Skype for iPhone gets improved UI, quick conversations and more

Microsoft has updated Skype for iPhone with an array of new features. The version 5.9 brings several improvements for the user interface, particularly to the dial pad and new chat picker.

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Microsoft Lumia 532 and Lumia 532 Dual SIM affordable smartphones announced

Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual SIM

Microsoft also announced the Lumia 532 and Lumia 532 Dual SIM, the latest affordable Lumia smartphones, along with the Lumia 435 and Lumia 435 Dual SIM. These have a 4-inch WVGA display, powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 SoC and run on the latest Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim update that adds Live Folders, Apps Corner and Cortana. These have a 5-megapixel fixed-focus rear camera without flash and VGA front-facing camera. Continue reading “Microsoft Lumia 532 and Lumia 532 Dual SIM affordable smartphones announced”

Microsoft Lumia 435 and Lumia 435 Dual SIM most affordable Lumias announced

Microsoft Lumia 435

Microsoft just announced the Lumia 435 and Lumia 435 Dual SIM, the company’s most affordable Lumia smartphones yet. These have a 4-inch WVGA display, powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon 200 SoC and run on the latest Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim update that adds Live Folders, Apps Corner and Cortana. These have a 2-megapixel fixed-focus rear camera without flash and VGA front-facing camera. Continue reading “Microsoft Lumia 435 and Lumia 435 Dual SIM most affordable Lumias announced”

Get a free FitBit Flex with Lumia 735, 830 or 930

Fitbit Flex Lumia

Looking at buying a new Windows Phone in the UK or Ireland but unsure which to buy and whether to take the plunge? Microsoft’s new UK promotion might just entice you to hit the Buy button as customers who buy the Lumia 735, Lumia 830 or Lumia 930 can get a free Fitbit Flex with their new smartphone. Continue reading “Get a free FitBit Flex with Lumia 735, 830 or 930”

Sway app for iPhone expands to more countries including India

Microsoft is expanding the availability of its Sway App for iPhone to more countries. The presentation app that was launched last month was only available in New Zealand but it is now coming to the U.S, U.K., Canada and India.

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Microsoft rolls out limited edition gold Lumia 830 and Lumia 930

Microsoft has announced the launch of a gold edition of Lumia 830 and 930. The handsets are dubbed as the Lumia 930 and Lumia 830 Golden Collector’s Edition.

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Nokia 215 and 215 Dual SIM affordable internet-enabled phones announced

Nokia 215

Microsoft Devices today announced Nokia 215 and 215 Dual SIM, the company’s most affordable internet-enabled handsets. The Nokia 215 and the 215 Dual SIM have a 2.4-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA LCD screen, Opera Mini browser, built-in MP3 player, FM Radio, 2G (EDGE), Bluetooth 3.0 with Slam sharing feature and a VGA rear camera without flash and a built-in torchlight. These are 12.9mm thick and have a curved design. Continue reading “Nokia 215 and 215 Dual SIM affordable internet-enabled phones announced”

Microsoft Lumia 1330 back cover surfaces, Lumia 1335 with LTE-A spotted at FCC

Microsoft Lumia 1330 leak

Microsoft Lumia 1330 appeared in GFX benchmark few days back that revealed some specifications of the smartphone. Now the back cover of the smartphone has surfaced on Chinese site Baidu that hints at a huge camera sensor with Zeiss optics and Microsoft branding. Continue reading “Microsoft Lumia 1330 back cover surfaces, Lumia 1335 with LTE-A spotted at FCC”

Microsoft Lumia 1330 appears in GFX benchmark with 14MP rear camera and more

Microsoft Lumia 1330 phablet has appeared in GFX benchmark. The phone which will not bear Nokia branding has come into limelight after the alleged Lumia 1320 successor.

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Microsoft sells MixRadio to LINE

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In a rather surprising announcement today, Microsoft have announced that they have sold the popular MixRadio service to LINE, who are more commonly known for their LINE Messenger application on smartphones. Continue reading “Microsoft sells MixRadio to LINE”

Nokia Lumia 638 with quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC and 4G LTE launched in India for Rs. 8299

Nokia Lumia 638

Microsoft just launched the Nokia Lumia 638, the company’s most affordable 4G smartphone in India. It was originally introduced in China back in June and has a 4.5-inch FWVGA screen, is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 and runs Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Cyan. It has a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera without flash and also lacks a front-facing camera. It has 1GB RAM and comes with single micro SIM support. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 638 with quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC and 4G LTE launched in India for Rs. 8299”

Microsoft rolls out Gesture beta app for Lumia Windows Phone

Microsoft has unveiled a new app that allow users to interact with devices without actually touching the display. Dubbed as Gesture Beta, the app is exclusively available for Lumia Windows Phone.

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