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Halo: Spartan Assault goes on sale for $1.99 until April 9th

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April 3, 2014

Halo: Spartan Assault goes on sale for $1.99 until April 9th

Halo: Spartan Assault is one of our favorite games on Windows Phone. The game which puts you in boots of Spartan Palmer and Edward Davis has been available on Windows Phone and Windows 8 for quite a while now If you haven’t tried it already, now would be a good time to buy it, since the game has been discounted to $1.99 on both the platforms until 9th April. The app has a price tag of $6.99 otherwise.

Halo: Spartan Assault offers 30 levels to fight through hordes of Covenant forces. It’s a no brainer for Halo fans. The game takes you through different locations on an alien planet and its moon and allows you to take a ride in human tanks and Covenant vehicles. There’s a free trial available in the Store by the name of Halo: SA Lite, but believe us, it’s nothing compared tot he actual game.

You can pick Halo: Spartan Assault at the links below for Windows and Windows Phone.

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Facebook Messenger gets updated on Android and Windows Phone

Sharang Sharma

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April 3, 2014

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Facebook Messenger gets updated on Android and Windows Phone

Facebook Messenger has received an update on both Windows Phone and Android, taking the version numbers to 3.1 and 4.0 respectively. Talking about the update on Android first, it brings the ability to pin a conversation to your home screen. The update brings other features that were introduced in the update for iOS last week. Users can now create groups and group chat using their Android phones. You can also forward images and conversations to people not in that conversation, as well as make free calls over WiFi for free, or through your network using standard billing rates. You can get the latest version of the app on the Play Store here.

On Windows Phone, the update still doesn’t bring all the new features that Android and iOS users can now enjoy. Although, the update does add the ability to save photographs. The notifications have also been improved, while the app is much more robust and uses less data. You can pick the for Windows Phone for free here, or can scan the QR code below.

Samsung ChatOn app now allows you to recall those embarrassing sent messages

Sharang Sharma

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April 3, 2014

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Samsung ChatOn app now allows you to recall those embarrassing sent messages

Samsung ChatOn is a cross platform messaging service that isn’t half as popular as Samsung smartphones. Still, Samsung is trying every possible trick in its book to get users to actually use the app rather than just keep it on their phones. The latest update to the app allows users to recall those sent messages which you knew you were going to regret sending the moment they were gone from your phone. Users can recall messages sent to friends in a 1:1 chatroom even if the other person has already read them. The sender just needs to tap and hold the message bubble and select ‘Recall’ to make the message disappear.

The update also adds the ability to share real-time location with friends for a limited period of time through integration with the Glympse application. That’s not all though, since users will now be able to share files up to 1GB in size. Also, a group can now hold up to 1,001 persons instead of the earlier limit of 200. The update also adds advanced translation features with the addition of Arabic, Turkish, Farsi and Hindi, thus taking the total number of supported languages to 14.

Samsung ChatOn is available on Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, as well as other feature phones and PC.

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Windows Phone 8.1 will bring free Here Drive+ and HERE Transit on every Windows Phone handset

Sharang Sharma

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April 3, 2014

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Windows Phone 8.1 will bring free Here Drive+ and HERE Transit on every Windows Phone handset

Windows Phone has just been given a breath of life with the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 update. And along with the new features, we’re seeing activity on the app front as well. Now, Nokia has announced that HERE Drive+ will be available on all Windows Phone 8.1 handsets free of cost. These include low end phones like the Nokia Lumia 520 and even non Nokia phones like the HTC 8X.

The voice guided car navigation service was available only on certain handsets (Lumia 720 and above) on Windows Phone 8, as Nokia counts it as a premium feature. HERE Transit has also become free and available for everyone with the introduction of Windows Phone 8.1. What’s more, Nokia has also update HERE Maps, HERE Transit and HERE Drive+ for the upcoming update. HERE Maps will now support 3D buildings and realistic 3D landmarks. With that, Nokai has also updated its aerial images to allow users to zoom in even more. The app also supports two finger input which tilts it and activates the 3D mode.

On HERE Drive+, you can now long press anywhere on the map to set your destination.

The features will be added to the apps automatically once you switch to Windows Phone 8.1

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Xbox One SmartGlass Beta launches on Windows Phone

Sharang Sharma

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April 3, 2014

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Xbox One SmartGlass Beta launches on Windows Phone

In an effort to brings its various platforms closer, Microsoft has released the Xbox One SmartGlass Beta app for Windows Phone. The app will allow users to control their Xbox One using their Windows Phone. In terms of features, the app offers:

OneGuide support built into SmartGlass
View what’s on TV without interrupting what you’re doing on your Xbox One
Change TV channels on your Xbox One through OneGuide on SmartGlass
Find and favorite TV Channels
TV Universal Remote Control to control your Cable Box and TV

Although, Microsoft has openly admitted some known issues with the app, including issues with the OneGuide and unlocalized strings in international countries, some buttons in Cable/TV remote not working and some strings being out of date or missing. But then, the app is still in beta.

You can find the app on Windows Phone Store here, or can simply scan the QR below.

Microsoft unveils universal Windows apps

Sharang Sharma

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April 2, 2014

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Microsoft unveils universal Windows apps

Until now, developers had to code their app twice to bring it out on Windows Phone and Windows 8. Microsoft has made their lives a lot easier by unveiling universal Windows apps that will allow developers to create a single app that will work on Windows and Windows Phone. The company will later be adding support for Xbox One as well in the future.

With universal Windows apps developers won’t have to do the tedious task of recoding their apps. They will be able to test their apps on both Windows and Windows Phone emulators and make cosmetic changes accordingly to look best on the different screen sizes. What’s more, the move will also allow users to purchase a single app that’ll work across all platforms. For example, to play Halo: Spartan Assault on your smartphone, tablet and Xbox, presently you need to buy it three times. That won’t be the case in the future, but then, that’s up to the developers to decide.

With Microsoft’s goal to unify Windows Store and Windows Phone Store, universal Windows apps seems like the first step in that direction. It should also see more timely release across Windows Store and Windows Phone Store, since there won’t be much of a rework on developer’s end.

Skype on Windows Phone to support voice commands

Sharang Sharma

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April 2, 2014

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Skype on Windows Phone to support voice commands

Now that Windows Phone 8.1 has been announced, it’s time that apps on the platform take advantage of the new features. The first in line will be Microsoft’s own Skype app. An incoming update for the app will bring support for Cortana voice commands.

For instance, you’ll just have to nicely ask Cortana to Skype one of your contacts and it will open up the app for you and make the call, without you having to move a finger.

We’re expecting more features when the update arrives, but this is all Joe Belfiore had to reveal for now. They’ll need to make the app better, since it’s got some stiff competition now. As for Cortana support, Twitter and Facebook will be the other two apps taking advantage of it at launch. You can get Skype on your Windows Phone here. The update however, should come out once Windows Phone 8.1 is out on devices.

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Viber picks an update on Windows Phone 8, allows you to call any number

Sharang Sharma

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April 2, 2014

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Viber picks an update on Windows Phone 8, allows you to call any number

In a bid to get some advantage over competing rivals, cross platform messaging service Viber has received an update on Windows Phone 8 taking the version number to 4.1. The update bring one of Viber’s most popular feature, Viber Out to Windows Phone.

Viber Out allows users to make calls to any number (yes, even landline and non Viber mobile) for affordable rates. Not only that, but the update also adds the ability to send out video messages to your contacts. Also, similar to WhatsApp, you can now send multiple photos at the same time. Lastly, the update also gives Viber the ability to transfer calls to Bluetooth using hands-free Bluetooth support. Here’s the changelog:

Viber Out: call non-Viber mobile and landline numbers at low rates
Send video messages
Send multiple photos at the same time
Hands-free Bluetooth support: seamlessly transfer calls to Bluetooth

You can grab Viber for free on Windows Phone Store at this link, or can scan the QR code below.

Bing apps suite and Windows Phone app on Windows 8 get updated

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Sharang Sharma

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April 2, 2014

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Bing apps suite and Windows Phone app on Windows 8 get updated

Microsoft has pushed an update for Bing apps on Windows 8 Store. The apps which have been updated include:

There’s no changelog, but we’re assuming general bug fixes and performance improvements to be included in the update. You can manually hit the update by visiting Windows Store > Settings > App Updates > Check for Updates. Let us know in case you notice anything different or new.

Along with that, Microsoft has also updated the Windows Phone app for Windows 8. Again, there’s no changelog, but the app “now supports the latest version of Windows Phone.” Perhaps, things are being readied for the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 update.

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BBM update on Android and iOS brings paid stickers, large file attachments and more!

Shivendra Pal

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April 2, 2014

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BBM update on Android and iOS brings paid stickers, large file attachments and more!

BlackBerry has announced that their much awaited BBM update is launching today.The update has actually gone live for BlackBerry 10, Blackberry OS, Android, and iOS. The update includes stickers with a special promotion for WWE. The file attachment size has also been increased to 16 MB.

A sticker pack will include between 20 and 25 stickers and should retail either free of charge, or for $1.99. David Proulx, senior director of BBM at BlackBerry, said, “Stickers are another great example of how we’re making the BBM experience more engaging and fun for our customers.” The stickers can be purchased from the official store from within the app. how many actually buy it is a different issue altogether.

In addition to stickers, BBM users will now be able to share photos in group chats. Photos will be shared in the chat as a thumbnail that can be opened to reveal the image in full. BBM users can now send better quality images and audio files with the introduction of larger in-chat file transfers. Files up to 16MB can now be shared in a chat, an increase of 10MB. The update also adds general improvements and other bug fixes. You can pick BBM for Android and iOS at the links below.

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