After officially launching WolframAlpha for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 earlier this year, Wolfram is now providing seven new course assistant apps. The apps -- which are powered by the WolframAlpha computational knowledge engine -- are designed to assist you in solving math problems and learning new concepts with ease. Algebra Course Assistant First up is the Algebra Course...
Fans of Despicable Me: Minion Rush will be glad to know that the game now supports Xbox Live with the latest update. Also new is a host of content that includes new locations, themes and quests. The Xbox Live integration allows you to challenge your friends in head-to-head missions and more. As for the new content, here's what you're getting in version 2.5.0.17: THE ARCTIC BASE!...
Update: Looks like this update is only for those users registered in last week's beta test. You can register for the closed beta by filling up this form. Last week, we wrote about the upcoming changes to music-based game SongArc, which includes a more modern user interface, gameplay tweaks and much more. Several users were already testing the new features through a closed beta. Here...
UC Browser has received an update that sees a host of new features added to one of the best browsers available on the platform. Cortana integration allows you to control the browser through voice commands. And then there's the ability to create a picture password, which you can set up by swiping down from the speed dial menu. A background download feature has also been added, which...
Windows Phone users in China and certain countries in Europe have started receiving the Lumia Denim update yesterday, and now it is time for Indian users to join in. The update is currently being rolled out to the Lumia 520 and Lumia 525 in the country. Microsoft's support site still lists the latest available firmware as Cyan, so it is likely that the update is just starting to roll...
Windows Phone users in China are in for a treat, as Microsoft announced that it is commencing rollout of the Lumia Denim update to a lot of devices in the region. The update is available to the Lumia 520, Lumia 525, Lumia 526, Lumia 625, Lumia 720, Lumia 720T and the Lumia 1320. If you're not seeing the OTA update on the aforementioned devices, we suggest you manually check to see if...
Microsoft's Lumia 735 was used by National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez to take selfies at Victoria Falls - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The video highlights how the Lumia 735 allows you to get more out of your selfies thanks to its 5 MP front shooter. What do you guys think of the video (and the device in question)? Let us know in the comments. Source:...
Microsoft is rolling out an offer for Skype users in India by which they can call mobiles and landlines in the US and Canada for free until March 1, 2015. All that's required is a free Skype account and an Internet connection. The promotion is already live, and works as advertised. All you have to do is login to your account and dial a number as you would normally do from your phone...
Sure, you can use Glance to view incoming notifications without unlocking your phone, but what about using your device without actually interacting with the touchscreen? That's where Gestures Beta comes in. With the latest utility from Microsoft, you can automatically answer a call by picking up your phone and putting it to you ear, and much more. As demonstrated in the video...
Glance Screen just received an update that allows you to set your lockscreen photo as the background. The Lumia-exclusive feature displays time, missed calls, texts and emails, Facebook and Twitter notifications among others when the screen is off, negating the need for you to unlock the device to quickly check an incoming notification. If the feature sounds familiar, it is because...
T-Mobile has announced that its Wideband LTE network is now live in the greater New York City metro area. The technology allows customers on LTE to attain speeds in excess of 100 Mbps. The Uncarrier stated that the Wideband LTE network is now available for all customers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island and Northern NJ, with Westchester County (...
Microsoft has launched an official storefront on Amazon India that aims to be the central destination for buying all things related to Redmond. The store lists a variety of products across categories including Xbox, Windows Phone, Windows 8.1, Office, laptops, tablets and accessories. The online catalog is growing in terms of the products on offer, and Amazon is also running deals on...
After soft-launching in select regions last week, Zynga Poker is now available to download for Windows Phone. The popular Texas Hold 'Em game features the widest variety of tables and allows you to play with your friends or against fellow players online. Here are the features on offer: Win real world prizes during special events Modern, sophisticated look with rich animations...
Microsoft is giving away $100 in promotional credit and a Snugg sleeve for free to all customers buying the Surface Pro 3. Usually retailing for $29.99, the polyurethane synthetic leather sleeve comes in purple, magenta and red. The offer is available on all variations of the tablet when bought from Microsoft's store, which has the entry-level 64GB Core i3 model priced at $799. The...
The Lumia 535 is continuing its global rollout, with Bangladesh the latest country to receive the handset. The affordable Windows Phone, which is the first to feature Microsoft branding, is available in the country for BDT 11,499 ($148). For that price, you're getting a device with a 5-inch qHD (960 x 540) display, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, microSD card slot, 5 MP front and back...
It looks like Indian carrier Idea has enabled carrier billing for Windows Phone, which allows customers to purchase digital content from the Windows Phone Store with their phone balance. Several users on our forums have already confirmed that the option is now working for them, and if you're an Idea customer, head on over to the payment options on your phone to check if it is available...
Microsoft has launched a lucrative buyback scheme in India that makes it easier for you to upgrade to a higher-end Lumia. Aimed at increasing sales of Lumia handsets in the country, the move enables customers to receive as much as 65 percent of their current device value. Here are the details of Microsoft's buyback scheme: "The buy-back assurance scheme will enable Lumia buyers...
Zynga's NFL Showdown: Football Manager is now available on Windows Phone and Windows 8.1, with the game offering users the ability to create and manage their own football teams. The game offers a comprehensive set of features, as detailed below: Authentic NFL League Structure - Manage Real Teams and Real Players More than Multiplayer - Compete in Daily Head-2-Head Matches Connect...
Microsoft has announced that it is now accepting Bitcoin as a payment option for buying digital content. The integration allows you to add funds to your Microsoft account with Bitcoin, which can then be used for purchasing digital content on Windows, Windows Phone and Xbox. You cannot directly buy digital content with Bitcoin just yet, as Microsoft illustrates: "You can only use...
HERE's suite of navigation services picked up an update today that allows you to transition from your Nokia account to HERE's own services. HERE is also giving Windows Phone 8.0 users access to Drive+ and Transit for free after doing the same for Windows Phone 8.1 users earlier this year. HERE states that all your data will be synced to the new account: "Create a HERE account and...