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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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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Microsoft reveals series of phones which are receiving Windows 10

According to a post, by Gabe Aul, Microsoft is in the midst of testing Windows 10 on a variety of different Lumia handsets. While there isn't an exact date for release, there is still more than likely a week of testing that needs to be performed in order to ensure a successful build can be pushed to the expanded list. Although this is not final, Aul and the team intend to push out the Windows 10 build to the devices listed below.

• Lumia 1020
• Lumia 1320
• Lumia 1520
• Lumia 520
• Lumia 525
• Lumia 526
• Lumia 530
• Lumia 530 Dual Sim
• Lumia 535
• Lumia 620
• Lumia 625
• Lumia 630
• Lumia 630 Dual Sim
• Lumia 635
• Lumia 636
• Lumia 638
• Lumia 720
• Lumia 730
• Lumia 730 Dual SIM
• Lumia 735
• Lumia 810
• Lumia 820
• Lumia 822
• Lumia 830
• Lumia 920
• Lumia 925
• Lumia 928
• Lumia ICON
• Microsoft Lumia 430
• Microsoft Lumia 435
• Microsoft Lumia 435 Dual SIM
• Microsoft Lumia 435 Dual SIM DTV
• Microsoft Lumia 532
• Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual SIM
• Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM
• Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM

After releasing the above list Microsoft also added that  " if they find a device specific bug during their testing session, then it MAY be pulled from the list, and, If a phone isn’t listed here it is likely because we have found such a bug, but it MAY get fixed before the next flight."

Source : Microsoft  via NeoWin

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Again Windows 10 Build 10036 Leaks

It has been a few months since we have had a proper build of Windows 10 leak but that changes today as build 10036 has been posted on the web. So far, we’ve seen a handful of leaked screenshots and some videos over the last few weeks of the upcoming Windows 10 build. However, OSBetaArchives has just leaked the upcoming Windows 10 build, build 10036.

Build 10036 doesn’t come with Microsoft’s latest browser, Spartan. The build includes new UI improvements, transparent Start Screen, improved network settings and much more. We don’t recommend installing the leaked build – however, if you want to take the risk, you can download it from here. It’s worth mentioning that the leak is available in two variants: Enterprise and Pro as well.

Microsoft or the Windows team hasn’t yet revealed any official launch date for the upcoming build. However, we expect the company to release a new build to Windows Insiders later next week.

Source: wmpu

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Gallery: On Windows 10 build 10031 Floodgates are opened

Wzor has now truly opened the floodgates on 10031 bearing all but a physical leak of the x86 variant of build 10031 in a blog post, updated earlier today.

These past few days have shown us a new login screen, Spartan in action, and included in the build unfortunately (for many) the crappy 'new' Recycle Bin is also still there. Many will hope it doesn't make it into the RTM which is expected to roll out by June.

All of the images are from a Russian Windows 10 build, so some aren't too clear as to what we're seeing regarding Settings menus, but it does give us an idea what to expect soon.

All that remains is for Microsoft to deliver on their promise of a faster cycle of build releases for Insiders, which should mean we will get to play around with a new build sometime in the coming week.

Here is screen shot gallary

Source :  WZor.net via Neowin | Image via Neowin

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Lumia 535 update bring Message+ app to some users

Today Lumia 535got a necessary update which addressed the touch screen issues and also delivered the Microsoft’s new Message+ app, which is a replacement for the SMS app on Windows Phone, according to the French website NokiaDay.com report.

Messaging+ is the fast way to chat with your contacts in the People Hub. You can add pictures and videos to your conversations, and share contacts and other files with friends and family. Messaging+ also links to OneDrive, making it easy to share what you want quickly.

The app works best when integrated with carrier services like Joyn, and has recently been delivered by Vodafone in Spain.

Source : NokiaDay via wmpu | image via wmpu

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Microsoft is still working to fix Lumia 535 touchscreen issues

Everyone knows that Lumia 535 is the first Lumia phone by Microsoft and it is a low budget device but having great features. It has 5" qHD (960 x 540) IPS LCD display but many users who are using this phone reported that they are facing some issues regarding its screen due to a touchscreen bug. Few month ago we come to know that Microsoft was working on a fix for the known touch sensitivity issue present on the Lumia 535. This update was then eventually released in select markets. However, it seems that for some the problem did not go away as intended.

According to a post on an Italian Microsoft Mobile forum, the company is still trying to fix the persistent touchscreen sensitivity bug affecting the Microsoft-branded smartphone. A PR representative went on to describe the steps taken by the company to address it:

"We are sorry that some of you have been inconvenienced by this situation. We've identified some models of Lumia 535 are presenting different anomalies on the touchscreen performance.

"An OTA (over the air) software update has been deployed in 23rd of December 2014, solving most of the problems but certainly not for all customers."

"Our Technical Support Operations team here in Finland, as well as the engineering teams in the US and China have the matter under investigation marked as urgent priority, in the meantime please use the troubleshooting offered by my colleagues in this thread."

"When our colleagues in the engineering team have identified the cause of the conflict, we will provide further information, whether this is another software update or an action performed on hardware at an authorised Care Point, (at this time Care Points have not received updated info regarding this topic, thus is useless to visit them)"

The letter also disclosed that Microsoft is closely looking into resolving the issue soon:

"We assure you that Microsoft does take matters like this very seriously and our teams are working frantically to resolve this concern for our customers. For the time being, we can only recommend that you use the troubleshooting provided whilst we work to ensure that the situation is properly solved, and that you accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused."

The company has also posted an FAQ on this issue on the Microsoft Mobile website that offers some suggestions for Lumia 535 owners who are having these touchscreen problems:

• Check that there's no water drops or moisture on the touch panel. Wipe out the water drops and moisture to get the touch panel to function normally.
• When typing on the keyboard, take care that you tap the center of the key. Otherwise a wrong key may get pressed if typing too fast.
• When charging, use the original charger coming with the phone. The touch screen may perform poorly if charging with an 3rd party charger that is not compatible with the phone.
• Check also that all the phone updates have been installed (Settings > Phone update > Check for updates).

Source : Microsoft Mobile Community via Windows Central 

 

 

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Leaked screenshots shows everything about the Windows phone 10

As we have already discussed in our previous post that Microsoft dosen't revels the releasing date of Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones, so no one knows the exact date when the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones will be hitting Windows Insiders.But today we have found few leaks today that lead us believe that the release should be coming very soon. And now it looks like we have the best leak yet and although the language is not English, you can see nearly every new panel of Windows 10 for phones.

Windows Mobile 10 got a  huge improvement from Windows Phone 8.1. Microsoft has redesigned everything in Windows Mobile 10 including File Manager to Cortana – most of the things has been re-designed. For those of you who haven’t bothered to read the whole article, here is everything we know about WM10 on a list:

• New name: Windows 10 Mobile (Technical Preview)
• Re-designed Start Screen – translucent tiles, full-screen background, double-height tiles
• New, cleaner Settings page
• Improved Keyboard – includes a virtual joystick, ability to make the keyboard smaller, voice typing
• Re-designed Photos, Sound Recorder, Calculator, Maps. Alarm and Xbox Video – they’re all universal now
• New Mail, Messages, People and File manager
• Improvements on Cortana’s UI and Action Center
• Improved Shutdown and initial installation page

Gallery of leaked screenshots of the Windows 10 for mobiles :

Source : IThome via WMPU

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Microsoft Includes A New Feature Called Data Cards to Office 365 in its February update

Microsoft is releasing an update for Office 365 this month which includes some new features. A new 3D visualization add-in in Excel for mapping, exploring, and interacting with geographical and temporal data, enabling people to discover and share new insights called Power Map . The another feature which is included in Office 365 update is Data cards. Data cards display rich tabular data for a specific geolocation on mouse hover or selected visual. Users can drill down and surface hidden data during presentation or storytelling.

What are Data cards?

Previously, Power Map had tooltip to show data user selected for visualization. Data card allows users to provide more contextual information for presentation and storytelling. This is one of the most requested features by Power Map users. Hover over or click on any data point on the map (not available in heat map visualization), the default data card would appear to show data associated with that particular point, which are drawn from the default field list of geo, height, category, and time.

Source : WMPU 

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First screen shots of Windows 10 technical Preview for Phones

Microsoft dosen't revels the releasing date of Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones, so no one knows the exact date when the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones will be hitting Windows Insiders, but just now wmpoweruser tweeted a small collection of screen shots of Phones running Windows phone 10 technical preview .

Hopefully this is an indication that we will not have long to wait.

See more screen shots below.

Source: WMPU | Images Via WMPU

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Today Microsoft releases new patch for Windows 10

Microsoft has announced today a new patch for Windows 10 Build 9926. This update fixes several issues which users have been reporting since its release.

You can download the patch now by going to Windows Update and there check for updates.

This update fixes several issues which users have been reporting since its release. Below is the entire change log of this update :

• Xbox Live-enabled games that require sign-in do not launch, and incorrectly display the message, “To use this app, you need to sign in with the Microsoft account that was used to download it.”
• The Start Menu fails to launch shortly after install
• The shortcut for the new Store (Beta) does not appear on the taskbar
• The user remains at the “Please Wait” screen when attempting to sign in with a Smart Card connected
• Virtual machines (VMs) lose connectivity to virtual hard drives (VHDs)
• Users receive Error 0x8E5E05E2 when installing apps
• The system stops responding when installing apps from the Store
• There is a delay when opening a new tab in Internet Explorer
• The system fails to resume from sleep when connected to multiple monitors with some graphics drivers
• The user is presented with the incorrect End-User License Agreement (EULA) during upgrade
• The Settings app incorrectly reports that new builds are available, which return error 0x80246017 when attempting to download
• The screen doesn’t properly refresh after rotating between portrait and landscape
• Creating a virtual machine or bringing a Hyper-V host under management results in error 0x80200065 – “The transfer was paused because the computer is in power-saving mode. The transfer will resume when the computer wakes up.”
• Windows Remote Desktop Client crashes when playing video or displaying fast moving images in a remote session
• Reliability improvements for virtual machine live migrations
• Reliability improvements to prevent some system crashes
• Reliability improvements to prevent possible data corruption
• Increased power efficiency to extend battery life

Source: Microsoft 

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Windows 10 for phone preview, not coming tomorrow

Yesterday, we reported about a rumor that Windows 10 for phones preview may be released on February 4th. But according to Gabriel Aul from Windows team, today he tweeted that they are still working on the preview and the reports about preview coming on 4th of Feb are just rumors. So, you have more time to prepare your device for Windows 10 upgrade!

Source: Twitter and WC

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TeamViewer App back in Windows Phone Store

Few days back TeamViewer app went missing in Windows Phone Store. Today, the app was made available again and it now offers Transparent Tile on start screen and more. Find the change log below.

What’s new in version 10.0.1:

• Transparent Tile on start screen
• App is now available in Arabic and Hebrew
• “Forgot my password”-function in case you forgot your TeamViewer Account password

scan and download your app

Source : Windows Phone Store

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