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Bing updates apps on Windows Phone, most likely bug fixes
8/4/2014 9:36:23 PM
Bing has just updated a handful of their apps for Windows Phone. You'll find updates for Finance, Health & Fitness, News and Weather available today. Are we getting a huge update with new features? Nope, looks like just bug fixes.
Activate Cortana alpha version in India, Canada, and Australia
8/4/2014 9:23:52 PM
Earlier today, the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 started trickling for users who are on Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developers. As the Windows Phone team at Microsoft shared a few days ago, the latest update brings Cortana to China and UK in beta and to India, Australia, and Canada in India.
This early adopter program for the latter is opt-in, and gives people the option to try Cortana using English language models from the US and the UK. Let's see how we can configure it for Windows Phone devices in these regions.
WPCentral app receives some bug fixes and ability to disable custom notification
8/4/2014 8:50:26 PM
Monday being Monday there is a lot going on in the Windows Phone world. Adding to the fray of updates is the official Windows Phone Central app now at version 4.5.5. It brings some fixes and a new feature.
Let's take a look.
How to create Live Folders on Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1
8/4/2014 8:14:39 PM
If you just installed Update 1 for Windows Phone 8.1 that was released earlier today, you'll be happy to know that you can now create Live Folders on the home screen. Microsoft calls these "Live" folders because whatever app or game is included in the folder still has their Live Tile enabled. How do you create them? It's easy! Let us show you.
Head past the break to watch the how-to video on the Nokia Lumia Icon.
WWE 2K15 gets $99.99 Hulkamania edition for Xbox One
8/4/2014 7:57:03 PM
Fans of World Wresting Entertainment will be able to purchase a special "Hulkamania" edition of WWE 2K15 for the Xbox One this fall, as the $99.99 version of the wrestling game celebrates one of the best known WWE wrestlers of all time, Hulk Hogan.
Some devices need OEM driver updates before Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1
8/4/2014 6:57:46 PM
You're probably enjoying Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 that rolled out earlier today – unless you're on an HTC 8X or HTC 8S. We reported earlier today that those on the 8X and 8S we're unable to get Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1. The cause? Turns out it needs an OEM driver update from HTC.
Check out the new Live Tile for the Windows Phone Store
8/4/2014 6:46:51 PM
Windows Phone 8.1 Update has numerous new features in it, with many being under the hood changes for phone manufacturers. One of the more interesting changes though is long outstanding: a Live Tile for the Windows Phone Store.
System apps typically do not have flipping Live Tiles, which is maybe why the Store and Xbox Music apps did not have them. Both of those are changing with Update 1 as the Store Tile now flips to reveal new apps and deals, and the Xbox Music app update (due in the coming weeks), also brings a long awaited Live Tile.
In-flight phone calls likely won't happen with proposed new U.S. rules
8/4/2014 6:39:00 PM
The United States Department of Transportation is getting closer to establishing formal rules on whether or not to allow in-flight communications, including receiving and placing phone calls while on a plane. Likely, according to reports, that decision would be no, meaning that passengers would continue to be barred from placing or receiving phone calls while they are in transit.
Order from Mumbai's food chain BOX8 using the new Windows Phone app
8/4/2014 6:28:52 PM
BOX8 is a popular Indian food chain in Mumbai, India. The Quick Service Restaurant chain offers fresh and healthy alternative food options to young working professionals. Starting with one outlet in 2011, the company now owns 25 outlets across the city and claims to sell over 100,000 boxes each month.
Wunderlist now available for Windows Phone as a public beta [Update]
8/4/2014 6:21:12 PM
Update: Looks like this was pushed early and not meant to be public. The beta has now been pulled and is no longer published.
The Wunderlist beta app is now available on Windows Phone. Just last week we learned that the third version of Wunderlist would be arriving on Windows and Windows Phone 'soon.' Turns out that meant today, because you can download the beta right now.
Internet sharing over Bluetooth comes via GDR1 update for Windows Phone
8/4/2014 5:38:17 PM
In the Windows Phone Update 1 Preview, new Bluetooth profiles are supported in the latest OS update from Microsoft, giving consumers access to new abilities. Those new profiles included PAN (personal area network) 1.0 profile, aptX codec support for A2DP, and browsing support for AVRCP.
In regards to PAN, one visible area in which consumers can immediately see the difference is visible under Internet Sharing.
Viber for Windows Phone gets new version [Update: app pulled from store]
8/4/2014 3:55:44 PM
Update Just after the Viber app was updated, it was apparently pulled entirely from the Windows Phone Store. We have contacted Microsoft and Viber to find out what is going on with the Windows Phone version.
Original story The popular Viber messaging app for Windows Phone just received a new update today in the Windows Phone Store that offers some new features, additions and improvements, including a new Hold & Talk feature for instant voice messages.
White Xbox One listed, and then delisted, on French retail website [Update]
8/4/2014 1:44:24 PM
Update Polygon is reporting that Microsoft has confirmed a white Xbox One console with Sunset Overdrive will indeed be sold, but there's no word on pricing or availability yet.
Original story A white version of Microsoft's Xbox One console, which was previous available just for members of the company's Xbox development team, may be heading to retail stores, according to a pre-order listing on a French site that was quickly pulled.
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