Looking Sharp
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Alleged 4K video sample from Lumia 950 posted on YouTube
A 3 minute video posted on YouTube reveals a 4K sample from the upcoming Lumia 950's camera. However, no evidence is provided to substantiate the claim.
Rumors
Some GroupMe employees reportedly laid off by Microsoft
Amidst the latest round of company layoffs, some Microsoft GroupMe employees were reportedly let go. In a tweet - now deleted - suggest it was some of the staff based in New York who also handle customer service.
This is a fight
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Verizon reportedly blocking new Microsoft Lumia flagships
In a new report from the TWiT broadcast Windows Weekly, Verizon is alleged to be blocking the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL from working on their network. Such a situation would explain why Microsoft is not selling these phones unlocked for the massive CDMA carrier.
Where'd it go
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What happened to the Lumia 950 XL’s rumored pen?
Did Microsoft forget to add the pen to the Lumia 950 XL as rumored? They did not. Instead, it appears to be a shift in strategy as the Lumia 950 XL pen seemed like a half-baked idea.
Leak
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Alleged Lumia 550 spec sheet reveals new info
Rumors of the Microsoft Lumia 550 are starting to pick up as more and more information is coming forward. Today, an alleged internal spec sheet for the device has appeared on the Forever Nokia Latinoamérica Facebook page. The document is very brief and appears to be a slide that was presented to Microsoft employees during a briefing. The specs include: Lumia 550 (Rumored) HD 5-...
Enterprise plans
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How Microsoft’s plans to target businesses for Lumia sales
Microsoft is looking to sell Lumias and Surfaces specifically ones with Windows 10 on board. That much should be obvious, but their strategy on how they sell them to companies, including the presentation is one of those 'behind the curtain' aspects of being Microsoft. Paul Thurrott has received some interesting documents that reveal some proposals for Microsoft's plans in this arena....
Close
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Alleged Microsoft Lumia 550 render
A new alleged render of the budget-focused Lumia 550 from Microsoft reveals a moderately interesting device. Could it be real? Since the image is so generic, it is close enough.
In testing
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Microsoft is testing Outlook Groups for Windows Phone
Outlook Groups for Windows Phone looks to be undergoing testing. A new UserVoice has showed up revealing a little bit about the forthcoming app and service.
Brighter selfies?
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Microsoft Lumia 550 with front-facing flash coming soon
A new listing reveals a yet unannounced Lumia 550 Windows Phone. Windows Central can corroborate the information and add quite a bit more, including evidence we have seen suggesting this phone has a front-facing flash.
Sneak peek
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This is what Microsoft is likely announcing this Tuesday
What plans does Microsoft have for their October 6 event in New York City? Read our predictions and expectations for all of Microsoft's new Windows 10 devices being revealed, including when you can have them too!
Get your phone charged fast
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Microsoft's next phones could charge quickly
Microsoft's rumored next smartphones, known by the code names "Talkman" and "Cityman", could support Qualcomm's Quick Charge technology if they indeed use the Snapdragon 808 and 810 processors inside.
Raise your voice
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Poll - What do you think of Cityman and Talkman leaks
This week new renders and an alleged photo revealed more about Cityman and Talkman, Microsoft's next-gen flagship Windows Phones. What do I think of them? More importantly, what do you think? Let's discuss. And you can even take a new Windows Central poll. Go!
big
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Report: Windows 10 is now installed on 67 million PCs
A Microsoft employee has reveled that 67 million machines as of this morning are now on Windows 10. The update is only in the second full day and it seems within reason. It is still shy though of that one billion goal.
New deets
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Microsoft un-cancels ‘Saana’ Lumia 830 follow-up
A new photo of a Nokia prototype phone leaks and I'll tell you what it is (and why it's not a big deal). I'll also talk about the return of Saana, why IFA won't be that exciting and some bits about that alleged Intel-powered Windows Phone.
Now in HD
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Our Lumia 950 XL renders reveal what Microsoft has planned
Following up on our massive expose on Microsoft's upcoming Lumia flagships, Windows Central is presenting these unofficial renders of the Cityman (Lumia 950 XL) Windows Phone. The renders are based on first-person reports, sketches, and images obtained for our story.
Exposed
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Cityman and Talkman flagship Lumia phones revealed
Windows Central has obtained details about Microsoft's upcoming flagship Windows Phones codenamed Cityman and Talkman. Plus we'll talk about today's earlier leak about the Lumia 850, 750 and 550 and why you won't want to get too excited about those now ex-devices.
Connected like a boss
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AT&T is set to get the Surface 3 with LTE very soon
Sources close to Windows Central have revealed that the Surface 3 with LTE is set to arrive on AT&T later this week (or next week at the latest).
Cost Savings
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Microsoft may close Nokia Care Points to save money
As another cost savings effort, Microsoft may be closing its Nokia Care Points in Poland and other European countries. This rumor comes right on the heels of 7,800 job cuts from Microsoft, and a major write off from the Nokia acquisition.
It's coming
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The new Continuum hardware is codenamed 'Munchkin'
A leak tonight has revealed four new hardware accessories coming for Windows 10 from Microsoft. Valora, Munchkin, Murano and Livana, the devices will give Windows 10 Mobile some extra push this fall, but the big news is 'Munchkin' which is needed for Continuum.
Insider info
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Windows 10 Mobile build 10158 reveals faster OS, new images
Some new information and screenshots about an unreleased build 10158 of Windows 10 Mobile suggest many improvements are on the way. However, Insider are unlikely to see this version and my jump right to build 1016x sometime soon.