Highlights
selection of the most important stories and analysis
Rapid updates for Windows 9
September 19, 2014 | DiyanMicrosoft is speeding up the update releases for next Windows versions
Microsoft is about to fundamentally change its update system for the next version of Windows in a way similar to the current Windows Phone’s approach. That means all consumers … Read More
Microsoft event on September 30th reveals what’s next for Windows
September 16, 2014 | DiyanWindows 9 (Threshold) Technical Preview expected
September 30th will be an important date for Windows. On that day, Microsoft is holding a big press event in New York where the company is expected to unveil details about the future of … Read More
Cortana will soon speak Polish and other languages
September 14, 2014 | DiyanCortana coming to Poland and other countries through GDR2 update in October?
An author at WPWorld.pl has posted a tweet with two screenshots of the Update 2 including the new action center and the Polish Cortana. Cortana will be enabled … Read More
Lumia Phones Branded with Microsoft’s Name
September 11, 2014 | Windows Phone AreaIt is not completely sure but a Lumia Phone has already been seen branded on the display as a Microsoft phone. The photos shown are made of a real unique unit produced by the company.
The information came from a … Read More
OneDrive with larger file support and more improvements
September 11, 2014 | Windows Phone AreaToday Microsoft added some improvements to its OneDrive cloud storage. After enlarging the space available for free up to 15GB and 1TB for Office 365 users, now the service offers files up to 10GB to be uploaded. The new feature … Read More
Microsoft drops Nokia and Windows Phone logos after the Holiday campaign
September 10, 2014 | Diyan 1The last Nokia-branded smartphones will be Lumia 830 and Lumia 730/735
If you want to have one of the last Nokia-branded smartphones then you should hurry and upload yourself to the nearest store because there won’t be new Nokia models … Read More
Sub-$100 LTE-capable Windows Phones coming in mid-2015
September 10, 2014 | DiyanQualcomm announced the low-entry LTE-enabled Snapdragon 210
Qualcomm has always given higher priority to its mid and high-end processors and while WP does not officially support MediaTek chipsets, Android has captured a significant share in the low-end segment (sub-$200). IDC … Read More
Opera Mini Browser Now on Windows Phone
September 9, 2014 | Windows Phone AreaThe first beta version of Opera Mini browser has just been released for Windows Phone soon after the first email signups for it. At first, it seemed that only those who have signed up would take advantage of the new … Read More
Passive-listening on Windows Phone thanks to “Hey Cortana”
September 5, 2014 | Windows Phone AreaActivating “Cortana” on Windows Phones is possible just after a single press on the Search key. But newer technology and development give users an option for passive voice activation.
The new “Cortana” option will be available for users with smartphones … Read More
Lumia Selfie app transforms your Windows Phone into a Selfie Phone
September 5, 2014 | DiyanThis selfie mania has gone totally out of control. We not only have a selfie phone (Lumia 730/735), but also a special app for selfie enthusiasts. Lumia Selfie has replaced Nokia’s Glam Me in the Store, so you can download … Read More
Lumia Denim Update brings Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 to Nokia devices
September 4, 2014 | Diyan 2Microsoft has just announced its Lumia Denim Update that combines Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 and unique Lumia features into a single package, expected to begin rolling out in Q4 2014.
Lumia Denim will deliver Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 … Read More
Microsoft launches the Nokia Lumia 830 and Lumia 730/735
September 4, 2014 | Diyan 1Microsoft’s latest press event is already behind us, and we know everything about the next wave of Windows phones with the Nokia branding at the top. As expected, Microsoft announced three new Lumia phones – the 830, 730 Dual SIM … Read More