Microsoft improves its Band and launches Health website
Keyboard and web portal too
Microsoft’s health tracking device is getting its first big update since launching in October. CNET says the Microsoft Band now has an…
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Report: Windows 10 for phones expected for limited testing soon
One Windows for all devices
Microsoft has talked of unifying Windows across devices for some time and will likely take the next step later this month at…
Lumia Denim update arrives, bringing Cortana and better pictures
No Lumia 1020 support though
Good news if you own a Lumia 830, 930, Icon or 1520 smartphone: Microsoft said Thursday it has started to roll out…
Pre-orders begin on Lumia 638, Microsoft’s $132 4G phone for India
Building the base
The latest Lumia phone in India is available for pre-orders exclusively though the region’s Amazon site. Microsoft is selling the Lumia 638…
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Buy a Lumia 830 from AT&T, get a Fitbit Flex that works with Cortana for free
Microsoft’s “affordable flagship” lands on AT&T later this week and the carrier will throw in a Fitbit Flex activity tracker for free; handy since you can tell Cortana what exercise you did or what food you ate.
Lumia 530 comes to T-Mobile for under $80
For $79.80 off-contract, I’m not sure you can beat the Lumia 530 if you’re on a budget. That’s what T-Mobile will sell…
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Sales of Microsoft’s Lumia 830, the “affordable flagship,” begin this week
At a cost of just over $415, the Lumia 830 offers many flagship features for the price. Sure, the processor is typically found in mid-range phones, but Microsoft’s mobile software runs well on limited hardware.
Why some Windows Phone apps still waste time refreshing when switching between them
To get rid of that annoyingly slow “resuming” message when switching between apps on Windows Phone, Microsoft added Fast App Switching to the platform. Its only useful if developers add it to their recompiled apps though.
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That HTC One M8 with Windows Phone is coming to T-Mobile too
Verizon had the launch exclusive but the HTC One M8 with Windows Phone will be available on other U.S. carrier networks. On…
All things being equal, Windows Phone beats Android for battery life (for now)
Thanks to the HTC One M8, available in both a Windows Phone and Android edition, we can see which mobile platform is better optimized for longer battery life. Microsoft wins round one but Project Volta could change round two.
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With Windows Phone 8.1 update, Cortana is going international
Microsoft announced a major update to Windows Phone at a event in China. Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 will bring localized Cortana support to both China and the UK.
One of my last hurdles to using Windows Phone is gone thanks to this Google+ app
A terrible Google+ experience keeps me from using Windows Phone handsets full time. This weekend, I tried gPlus — a Metro client for Google’s social service — and it (along with Windows Phone 8.1) is good enough for me to keep my SIM in a Lumia 930.
Editing video on Windows Phone 8.1 just got easier with Video Tuner
The good news is that Microsoft has a slick-looking video editor for Windows Phone. The bad news is that unless you have Windows Phone 8.1, you can’t use the app yet.
Android apps rumored to run on Windows Phones: Crazy-sounding but possible
If Android apps were good enough for BlackBerry, might they appeal to Microsoft too? Yes, says one tipster, claiming that all Lumia phones will be able to run Android apps in the future. It’s certainly possible but is it worth it?
Nearly five months after Verizon launch, Lumia 930 arrives in the UK and elsewhere
The wait for Microsoft’s Lumia 930 in the UK is over, nearly five months after a similar handset — the Lumia Icon — debuted in the US. Have potential buyers already moved on or will the Lumia 930 still be well received?
Micromax brings a $108 Windows Phone to India
Now that Microsoft has eliminated the cost of Windows licensing on devices smaller than 9-inches, expect more handset makers to try out the software in new phones. Micromax is doing just that with a pair of low-cost handsets for India.
Windows Phone 8.1 works with Apple Passbook data (but for how long?)
Looks like there’s one more feature in the developer preview of Windows Phone 8.1: Support for Apple Passbook files. These are appearing directly in Microsoft Wallet, so how did Microsoft manage this and will the feature continue to be available?
Windows Phone 8.1 review: Smarter, better and more personal
Make no mistake: Although Windows Phone 8.1 is a “point” update from the prior version, this software is filled with fantastic features. If developers take advantage of Universal Windows Apps, Microsoft will reap big rewards.
Samsung’s ATIV SE with Windows Phone looks a lot like a Galaxy S4
We knew a Samsung-made Windows Phone was coming and a new leaked image backs up the claim. As expected, the phone looks like a re-purposed Galaxy S4 for use on Verizon’s LTE network in the U.S.
Surprise: Windows Phone 8.1 Action Center resembles Android’s Quick Settings
Sometimes it makes sense to not reinvent the wheel. It looks like Microsoft is taking heed of that advice with its new Action Center for Windows Phone 8.1, which looks just like Android’s quick settings.
Windows Phone 8.1 video shows upcoming changes for Microsoft’s mobiles
As Microsoft gets closer to releasing Windows Phone 8.1 it’s sharing information with app developers. The newest software shows more unification across the company’s desktop and mobile platforms and improved ways to navigate on a Windows Phone.
