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Further delays in Lumia Cyan update for Verizon
November 13, 2014 | Michael 1
Possible issues with Verizon’s own apps
Bad news for all owners of Lumia 822, 928 and Icon smartphones on Verizon Wireless. The status of Lumia Cyan update has been changed from Under Testing to Under Development which means the latest … Read More
Cortana starts showing non-English words
November 2, 2014 | Diyan
Microsoft is speeding up the release process for new features
Cortana and other major MS’s products launched first in the US and the expanded to other countries. While this a logical decision determined by the fact that the US market … Read More
Microsoft enters the wearable market with a health/fitness tracking band
October 30, 2014 | Diyan
Microsoft Band costs $199 and works with Windows Phone, Android, and iOS
Microsoft launched its first wearable product called Microsoft Band. The fitness and health tracking gadget has 10 sensors for measuring different activities and health conditions – heart rate, … Read More
Bluetooth beacon signals coming to Windows 10 and all supported devices
October 25, 2014 | Diyan
Bluetooth LE Advertisement APIs found in Windows 10 Preview code
Contextual ads thanks to a technology called ‘Bluetooth beacons’ will be coming to Windows 10 OS in 2015, allowing all supported devices including phones to automatically open associated applications and … Read More
Important update for Windows Phone Preview for Developers
October 24, 2014 | Michael 1
Fixes and improvements for users on the Preview Program
Microsoft has released a new update for all users who are part of the special program for early updates on Windows Phone – Preview for Developers.
The new version 8.10.14192.280 has … Read More
Even better level of security in Windows 10
October 23, 2014 | Diyan
Built-in security features for PCs and mobile devices
The main factor that distinguishes Windows Phone from competitors is its enhanced security which makes the platform suitable for enterprises and users who wants to be more protected. With Windows 10, Microsoft … Read More
O2 Germany starts rolling out Lumia Denim & Cyan Updates
October 20, 2014 | Michael
Combined update package for O2 customers in Germany
The first lucky Lumia users on O2 Germany are reportedly receiving the package bringing Lumia Cyan and Lumia Denim updates. With this combined single package, O2 Germany will be updating its Nokia … Read More
New Improved Functions for Cortana
October 18, 2014 | Windows Phone Area
Cortana is coming out with a few new useful features improving the Daily Glance and other functions. For example, the Daily Glance now shows you travel times to home and reminds you about future events in your calendar at the … Read More
Alleged ‘Lumia Emerald’ firmware spotted on the Net
October 17, 2014 | Diyan
Lumia Emerald (+Update 2) for Windows Phone 8.1 could be under testing?
Windows Phone’s latest official version (Update 1 + Lumia Denim firmware) has just begun rolling out to selected Lumia devices like the 920 and 1520, while the newly … Read More
Cortana flips a coin and speaks Klingon
October 6, 2014 | Michael
Users have noticed two new features while exploring Cortana’s capabilities. The virtual voice assistant can now help you in making a quick decision. You can ask Cortana:
- flip a coin
- roll a die
- roll the dice
The second … Read More
How to repair a bricked phone or downgrade the OS
October 5, 2014 | Diyan
Downgrade the OS using Nokia Software Recovery Tool
If your Nokia (Lumia) device is not responding to commands (or not turning on) you can try fixing it by yourself. All you need is a program called ‘Nokia Recovery Software Tool’ … Read More
Updated Glance Screen supports MSN Weather and Health & Fitness
October 3, 2014 | Diyan 1
Weather and Fitness information can be displayed on the Glance Screen
A new update has been rolled out to ‘Glance Screen’ for all supported Lumia phones running Update 1 of Windows Phone 8.1. After updating and restarting, users can select … Read More
