Microsoft has released Windows 10 Mobile build 10149, only for Fast Ring users

Microsoft releases another build of Windows 10 Mobile users and this time, it is build 10149; the download is  only available to Fast Ring users in the Insider program.

The download is available now by going to Settings - > Update and Security -> Phone Update and then having your device look for the new build. This release is only for Fast Ring users.

Microsoft has pointed out that this build still has the missing post-upgrade migration screen, and as such, the lock screen will appear frozen for up to 10 minutes after installing. If you do restart your phone before this process finishes, you will end up in a 'funky state' as Microsoft calls it, so sit back and relax.

As usual, you should only install this on a backup device as these builds have been known to have quite a few issues with them.


Here 's what's new in this release:

• Microsoft Edge: The first thing you’ll notice in this build is that the Microsoft Edge branding is now included. This build also has the address bar at the bottom – this is a change that Microsoft made based on feedback from Windows Insiders. The option to view websites in mobile view or desktop view is also included in this build as well.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: The result of the naming switch from “Project Spartan” to Microsoft Edge means that the Microsoft Edge app has a new app ID. This will cause any favorites, cookies, history and reading list items that you had saved in the Project Spartan app to be lost after upgrading from a previous Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build.

• General UX improvements and refinement: You’ll see a lot of UX improvements and refinement in this build. Microsoft has fixed an issue where many Live tiles pinned to Start would appear blurry – so your Start screen looks much more clear and crisp. You’ll also see a lot more refinement of controls with updated icons and visuals (such as the volume controls). Overall, you’ll find the OS more responsive to use.

• Improvements to Cortana: Cortana’s Notebook is in its final stage with a combined Profile and Settings experience now. You also now set up Quiet Hours in Cortana’s Notebook as well.

• Flashlight quick action: One of the top pieces of feedback Microsoft heard from Windows Insiders for Action Center in Window 10 Mobile was to add a Flashlight quick action so you can quickly turn your phone’s flash into a flashlight; this feature is now included. Just open Action Center, and expand quick actions to check it out for yourself. You can customize which quick actions are always shown in Action Center without having to expand.

• Check out the updated Photos app for Windows 10: Microsoft has published an update to the Photos app via the Windows Store Beta. This update includes general performance and reliability improvements, as well as new capabilities such as support for animated GIFs (works on phones with 1GB of RAM or higher). This was a top request from Windows Insiders! And now links to your saved photos, screenshots, and camera roll are available on the Albums page.

• Automatic camera upload via OneDrive: Automatic camera roll upload is now managed directly with the OneDrive app on your phone. Make sure you open the OneDrive app and go to settings to set camera upload to be turned on or off depending on which you prefer.

• Update your apps: Make sure you check the Store Beta and download the latest updates for apps. Many of our first party apps such as Outlook Mail and Calendar, Music, Movies & TV, and the MSN apps (News, Weather, Sports, and Money) are updating independently of builds so Microsoft can get changes to you faster. Make sure you have the updated versions of these apps to get the best experience on your phone.

Source :Neowin

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WhatsApp Update : Windows Phone User now able to make voice call and send audio files

Finally, WhatsApp releases its new update for the Windows Phone users, the time has finally arrived: voice calling is finally here for everyone. After being announced more than a year ago then launching in private beta earlier this year, the calling feature is here after a long and twisting road.

Of course, there's another minor addition in this update as well. Here's the full breakdown of what's new in WhatsApp version 2.12.60:

• WhatsApp Calling: Call your friends and family using WhatsApp for free, even if they're in another country. WhatsApp calls use your phone's Internet connection rather than your cellular plan's voice minutes. Data charges may apply. Available on Windows Phone 8+.

• You can now send audio files (available on Windows Phone 8.1+)

And there you have it, the wait is finally over. If you want to get started calling all of your buddies from the warm, green comfort of WhatsApp, you can grab the update from the link below.

• Download WhatsApp from the Windows Phone Store

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Windows 10 Mobile TP 10136 users may get an update

Those of us who have installed the Windows 10 Mobile Technical Preview Build 10136 can attest that while it looks a lot better than 10080, it is not the most stable operating system.

Now Winuser.ir reports that Microsoft is pushing out an “Insider Fast Configuration” update to some 10136 users meant to address some of the issues.

It present it is not clear what the update fixes, but given the number of bugs in W10M we can only call any update to the OS welcome.

source: wmpoweruser 

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Nokia says the company will return to the smartphone Market in 2016

When Microsoft bought Nokia's Devices and Services division in 2013, there was an agreement made that keeps Nokia from entering the smartphone business until the fourth quarter of 2016. However, it appears that Nokia will indeed be doing just that once that agreement expires.

In a statement to Reuters, Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri noted today that his company will be licensing and designing phones and getting them manufactured and sold through other third-party channels.

""We will look for suitable partners. Microsoft makes mobile phones. We would simply design them and then make the brand name available to license."

This news comes as Microsoft announced earlier this week that it would merge its devices group with its operating system division under the new Windows and Devices Group. Stephen Elop, the former CEO of Nokia, has now left Microsoft as its devices head, along with its phones leader Jo Harlow.

Source: windowscentral

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Cortana will be available for Android phones at the end of June

Now-a-days Microsoft focusing on cross-platform approach to software development it wasn't a great surprise, few weeks ago Microsoft confirmed that its Cortana digital assistant would be made available on Android and iOS this year, as a 'companion app' to Windows 10.

On May 26, Microsoft announced that:

The Cortana companion will be available for Android phones at the end of June and for iPhones later this year.

However, in its announcement yesterday that Cortana is heading to the Xbox One, Microsoft briefly referred to its Android plans again - but that planned launch date seems to have slipped:

Starting in July, the beta of the Cortana app for Android Phones will be available to test as a companion to Windows 10 PCs.

It is not clear what has caused Microsoft to push back the launch of the Cortana app on Android from June to July, but it seems a safe bet that the company wanted to give itself a bit more time to fix bugs and make final improvements to the app before releasing its first public beta.

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Facebook Connect is no longer available

Last year, Facebook announced an update to their Graph API that will impact Microsoft apps and services. Facebook’s Graph API is the tool that they use to connect your Microsoft account to Facebook. It brings contact information from your Facebook friends into Outlook.com and the Windows People app, keeps those contacts up-to-date and provides options in apps and services like Photo Gallery, Movie Maker and OneDrive.com to share to Facebook. They collectively refer to these features as “Facebook Connect”. Due to these changes, Facebook Connect features will no longer be supported. If you’ve connected Facebook to your Microsoft account, your Facebook contacts will stop syncing to Outlook.com or the People app on your Windows devices, and the sharing options to Facebook will stop working as early as 9 June.

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Leaked : Windows 10 Build 10134 – dark Microsoft Edge, and more!

A new build of Windows 10 has been leaked yesterday with a couple of new things and some tweaks throughout the operating system and this time it is version 10134.

Microsoft added that as going forward, their focus is on squashing bugs and polishing up the OS to get it ready for the July 29th release. Knowing this, it's not a huge surprise that the OS does not have any major new features or updates. In fact, it has fewer changes than what were shown by Gabe Aul with build 10136.

So what’s new in this 10134?

1. Microsoft Edge gets a dark theme

There are a couple of new customization features already available on Windows 10, and there are some hidden ones – such as the ability to enable a dark theme for the OS. Enabling the dark theme via Registry Editor enables a dark theme for most elements of the OS, such as the Clock dialog, Settings app, etc. Unfortunately though, not all of the applications have a dark theme yet – at least on the latest, official Windows 10 Build.

 Microsoft has added a dark theme for Microsoft Edge on Build 10134, which you can enable using a registry hack. If  you want to enable Microsoft Edge’s dark theme on Build 10134, just follow the steps below:

• Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe)
• Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize
• Create a new DWORD value and name it “AppsUseLightTheme”
• Set the value of the DWORD value to “0”
• Restart File Explorer, and you should now have the dark theme.

(We got this Tip from @gus33000 via wmpoweruser)

2. Snipping Tool picks up an update

On Build 10134, Microsoft has updated its Snipping Tool also and it packs a much-needed feature. On Build 10134, users can delay the snipping tool which is indeed a really nice addition. Take a look at the screenshots below to see what else is new on Snipping tool:

As expected, there aren’t many new things on Build 10134. However, there are some new options for Windows Updates on Build 10134. There’s a new option on Windows Update which lets you “try new features” – which is presumably for Insiders to get new (under-development) features after Windows 10 gets released to the public.

Source: wmpoweruser

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