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Bug Fixes And Known Issues In Windows 10 Mobile Build 10581 Microsoft today announced Windows 10 Mobile Build 10581 to Windows Insiders on the Fast ring. This build release does not include any new features. But it includes number of bug fixes. Read them below. Bug Fixes: *. For devices upgraded from Windows Phone 8.1 like the Lumia 930, Lumia Icon, and Lumia 1520 that had the “Hey Cortana” feature – with this build “Hey Cortana” should work again in Windows 10. To make sure it’s turned on, just go to Settings > Extras > Hey Cortana. *. You can now select photos for sharing through third party apps like Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram Beta, WhatsApp etc. *. Battery life should be improved in this build. We fixed several bugs impacting battery life. *. We fixed an issue where you couldn’t choose some apps to show quick status on the Lock screen via Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. *. We’ve made improvements to text prediction and auto-correctio...

Another click by 950xl For some the Lumia 1020 will always be the high point of photography on Windows phones, but it does not seem like Microsoft will be going in that direction ever again. Microsoft may even argue that today’s 20 megapixel camera is superior to the 41 megapixel monster from 2013. Looking at the above image, taken by Microsoft Mobile’s camera chief Juha Alakarhu, Microsoft may just be right. The close up macro image taken with the Lumia 950XL shows an amazing level of detail for a camera phone and while I am sure the skill of the photographer goes a long way to create such an image, the camera, which includes an F/1.9 aperture 1/2.4-inch sensor with Zeiss optics likely also helped a lot also. Are our readers who loved Lumia Windows Phones for the cameras convinced that the Lumia 950 XLis a worthy flag bearer? Let us know below.

Hello My Talking Tom lovers! Here's a new game that you will love!  Introducing, Tom's Jetski  Ride the wave of the FRESHEST AND FUNNEST RUNNER GAME on the horizon. Jump on the jetski with TALKING TOM or TALKING ANGELA and experience the most exhilarating water action out there - dashing through cool missions and daring challenges on the ride of your life.  MOVE FREELY: Greater swipe control allows you to be nimble, combining high-octane speed and accuracy.  RIDE THE ACTION: Enjoy the simple and action-packed gameplay.  ACCOMPLISH MISSIONS: Take on cool missions and challenges to win awards.  CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER: Ride along with Talking Tom or Talking Angela.  CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS: Who will have the highest score?  ENJOY EXCITING GRAPHICS: Have fun with cool designs and awesome graphics.  This app contains: - Promotion of Outfit7's products and contextual advertising - Links that direct customers to our websites...

With Bug Fixes And Improvements Microsoft today updated the Skype app for Windows Phone devices to v 2.29.0.21. This appears to be just a minor update with no new features. In particular the update does not bring the new range of emojis the service recently introduced. App Features: • Call friends and family with free Skype to Skype voice calls over 3G* or WiFi and enjoy low cost calls to mobiles and landlines around the world. • Make free video calls to anyone else on Skype with high definition video on supported devices. • Send instant messages to friends on Skype, as well as friends on Messenger if you sign in with your Microsoft account. • Stay in touch even when the app is closed, with call and message notifications. • See all your Skype contacts in the People Hub. Download the update from here >> www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/get-skype/9wzdncrfj364?tduid=%2896113233c6bb26a96fb6d49a8d643ff0%29%28263915%29%282775081%29%28%29%28%29

   Gardens Inc. 3 game is now available for download from Windows Phone Store. This game includes exciting challenges on 60 levels, over 70 challenging achievements and more.  Game Description:  Create the best gardening company in Europe and recover your stolen wedding rings in the original time management game: Gardens Inc. 3: A Bridal Pursuit!  TRY IT FREE, THEN UNLOCK THE FULL ADVENTURE FROM WITHIN THE GAME!  Jill and her partner Mike have finally decided to tie the knot. Unfortunately, someone stole their wedding bands, which had been passed down for generations in Jill’s family. In order to recover the rings, the couple will travel to the biggest European cities. Will the heroes find the family heirloom? Will their gardening business bloom also on the Old Continent? What mysteries lie buried in Jill’s past?  DISCOVER THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN EUROPE  Embark on a journey to the most famous cities of the Old Continent. With 60...

CreativeMobile, developers of the popular Drag Racing game, has brought their Nitro Nation Online game to Windows Phone. The game has more than 10 million downloads on Android and lets you race, mod and tune dozens of licensed cars. Players can start a team, invite their friends and win a tournament together while trading parts with other racers online and build a unique car. The game features: • LOTS OF CARS – we included more than 20 hottest brands. That’s right, 20+ BRANDS, including Mercedes-Benz/AMG, Koenigsegg, Pagani, Jaguar, SSC and many more! FAIR PLAY – no “”fuel”” that you have to wait for. No “”delivery time”” for cars or upgrades. Every vehicle is competitive and there’s no “”premium”” upgrades. It’s all about your skill and dedication. • REAL RACERS & TEAMS – there’s always an online rival waiting for you. Start by racing any distance from 1/8 to full mile, join or create a team, win tournaments, work your way up the rankings, or test your nerves in wag...

      Microsoft working hard on a way too long time to bring every possible things to make the Windows 10 on Mobile as a WOW factor to the world with features like Continuum, Universal Windows Apps (UWA), new camera algorithms and much more. Its been quite a long time since Microsoft announced the Windows 10 tech preview for Mobiles (Roughly 8 months so far). As we believe and Microsoft also said that they are now on final tuning stage of software development for Windows 10 mobile. Things are looking good now with the latest build, So here is what we noticed so far,       The Latest update felt better than any previous tech preview builds. Smoothness while handling apps and playing with the OS seems much more polished and fluid, It can be comparable with what we have used to with Windows Phone 8.1 now. Overheating problem is now solved at-least for me, phone felt little warmer while heavy usage but that's tolerable. It also reduces the rate of...

Despite all the advances of Windows 10 Mobile the feature which will likely do the most to increase availability of apps on the system is Project Astoria, which lets developers easily port their Android apps to Windows 10 Mobile, and which has also so far let users side-load Android apps to their handsets.   It seems however something has gone wrong with this important feature, as Microsoft has removed the subsystem in the latest 10549 Build of the OS. Interestingly the subsystem files are still present in the recently released emulator, which runs build 10563. However, keep in mind that Astoria may not be available in the next Windows 10 Mobile build either as Microsoft may not include the Android subsystem files on the next build, too. WindowsBlogItalia, who first reported the news, claims the reason for the removal was due to the Android subsystem slowly degrading Windows 10 Mobile, which is oddly fitting given the long-term concerns Windows phone fans have about introduci...

Xender-File transfer app Again picks up an update for it's Windows Phone app! Nothing new spotted, They have listed only bug fixes. And a name change from Xender1.2 to Xender Grab it here: http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=795110ea-9d73-4154-ae3e-ac4879cded0a

Register now for Microsoft Device Night 2015!  Come join the ExpertZone team at Microsoft Device Night. This is your exclusive chance to go hands-on with all the latest and greatest Microsoft devices including the all-new Surface Book, Surface Pro 4, Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL, and the new Microsoft Band!  This will be a fantastic night and one-of-a-kind opportunity to play with these new devices before they are available in retail, including: •Q&A with Microsoft experts •Tips, tricks and demos that will wow your customers •Exclusive swag •Free food and drink •A chance to take home a brand new Surface •And a whole lot more.  Space is limited so reserve your spot today!  Choose a city near you*:  Boston  October 19, 7-9 PM  Hotel Marlowe  San Francisco  October 19, 7-9 PM  Sir Francis Drake Hotel  Philadelphia  October 22, 7-9 PM  Hotel Palomar  Washington, D.C.  October 26, 7-9 PM  Hotel Mon...

Lumia 550 now on pre-order from Amazon France for 129.90 Euro. We have been pretty enthralled by the new Windows 10 Mobile flagships from Microsoft, but truth be told, the less glamorous Lumia 550 will probably outsell the Lumia 950 range by an order of magnitude. If you want to start that ball rolling early, Amazon France is now taking pre-orders for the handset, which features a 720P screen, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage and a 5 megapixel camera and loaded with LTE connectivity. The device is retailing for 129.90 Euro ($148.50), is available in Black and White and can be seen at Amazon here >> www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B016BTIRZI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1642&creative=19458&creativeASIN=B016BTIRZI&linkCode=as2&tag=wmpowcom-21

Microsoft today released an update to Facebook app for Windows 10 Mobile devices. App version jumped to v10.0.0 from 8.3.6.2. This seems to be a major update with a new look and lots of new features. What’s New: •New visual look •Ability to see stickers in comments •New animations while opening and closing pictures •Support for interactive notifications It is now live on the Windows Phone Store and you can grab it from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/store/apps/facebook-beta/9wzdncrfj3pk Source: WMPoweruser

The saying goes “better late than never”, Cynicism aside, AT&T has finally released the official Lumia Denim update for 830 owners. This update is the Windows 8.1 GDR 2 that announced a little over a year ago. This update, which weighs 540MB brings features like Rich Capture, and hands free interactions with Cortana (via AT&T /Windows Central). Untimely, updates can be headache for users, so Microsoft is determined to eliminate this issues with its next interaction of Windows. Microsoft has reaffirmed that they are working closing with carriers to ensure updates are delivered promptly, with Microsoft making the final decision as to when customers receive Windows updates. For those who do not want to wait, Microsoft also offers the Windows Insider program which allows customers to test unleashed Windows updates.       source: AT&T and Winbeta

With the most recent Windows 10 Mobile build 10549 , Microsoft is pushing out quite a bit of improvements and features. Some are more subtle than others, but each new addition to Windows 10 Mobile is welcomed as we get closer to an official release. Among improvements to Cortana and the messaging app, Microsoft is finally adding diversity to its emoji’s. This change was announced in details back in May ,  and it is good to finally see Microsoft implement this change in its current build. Currently, Windows 10 Mobile uses gray emoji’s to represent generic figures whereas, in Windows 8.1, emoji’s were defaulted to yellow. With the new mobile build, users are able to press and hold an icon, and then choose the skin tone desired. Although, it may seem a simple thing creating diversity among emoji’s it means a great deal to many. As posted, this update does require users to roll back to WP8.1 , so be prepared to dedicate quite a bit of time for the update.  ...

Microsoft today released Windows 10 Mobile Build 10549 with a couple of new features to Windows Insiderson the fast ring. As usual, there are some expected bugs on this build — however, Microsoft has provided a list of known issues which is pretty helpful. Here are the known issues in build 10549: ¤ After upgrade, you might be missing a few apps. If you experience this, the workaround is to reset your phone. ¤ After rebooting your phone, you won’t see notifications, such as new messages, until you unlock your phone for the first time. After that, you should see notifications for new messages just fine. This bug is fixed in a later build. ¤ You will be unable to make calls with Skype for Business, WhatsApp and other apps after upgrading to this build. The workaround is to uninstall and reinstall these apps from the Store. Alongside the new features, Microsoft has also fixed a handful of bugs with this build, which are listed below: ¤ The Windows Camera app no longer crashes whe...

Gabe Aul: Microsoft currently has a good Windows 10 Mobile Technical Preview candidate for release!  Its getting close to a month since the last Windows 10 Mobile Technical Preview, Build 10536, which was released on the 14th September 2015.  In many ways this gap is usual, though Microsoft often professes the ambition to get builds out to Insiders faster.  The good news is that, according to Gabe Aul (the real one) the Windows 10 Mobile team is getting close to releasing a new build.  He writes: Being send out to Insiders is simply the last step in a series of internal tests, and I suspect if their latest test build is stable enough to be pushed out (the last was delayed due to a bug with the PC version) we should be seeing it by the middle of the week if not earlier.  Known new features is improvements to the People Hub Live Tile and a new web-based developer console which we look forward to testing.  Source: WMPoweruser

HERE has released an update for it's HERE Drive+ App for Windows Phone users. The most popular navigational app, a part of HERE family of mapping apps, looks like it got a small update with no new features listed. According to the change log, the new version of the app is now 4.5.204.1, but it lists only "Bug fixes and stability improvements" as only thing in this release. If you found or manage any major changes in HERE Drive+ feel free to inform us in comments! Grab it here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/store/apps/here-drive/9wzdncrfhw6c Source: WinCentral

After some while of waiting, finally WhatsApp for Windows Phone got an update! So what's new?  Nothing much, changes are •Improved search lets you instantly find messages chats and contacts. (This may take a few days to show up after you update your WhatsApp) •Support for in app notification sound! Some users experienced a crash! Are you one of them? Let us know in the comments below! Grab it here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/whatsapp/9wzdncrdfwbs

Microsoft has updates for their Photos app for Windows 10 Mobile. The update brings back a useful new feature – the ability to favourite local photos, which can then be displayed on your live tile. The feature was of course present in the older version of photos app for Windows phone 7 and Windows Phone 8, but removed in the new version of the photos app. The updated app can be found in the Windows Store here [Only for Windows 10 Mobile users]: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/microsoft-photos/9wzdncrfjbh4 Source: WMPoweruser

A year ago we wrote that audiophile favourite media player Foobar2000 was raising money to bring their app to mobile devices, including Windows Phone. Now the company has delivered, with Foobar2000 beta now available to download. The multi-format player supports MP3, M4A, FLAC, Musepack, WavPack, Ogg Vorbis, Opus and also WAVE, WAVE64, AIFF, AU, SND, 8SVX and can stream and download from UPnP media servers. It is also the only media player to supports ReplayGain for automatic playback volume adjustment. Grab the app from here > www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/foobar2000-beta/9nblggh5x8tr

With Living Images Support Microsoft has released a small update to the Windows Camera app for Windows 10 Mobile devices. This update adds support for Living Images. You can turn on/off Living Images from Settings. Lumia Living Images help people turn static pictures into living memories, and provide exciting new ways for people to capture and share their lives. Living images deepens the way you capture and relive your pictures, with added motion to every one of your shots, bringing your memories to life. Living Images are also now synced via OneDrive, so you’ll be able to enjoy them on your Windows PCs too. Grab the latest update from here > www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/windows-camera/9wzdncrfjbbg

With “force landscape mode” setting for video player VLC for Windows just got updated to v1.8.2 with force landscape mode” setting for video player. Last major update v1.8 added support for custom accent colors, video player zoom options, settings synced across devices and more. Find the full change log below. VLC for Windows Store v1.8.2 should be available on Windows phones. Brings “force landscape mode” setting for video player. With this update we’ll get the firmware version of your device, as we suspect the green screen issue is related to GPU driver. Download the update from here > www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/vlc-for-windows-phone/9wzdncrcv5tl

  Microsoft may have issued a new preview build of Windows 10 to insider program for PCs, but it looks like a build is coming close to your Windows Smartphone too. On reply to a fan on twitter, Windows Insider Head Gabe Aul said:  "Looking very good. We have a build that we've been stabilizing, doing final eval on it today/tomorrow." Of course, the Windows team could always find a bug that they feel would keep this Windows 10 Mobile Build from being released this week. However, this message from Aul looks encouraging. The last build was 10536, it was made available about a month ago on September 14. Source: WinCentral & Gabe on Twitter

The Mint app is one of those key cross platform apps in the Windows Store which gives Windows Phone users access to a variety of banking services even when their own bank does not support it. They have had an app in the Windows Store since 2013, though this app has not been updated particularly often. Over the weekend however we have had a number of tips from readers concerned that the app appears to have been removed from the Windows Store, meaning when users hard reset they are not able to re-install again. Fortunately this is not just another banking app that is fleeing the platform. According to Mint support the issue is just temporary, and related to the need for bug fixes for Windows 10. They write: I’m sorry that you’re having trouble with the Mint app for Windows 10, I understand your confusion. While the Windows 8 app did initially carry over to 10 without much issue, some bugs did come up that were breaking the experience for some users. Due to that, it has been taken out of ...

Asphalt 8: Airborne game got an update today in Windows  Store with new cars and events. Find the full change log below. *.LAMBORGHINI HURACÁN R&D: Test-drive the Lamborghini Huracán and complete each stage of upgrades to make this motorized marvel yours! *.6 NEW CARS: The Lamborghini Huracán, Bentley EXP10 Speed 6 and four other super sports cars will be progressively released! *.CAR MASTERY EVENTS & REWARDS: We added more than 100 brand-new Car Mastery events! Take ’em on to earn exclusive Cars & Decals! To download or update follow this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/store/games/asphalt-8-airborne/9wzdncrfj12h

 If you are running Windows 10 Mobile things just got a lot more interesting. The Microsoft Messaging app has been updated from 1.0.12715 to 1.10.7000. What's new? Just the ability to integrate Skype messaging.  Skype Messaging was in an early beta for users but now it looks like the feature is nearly complete as Microsoft has folded it into the official Messaging app for Windows 10 Mobile. This release is also newer than 1.0.12748 release of the Messaging Skype preview version bringing along with it a dark grey background (no longer black) and much improved performance (yes, it seems faster).  Likewise, Skype Video Preview is just called Skype Video now and should install along with the Messaging app update.  We'll be digging through the rest of the app to find if anything else is new. For now you can just head to the Store and check for an update or use the Store link below to grab it. You can also probably uninstall the preview version as that is now olde...

   Microsoft pulled the curtain back on their latest flagship Windows Phones today during the New York Event and while we have been eager to see the official specifications and design, we are equally as eager to know the pricing and availability.  The unlocked Microsoft Lumia 950, sporting the 5.2" screen, will be available from Microsoft Stores beginning in November from Microsoft and will cost $549.  The unlocked Microsoft Lumia 950XL, sporting the larger 5.7" screen, will also be available directly from Microsoft beginning in November from Microsoft. The cost of the 950XL will be $649.  Once we get a more specific date, we'll pass it on.  Keep in mind that these models will be unbranded and will lack any contractual discounts that providers may offer. We expect the AT&T versions of the 950 and 950XL to become available later in November and will pass on specifics when they become available. We will also pass on any information we receive fr...

 Among the many hardware announcements today, fans were also eagerly waiting news about Windows 10 Mobile, and a likely release date. While Panos Panay and Terry Myserson disappointed users by not even bringing up the mobile OS, a Microsoft representative on Facebook has now confirmed that the official launch of Windows 10 Mobile is expected sometime in December.  In response to a query about when existing devices will be updated on one of the promo videos for the Microsoft Lumia 950 family, a Microsoft representative replied with the following:  Windows 10 is available on PCs and tablets now, and while Lumia 950 and Microsoft Lumia 950 XL ship with Windows 10 for phones, broad availability of Windows 10 on other devices, including mobile phones, will begin rolling out in December.  As we can see, the Lumia 950 and 950 XL will ship with a finished version of Windows 10, while other existing devices will have to wait till December. The post does not, however, gi...

 We are well into the 4th week after the last Windows 10 Mobile technical Preview Build, 10536.  Since then we have seen signs of a new build floating around, but nothing has been pushed out to the devices of Insiders yet.  Today Gabe Aul revealed that the wait will be just a bit longer, as their latest candidate has unfortunately failed to graduate.  Given that the current build is relatively stable I think our readers would probably prefer waiting over a buggy new build with only minor changes.  Keep your eyes on the site to be notified when the latest build does eventually ship.

  While Windows Insiders are waiting for a new build supposedly  coming after  tomorrow’s event, screenshots of a new and yet unknown Windows 10 Mobile Build have leaked on Twitter. The screenshots reveals some changes that the build brings with itself. *.The option for setting size of text, apps and items on display is new and seems one can now also control number of tiles on the display by using this option. *.Developer options have added “Web Management” and “Error reporting” *.Zstorage is gone (Seen on Build  10536.1004) Apart from the above mentioned changes, the build seems is very stable and has bugs like Lock Screen delay completely fixed. Store works better and there are reportedly no crashes. Source: NPU