
John Callaham
John Callaham was a former contributor for Windows Central, covering Windows Phone, Surface, gaming, and more.
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Microsoft opens registration for its Build 2016 developer conference [Update: Sold Out]
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft has started taking registrations for its Build 2016 developer conference. The event will be held at San Francisco's Moscone Center from April 29 to May 1.

Hike Messenger gets a new Windows Phone update with several new features
By John Callaham last updated

Microsoft announces BUILD 2015 for April 29-May 1, kicks off new Ignite enterprise conference
By John Callaham last updated

Windows 10 UWP apps from Hulu, NASCAR, Dailymotion and Nickelodeon coming to Xbox One
By John Callaham last updated

Dovetail Games to create new flight sim game series using Microsoft tech
By John Callaham last updated

Insider Program and Windows 10 app among the many new Dev Center additions for Windows Store publishers
By John Callaham last updated

Official Build 2016 apps available for Windows 10, iPhone and Android
By John Callaham last updated

Despicable Me: Minion Rush for Windows Phone updated with new minions and more
By John Callaham last updated
Gameloft has updated Despicable Me: Minion Rush for Windows Phone has been updated with new content including two new minions and parks and more.

Here's how wireless charging can be hacked back inside the Lumia 640 XL
By John Callaham last updated
A member of Windows Central's forums has found a way to put wireless charging support back into the Lumia 640 XL, after Microsoft decided to remove the hardware for that feature at the last minute.

A blind Microsoft developer has created an app to help him 'see' the world
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New DirectX 12 demos show off increased game frame rates and realistic details
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Build 2016 attendees (and fans) can update their profile picture with official badge
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft has launched a website for Build 2016 attendees that lets them place the official profile badge for the conference on their Facebook or Twitter account.

Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike get discounts on Windows and Windows Phone
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Microsoft Store in San Francisco will hold a special event on April 29 with gaming, prizes and more
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Developers can add speech translation to apps with new version of Microsoft Translator API
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft has released a new version of its Microsoft Translator API. The updated tools will allow developers to include speech-to-speech translation features in their apps.

Microsoft shows how easy it will be to port Android apps to Windows 10 in new video
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Here's a look at Halo 5: Forge PC multiplayer running on Windows 10
By John Callaham last updated
The first footage of the upcoming Halo 5: Forge map editor for Windows 10 has been released. The clips show how the maps look in 4K resolution, along with a glimpse of Halo 5 multiplayer on the PC.

Hike Messenger gets a new user interface and more as part of a major Windows Phone update
By John Callaham last updated
The popular Hike Messenger app has received a major new update for Windows Phone, including a new user interface, a way to share documents, support for up to 100MB attachments and much more.

Microsoft's Channel 9 shows the preparations in San Francisco for Build 2016
By John Callaham last updated

Two games based on Microsoft's Flight Simulator tech are coming in 2016
By John Callaham last updated

Lumia 950 gets £40 discount with Surface bundle in the UK
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft Store buyers in the UK can get £40 off the price of a Lumia 950, plus an extra free year of Office 365, if they buy the phone with the Surface 3, Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book by May 12.

Microsoft will allow Android apps to be quickly compiled for Windows 10
By John Callaham last updated

A version of Microsoft's Windows Movie Maker may be coming to Windows 10
By John Callaham last updated
Microsoft stated in a support page that a version of Movie Maker, one of its most popular free Windows desktop apps, could be coming to the Windows Store for Windows 10 PCs.
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