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Cortana rumored to cross the Threshold with home in Windows taskbar
7/14/2014 6:55:46 PM
With the rumored upcoming version of desktop Windows, Microsoft is said to be introducing some major visual changes. One of those changes has been rumored for some time, and that's a new Start menu. However, the second rumor is news to us, and we're beginning to hear that Microsoft may be extending its Cortana digital assistant to the taskbar in new next iteration of Windows, codenamed Threshold.
Facebook Beta updated with Messenger support for separate app
7/14/2014 6:36:57 PM
Microsoft continues to refine the popular Facebook app through their beta program for Windows Phone. Today, Facebook Beta version 5.3.0.3/8.3.0.3 for Windows Phone 7 and 8 is live in the Store and with it a few new changes and improvements, including Messenger app integration.
Microsoft admits that Windows is only on a small percentage of devices
7/14/2014 6:31:09 PM
Microsoft was a little humble today as it agreed with recent statements from the research firm Gartner that the Windows platform as a whole can only claim to be installed on a small percentage of of the total worldwide device market, which include PCs, tablets and smartphones.
Lumia 1020 new 'end of life date' and what it all means for Microsoft
7/14/2014 6:19:19 PM
Yesterday, @evleaks noted that the Nokia Lumia 1020 with its 41 MP camera is reaching 'end of life' status on September 14, effectively ending the renown camera-phone's run. However, we inquired with some of our sources and learned October 15 as the date Microsoft and their Stores are using for sending back and ending sales of the Lumia 1020. One-month difference though does not change the fact that the Lumia 1020 is indeed reaching its finish.
Cut and Hack, the hacking simulator from iOS and Android is now on Windows Phone
7/14/2014 5:45:36 PM
We're always glad to see developers bringing over their games from other platforms to Windows Phone. Here's yet another one. Cut and Hack is an abstract hacking simulator. Combined with a storyline of being a hacker, the main objective is to rush and slice all the geometry shapes with perfectly drawn lines. It looks great. Head past the break to see some gameplay with our Nokia Lumia Icon.
Microsoft offers tips for submitting Windows Phone apps with age ratings
7/14/2014 5:18:16 PM
Microsoft is offering developers who make apps for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 some tips on how to submit them in those stores for territories that require an age rating.
Microsoft: $99 Windows tablets and $199 notebooks coming this fall
7/14/2014 4:31:17 PM
Microsoft expects that consumers could see a seven inch tablet running on Windows 8.1 in stores priced as low as $99 this fall, along with notebooks as cheap as $199.
Microsoft: Next version of Windows will have enterprise 'game changing' features
7/14/2014 3:56:59 PM
Microsoft's chief operating officer Kevin Turner told the audience today at the company's 2014 Worldwide Partner Conference that the next version of Windows will have 'game changing' features for enterprise users, but did not offer any specific details.
Microsoft likely to rename Nokia Camera to Lumia Camera
7/14/2014 3:45:48 PM
File this one under obvious, but as Microsoft continues to rebrand previous Nokia app releases for their Lumia line, the Nokia Camera app is most likely up next. Nokia Camera is perhaps the most high profile app for Nokia as it encompasses all of their photography might on Windows Phone, offering unique manual controls to mobile shutterbugs.
The apparent replacement name for Nokia Camera is of course Lumia Camera, a trend we saw kick off with the Lumia Help + Tips app. Evidence for the change is found under the app settings in the latest Nokia Camera release from this morning. Below the default settings, reference to 'Lumia Camera' instead of Nokia Camera, is found, giving substantial credence to the expected change.
Microsoft reportedly working on wearable device to help the blind
7/14/2014 3:26:02 PM
A new report claims that Microsoft is working on a new wearable device designed to help blind people navigate better in public, and that it's currently being tested in the UK.
UK-based Metro Bank makes its Windows Phone app debut
7/14/2014 2:26:54 PM
Another UK-based bank, Metro Bank, has joined the Windows Phone ecosystem with a new app that will allow its customers online access to their accounts and more.
Deal of the Day: BodyGuardz Armor Carbon Fiber Full Body Film for Nokia Lumia 1020
7/14/2014 1:56:36 PM
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Microsoft updates Nokia Camera with improvements from the beta
7/14/2014 1:47:20 PM
Microsoft has updated its Nokia Camera app to bring the photography solution up to speed with the beta counterpart. Since it was previously updated (to version 4.7.2.5), the Nokia Camera Beta has received a bunch of bug fixes and improvements to further enhance the user experience. These have now made their way to the live release for version 4.8.1.1.
Edmodo launches official app for Windows, offering a hybrid web experience for tablets
7/14/2014 12:41:38 PM
Edmodo is a popular online resource for teachers and students to connect and collaborate. The service didn't have official offerings on Windows or Windows Phone, leaving those with Microsoft-based hardware in the dark, but now the company has released an app for tablets and PCs. It's worth noting before we begin that this is a Windows 8 release (no Windows Phone just yet) and is a wrapped web experience matched with Windows 8.1 features - also known as hybrid apps.
Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference 2014 keynote begins at 8:45 ET [Update]
7/14/2014 12:15:17 PM
Microsoft's annual Worldwide Partner Conference kicks off early this morning with a keynote address at 8:45 am Eastern Time, and company CEO Satya Nadella will be one of the speakers.
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