Microsoft revealed its plans for unified gaming across all Windows 10 devices

Universal App Platform, One Store and Cross-buy for the best possible gaming experience

At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, Microsoft revealed its unified vision for gaming on Windows 10 devices and a commitment to deliver the best … Read More

Update 2 is on Lumia 640/640 XL, Preview for Developers Update coming soon

Revamped Settings page and App Permission spotted at the MWC

Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL are the first models within the new 4rd series of Lumia smartphones and the first to come with Windows Phone 8.1.2 (Update 2 … Read More

Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL announced at the MWC

Microsoft has a new naming scheme for its smartphones

Microsoft revealed in Barcelona two Lumia smartphones in the affordable segment and a new, logical naming scheme which is simple to understand. Microsoft Lumia 640 is a 5-inch device, while Lumia … Read More

Google just bought Softcard and killed the Windows Phone app

Windows Phone users are left without NFC payments

Softcard is the only NFC payment solution available on Windows Phone (for AT&T and Verizon Wireless), but very soon all current Softcard customers won’t be able to use a ‘pay to tap’ … Read More

Comparison: Windows 10 Technical Preview vs Windows Phone 8.1

What is new in Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phones

Last week, Microsoft released the first test version of Windows 10 to a subset of Lumia smartphones – Lumia 630, 635, 636, 637, 730 and 830. I have been running … Read More

5 Daily Threats to Your Mobile Security

If there is a single significant problem with mobile phones, it’s that we have all come to take them for granted. We carry them round with us every day, and as much as we rely on them, we really only … Read More

Update 2 for Windows Phone 8.1 is close to release for Preview for Developers

Windows Phone 8.1.2 will be the last update before Windows 10

Microsoft is expected to finish the distribution of Lumia Denim with Windows Phone 8.1.1 to all unlocked devices before the end of February but smartphones enrolled to the Preview … Read More

First Technical Preview of Windows 10 for Phones: What’s New

All new features and changes in Windows 10 for Phones

Start Screen

Tiles are now translucent instead of transparent (this option is missing) and you can set a full size background behind them. Microsoft has promised that the transparent tiles … Read More

Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phones: Known Issues

Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phones is an unfinished version under development, just like Windows 10 for PCs, so you may encounter problems after upgrading. Here is a list with known issues:

Issue  – Workaround

• Existing alarms will … Read More

Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phones is now available to download

Supported models, new features, rolling back, hands-on

Microsoft has released today the first Windows 10 version to some smartphones. Keep in mind that this is an early build so it could be buggy and you may encounter glitches.

While the … Read More

Windows 10 does not require DENIM, has a phone recovery tool

Denim is not a prerequisite for Windows 10

The upcoming Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phones could be installed on all supported smartphones (those models included in the first wave) even if they are running an older version of Windows … Read More

Microsoft is holding a press conference on March 2 in Barcelona

Two mid-range smartphones could be unveiled during the Mobile World Congress

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is among the biggest events for consumer electronics where many leading smartphone manufacturers decide to announce their flagships. This year’s show will be … Read More