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Cortana does some hilarious animal impressions, check them out
7/23/2014 12:12:26 AM
We're still not over all the little tricks Cortana is capable of doing. At launch we compiled a ton of questions you could ask the Windows Phone AI in order to get snarky and funny responses. That list has grown overtime as Microsoft adds more and more phrases to her repertoire. We know she'll give a funny response when you ask her "What does the fox say?", but what happens when you ask for other animals?
How to create and share story videos with Nokia Storyteller
7/22/2014 11:46:11 PM
Nokia Storyteller is an app that automatically groups all your photos, videos and cinemagraphs into individual events called stories. You can browse all your stories on your timeline, modify them, and then view them as slideshows. If you're really happy with the slideshows, you can share them as story videos with friends on Facebook, Flickr, Youtube, and more.
Want to know how to do it? Head past the break to watch the video and follow the steps.
Microsoft updates Cortana's Interests with local events finder
7/22/2014 10:50:13 PM
Microsoft and the Cortana team have noted that users can expect updates to the service every few weeks. Tonight, at least one new change is new to the personal assistant: local events.
For those who do not know, Cortana stores preferences of the user in her 'notebook' and one of those has the label 'Interests.' Interests range from news, weather, travel, sports, finance, and other items that a person may want to have Cortana track. Now under those interests is a new category with the name Events.
How to move apps or games to an SD card in Windows Phone 8.1
7/22/2014 9:28:42 PM
Running out of storage space on your Windows Phone? You've probably filled it up with games, apps, photos, music and more. If your Windows Phone has support for a SD card you're in luck. With a few taps you can move things from to your SD card from your phone's internal storage. In the process freeing up your phone's internal memory. You can also set it up so that new music, videos, podcasts, photos, apps and downloads automatically get stored in either your phone or SD card.
INSTEON home automation for Windows and Windows Phone (Hidden Gems)
7/22/2014 8:45:00 PM
Whether it is controlling your temperature, dimming the lights, watching the world through a Wi-Fi camera or getting an alert when your door opens, Insteon does it all. Because of the completeness of their system, their partnership with Microsoft and the overall coolness, Insteon is today's Hidden Gem. Watch our video review to see it all in action!
Remember, by leaving a comment on this article, you stand a chance of being one (of two) winners to earn your own Insteon Home Kit ($299) as seen in our review!
5.8 million Lumia smartphones sold this last quarter
7/22/2014 8:23:59 PM
Microsoft has just shared their latest quarterly financial report. This is for the previous three months that ended on June 30, 2014. Microsoft reported revenue of $23.38 billion with a net income of $4.61 billion. In the report, you'll find a ton of information about the various divisions within Microsoft. One interesting statistic: 5.8 million Lumia smartphones were sold during that period.
Snuggle Truck and Jack Lumber contest winners can look on the bright side of life
7/22/2014 8:05:08 PM
Over the weekend, Windows Phone Central announced a contest in which readers could win copies of Snuggle Truck and Jack Lumber from Owlchemy labs. To enter, all you had to do was pick a game and give us a Monty Python quote. Monty Python is the British comedy troupe responsible for the Monty Python's Flying Circus television series and three classic films (more or less).
Microsoft generates $23.38 billion in revenue for FY14 Q4
7/22/2014 8:04:53 PM
Microsoft's latest quarterly financial report, for the three months that ended on June 30, 2014, has just been released. The Redmond, Washington-based company reports its revenue went to $23.38 billion for its FY14 Q4 time period, up 18 percent compared to a year ago, with a net income of $4.61 billion.
BBM beta for Windows Phone gets small update to version 1.0.0.4 (Updated)
7/22/2014 7:48:44 PM
A new update for BlackBerry's BBM messaging app for Windows Phone is now available for download, and it's the first such update since the closed beta for the app went live a few days ago for its selected users.
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