Microsoft has filed a patent lawsuit against Kyocera alleging that the Japanese electronics maker infringed some of Microsoft’s mobile phone patents, according to a report by Reuters.
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At the Mobile World Congress, Microsoft revealed two new mid range handsets. The Lumia 640 and 640 XL are two variants of practically the same phone with the key difference being the size and we feel that this is a very wise move. But are the differences as superficial as they seem? We find that out in our hands on of the Lumia 640 XL. Continue reading “Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Hands On”
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Microsoft announced the next generation of mid range products in the form of the Lumia 640 & 640 XL. Part of the strategy to boost sales and gain consumers in the mid-range, the phones focus on providing a compelling experience with value for money specifications. We spent some time with both the devices. Here’s our hands on and first impressions of the smaller of the lot, the Lumia 640. Continue reading “Microsoft Lumia 640 Hands On”
Smartphone, technology aficionados as well as regular readers of the site know that the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) is just around the corner. From the 2nd March to 5th March with pre-events scheduled for the 1st as well, the upcoming week is going to be a cornucopia of smartphone goodness and we’re on ground already to bring you the latest on the latest! With the tone set, we thought it right to bring you a quick rundown of the latest buzz from Barcelona about what to expect. So without further ado, here’s the top five announcements we expect from MWC 2015. Continue reading “MWC 2015 is here, What to expect?”
Microsoft has rolled out a location sharing app following reports earlier this week. Leaked as People Sense, the new app has been launched as SquadWatch on Windows Phone.
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Microsoft will discontinue support for Facebook Chat and Google Chat in Outlook.com. In an email to Outlook.com customers, Microsoft said it is removing Google Talk integration “due to Google’s decision to discontinue the chat protocol used by the Google Talk platform.”.
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It seems like Microsoft is making another budget Windows smartphone. The Lumia 640 that has a code number RM-1072 has surfaced online with specs.
Microsoft has updated its Office app on iOS and web to make it easier for cloud services to integrate with the suite. Outlook now supports third-party storage providers that integrate their service into the Office apps for iOS via an open API.
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Microsoft has released Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones. In order to download the new technical preview, users will need to get Windows Insider app from the Windows Phone Store.
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Microsoft has confirmed that it has acquired the popular calendar app Sunrise. The official announcement comes from the company following a report about the same last week.
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Microsoft will soon start rolling out the preview build of Windows 10 for smartphones. There were rumors regarding the compatibility of the Windows Phone with 512 MB RAM.
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Microsoft has scooped up mobile calendar app maker Sunrise, according to a report from TechCrunch. The latest deal is said to be worth more than $100M.
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Microsoft has updated Yammer for Android with Android Wear support and iOS with Handoff. The apps have been updated for easier collaboration and a more streamlined experience.
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Microsoft has released a new app that allows Windows Phone 8.1 users to customize their smartphone’s home screen and lock screen. Dubbed as #TileArt the apps offers a quick way to customize the tiles on the Start screen.
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Microsoft has unveiled a new lock screen app called as Picturesque for Android devices. The app replaces your phones default screen and focuses on serving all the information up front.
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