Surface Pro 3 128 GB ship date pushed back by 10 days for new orders
6/17/2014 2:44:19 PM
The Surface Pro 3 is slated for release later this Friday, but only for the Core i5 versions coming in 128 GB and 256 GB ranges. The more budget friendly Core i3 and wallet-busting Core i7 configurations, however, are not due until the end of August.
Microsoft may be dealing with somewhat high demand though, as the $999 Core i5 version with 128 GB now has a June 30 ship-by date, slipping by 10 days from June 20. The change in shipping appears only to apply to new purchases, and not early pre-orders. Accordingly, if you reserved your Surface Pro 3 128 GB prior to the last 24 hours, your new tablet/laptop hybrid should still be on track for delivery.
Presumably, Microsoft and Best Buy will also have 128 GB version on-hand in stores for immediate purchase.
6/17/2014 2:44:19 PM
The Surface Pro 3 is slated for release later this Friday, but only for the Core i5 versions coming in 128 GB and 256 GB ranges. The more budget friendly Core i3 and wallet-busting Core i7 configurations, however, are not due until the end of August.
Microsoft may be dealing with somewhat high demand though, as the $999 Core i5 version with 128 GB now has a June 30 ship-by date, slipping by 10 days from June 20. The change in shipping appears only to apply to new purchases, and not early pre-orders. Accordingly, if you reserved your Surface Pro 3 128 GB prior to the last 24 hours, your new tablet/laptop hybrid should still be on track for delivery.
Presumably, Microsoft and Best Buy will also have 128 GB version on-hand in stores for immediate purchase.
Deal of the Day: Nokia 1A Micro-USB Car Charger DC-17
6/17/2014 2:20:56 PM
Designed to be ultra-compact, this 1A charger is convenient to carry with you while traveling. The coiled-style cable makes it easy to store in your vehicle without having unnecessary bulk laying around. Great with any micro-USB compatible device!
6/17/2014 2:20:56 PM
For today only, buy the Nokia 1A Micro-USB Car Charger DC-17 and get 50% off the list price!
Designed to be ultra-compact, this 1A charger is convenient to carry with you while traveling. The coiled-style cable makes it easy to store in your vehicle without having unnecessary bulk laying around. Great with any micro-USB compatible device!
Lumia Cyan update said to improve low-light performace on Lumia Icon, 1520 and 930
6/17/2014 1:49:29 PM
In an ongoing Q&A from Nokia's camera gurus, Juha Alakarhu and Eero Salmelin, who are now with Microsoft, information regarding what users should expect from the Lumia Cyan update has been revealed. The question answered dealt with photography, and specifically Nokia's latest high end Windows Phones, including the Verizon Lumia Icon, Lumia 930 and Lumia 1520.
Juha Alakarhu took to the query and revealed precisely what would be improved with the forthcoming firmware refresh, bundled with the Windows Phone 8.1 update.
6/17/2014 1:49:29 PM
In an ongoing Q&A from Nokia's camera gurus, Juha Alakarhu and Eero Salmelin, who are now with Microsoft, information regarding what users should expect from the Lumia Cyan update has been revealed. The question answered dealt with photography, and specifically Nokia's latest high end Windows Phones, including the Verizon Lumia Icon, Lumia 930 and Lumia 1520.
Juha Alakarhu took to the query and revealed precisely what would be improved with the forthcoming firmware refresh, bundled with the Windows Phone 8.1 update.
Nokia Lumia 625 available at Carphone Warehouse for just £79.95
6/17/2014 1:27:30 PM
The Nokia Lumia 625 is the most affordable Windows Phone with 4G and UK retailer Carphone Warehouse has knocked down the price to just £79.95. That's almost half the price we last covered here in the UK. Should you be searching for a Windows Phone to get started with, look no further than the Lumia 625 at this price point.
6/17/2014 1:27:30 PM
The Nokia Lumia 625 is the most affordable Windows Phone with 4G and UK retailer Carphone Warehouse has knocked down the price to just £79.95. That's almost half the price we last covered here in the UK. Should you be searching for a Windows Phone to get started with, look no further than the Lumia 625 at this price point.
Fly reportedly joining the Windows Phone 8.1 ranks in Russia with new baby blue smartphone
6/17/2014 1:15:25 PM
Fly (www.fly-phone.com) is a smartphone company based out of London, who makes a range of phones, smartphones and tablets for various markets including Russia, Ukraine, India, Southern Europe and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States of the former Soviet Union). Those devices are almost always Android based, but with the recent loosening of restrictions around the Windows Phone hardware requirements and reference design, more manufacturers are supporting Windows Phone. Back in March, Microsoft added nine new hardware partners to its roster, and since that time the number has grown.
6/17/2014 1:15:25 PM
Fly (www.fly-phone.com) is a smartphone company based out of London, who makes a range of phones, smartphones and tablets for various markets including Russia, Ukraine, India, Southern Europe and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States of the former Soviet Union). Those devices are almost always Android based, but with the recent loosening of restrictions around the Windows Phone hardware requirements and reference design, more manufacturers are supporting Windows Phone. Back in March, Microsoft added nine new hardware partners to its roster, and since that time the number has grown.
Nokia Lumia 635 now available in Italy direct from Microsoft
6/17/2014 12:28:05 PM
One of the convenient changes in Microsoft purchasing the mobile device division from Nokia is the ability for Microsoft to offer phones direct to consumers at a faster clip. The Nokia Lumia 635, the LTE big brother of the single-SIM Lumia 630, is now joining the ranks in Italy where it is priced for € 179 (free shipping included). To sweeten the deal, if you buy the phone before July 14, you can nab a € 25 gift card to the Windows Phone Store for some new apps.
6/17/2014 12:28:05 PM
One of the convenient changes in Microsoft purchasing the mobile device division from Nokia is the ability for Microsoft to offer phones direct to consumers at a faster clip. The Nokia Lumia 635, the LTE big brother of the single-SIM Lumia 630, is now joining the ranks in Italy where it is priced for € 179 (free shipping included). To sweeten the deal, if you buy the phone before July 14, you can nab a € 25 gift card to the Windows Phone Store for some new apps.
MobileFit Roundup: Top Rated Windows Phone Diet Apps
6/17/2014 12:27:02 PM
As Fitness Month continues here at Windows Phone Central and all of the Mobile Nations sites, we turn our sites on apps to help with our diet. While exercise is a key element of staying fit, so is what we consume during the day. You defeat the purpose of exercise with poor eating habits.
This week's Fitness App Roundup will concentrate on a collection of top rated Windows Phone apps designed to help you count your calories and monitor what foods you take in during the week. There's also an app that will find you recipes based on the ingredients you prefer while avoiding those you are allergic to.
We'll close things out with a Reader's Poll to let you decide which of these diet apps are tops. If we've missed your favorite app, feel free to sound off below in the comments.
6/17/2014 12:27:02 PM
As Fitness Month continues here at Windows Phone Central and all of the Mobile Nations sites, we turn our sites on apps to help with our diet. While exercise is a key element of staying fit, so is what we consume during the day. You defeat the purpose of exercise with poor eating habits.
This week's Fitness App Roundup will concentrate on a collection of top rated Windows Phone apps designed to help you count your calories and monitor what foods you take in during the week. There's also an app that will find you recipes based on the ingredients you prefer while avoiding those you are allergic to.
We'll close things out with a Reader's Poll to let you decide which of these diet apps are tops. If we've missed your favorite app, feel free to sound off below in the comments.
Lumia 930 availability on Ireland's Meteor pushed back to mid-July
6/17/2014 12:15:48 PM
It looks like Irish customers have to wait a while longer for the Lumia 930, as Ireland's Technology Blog states that the launch of the device has been pushed back by two weeks. Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Nokia's latest flagship device would be making its way to Ireland's Meteor network in addition to Vodafone and O2.
6/17/2014 12:15:48 PM
It looks like Irish customers have to wait a while longer for the Lumia 930, as Ireland's Technology Blog states that the launch of the device has been pushed back by two weeks. Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Nokia's latest flagship device would be making its way to Ireland's Meteor network in addition to Vodafone and O2.
Enjoy the latest fashion with official Next apps for Windows and Windows Phone
6/17/2014 11:50:58 AM
Popular UK retailer Next has released official apps for Windows and Windows Phone, enabling consumers to enjoy the latest fashion at their fingertips. The main feature of both the apps is to shop while on the move for free, browsing ranges of quality clothes, shoes and homeware from Next. The universal apps themselves fit in nicely with the overall experience of Microsoft's ecosystem.
6/17/2014 11:50:58 AM
Popular UK retailer Next has released official apps for Windows and Windows Phone, enabling consumers to enjoy the latest fashion at their fingertips. The main feature of both the apps is to shop while on the move for free, browsing ranges of quality clothes, shoes and homeware from Next. The universal apps themselves fit in nicely with the overall experience of Microsoft's ecosystem.
Microsoft US cuts pricing of its Surface Pro 2 range of tablets by up to $200
6/17/2014 8:55:27 AM
Microsoft has reduced its pricing for the Surface Pro 2 range of Windows 8 tablets in the US, knocking off $200 on each model. This price alteration follows a similar cut in the UK, where Microsoft slashed the price tags on the tablets by £150. While the move is due to the upcoming Surface Pro 3 launch, the previous generation hardware are still worth picking up when discounted.
6/17/2014 8:55:27 AM
Microsoft has reduced its pricing for the Surface Pro 2 range of Windows 8 tablets in the US, knocking off $200 on each model. This price alteration follows a similar cut in the UK, where Microsoft slashed the price tags on the tablets by £150. While the move is due to the upcoming Surface Pro 3 launch, the previous generation hardware are still worth picking up when discounted.
Here's what Microsoft's Cortana was almost called before you changed everything
6/17/2014 4:41:14 AM
In hindsight, Microsoft naming its personal voice assistant after the famous AI character from the Halo game series seems like an obvious choice. The decision was not so easy partially due to an individual studio having initial objections and the usual corporate obstacles potentially thwarting its adoption.
But if not Cortana what would Microsoft have called their feature smart engine for Windows Phone?
6/17/2014 4:41:14 AM
In hindsight, Microsoft naming its personal voice assistant after the famous AI character from the Halo game series seems like an obvious choice. The decision was not so easy partially due to an individual studio having initial objections and the usual corporate obstacles potentially thwarting its adoption.
But if not Cortana what would Microsoft have called their feature smart engine for Windows Phone?
The 360 degree Photosynth camera app picks up a rare update to version 1.7
6/17/2014 4:11:11 AM
Photosynth is Microsoft's proprietary photo app for taking 360 degree panoramas, and although it took a long time to arrive for Windows Phone 8, the app hasn't been updated in 14 months. Yes, time flies, but tonight version 1.7 has hit the Store in a rare treat for Windows Phone users.
Version 1.7, unfortunately, does not bring any new features though it does say 'bug fixes' for a changelog. Considering the multitudes of new devices and even a brand new operating systems (Windows Phone 8.1), it's not too surprising that Photosynth could use a little polishing.
6/17/2014 4:11:11 AM
Photosynth is Microsoft's proprietary photo app for taking 360 degree panoramas, and although it took a long time to arrive for Windows Phone 8, the app hasn't been updated in 14 months. Yes, time flies, but tonight version 1.7 has hit the Store in a rare treat for Windows Phone users.
Version 1.7, unfortunately, does not bring any new features though it does say 'bug fixes' for a changelog. Considering the multitudes of new devices and even a brand new operating systems (Windows Phone 8.1), it's not too surprising that Photosynth could use a little polishing.
Xbox aggregates your Xbox One, Xbox 360, Windows and Windows Phone Achievements in one spot
6/17/2014 1:57:06 AM
Want to see all your Xbox Achievements in one place? Then you're going to want to check out the new Achievements section on the Xbox website. Larry Hryb, Xbox Live's Major Nelson, has just tweeted a link to a page where you can view and track your Xbox One, Xbox 360, Windows and Windows Phone Achievements in one place.
6/17/2014 1:57:06 AM
Want to see all your Xbox Achievements in one place? Then you're going to want to check out the new Achievements section on the Xbox website. Larry Hryb, Xbox Live's Major Nelson, has just tweeted a link to a page where you can view and track your Xbox One, Xbox 360, Windows and Windows Phone Achievements in one place.
Kobo Books now available on Windows Phone
6/17/2014 1:18:21 AM
It was a few months ago that the official Kobo app came to Windows 8. Kobo is a company that makes the popular Kobo eReader in addition to apps for mobile platforms. Today we can add Windows Phone to that list of mobile platforms that has Kobo Books.
6/17/2014 1:18:21 AM
It was a few months ago that the official Kobo app came to Windows 8. Kobo is a company that makes the popular Kobo eReader in addition to apps for mobile platforms. Today we can add Windows Phone to that list of mobile platforms that has Kobo Books.
Tomorrow morning you can ask the experts behind your Lumia's camera anything you want
6/17/2014 1:00:08 AM
If there's one thing we can all agree on is that Nokia's cameras tend to be the best in the business. From the groundbreaking Nokia Lumia 920 to the 41 MP Lumia 1020 to the recent 20 MP gems on the Lumia 930 and 1520, PureView cameras have set the bar quite high for modern smartphones.
Tomorrow, the engineering 'superstars' Juha Alakarhu and Eero Salmelin will be doing a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) on the Conversations blog, providing a unique opportunity to quiz the gurus on anything relating to mobile imaging.
6/17/2014 1:00:08 AM
If there's one thing we can all agree on is that Nokia's cameras tend to be the best in the business. From the groundbreaking Nokia Lumia 920 to the 41 MP Lumia 1020 to the recent 20 MP gems on the Lumia 930 and 1520, PureView cameras have set the bar quite high for modern smartphones.
Tomorrow, the engineering 'superstars' Juha Alakarhu and Eero Salmelin will be doing a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) on the Conversations blog, providing a unique opportunity to quiz the gurus on anything relating to mobile imaging.
250 new emoji could be coming to a phone near you
6/17/2014 12:00:50 AM
The Unicode standard has been updated to add an additional 2,834 new characters, which includes about 250 pictographic symbols, or emoji. This expanded list of new symbols could help to add personality to messaging, such as SMS and MMS, Apple's iMessage, BlackBerry's BBM, Google's Hangouts, and other services.
6/17/2014 12:00:50 AM
The Unicode standard has been updated to add an additional 2,834 new characters, which includes about 250 pictographic symbols, or emoji. This expanded list of new symbols could help to add personality to messaging, such as SMS and MMS, Apple's iMessage, BlackBerry's BBM, Google's Hangouts, and other services.
Music streaming service Rdio now available from the Windows Store
6/16/2014 10:33:47 PM
Beats Music, Xbox Music, Spotify, Pandora, Songza and Rdio are just some of the popular streaming music services available for you today. Those just listed all have apps in the Windows Phone Store, but might not all be available in the Windows Store. Today you can add Rdio as an app available for Windows 8.1 customers.
6/16/2014 10:33:47 PM
Beats Music, Xbox Music, Spotify, Pandora, Songza and Rdio are just some of the popular streaming music services available for you today. Those just listed all have apps in the Windows Phone Store, but might not all be available in the Windows Store. Today you can add Rdio as an app available for Windows 8.1 customers.
Geometry Dash jumps over to the Windows Phone Store
6/16/2014 10:26:53 PM
Geometry Dash has been on Android and iOS, but it has recently made its way to the Windows Phone Store. It's frustrating to play, but you'll want to keep trying. We go hands-on with this difficult platformer on the Nokia Lumia Icon.
Head past the break to watch the gameplay video and see if it's worth your time.
6/16/2014 10:26:53 PM
Geometry Dash has been on Android and iOS, but it has recently made its way to the Windows Phone Store. It's frustrating to play, but you'll want to keep trying. We go hands-on with this difficult platformer on the Nokia Lumia Icon.
Head past the break to watch the gameplay video and see if it's worth your time.
OneMusic for Windows Phone 8.1 is now available
6/16/2014 9:36:24 PM
Last week, I previewed OneMusic from developer Phillipe Maes. The third party, full-featured MP3 app serves as a viable alternative to Xbox Music for those on Windows Phone 8.1. I'm happy to announce that OneMusic is now available to download, with a free 5-day trial, after which users can buy the app for $1.99 if the app meets their needs.
OneMusic is a very clean and minimalist app that can access all of your music, whether it is main memory or on your SD expansion card. Users can create and manage playlists, repeat music and randomize tunes as well, with full album art support.
6/16/2014 9:36:24 PM
Last week, I previewed OneMusic from developer Phillipe Maes. The third party, full-featured MP3 app serves as a viable alternative to Xbox Music for those on Windows Phone 8.1. I'm happy to announce that OneMusic is now available to download, with a free 5-day trial, after which users can buy the app for $1.99 if the app meets their needs.
OneMusic is a very clean and minimalist app that can access all of your music, whether it is main memory or on your SD expansion card. Users can create and manage playlists, repeat music and randomize tunes as well, with full album art support.
Major Surface Pro 3 glitch fixed, but no release date yet.
6/16/2014 8:36:09 PM
With the Surface Pro 3 shipping by the end of the week, it looks like Microsoft engineers are readying some fixes that will improve the experience of using the tablet . Asking for user feedback, a digital artist suggests that the home button was too easily activated when in use and that there is a little bit of pen lag. Microsoft listened and it looks like fixes are incoming for both issues.
6/16/2014 8:36:09 PM
With the Surface Pro 3 shipping by the end of the week, it looks like Microsoft engineers are readying some fixes that will improve the experience of using the tablet . Asking for user feedback, a digital artist suggests that the home button was too easily activated when in use and that there is a little bit of pen lag. Microsoft listened and it looks like fixes are incoming for both issues.
Words with Friends returns with a complete re-write for Windows Phone 8, goes for free
6/16/2014 7:34:13 PM
Back in 2009, Words with Friends was the big hit game from the startup company Zynga. The game finally arrived on Windows Phone 7 and 8 in 2012, plagued with bugs and performance issues. Indeed, it maintains an astonishingly low 1.8 stars (out of 5) on the Store from over 2,500 reviews. Needless to say, it's not a hit with Windows Phone users.
Words with Friends hadn't seen an update in quite some time, but fast forward today and it has a complete rewrite, losing its Windows Phone 7.x status and becoming a Window Phone 8 and 8.1 dedicated game.
6/16/2014 7:34:13 PM
Back in 2009, Words with Friends was the big hit game from the startup company Zynga. The game finally arrived on Windows Phone 7 and 8 in 2012, plagued with bugs and performance issues. Indeed, it maintains an astonishingly low 1.8 stars (out of 5) on the Store from over 2,500 reviews. Needless to say, it's not a hit with Windows Phone users.
Words with Friends hadn't seen an update in quite some time, but fast forward today and it has a complete rewrite, losing its Windows Phone 7.x status and becoming a Window Phone 8 and 8.1 dedicated game.
Cortana will be fluent in Canadian in time for Windows Phone 8.1
6/16/2014 7:00:19 PM
Canadians will be happy to hear that Cortana will be ready for The Great White North in time for the rollout of Windows Phone 8.1. Cortana was shown working live at a Canadian telecom conference, and 8.1 is due sometime this summer, so expect to get your hands on the feature soon.
6/16/2014 7:00:19 PM
Canadians will be happy to hear that Cortana will be ready for The Great White North in time for the rollout of Windows Phone 8.1. Cortana was shown working live at a Canadian telecom conference, and 8.1 is due sometime this summer, so expect to get your hands on the feature soon.
Nokia brand names Lumia, ClearBlack, PureView, and others now belong to Microsoft
6/16/2014 5:44:49 PM
Though Microsoft's purchase of Nokia's Devices and Services division was announced late last year and completed in April, the fate of Nokia's trademark technology brands has still been unknown. Brand names like Lumia smartphones, ClearBlack displays and PureView camera technology have become synonymous with innovation and quality, much like the Nokia name itself.
And though the Nokia name will eventually be disappearing from the faces of Windows phones, it looks like some of the those mainstay Nokia brand names, along with a few surprising ones, will continue on with Microsoft.
6/16/2014 5:44:49 PM
And though the Nokia name will eventually be disappearing from the faces of Windows phones, it looks like some of the those mainstay Nokia brand names, along with a few surprising ones, will continue on with Microsoft.
Sprint expanding LTE roaming to more rural and regional carriers
6/16/2014 5:14:56 PM
Sprint has signed agreements with 12 carriers to expand the LTE footprint of everybody involved. The dozen carriers, all smaller regional and rural networks, cover 34 million Americans not touched by Sprint's fledgling LTE network. The roaming agreements will expand Sprint's LTE coverage into those areas, as well as giving those carriers access to Sprint's network.
6/16/2014 5:14:56 PM
Sprint has signed agreements with 12 carriers to expand the LTE footprint of everybody involved. The dozen carriers, all smaller regional and rural networks, cover 34 million Americans not touched by Sprint's fledgling LTE network. The roaming agreements will expand Sprint's LTE coverage into those areas, as well as giving those carriers access to Sprint's network.
Internet Explorer Developer Channel offers bleeding edge web experience
6/16/2014 3:27:20 PM
Internet Explorer is getting a dev channel! Like Google's Chrome browser, those interested in trying out the latest bleeding-edge features in Internet Explorer will now have a developer version that they can use. The Internet Explorer Developer Channel offers numerous updates to the F12 developer tools, allowing those coding for the web to test their stuff on the latest and greatest version of Internet Explorer. Think of it as an opportunity to prepare for the future.
6/16/2014 3:27:20 PM
Internet Explorer is getting a dev channel! Like Google's Chrome browser, those interested in trying out the latest bleeding-edge features in Internet Explorer will now have a developer version that they can use. The Internet Explorer Developer Channel offers numerous updates to the F12 developer tools, allowing those coding for the web to test their stuff on the latest and greatest version of Internet Explorer. Think of it as an opportunity to prepare for the future.
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