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Asif Iqbal May 23rd, 2014 12:35 AM 7 COMMENTS

Microsoft working with WhatsApp to fix a bug in the popular IM app

WhatsApp was recently delisted from the Windows Phone Store following a bug. The exact nature of the bug was not revealed. WhatsApp reported that they were working with Microsoft to resolve the bug. Now, Joe Belfiore, VP of Windows Phone development team has revealed on Twitter that they are indeed working with WhatsApp team to resolve the issue. The following tweet also revealed that the bug was related to notifications.... Read More

Asif Iqbal May 17th, 2014 10:25 AM 17 COMMENTS

17 brands worldwide including K-Touch and BLU are making Windows Phones now

With the launch of Windows Phone 8.1 Microsoft has done a lot of things right. Features and services aside, they have done a lot of work in collaborating and bringing new partners aboard. They had already announced a lot of new OEMs and now, two more brands have joined the Windows Phone bandwagon; K-Touch and Blu. List Of Windows Phone OEMs... Read More

Asif Iqbal May 14th, 2014 8:10 PM 5 COMMENTS

Microsoft plans to collaborate with telecom operators for selling Windows Phone apps and games

Microsoft is striving hard to make its smartphone platform successful. It has already announced the Windows Phone 8.1 update recently, which takes it on par with iOS and Android in terms of features. Now, they are in talks with major telecom operators in India for operator billing feature in Windows Phone. Right now, Microsoft has over 4,15,000 applications for sale but only a limited amount of Indian consumers use debit... Read More

Asif Iqbal May 12th, 2014 12:54 AM 11 COMMENTS

Windows Phone 8.1 Update to start rolling out from June 24th

Microsoft has announced on its website that it will start rolling out Windows Phone 8.1 update from June 24th for compatible devices. The recently announced Lumia 930, Lumia 630, Lumia 630 Dual SIM and Lumia 635 will come with Windows Phone 8.1 pre-installed. Microsoft is supposed to announce some of these devices on May 12th, that is, today. Microsoft will make updates available for the Operating System, including security updates,... Read More

Ritij May 12th, 2014 12:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft launches Bing Venue Maps for Airports and Malls in India

Microsoft has been trying to make its Bing services popular for a while now. It has just launched the Venue Maps in India. Venue Maps bring the facility of providing you with navigation across 120 malls in the country and three major airports which are Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Let us tell you what exactly Venue maps are. The Venue Maps are like you regular maps but they offer you... Read More

Asif Iqbal May 10th, 2014 11:52 PM 3 COMMENTS

Microsoft Lumia 630 & Lumia 930 might be launched in India on May 12

Microsoft has sent out media invites for the launch of the upcoming Lumia smartphones in India. The press invite comes on behalf of Microsoft Mobile as Nokia is now completely acquired by Microsoft. Nokia has recently put up Lumia 630 single SIM, Lumia 630 dual SIM and Lumia 930 on their official website in India. The press invite states "If you... Read More

Asif Iqbal May 6th, 2014 9:19 PM 3 COMMENTS

Microsoft might unveil Surface Mini Windows 8 tablet at an event on May 20

Microsoft's attempt to grab the tablet market share with Surface tablet didn't turn out successful but they have not lost confidence. As per the latest reports, Microsoft have started sending out invitations to a private press event in New York on May 20. The press invite mentions about "a small gathering". Also the invitation had "Microsoft Surface" branding might hint towards a Surface Mini tablet. This tablet might be directly... Read More

Ritij April 29th, 2014 7:21 PM 8 COMMENTS

Microsoft promises to keep on selling Android devices but will phase out Nokia brand slowly

The Nokia-Microsoft deal is the talk of the town these days and new details about the future of the acquisition are coming out slowly. Recently, we came to know that Nokia Oyj will be renamed Microsoft Mobile Oy and the latest word that has come out is that Nokia as a brand name will soon see its sunset. Microsoft intends on rebranding the handset business soon and won’t be using... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 26th, 2014 1:28 AM 10 COMMENTS

Microsoft completes Nokia acquisition today, will it actually help Microsoft?

Eight months after the announcement that Microsoft will acquire Nokia's devices and services business for around $7.2 billion, Microsoft has now completely acquired Nokia's said divisions and related infrastructure today (except its manufacturing plants in Chennai and Korea). Nokia's will now be a completely owned, separately functioning subsidiary of Microsoft. Microsoft will own 'Lumia' and 'Asha' brands. Nokia is barred from using its brand name on any mobile device for... Read More

Sanjay April 3rd, 2014 12:11 PM 29 COMMENTS

Nokia Unveils the First dual-SIM Lumia Smartphone the 630 along with Lumia 635, and Lumia 930

Nokia announced three new Lumia Smartphones, the 630, Lumia 635, and Lumia 930 based on Windows Phone 8.1 and a series of exclusive Nokia features. The Nokia Lumia 635 and Nokia Lumia 630 offer an latest Windows Phone 8.1 OS experience and bring Microsoft Windows smartphones to more affordable prices. The Nokia Lumia 630 comes in two variants and introduces more choice as the first Lumia with dual-SIM, targeted for... Read More

Sanjay January 9th, 2014 4:46 PM 17 COMMENTS

Nokia Lumia 1320 Windows Smartphone with 6-inch HD Display Launched in India at Rs. 23,999

Nokia today announced the launch of large screen Windows smartphone the Nokia Lumia 1320 in India for Rs.23990. The new Nokia Lumia 1320 Windows phablet is perfectly suited for entertainment and productivity, with a six inch screen and the latest software advancements for Windows Phones. A new third column of tiles on the home screen means people can see and do more. Nokia Lumia 1320 features a 6-inch IPS LCD... Read More

Sanjay December 26th, 2013 1:43 PM 5 COMMENTS

Microsoft Launches Guardian, New Safety App for Windows Phone Users

Microsoft India today announced the launch of Guardian, a new safety application (app), available exclusively for Windows Phone users. Guardian enables users to switch on a ‘track me’ feature in the app that lets friends and family track them in real time using Microsoft Windows Azure cloud services and Bing Map APIs. Guardian App users can call for help through an ‘SOS’ alert button and also connect to security agencies,... Read More