Highlights
selection of the most important stories and analysis
First video showing Cortana running on Windows 10 Desktop PC
December 6, 2014 | Diyan 2Early version of Cortana for PC revealed in video
A pre-release version of Cortana for PCs has appeared for the first time ever in a video published by WinBeta. As you probably know Microsoft will include Cortana in the Windows 10 OS, a system … Read More
Cellular Data Toggle in the Action Center after a new Dev.Preview update
December 6, 2014 | Windows Phone AreaCortana enabled in four new countries
Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developers gets a new update. Version 14219 brings one of the most requested missing features to all users who have joined the preview program – the ability to switch on/off Cellular … Read More
Cortana goes live in Germany, Spain, Italy and France
December 5, 2014 | DiyanAlpha version now rolling out to Preview devices
Microsoft’s virtual Windows assistant Cortana becomes available for users living in Spain, Germany, Italy and France who have joined the Preview for Developers program. Cortana launches as an Alpha, which means she has a bit limited functionally compared with the … Read More
Windows 10 for phones ver.10.0.11345 shows up in benchmark
December 3, 2014 | MichaelWP10 Preview set to roll out in April
Microsoft is preparing the launch of Windows 10, a unified OS that will bring similar user experience to all devices – from phones and tablets, to PCs, Xbox consoles, and even smart TVs. Windows … Read More
Leak: A Lumia prototype with a huge camera module
November 30, 2014 | DiyanThe cancelled McLaren or Lumia 1030?
One of the high-end phones Microsoft is working on is the successor to the camera-centric Nokia Lumia 1020. New leaked photos coming from China reveal a previously unseen prototype with a camera module similar in … Read More
Windows 10 for phones to be unveiled in January?
November 28, 2014 | DiyanMicrosoft may also discuss new hardware
A special press event in late January will give us the first glimpse of the consumer features of Windows 10 for all devices including smartphones. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed to The … Read More
Four new Microsoft Lumia phones spotted in AdDuplex’s logs [Updated]
November 27, 2014 | DiyanWindows Phone 8.1 overtakes WP 8.0 and WP 7.X combined
AdDuplex, a cross-promotion network for Windows apps, provides interesting statistics and insights about Windows Phone on a regular basis. The latest tweets from Alan Mendelevich, company’s creator, give us some early information about … Read More
The popular language learning platform Duolingo is here
November 19, 2014 | DiyanLearn new languages with Duolingo
The language learning platform Duolingo, selected among the best Android and iOS apps in 2013, has finally released an official application for Windows phones. The service is very popular among mobile users, reaching over 50 … Read More
Is this the first glimpse of the Lumia 1040?
November 18, 2014 | DiyanLeaked photos reveal a 5-inch Windows phone under development
The Chinese website IThome published photos of a new high-end Windows phone under development which is believed to be the successor to the iconic Lumia 1020. These photos, leaked from a … Read More
Microsoft promotes the HP Stream 11 notebook in a TV ad
November 17, 2014 | MichaelA new notebook for just $199
Microsoft has just begun promoting the new notebook with a TV ad where you can learn mostly about company’s free software goodies coming with the Stream 11.
The new ad compares the tablet to … Read More
Can we expect Lumia 940, Lumia 1040 or 1540 with Windows 10?
November 14, 2014 | Windows Phone Area 2Microsoft to release new high-end devices with Windows 10
Windows Phone is being dominated by low-cost devices led by the Lumia 520, which is still the best Windows device ever. Microsoft is clearly betting on the low-end this year as … Read More
Microsoft promises Windows 10 for all Windows Phone 8 devices
November 14, 2014 | DiyanWindows 10 coming in the first half of 2015
Two years ago Microsoft abandoned all Windows Phone 7.X devices in favor of 8.0 and those who had older Lumias were not able to upgrade to the new version. Microsoft is … Read More