Microsoft’s latest patent is about magnetic lock for foldable devices
Yesterday, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office published yet another patent application from Microsoft that reveals a foldable dual-screen device featuring hinge and magnetic lock. The patent looks identical to the one...
Five years ago today, Microsoft acquired Nokia’s smartphone business
On 3rd September 2013, Microsoft announced that it would acquire Nokia's mobile device business in a deal totalling over €5.4 billion. The then-CEO of Microsoft Steve Ballmer called the purchase a "bold...
Microsoft patents a dual-screen or mobile computing device with focus on bezel
The rumour has it that Microsoft is working on a dual-screen device running a modular operating system (Windows Core OS). The software maker is also working on other devices and the...
WhatsApp for Windows Phone is getting the new groups call feature
Facebook-owned WhatsApp today released a new update for its app on Windows Phone. The new version of WhatsApp comes with the much-awaited Group calls feature. WhatsApp has been updated to version 2.18.164...
Developer runs Windows RT (WinPE) on Microsoft Lumia 650
Recently, we reported about Windows Phone Internals, a tool from a developer that allows users to unlock the bootloader of Lumia devices. When a bootloader of a Windows Phone is unlocked, users or...
Microsoft’s new patent is about a mobile device with reduced dead border
Microsoft is working on a dual-screen Andromeda mobile and the company has patented several technologies that could be implemented in such a device. First spotted by us, Microsoft's latest patent titled...
HMD Global Oy, Nokia Mobiles parent company now owns PureView trademark
There have been rumours claiming that Nokia Mobile's got a new smartphone with better camera tech on the way. That much seems certain now. According to the updated filing at the EUIPO (the European...
FreeCharge is shutting down its Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile app
FreeCharge, a popular app that provides facility to recharge any prepaid mobile phone, postpaid mobile, and similar services is ending support for Microsoft's Windows platform.
In an email sent to the users,...
Microsoft prepares to discontinue the old Windows Phone store
We’ve known for a while that Windows phones have no future and the software giant has stopped developing updates for Windows Phone 8.1 devices. It appears that situation will soon get...
Windows 10 Mobile Build 15063.1266 and Build 14393.2431 now available
After releasing a new cumulative update for Windows 10 Mobile Fall Creators Update devices, Microsoft has also pushed out 15063.1266 and Build 14393.2431 for older devices. Windows 10 Mobile Build 15254.527, 15063.1266 and...
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