Highlights
selection of the most important stories and analysis
PhotoMath – teacher’s worst nightmare becomes a reality
October 22, 2014 | Diyan
This brilliant app is free on Windows Phone
PhotoMath is a great new app, perfect for kids or college students experiencing serious difficulties in studying math and solving equations. The app, available for free on Windows Phone and iOS, uses the … Read More
Microsoft renames Nokia Lumia smartphones to ‘Microsoft Lumia’
October 21, 2014 | Michael 1
Microsoft phases out the Nokia branding entirely, but keeps the Lumia name
Earlier this year Microsoft officially acquired Nokia’s phone business and according to the deal the Nokia name was planned to be phased out by the end of 2014. … Read More
Drawing function comes to Skype for Windows Phone
October 20, 2014 | Windows Phone Area
New features and improvements for Skype
Today Skype has been updated for Windows Phone by Microsoft. The new feature gives the ability to draw on the screen which allows users to add many different objects and drawings to photos, images … Read More
Microsoft to release a fitness/health oriented smartwatch in November
October 20, 2014 | Diyan
The smart watch will track heart and fitness activities
Microsoft is preparing the launch of a wearable device / smartwatch that will measure different health & fitness activities and heart rate thanks to several sensors, according to Forbes. The device, … 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
Truecaller brings Real-time Caller ID to Windows Phone
October 16, 2014 | Windows Phone Area
Live Caller ID for Windows Phone
Truecaller has signed a partnership contract with Windows Phone which will allow users to take advantage of the Live Caller’s new features.
Truecaller appeared on the market in 2009 and has gained more than … Read More
Skype Qik – a new video messaging app
October 15, 2014 | Michael
Send video clips instead of text messages
Microsoft released a new cross-platform video messaging app called Skype Qik. The app, launched yesterday for Windows Phone, iOS and Android, allows you to send short video clips (up to 42 seconds) to … Read More
How good is the Lumia 830’s 10MP PureView camera?
October 12, 2014 | Diyan 2
Camera comparison: Nokia Lumia 830 vs Lumia 920 / 925 / 930
Microsoft announced the new Lumia 830 as a flagship device at affordable price, so many of you may be considering upgrading from your old smartphones to a more … Read More
AT&T releasing HTC One for Windows and Lumia 830 on November 7
October 11, 2014 | Diyan
Good news for Windows Phone lovers in the US
AT&T is preparing the launch of two new smartphones – HTC One M8 for Windows and the Nokia Lumia 830. The Windows version of the HTC One (M8) has been available … Read More
Color pop returns to Lumia phones with updated Creative Studio app
October 10, 2014 | Diyan
The photo editing app now supports PNG files and screenshots
Lumia Creative Studio has been updated to v.6.3.3.2 and the new version brings back the popular ‘color pop’ functionally. Color pop is an intelligent tool which allows you to select … Read More
A New Surface Pro in the Process of Development
October 9, 2014 | Windows Phone Area
Microsoft confirms a new Surface Pro tablet
Today rumors appeared that Surface line will be removed from tablets by Microsoft. The hearsay came from DigiTimes which is known to be using reliable sources of information.
The company’s CEO Satya Nadella … Read More
Lenovo announces YOGA Windows tables
October 9, 2014 | Diyan
One or two new YOGA tablets will run Windows
Lenovo has confirmed the launch of a Windows 8.1 based YOGA Tablet. On its Facebook page, Lenovo posted a picture showing a YOGA tablet running Windows, and the date October 9 … Read More
