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Windows Phone 8.1
RIP, Windows Phone
- Paul Thurrott
- Jul 10, 2017
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Mainstream support for Windows Phone 8.1---the last version of Microsoft's mobile platform that was worth…
Skype for Business Comes to Windows Phone
- Paul Thurrott
- Jul 07, 2015
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Microsoft announced last night that the Skype for Business app for Windows Phone is now…
Lumia 735 is Finally Heading to Verizon
- Paul Thurrott
- Jun 13, 2015
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Next week, Verizon is finally going to start selling the Lumia 735. Here's what you…
(Dis)Connect: Facebook Just F#$%ed Windows Users
- Paul Thurrott
- Jun 09, 2015
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A key Microsoft platform differentiator was silently killed by one of the software giant's biggest…
Microsoft Updates OneDrive on Windows Phone and Android
- Paul Thurrott
- May 28, 2015
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Microsoft has announced updates to the OneDrive app on Windows Phone and Android. And each…
Windows Phone Tip: Mirror Your Phone’s Screen with USB
- Paul Thurrott
- May 24, 2015
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In addition to supporting Miracast-type wireless display mirroring, Windows Phone 8.1 also lets you mirror—or…
Windows Phone Tip: Wirelessly Mirror Your Phone’s Screen to an HDTV
- Paul Thurrott
- May 24, 2015
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With Windows Phone 8.1 or newer and a compatible handset, you can wirelessly mirror—or “cast”—your…
Windows Phone Tip: Master the Custom Volume Settings
- Paul Thurrott
- May 23, 2015
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In Windows Phone 8.1, Microsoft added the ability to select custom volume levels for different…
Windows Phone Tip: Use Your Gmail Account
- Paul Thurrott
- May 22, 2015
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Microsoft and Google might not play nice—OK, it’s all Google’s fault—but that doesn’t mean that…
Windows Phone Tip: Extend Your Range with Battery Saver
- Paul Thurrott
- May 21, 2015
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Starting with Windows Phone 8.1, you can significantly extend the battery life of your handset…
Windows Phone Tip: Automatically Connect to Public Hotspots with Wi-Fi Sense
- Paul Thurrott
- May 20, 2015
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With Windows Phone 8.1 and newer, Microsoft is expanding on the system’s native Wi-Fi capabilities…
MixRadio Heads to Android and iOS
- Paul Thurrott
- May 19, 2015
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MixRadio—previously a Nokia music streaming service that was exclusive to Windows Phone—is now available on…
Dropbox Now Available as Universal App on Windows and Windows Phone
- Paul Thurrott
- May 19, 2015
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Dropbox is updating its app on both Windows and Windows Phone today, with the big…
Windows Phone Tip: Manage Data Usage with Data Sense
- Paul Thurrott
- May 18, 2015
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With Windows Phone 8.1 and newer, Microsoft offers an integrated Data Sense functionality that helps…
Windows Phone Tip: Manage Disk Usage with Storage Sense
- Paul Thurrott
- May 17, 2015
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In Windows Phone 8.1 and newer, Microsoft includes a useful feature called Storage Sense that…
Microsoft Ships Hyperlapse for Windows, Windows Phone and Android
- Paul Thurrott
- May 14, 2015
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Today, Microsoft delivered Hyperlapse for Windows, Windows Phone and Android, providing a neat way to…