Nokia Camera updated with few improvements, likely to be renamed as Lumia Camera

Nokia Camera app has been updated with few tweaks. The version 4.8.1.1. brings improved Inline Video Playback and living images playback in Camera Roll. In addition, the camera has got improved focus indicator on devices with continuous Autofocus. Other than this the app gets bug fixes and improvements.

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Microsoft releases Climatology weather app for Android and Windows Phone

Microsoft Research has launched a climate monitoring app for Android. Dubbed as Climatology, the app provides weather information from all over the world.

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Microsoft brings video editing to Windows Phone 8.1 via Tuner app

Microsoft is adding video editing capabilities to Windows Phone 8.1 by launching a new app. Dubbed as Tuner, the app will enable users to edit MP4 clips and add effects to movies on their phone.

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Android powered Lumia phones reportedly in the works

Render images of a possible Nokia Lumia 830 surfaced online today that has trademark ‘Nokia by Microsoft’. Now, report is coming from the popular leakster @evleaks saying that an Android-powered Lumia phone is coming under the same branding.

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Lumia 830 render spotted with ‘Nokia by Microsoft’ branding

Last week image leaks of the alleged Nokia Lumia 830 images surfaced online. Now, a latest leak from Chinese website shows the so called Lumia 830 with a branding mark that reads ” Nokia by Microsoft”.

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Microsoft seeking beta testers for Office on Android tablets

Microsoft is preparing tablet version of its Office on Android tablets, according to a report from The Verge. The company is seeking beta testers for the same and has posted a sign-up page where individuals and companies can register their interest in testing pre-release versions of Office.

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Microsoft and Canon ink patent licensing agreement

Microsoft and Canon have signed a patent cross-licensing agreement. The company did not disclose the exact term of the deal but said that both will share intellectual property on a “broad range of products and services,” including those for certain digital imaging and mobile consumer products.

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Cortana’s latest update brings football prediction to Windows Phone 8.1

Google added FIFA world cup schedule and live update to Google Now and now Microsoft is doing its bit to add fervor in the ongoing football carnival. Cortana, Microsoft’s personal digital assistant has been updated with predictions for the winner of the matches from the ongoing football World Cup at Brazil.

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Microsoft smartband with cross platform support, 11 sensors coming in October: Report

Last month reports surfaced online stating that Microsoft is planning to launch a fitness focused smartwatch. The patent images of a possible smartwatch also gave us an idea of the look of the device. Now, a latest tit bit on the smartwatch is coming from Tom’s Hardware saying that Microsoft Smartband will be launched in October.

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Microsoft bringing folder support to Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft tried to set itself apart from Android and iPhone in terms of UI for its Windows Phone platform. Hence, basic app management was a rigidity for users. However, as per a website page, it looks like Microsoft is making it easier for users to arrange their smartphone apps.

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SDKs for Imaging and SensorCore for Lumia released

Nokia has released Imaging and SensorCore software development kits (SDK )for Nokia Lumia handsets. The company had announced the release of beta version of Nokia Imaging SDK 1.2 in April at Build 2014. Today, it is announcing the official release of the SDK whic is ready for the converged Windows platform. Imaging-SDK nokia Continue reading “SDKs for Imaging and SensorCore for Lumia released”

Microsoft now offers 15GB free storage for OneDrive, 1TB for Office 365 users

Owing to increasing competition in the cloud storage market, Microsoft has more than doubled its free cloud storage and Office 365 subscription. The company is offering 15 GB of free storage to subscribers, matching the amount of free storage Google Drive offers. Earlier, Microsoft offered only 7GB of free storage.

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Android, Windows Phone to get “kill switch” option

Google is planning to add a kill switch option to the next version of Android according to reports. The feature lets users safeguard their smartphones owing to thefts.  It enables users with stolen devices to report their device as missing and disable it from being used without specific credentials in an incident of theft. Microsoft is also joining Google to add the kill switch option to Windows Phone. Both the companies have signed an agreement with the New York Attorney General for the same.

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Microsoft and British designer team up to create wireless charging trousers

A British fashion designer along with Microsoft has created wireless mobile-charging trousers. The duo claims that they it is the first time such a trouser is made in the world. Adrien Sauvage, a 31-year-old designer has been working on the trousers for the past six months and the prototype will be released today in London.

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