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How To Download Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Developer Preview Right Now

Ben Reid·August 5, 2014

Last week, we informed you that the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 had been announced, with Microsoft adding several new features while also broadening the horizons of the Cortana voice assistant. If you want to try out the new release on your compatible Windows Phone 8.x device, it's actually not that difficult, and before long, you'll be able to enjoy what is a relatively substantial enhancement.

Windows Phone Powered HTC One M8 Is Real, Here’s What It Looks Like

Oliver Haslam·August 2, 2014

The HTC One M8 is already making quite the name for itself in Android circles. It's arguably the nicest Android phone to look at and it's certainly one of the best when it comes to build. In fact, apart from the LG G3, we think you'd bee hard pushed to argue that the One M8 isn't the biggest hit of the year for a variety of reasons.

Unlocking iPhone And Other Smartphones Now 100% Legal, Thanks To Obama

Aatif·August 2, 2014

How To Fix Lag After Windows Phone 8.1 Update

Oliver Haslam·August 1, 2014

There are few things more annoying than when your smartphone starts to lag for no apparent reason. That's exactly what owners of phones running Windows Phone 8.1 have potentially been having to put up with, and it's grown into much more than a minor annoyance.

BBM For Windows Phone Now Available To Download For Everyone

Ben Reid·August 1, 2014

Microsoft's Windows Phone platform gets a pretty raw deal when it comes to apps, with developers favoring iOS and Android for the most part. The fact that Instagram only recently made its way to the Windows Phone Store is a testament to this, and with the BlackBerry Messenger app having dropped some time ago for Google and Apple's mobile ecosystems, it has finally manifested itself for Windows Phone. As usual, we've got all of the details right here.

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Now Official, Here’s What Is New!

Ben Reid·July 30, 2014

Smartphone Battery Life About To Double In Power Thanks To This New Technology

Oliver Haslam·July 30, 2014

As our smartphones, watches, tablets and even cars have begun to make ever-increasing use of battery power, those batteries haven't quite managed to keep up. We're charging our smartphones at least once a day, and the new smartwatches on the market don't do much better. Cars need recharging at worryingly short intervals, and at this point it's arguable that we've been held back by the amount of juice we can give things. Something has to change.

Fitbit App Arrives For Windows Phone 8.1, Download It From Here

Paul Morris·July 29, 2014

When a major hardware company come to the realization that it needs to launch an accompanying mobile app with its product, it tends to focus on the two biggest mobile platforms; iOS and Android. And rightly so as a recent collection of statistics has suggested that as of June 2014 those two platforms account for almost 90% of the smartphone market. With that said, it's extremely important to not only remember, but also consider catering for growing options such as Microsoft's Windows Phone platform. FitBit, the manufacturers of the FitBit Flex and other powerful wearables, provided some good news a few weeks ago by announcing that it was building a native experience for Windows Phone 8.1 users, with that app now being live on the Windows Phone Store for immediate download.

Hilton Hotel To Let You Use Your Smartphone As Room Key

Ben Reid·July 29, 2014

Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8.1 Cortana Ad Puts Apple’s Siri To Shame [Video]

Ben Reid·July 28, 2014

When Microsoft took the wraps off Windows Phone 8.1 just a couple of months ago, many users rejoiced at the broad range of features that had been introduced. Everything that we expected of the announcement turned out to be true, but even though we really ought to be focusing our attentions on core features like, for example, the new notifications infrastructure, the Cortana voice assistant has commanded a large portion of attention. Just like when Apple introduced Siri, we don't seem to be able to get enough of these personable, digital voice recognition features, and in a new ad to promote Windows Phone 8.1, the software giant has pitted the Lumia 635 and Cortana up against the iPhone 5s and Siri.

Classic Nokia And Ericsson Phones Reimagined As Modern Day Smartphones [Video]

Paul Morris·July 28, 2014

Modern day smartphones and mobile devices are readily available through bricks and mortar stores, as well as through a multitude of online retailers, but it wasn't that long ago that owning a mobile phone was considered to be something reserved for high flying businessmen and the financially elite. If you are from the old-school, and fondly remember your old Nokia or Ericsson feature phone, then these recreations of old into new will definitely blow off some of the cobwebs and make you realize how far the mobile industry has progressed.

Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 Features Leaked, Here’s What Is New

Oliver Haslam·July 28, 2014

Windows Phone 8.1 Live Lock Screen BETA Released, Download It From Here!

Oliver Haslam·July 27, 2014

Microsoft's Windows Phone is still playing catch-up with the competition, but it does have some benefits that even iOS and Android can't quite manage to put together. Windows Phone's Joe Belfiore has tweeted about one new feature that is on its way to Windows Phone and that can now be added to any Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone via a downloadable app.

Show Us Your Phone’s Home Screen Setup

Uzair Ghani·July 27, 2014

We’re doing something really different today, and to make it more fun and interactive for everyone, we’d love to see some input from our readers on this one.

Rejoice! iPhone And Android Unlocking To Become Legal Any Day Now

Paul Morris·July 26, 2014

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