next Windows Phone flagship
March 14, 2014 | Michael 2
A device codenamed ‘Martini’, a possible Windows Phone 8.1 model, emerged a few weeks ago. Now @evleaks adds a bit more, revealing that ‘Martini’ is the new Nokia flagship called Lumia 930, a successor to the Nokia Lumia 920, which … Read More
Smartphone manufacturers try to prevent Microsoft-Nokia deal
March 11, 2014 | Michael
As Nokia holds many valuable patents, several smartphone manufacturers have expressed concerns over the Microsoft-Nokia deal. Companies from different parts of the world think that Nokia could become something like a patent troll demanding an increase in royalties. The agreement … Read More
Microsoft’s greatest battle
March 10, 2014 | Diyan
When Microsoft reached an agreement with Nokia to buy its mobile unit for 7.2 billion dollars, Redmond was expected to justify its decision in front of investors and there were two main arguments for the acquisition deal. First of all, … Read More
