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Microsoft will make no more Nokia X android smartphones

Microsoft, Mobile, Tech News, TechnologyApril 15, 20200Comments

Satya Nadella has announced on Thursday that Microsoft will make no more Nokia X smartphones. The Nokia X lineup of devices run on a customized version of Android instead of Microsoft's own operation system Windows Phone and were announced during MWC 2014 in Barcelona. In addition, we plan to shift select Nokia X product designs to…

Best Windows phone emulator For Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 7

Internet & Software, Microsoft, MobileMarch 31, 20200Comments

If you want to develop an app for Windows Phone or you simply want to experiment, you will need to have a Windows Phone emulator. Microsoft provides several easy ways to install the Windows Phone SDK on your computer so you can start developing apps, here are the best VPN for Windows Phone emulators:Using Visual…

Windows Phone 8.1 Can Be Flashed Onto Android Devices

Microsoft, Mobile, Tech NewsFebruary 11, 20200Comments

Since it's release, the Windows Phone has been a closed platform and just like any other operating system, you have to buy the hardware to use the software, much like Apple and iOS, if you want to use the software, you have to purchase an Apple related product. But starting with Windows Phone 8.1, Microsoft…

Resources on How to develop a Windows Phone app for free

Microsoft, Mobile, TechnologyOctober 18, 20190Comments

With Windows Phone gaining in popularity and keep getting a bigger market share it is starting to become interesting for developers to get their app on Microsoft's own Windows Phone platform. If you are just a Windows fan or already have developed apps for platforms like Android and iOS, it is always great to read…

Best 3 cross platform WhatsApp alternatives

Apps, Internet & Software, Social MediaSeptember 28, 20190Comments

Despite assurances that the recently announced acquisition will have no effect on WhatsApp as a service, some users may be looking for an alternative. Some alternatives are merely a different service, others add features like increased security or privacy, but there is no question that there is a good range of choices for users of…

First smartphone running Windows Phone 8.1 available late April

Events, Microsoft, Mobile, Tech NewsAugust 28, 20190Comments

Microsoft has officially revealed the new version of its mobile operation system Windows Phone 8.1 at the Microsoft Build conference, version 8.1 will include many new features, improved UI and most importantly Cortana, Microsoft's own voice assistant. Lets take a look at some of the new features:Action Center: Is the long awaited Notification center where you…

Windows Phone 10 Update: list of confirmed devices

Microsoft, Mobile, Tech NewsAugust 5, 20190Comments

Windows Phone 10 update will bring some amazing changes to Windows Phone devices, currently a limited amount of devices can test the Windows 10 Technical Preview but the official release of Windows Phone 10 is getting closer.While no official release date has been given by Microsoft (it is rumored to be released sometime Q4 2015)…

Viber launches desktop app and new Windows Phone version

Apps, Microsoft, MobileJune 27, 20190Comments

The popular app Viber, which allows you to send free text messages, make free phone calls and share pictures for free has launched a new desktop app and is now also available on Windows Phone. The app that is hitting a stunning 500.000 monthly downloads on Windows Phone alone and is now trying to extend…

Nokia is working on 3 Android powered Smartphones

Gadgets, Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 18, 20190Comments

Several months back the first rumors appeared regarding Nokia working on a smartphone running Android, all though it would keep the Windows 8-like Metro design as previous leaked images by Coolxap show many users were disappointing when the smartphone nicknamed "Normandy" would feature some very disappointing specs.But now QQ.com claims that the same sources that have…

Why Cortana is better then Siri (according to Microsoft)

Microsoft, MobileApril 1, 20190Comments

Many of you are aware that one of the biggest new features in Windows Phone 8.1 is the new voice assistant called Cortana. With mainly Apple's Siri and Google Now dominating the voice assistant market for several years now, Microsoft joined a little late but still thinks it could beat both Google and Apple. See Also:…

HTC One M8 Windows Phone has nearly double the battery life vs Android Variant

Microsoft, Mobile, Tech News, TechnologyJanuary 24, 20190Comments

HTC Recently announced its first Windows Phone device, the HTC One M8 Windows Phone is the same device as the normal HTC One M8 running Android as far as specs go but the guys over at WMPowerUser have discovered some interesting things about the new HTC One M8 Windows Phone BatteryBoth Devices have a 2600 mAh…

Nokia Lumia 1020 to have 41 MexaPixel camera

Microsoft, Tech News, TechnologyOctober 13, 20180Comments

Rumour: The new Nokia Lumia 1020 could have a 41 megapixel camera, the rumour spread when several images started appearing around the web claiming that the new phone will have a 41 megapixel camera. The new phone will include a Xenon and LED Flash, can take pictures in 16:9, it shoots videos in 38MP in…