Microsoft is rolling out a firmware update for the Xbox One controller that enables the controller to connect to the console in roughly two seconds, down from the five or so seconds it used to take to pair previously. The firmware update also brings a host of user-requested fixes along with improved stability. Members in the Xbox Preview Program are receiving the update now, with a...
After running the Lumia 735 'Beautiful Baby' promotion a few weeks' ago, Microsoft UK is giving away some more Lumia 735 devices, this time with the #735style competition. Here's what you need to do: "To be in with a chance of winning, we want you to show us your photography skills using Black and White as your starting point – it could be a Black and White photo you've taken, or...
Popular messaging app Viber picked up an update to version 4.4.0.0 that brings number blocking to the service. Also included in the update is message notifications when you're already in a conversation, as well as new emoticons and performance improvements. Here's the changelog for the update: Block any number Added indication of new messages in chats. New Emoticons Performance...
If you're looking to become an Amazon Prime member, now is the time to do it as the retailer is offering the annual membership for just $72, down from its usual price of $99. In addition to the discount on the membership, Amazon is streaming all ten episodes of its original series Transparent for free to non-Prime members on January 24. The discount is in celebration of Amazon's...
While there are a variety of endless runners available today, Subway Surfers was one of the first games that got the genre going. The game is updated on a regular basis, with every update bringing a different location and a new theme. This time around, it's Seoul, and although the game highlighted the city before, this update features a different theme. Here's what you're getting...
Hike messenger has picked up a slew of new features for 2015, with the app itself touted to be lighter and faster than ever before. There's three new sticker categories to choose from, and the service also allows you to upload with ease, even if you're on 2G. Also included is the ability to send uncompressed images. Here's a list of all that's new in version 2.9.2.0, according to the...
Microsoft will launch a new Lumia tomorrow, January 22, in India. While no further details were shared, an image shared by the software giant on its social media channels suggests that we may be looking at the launch of the Lumia 735 in the country. #WideLies #ComingSoon #22Jan pic.twitter.com/rpsgzC1cGw— Lumia India (@LumiaIndia) January 21, 2015 The image looks identical to the...
Saints Row IV: Re-elected and Saints Row: Gat out of Hell are now available for Xbox One. The bundle comes with last year's game as well as all the additional content that has launched since, which includes DLCs, weapons, vehicles and more. The Gat out of Hell expansion sees you playing as Johnny Gat as you try to rescue the leader of the Saints from Satan. Here's what you're getting...
Update: Microsoft clarified in a statement to The Guardian that none of Mojang's servers were compromised, meaning that the leaked passwords and usernames were the result of an unrelated hack. "We can confirm that no Mojang.net service was compromised and that normal industry procedures for dealing with situations like this were put in place to reset passwords for the small number...
Marriott is about to make your hotel stay much more rewarding. The hotel chain has confirmed to Bloomberg that it is testing a TV service that allows its guests to access streaming content from their own Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora accounts. The service is currently being trialled in eight hotels across the US. Customers can already access services like Netflix on their laptops...
Looking to buy a Lumia 535 in the UK? Argos has the SIM-free variant of the handset on sale for just £89 ($135), which is less than the £97 ($146) price Amazon UK is quoting for the device. Not sure as to which budget Lumia to choose from? Check out our comparison thread to find out which device among the Lumia 530, Lumia 532 and Lumia 535 suits your needs. If you've already settled...
A few hours after the mysterious Lumia 532 passed through Brazil's equivalent of the FCC, Microsoft has made the device official. The Redmond giant also launched the Lumia 435 in single- and dual-SIM versions, with the device becoming the most affordable Lumia handset yet with a price tag of 69 EUR ($80) before taxes. Lumia 435 The Lumia 435 features a 4-inch WVGA screen, 1.2...
The list of endless running games on Windows Phone is continually growing, with the latest additon being Miniclip's Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Rush. The game is set in the Strawberry Shortcake universe, and features a similar set of controls as other games in the genre, which involves collecting fruit and coins that are then used in a cake-decorating mini game, all while dodging...
Eager to see how the Lumia 930 looks like in gold? More hands-on photos of the device have emerged on China's Tieba, a popular social network in the country powered by Baidu. The images highlight the golden trim around the sides of the device, as well as the gold plated Nokia logo at the back. The device, along with a golden color variant of the Lumia 830, launched in China yesterday,...
Late last year, the FTC filed a lawsuit against AT&T, stating that the carrier was throttling data for users on unlimited plans, a practice that has allegedly been going on since 2011. AT&T is now looking to file a motion to dismiss the lawsuit by invoking the Tier II "common carrier" clause, which exempts the carrier from FTC's jurisdiction and places it under the purview of...
Update: The Lumia 930 in gold will be available across the world, starting later this month. The Lumia 830 will also be offered in the gold color variant. According to Lumia Conversations{.nofollow}: "The Lumia 830 Gold is expected to be available in black and white in February. This smartphone can be purchased in select countries in Europe, Asia Pacific and China, and India, the...
OneDrive for Windows Phone has gotten a series of updates over the last few months that brought forth a slew of new features as well as redesigned UI, and it looks like Microsoft is working on bringing an oft-requested feature to the cloud storage service: offline file access. When asked about offline availability of files for OneDrive on Windows Phone, Casey Penk, Program Manager at...
The first Deals with Gold promotion of 2015 includes heavy discounts on the GOTY edition of Forza Motorsport 5, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and more on the Xbox One. Xbox 360 users are also in for a treat, as several games in the GTA franchise are available at heavily discounted prices. These are the Xbox One titles on sale this week: Max: The Curse of Brotherhood – 67% off (now...
If you're a fan of Telegram Messenger, you'll be glad to know that the beta client just got an update that allows you to set custom notification sounds. Along with the ability to customize push notification sounds, version 1.1.4.0 is faster, features smoother animations and better optimized fonts for full-HD displays. Here's a list of all that's new, according to the changelog:...
Bing was unavailable for a short while on January 2, and it looks like a bad code update from Microsoft may have caused the outage. Citing an unnamed source, Reuters mentioned that Microsoft struggled to roll back the changes once the update was live, which led to the short interruption of its search services. The outage knocked out Cortana's ability to query web results as the voice...