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Microsoft officially kills Windows Phones

AnkitGupta@TWCN — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:39:34 +0000

Those who are still using the Windows Phone 8.1 devices, this is a bad news. Microsoft has officially removed the Windows Phone 8.1 support starting from July 11th, 2017. The removal of support for mobiles running the old Windows OS came almost 3 years after the first Windows Phone was launched. This clearly means users […]

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Windows Phone not dead, We’re moving ahead with better portfolio, says Microsoft

ArunKumar@TWCN — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:15:18 +0000

When Microsoft announced job cuts in the Windows Phone sector, speculations began that the downsizing of the mobile team means that Microsoft has given up on its mobile project. Some people went to the extent in reading between lines that they pronounced Microsoft Windows Mobile is dead. Countering the speculations, Microsoft has announced that the […]

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Microsoft retires Photosynth mobile apps

VasudevG@TWC — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 17:39:00 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it’s retiring Photosynth mobile apps. Photosynth app was available on Windows Phone and iOS. And they have already been pulled from their respective stores. Photosynth mobile apps to be retired Photosynth is a powerful set of tools for capturing and viewing the world in 3D. You can share your creations with […]

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Microsoft to cut up to 7800 jobs for restructuring Phone business

VasudevG@TWC — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 13:45:00 +0000

Microsoft announced today its plans to restructure phone business and in doing so announced reduction of up to 7800 positions mainly in the phone business. The plans of restructuring phone business was outlined in a mail from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to its employees. “We are moving from a strategy to grow a standalone phone […]

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Limited time offer: Nine popular Disney Games for Windows Phone made Free

VasudevG@TWC — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:50:00 +0000

Microsoft and Disney have announced that bunch of Disney video games are available for free to Windows Phone users for a limited time. Its a limited time offer. These 9 popular Disney games for Windows Phone made free until June 17. Microsoft announced : Continuing our tradition of rewarding loyal Lumia owners, Microsoft and Disney […]

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Critical Update for Lumia 930 Fixes Periodical Reboots

HemantSaxena@TWCN — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:15:46 +0000

Although Windows Phone updates claim to make your phone better, they are sometimes plagued with unforeseen issues. For instance, there was an issue with Microsoft Lumia 930 that would cause the smartphone to periodically reboot it in certain circumstances. Fortunately, Microsoft seems to have taken the cognizance of the issue and get it fixed as […]

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Microsoft releases MWC highlights video reel

ArunKumar@TWCN — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:02:32 +0000

In what appears to be a pre-release advert of Microsoft Lumia 640 XL, Microsoft says it is presenting the highlights of the Mobile World Congress recently concluded in Barcelona, Spain on March 5, 2015. The video shows a person introducing the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL and some people providing their views on the same. But […]

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Windows Phone OneDrive app gets PIN, Multiple Account, Album features

VasudevG@TWC — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 04:31:00 +0000

OneDrive this time, has updated its Windows Phone app. The OneDrive app for Windows Phone gets some cool new updates today. The updates are : Support multiple user accounts for OneDrive on Windows Phone PIN code support create and view albums Supports additional Microsoft Accounts With this update now you can sign-in to OneDrive with […]

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Features of Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phones announced

ShiwangiPeswani@TWC — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:11:28 +0000

The most awaited Windows 10 Technical Preview for Windows Phones is finally out. The company has released the first build of the Technical Preview for Windows Insiders. Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phone The Windows 10 Technical Preview for Phone comes with a small set of features and functionality improvements which include- A customizable Start […]

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Office Lens on your Windows Phone can convert pictures into PDF

AnkitGupta@TWCN — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 14:00:45 +0000

If you are a Windows phone user, you can now easily convert pictures of paper documents into PDF files. Microsoft has recently updated the Office Lens software for Windows Phone that allows users with the highest conversion capability. The latest version of Office Lens 1.4.3727.0 can convert photos into PDF files and can extract text […]

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Microsoft Patents Inconspicuous Mode For Windows Phone Device

ShiwangiPeswani@TWC — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:58:06 +0000

Microsoft has patented ‘Inconspicuous Mode’ for its Windows Phones handsets. Under this patent the Smartphone will be switched from a normal mode to the inconspicuous mode where the home screen will display a reduced set of information and other settings like brightness and sound settings will be adjusted automatically thereby making the device less conspicuous. […]

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Guardian Security App For Women Available For Windows Phone

ShiwangiPeswani@TWC — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:49:04 +0000

Guardian, security app is now available for women worldwide. After helping women in India for one year, this free Windows Phone app will now protect women around the world. Guardian Windows safety application was launched in December 2013 to help preventing violence against women in India. Guardian Security Windows Phone App For Women This safety […]

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