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FYI: Windows Insiders on Windows 10 Mobile Build 10080 can now directly update to Build 10149 as well Just last week, Microsoft released a new Windows 10 Mobile build. Today, the company is releasing another Windows 10 Mobile build. The company has just released Windows 10 Mobile Build 10149 and it packs a handful of new features and improvements. With the latest build, Microsoft finally introducing Microsoft Edge branding and there isn’t any sign of Project Spartan anymore. The update also brings general UX improvements, improvements to Cortana and the official stock apps as well. If you are a Windows Insider, you can grab the update by navigating to Settings>Phone Update. Keep in mind that the update is only available to the fast ring of Windows Insiders and it is yet to be released to slow ring. What do you think of Windows 10 Mobile Build 10149? Source: WMPU

WhatsApp updated their WP app which is now paired with Android and iOS versions feature wise, This new update has major overhaul of the app with UI improvements, WhatsApp calling, mp3 file send/save and lot more. New in this version: • WhatsApp Calling: Call your friends and family using WhatsApp for free, even if they’re in another country. WhatsApp calls use your phone’s Internet connection rather than your cellular plan’s voice minutes. Data charges may apply. Available on Windows Phone 8+. • You can now send audio files (available on Windows Phone 8.1+). Follow this link to download or update WhatsApp from WP Store: http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=218a0ebb-1585-4c7e-a9ec-054cf4569a79 Thanks Chakshu Sharma for the tip

Windows Phone 8.1 introduced OneDrive back-ups for app settings, but it has always been difficult to know exactly which apps are backing up content and to control the transfer when those settings may be causing issues. In Windows 10 Mobile TP Build 10136 users are able to see exactly which apps are backing up content, and will also be able to switch off the back-up of content from those apps individually. The addition is just another example of the increasing polish we are seeing with Windows 10 Mobile, as it rushes to be ready for release in the September/October time frame. Source: WMPU

Microsoft’s Edge browser is a universal app which promise to deliver a much improved and more compatible browsing experience on Windows 10 Mobile, but what about features we are used to on the desktop, such as being able to download in the background?  Reader Mayur Prayag was concerned whether the new Edge browser will support background downloading, and asked Ade Bateman, the Program Manager for the browser on twitter.  He responded that Microsoft was working on the feature, but that it may not make it to the initial release.  Microsoft has however said they intend to release frequent updates to the app, so even if its not there initially, its good to know it is on its way.

Microsoft’s Lumia Camera Beta app has just received an update in the store bumping it up to version 2015.616.1343.1737.  Here’s what’s new from the changelog: – Access to Office lens from settings menu – Pro settings remembered after restarting the app – General performance improvements and bug fixes  Aside from the big fixes, the biggest fix here is the integration of Office Lens into the quick settings menu. Allowing users quick access to it without needing to drill into the hidden lenses menu. The new Beta app is designed to allow users to test out features that will eventually trickle down to the main Lumia Camera app. It is therefore only available for devices which support Lumia Camera 5 such as the 930, 640 and 640XL(excluding the Lumia 830).  Update: It appears the update actually now adds support for multiple devices with the 830, 730 and 1020 among others now being ,able to download this app.

Microsoft has released Windows 10 Mobile Build 10136. The latest build introduces some major new additions. However, as expected, there are a few known issues on the latest build. Here’s a list of the known issues on Build 10136: *.After upgrading, you will still see duplicate tiles for apps like Search and Phone under All Apps. *.If you have too many PIN unlock attempts, you’ll see the “enter A1B2C3” reset experience. However, there is an issue in this build where after you enter the code you won’t see the PIN pad. The workaround is to press Emergency Call after entering the code, then press Back and you’ll be able to enter your PIN. *.We recommend disabling the double-tap-to-wake feature on some Lumia devices by going to the Settings app then Extras > Touch > Wake to prevent any accidental PIN unlock attempts. *.There is an issue that may cause Skype not to work after upgrade. The best workaround is to uninstall Skype on Windows Phone 8.1 *before* you upgrade to this

Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10136 for Fast ring Insiders. It includes a handful of new features, here’s the full list: Tons of fit and finish changes: There are far too many subtle changes in the UX to cover. You’ll notice some obvious ones right away, like the PIN pad is now transparent and slides up over your Lock screen image instead of displacing it. You’ll see many changes to fonts, icons, layout, etc. and the UX will feel more complete than what you used in 10080. We’re doing a lot of refinement to the UX right now and you should see more of that work in the next build we flight. Improvements to Cortana: Cortana’s experience has gone through a rich set of improvements and is now very close to our final design. We’ve made adjustments to cards in Cortana’s homepage and in the hamburger menu. We listened to feedback from Windows Insiders and added the dark theme colors to Cortana’s UI to make our UI more cohesive with the rest of the OS. Tracking of you

Microsoft announced that they are releasing Build 10136 of the Windows 10 Mobile to the fast ring of Windows Insiders today. The latest update includes a handful of new features, couple of known issues, and some performance improvements. For those who don’t know, you’ll need to install Windows Insider app on your Windows Phone and sign up as an Insider here to be able to get Windows 10 Mobile builds. As a reminder, the build will not be available for Windows Phone Insiders on Build 10080 – they will need to revert to Windows Phone 8.1 using the Windows Phone Recovery Tool first. Source: WMPU

 While we have heard multiple times from Microsoft that Skype will be integrated to messaging and calling apps on Windows 10 Mobile apart from video call integration, Microsoft has yet to push Skype integration in any of the preview builds. The above screenshot that has been taken from an official slide though gives us some idea about how Skype will be integrated to the Windows 10 Mobile.  Now Zdnet has been able to get answers from Skype team about Skype’s awaited integration to Windows 10and there are some interesting revelations. It seems there will be no standalone Skype app on Windows 10, but the app will be baked into universal Messaging, Calling & Video apps. The Skype integration is coming later this year most probably with the final Windows 10 Build.  Q: Why couldn’t Microsoft evolve the existing Modern skype app into a Universal Windows Skype app — instead of and/or in addition to launching a bunch of standalone, separate Skype apps?  A:With Windows 10 we want

 WinSupersite reports that our favourite Windows Phones, the Lumia 640 and 640 XL will be hitting AT&T in the next 2-3 weeks.  The news comes to them via an unnamed Lumia rep, with the Lumia 640 likely arriving first, at around $100, and the Lumia 640 XL arriving by the end of the month for around $200.  The handsets has rated very well in our reviews, with the camera of the Lumia 640 XL in particular impressing.

You may be seeing a critical or important update notification for the following reason: We identified a problem in some versions of Windows Phone 8.1 that could cause a phone to restart periodically. A critical update will fix this problem. If you’re unable to install the update or want to learn more, we can help you fix your  phone: https://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/how-to/wp8/phones-and-hardware/stop-my-phone-from-restarting?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C9581589142 Though, if you are in Europe then your Lumia 735 and Lumia 830  may see a GDR2 roll-out too. As per the latest info Lumia 1520, Lumia 930, Lumia 830, Lumia 730 and more devices are receiving critical or important update. Source: NPU

Microsoft had made it clear that Windows 10 Mobile will be released sometime after the launch of Windows 10. While Microsoft later announced that Windows 10 will launch officially on 29th July there were no words about Windows 10 Mobile launch date. But now a leaked slide shows that Microsoft will make Windows 10 Mobile SKUs available to partners by late Q3, 2015.  This is inline with tip we received from our sources that Microsoft has been making efforts to deliver Windows 10 Mobile earlier than the expected end of the year timeline.Though once pushed to OEMs, it may still take sometime for the new devices to go through proper testing. So, while we may see some new device announcements in August-September, devices running the final build may start coming to market from October.

More info comes to light about the upcoming Lumia range!! We had reported about four Lumia devices that can make their way to market comprising of two flagships and two high-end mid-rangers. But it seems Microsoft has more up its sleeve as we later found RM-1127 with 4.7 inch display in both Dual-Sim and Single Sim variants in Zauba data and it looks like a device targeted to lower mid-range going by the price indicated in the entries.  Now a new device also seems under testing as revealed by Zauba data. The device’s Dual-Sim variants have arrived for testing and the pricing quoted in the entries suggest a mid-ranger that can be priced slightly higher than Lumia 640 XLin range. So it is bit difficult to tell what it will be. It may be Lumia 740 or Lumia 740XL Depending upon the display size that is not known yet.

Nine popular Disney games for Windows Phone are free until June 17. Microsoft and Disney are giving away a range of games worth more than $17. Find the list of games available for free below, *. Where’s My Perry?(free, normally $2.99) : Help Agent P use water in all its various forms–ice, steam, and liquid–to solve challenging physics-based puzzles. Store link: http://windowsphone.com/s?appId=73165b83-0398-4c7e-a4cb-9ac422b1fe81 *. Where’s My Water?(free, normally $1.99) : Guide water into Swampy the Alligator’s broken shower to help him take a shower in this amazing physics-based puzzle game. Remember, every drop counts! Store link: http://windowsphone.com/s?appId=15e6bf4d-b1ea-4b21-9301-fbf27fa00c2a *. Temple Run Oz(free, normally $1.99): Run as both Oz and China Girl in this endless adventure inspired by the film “Oz the Great and Powerful.” Outrun shrieking, flying baboons and avoid obstacles by jumping and sliding your way across this magical land. Store link: http://windo

Asphalt 8: Airborne just got updated to v 1.9.0.15 in Windows Phone Store. This update includes new content such as 8 new cars, new locations to race on, and more. Find the full change log below. What’s New: The brand-new update for Asphalt 8 takes your game to all new heights of excitement! • NEW LOCATION: Master the island of Tenerife, from its tropical beaches to its breathtaking mountains and untamed wilderness, on 4 intense new tracks! • 8 NEW CARS: The Lamborghini Aventador, Audi R8 LMS Ultra and 6 more heart-thumping vehicles are coming over the next few weeks. Stay tuned and compete in special Time-Limited Events to unlock them before anyone else! • EXCLUSIVE DECALS: Show off your unique style with these new custom options. • REVAMPED MULTIPLAYER EVENTS: Now you can compete against up to 12 players, instead of 8, in more challenging events for more pumped-up rewards. Download it from Windows Phone Store for free: http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appId=3a9e6a13-433b-495d-879e-d47

   Microsoft’s promised flagship devices, referred to for convenience as the Lumia 940 and 940XL codenamed Talkman and Cityman have been the subject of rumours which seemed outlandish when initially leaked, but have now become more and more plausible as the months passed on.  In this latest round of leaks, reputable leaker EVleaks has just tweeted that the Lumia Cityman (940XL), will not have a fingerprint scanner but will instead have an iris scanner for biometric authentication. presumably using the new Windows Hello system that Microsoft will debut in Windows 10.  Attentive readers will remember the original Fudzilla leaks of the next Microsoft flagship having an Iris Scanner and being dockable which we dismissed out of hand as being implausible due to the mention of technologies which sounded like fantasy and wishful thinking at the time. Now it seems like this may actually be happening.  Bear in mind that no matter how accurate this latest rumour is at the time of posting

While things are not going too well in USA, Windows Phones are seeing good growth in the emerging markets of the world, particularly in Asia, according to Patrick Mercanton, head of marketing for Near-East, North Africa, Levant and Emerging Asia for Microsoft Mobile Devices. In an interview with The News he noted that sales of Lumia devices in Pakistan tripled in Q1 2015 vs Q4 2014, and that Windows Phones now held the second position ahead of iOS. “Considering our primary goal is to enhance the growth of the Windows Phone ecosystem through Lumia smartphone activations, it certainly is a great achievement for us and showcases the appetite in Pakistan for a third smartphone ecosystem other than Android and iOS” he said. He also confirmed that Microsoft Mobile with its Nokia feature phones still held more than half the feature phone market in Pakistan, and expected this would help Microsoft’s Windows Phone business when these users upgraded. He suggested the tripling of Lumia smartphone

   Besides the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL getting OS 15148 of Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2, the Lumia 735 and Lumia 830are also now getting Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 build 15148  Our UK/GB variants of both devices are receiving the Update 2 update via Microsoft's servers with our Lumia 830 now on build15148. Microsoft, however, has not yet updated their OS support page to reflect which regions and carriers are pushing out the update, so your experience may vary.  Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 brings many new under the hood features for Windows Phone devices. However, only the Lumia 640, Lumia 640 XL, Lumia 735 and Lumia 830 are confirmed for the update thus far  Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 Main  Features:  Reorganized Settings screen with categories and search  MKV support for video playback  Bluetooth HID support for external keyboards  App permission toggles  Pin Individual Settings the Start screen   to  Reset Protection feature  Considering AT&T has not

   Microsoft is now focusing its effort to bring stability and polish to new builds rather than adding major new features. Today some screenshots of Build 10134 have been posted on web. So, what we can notice as new from the screenshots: *.Dark Theme for Store Beta and Project Spartan *.Small UI changes, like in multitasking cards close button *.New Store Beta build with auto-update & Live Tile settings ( Already on windows 10 Desktop) *.Revamped Cellular & Sim settings *.New Spartan updated version with new Pin to start settings *.New Cortana’s first welcome message. Source: NPU

Microsoft has now posted the official change log for Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 on their support site. There are couple of important features in this release. One is the support for bluetooth keyboards and the other is the new Settings UI. Find the full list below.  *.Settings. Find your phone settings more easily. Tap one of the new settings categories to jump to it, use search to find a setting, or pan down to peruse in the traditional way. Additionally, phone settings can now be pinned to Start.  *.Calendar. Agenda view is back.  *.Name your phone.Give your phone a name without connecting to a PC. Just tap settings>About>Edit name to name it.  *.VPN. Now you can use certificates to sign in for L2TP VPN connections. Always-on VPN profiles are now supported too, so you’re automatically and always connected.  *.Bluetooth. Type with more than your thumbs. Use an external Bluetooth keyboard and watch the words fly on your phone. And now get your text messages straight from

   We got many questions regarding availability of Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 update for different markets after Microsoft announced that a new GDR2 build is rolling out to Lumia 640,Lumia 735,Lumia 830 & Lumia 640 XL. Good news is that the software update trackers for Lumia devices have been updated with GDR2 build 8.10.15148.160 roll-out info for the above four devices.  It seems while Lumia 640 and Lumia 640XL devices are getting the update in almost all the regions now, Lumia 830 and Lumia 735 have the update rolled out to only selected variants in Asian and European markets.

Windows 10 Mobile Build 10127 leaks in a video. Microsoft “closing in” on a good build to share  Two Windows 10 Mobilenews here!!Windows 10 MobileBuild 10127 has leaked in a video and here are some of the new features or changes.  The most visible change is in the way settings are now displayed in landscape mode. It actually resembles the Windows 10 Desktop UI in landscape mode. You can now use print to PDF option. Some settings like Speech have moved. Maps has a new icon. Alarms app has a transparent Tile in Build 10127.  But apart from these, there are not many big changes from the recent preview build 10080and most of other changes are minor in nature or bug fixes. That brings us to question of whether Microsoft is trying to stabilize even Windows 10 Mobile by focusing on polish and stability rather than new features.  Update:  Bad news first! Microsoft has just revealed that Phones Build 10134 will not be pushed to Windows Insiders due to a upgrade bug. Now good news!! Se

New update for ‪#‎Lumia640‬ has started rolling out.  Firmware version: 02177.00000.15184.36xxx  Software version: 8.10.15148.160  Whats new?  1. Voice over LTE support enabled for selected operators  2. Additional improvements to stability, audio quality, WiFi and cellular connectivity, national roaming, and more.  Go to: Settings > Phone update > Check for updates.

Gabriel Aul from Windows  team today tweeted that Microsoft is now testing Windows 10 Mobile build 10134 internally and it feels good. But there is one upgrade bug which needs to be fixed before releasing it to Windows Insiders. We’re flighting build  10134 for phones in internal rings. Build feels really good, but we have an upgrade bug we’re chasing still. While Windows 10 PC team  has only few weeks for RTM, Windows 10 Mobile team has ample time for development as their RTM is still several months away. Source: WMPU

On 9th April Microsoft announced Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 will coming to the Lumia 830 and 735.  Today MicrosoftInsider.es reports that several Lumia 830 owners are waking up with update notifications for the latest version of the OS.   Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 brings:   Settings:  Phone settings is now well organized. Use search to find a particular setting, Pan down to peruse in the traditional way. Additionally, phone settings is now can be pinned to Start.   Name your phone:  Give your a name to your phone without connecting to a PC. Just tap Settings > About >Edit name to name it.   VPN :  Now you can use certificates to sign in for L2TP VPN connections. Always-on VPN profiles are now supported too, so you’re automatically and always connected.   Bluetooth :  Type with more than your thumbs. Use an external Bluetooth keyboard and see the words fly on your phone. And now get your text messages right from your car if it has a compatible Bluetooth syst

Microsoft will pack Lumia 940 XL with some cutting-edge specifications, It may also boast some cool and exclusive features. Lumia 940 XL specifications & Features: Slim design with Metallic unibody frame 5.7 inch, (QHD) 2560 x 1440p resolution display Octa-Core Snapdragon 810 with Adreno 430 GPU 3 GB RAM 32 GB internal storage MicroSD card slot 5 MP FFC 20 MP PureView rear camera Short Pulse variable-tone LED Flash Continuum for Phones support Iris Scanner Native Pen support USB Type-C & Dual-Role support Some exclusive Windows 10  Mobile features like 3D user interaction and multi-windows support are also said to be in works for Lumia 940 XL and Lumia 940 but it is difficult to predict whether these features will make the final cut. Source: NokiaPowerUser