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Microsoft will soon make many more of its big Windows 8.1 Perceptive Pixel touchscreens
9/3/2014 5:02:58 PM
Microsoft's head of devices Stephen Elop has confirmed that the company will soon be ramping up production of its huge Windows 8.1 touchscreen devices from its Perceptive Pixel division, which it acquired in 2012.
Cortana for Windows Phone 8.1 adds NFL game predictions via Bing
9/3/2014 4:37:26 PM
Microsoft has announced that Windows Phone 8.1 device owners will be able to ask Cortana to predict who will win games in the upcoming 2014 National Football League season, with those predictions powered by Bing.
The AdDuplex Special Challenge of August winner of a Lumia 1520 is…
9/3/2014 4:28:10 PM
Over the month of August, WPCentral and AdDuplex teamed up for a Lumia 1520 giveaway contest. The entry simply involved users Tweeting a screenshot of their Start screen with the WPCentral app pinned and the hashtag #AdDuplexWPC.
The contest was open worldwide, and one lucky person was walking away with a brand new Lumia 1520 for about 30 seconds of "work."
Remote Desktop for Windows Phone updated today with Fn Keys and Cortana support
9/3/2014 3:56:20 PM
Microsoft plans to release a new update for its Remote Desktop app for Windows Phone sometime today that will add a number of new features and improvements.
Deal of the Day: UltraTough ScreenGuardz for Nokia Lumia 1520
9/3/2014 2:00:15 PM
Today Only: Buy the UltraTough ScreenGuardz for Nokia Lumia 1520 and save 44%
These aren't your average protectors; they're made from the same material used to shield the front of vehicles from abrasive elements and provide unmatched scratch protection. Each package includes two screen guards, application gel, cleaning cloth and application instructions!
Angry Birds Transformers rolling out in October
9/3/2014 1:35:24 PM
Rovio has announced the release date for Angry Birds Transformers. The game is a result of their collaboration with Hasbro, and will be released on October 15, though whether it will arrive on all platforms at the same time is unknown. The announcement was made by way of a video in the style of the 1980s Transformer cartoon.
Broadcom doubles Wi-Fi performance for smartphones and tablets with new combo chip
9/3/2014 1:17:19 PM
Broadcom announced a new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo chip today that the manufacturer claims will double wireless networking performance of high-end smartphones and tablets. The hardware vendor claims that users spend an estimated four to five hours everyday on Wi-Fi, and that with the new chipset, they will be able to download and stream content twice as fast as current-gen devices and with less lag.
Order & Chaos Duels for Windows 8.1 joins Windows Phone version
9/3/2014 1:05:15 PM
After previously releasing their free-to-play fantasy themed collectible trading card game Order & Chaos Duels for Windows Phone earlier this summer, Gameloft has now ported the game over to Windows 8.1 as well.
Carphone Warehouse blasts multiple smartphones with fire in awesome durability test
9/3/2014 1:05:01 PM
Just when you thought your smartphone couldn't withstand much of a drop, UK retailer Carphone Warehouse has decided to test a number of devices to see which could potentially withstand the depths of hell. The company selected the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, HTC One Mini 2, Nokia Lumia 630, LG G2 Mini and Sony Xperia Z1 Compact for a specific test – to be blasted by a flamethrower.
ISIS mobile payments service rebrands itself as Softcard
9/3/2014 12:25:08 PM
NFC payment service ISIS has unveiled their rebranding, Softcard. The joint payment venture bewteen Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile US announced earlier this year that they would change their name in order to avoid being associated with violence in the Middle East being perpetrated by a group that, at the time, went by ISIS.
Asus unveils Broadwell-powered Zenbook UX305
9/3/2014 12:16:47 PM
Asus announced its latest entry in the Zenbook Ultrabook line, the Zenbook UX305, at the IFA today. Sporting an all-aluminium chassis and a 13.3-inch 3200 x 1800 display with a pixel density of 267 ppi along with a new Intel low-power Broadwell-based Core M CPU, Asus claims that the Zenbook UX305 can offer over 10 hours of battery life. In terms of storage, Asus is offering a 256 GB or 512 GB SSD.
Acer launches new Aspire convertible notebooks, Iconia 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet
9/3/2014 12:12:29 PM
Acer has not only launched new 2-in-1 products today, but also convertible notebooks and a new Iconia 8-inch tablet. The Aspire R 13 and Aspire R 14 are new convertible notebooks that combine touchscreen tech with a flexible body to enable multiple modes not available with standard notebooks on the market.
Block x 3 - a fun, casual paced puzzle game for Windows Phone and Windows 8
9/3/2014 12:09:42 PM
If you are in the mood for a simple, challenging puzzle game, you may want to check out the Windows Phone gaming title Block x 3. The game has a casual pace with over five hundred puzzles that are scattered about four puzzle packs.
Block x 3 is not the most difficult puzzle game to pick-up on but don't let the simplicity of the game fool you. You are presented with an assortment of blocks that you have to line up in a row or column. The challenge is that you have a limited number of moves to accomplish this in and plenty of obstacles to get in your way.
Available for low-memory devices and Windows 8 devices, Block x 3 is an appealing choice of games to help you pass the time and to test your puzzle solving skills.
Acer expands its 2-in-1 portfolio with new Aspire Switch notebooks
9/3/2014 11:10:51 AM
Acer today unveiled new 2-in-1 products at IFA 2014. The Aspire Switch, available in both 10- and 11-inch variants, further extends the company's portfolio of convertible Windows devices. The hardware announced today can not only perform well as standalone tablets, but have compatible dock keyboards that transform the mobile experience into a notebook environment.
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