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DotView case will get Cortana integration for the ‘M8 for Windows’

As the day gets closer, the more leaks we get from this new HTC Windows Phone. We’ve seen the render leaked, and information about it leaked as well from @evleaks, bandwidth documentation leaked, some teasing from both Microsoft and HTC. So, with this phone having the same specification and pretty much, same everything of the […]

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Update 1 for Windows Phone 8.1 is one step closer to merging RT and Windows Phone?

A few weeks ago, out of the blue, Microsoft announced Update 1 for Windows Phone 8.1, with some new features that they weren’t able to packed into Windows Phone 8.1 update itself. Although I reported on what it featured, API for the update is a different thing, and in the article, that is something I […]

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Windows Phone Store reached 300,000 apps

On the top 10 list of why people aren’t buying Windows Phone, app selections is in the top 5 at least, and that use to be the case for awhile. But things have changed, Windows Phone OS see a growth in marketshare, and now, app selections as well. Back in December of 2013, Windows Phone has […]

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Is it such a good idea, Microsoft? (TL; DR)

  As I reported yesterday, Update 1 for Windows Phone 8.1 deletes Google from search engine selection for some regions. From a business perspective, that makes perfect senses, after all, Microsoft would like Bing to start making some profit. Also, I mean, after all, it is Microsoft’s platform, and it can do whatever it wants. […]

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Update 1 for Windows Phone 8.1 includes API for smartwatches

One thing that Windows Phone seems never to be good at is accessory to go with their product. I mean, look at where we are now, there are fewer (if not one) toys and accessories for Windows Phone than Android and iOS. The situation was getting better when FitBit announced their apps for Windows Phone, […]

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Update 1 for Windows Phone 8.1 starts rolling out to Developer Preview Users

Last week, we saw Belfiore shows us the newest version of Windows Phone 8.1 OS, and as promised that this update will be released the week that followed the announcement, we got our updates. Ladies and gentlemen, your Update 1 is ready for you to install.This GDR1 update included two separate updates; one is 8.10.12400.899 […]

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Update 1 for WP8.1 deletes Google search as an option for IE

The good old debate, which is better, Bing or Google? If I know the majority (and I possibly do), they will most likely be answered “Google.” But since the company own Android, things have been falling out a bit. Apple changed Siri’s database to Bing, as well as their default search, and now, is Microsoft […]

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Upcoming Lumia 830 will be for AT&T?

We’ve seen some low-end Lumia and one high-end device been announced by Nokia since the launch of Windows Phone 8.1, but what about the mid-range level, like the 800 series, will there be a Lumia 830? Well, we saw some leaked pictures of the handset, and now, there is new information indicates that this will be […]

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Should Microsoft be focusing more on making Windows Phone hardware?

It’s a tough question, really. I mean, after all, the Nokia acquisition should be used wisely by Microsoft, but the question here is how? The tough spot that Microsoft is in should be directed by Nadella, and so far, it does not look so good. I mean, yes, HTC might release a high-end Windows Phone […]

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Windows Phone 8.1 and Lumia Cyan updates for Lumia 520 and 925 released by AT&T

Well, folks, although WIndows Phone 8.1 rolls out is quite slow, it is making a lot of progress. And that shows today, as those who are using the Lumia 925 and Lumia 520 are receiving the latest version of Windows Phone OS and Nokia’s software. These devices are the two follow the Lumia 1520 to […]