A lot can happen in a week. New apps join the Windows Phone Store or Windows Store. Your favorite apps can get a big update with a new look or new features. Device rumors come and go. Seven days might not seem like much, but it can be an eternity in the tech news cycle. Every week we're going to compile the biggest stories into one post, so you never fall behind – In Case You Missed It (ICYMI).
Windows Phone
- Got a new Windows Phone for the holidays? Here's where to start! [Read]
- Get the HTC One M8 for Windows contract-free for 20% off through January 2 [Read]
- Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile begin selling the Lumia 635 for $99.99 with no contract [Read]
- Microsoft: 71 percent of Windows Phone apps are installed on low memory devices [Read]
- Lumia Denim Camera gets detailed video tour of new features, 4K video and more [Read]
- Microsoft pushing Lumia 535 software update to fix touchscreen issues in 'select markets' [Read]
Microsoft + Windows
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella pays 'courtesy visit' to India PM, discusses Digital India initiative [Read]
- LA school kids learned about getting healthy in Microsoft's latest #MakeItHappen event [Read]
- RPX will buy 4,000 patents from Microsoft and other Rockstar Consortium members for $900 million [Read]
- How to change the default search engine on Surface Pro 3 with Internet Explorer [Read]
- Get your Windows 7 or 8.1 PC ready for the next Windows 10 preview with new tools [Read]
- Skype comes to Office Online to help you collaborate on documents [Read]
- Microsoft teams up with Google to oppose hotels blocking personal Wi-Fi hotspots [Read]
- Digital artist reveals his creations using a Surface Pro 3, Lumia 930 in #MakeItHappen video [Read]
- Microsoft Lumia's #MakeItHappen campaign helps bridge the language barrier [Read]
Apps
- 6snap removed from store, along with all third-party Snapchat Windows Phone apps
- Tubecast brings Full HD, 60 FPS and QHD (2k) support for YouTube on Windows Phone! [Read / Download]
- Zubie for Windows Phone, a simple way to keep tabs on your vehicle [Read / Download]
- Camera360 Sight gets updated with new tutorials and more [Read / Download]
- Best Twitter client Tweetium 3.0 officially launches for Windows and Windows Phone [Read / Download for Windows Phone 8.1, Download for Windows 8.1 (opens in new tab)]
- Official Sonos app for Windows Phone reportedly 'in testing' while unofficial Phonos gets a boost [Read / Download for Windows Phone 8.1, Download for Windows 8.1 (opens in new tab)]
- SongArc updated with new UI, gives you a taste of things to come [Read] / Download]
- Metrotube 4.4 update adds playlist support to continuous playback [Read / Download]
- SmartThings Mobile app for Windows Phone picks up significant update, new features [Read / Download (opens in new tab)]
- Microsoft Remote Desktop for Windows Phone adds ability to pin apps to Start screen [Read / Download]
- First alpha version of the ParkMe Parking app for Windows Phone is now available [Read / Download]
- HTC Sense TV app for HTC One updated with remote learning function [Read / Download]
- Runtastic Me brings detailed activity tracking to Windows Phone [Read / Download]
Games
- Asphalt 8: Airborne adds Xbox achievements, new cars and more [Read / Download]
- Despicable Me: Minion Rush picks up Xbox Live support, holiday-themed content [Read / Download]
- Create and race some wacky vehicles in Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution [Read / Download for Windows Phone 8.1, Download for Windows 8.1 (opens in new tab)]
- Gunhouse jumps from PlayStation Vita to Windows Phone and is free [Read / Download]
- Plague Inc. beta infects Windows Phone, signups open now [Read / Sign up for the beta]
Xbox
- Microsoft's Countdown to 2015 continues with big discounts on music games [Read]
- Microsoft UK cuts white Xbox One bundle price to £310 [Read]
- Xbox Live goes down for Xbox One users on Christmas Day [Read]
- Just unwrapped a new Xbox One? We're here to help! [Read]
- Turn your Xbox One into a fireplace, snowy forest or beach front for the festive season [Read]
- The Interview now available to watch on Xbox Video [Read]
- Sunset Overdrive's Mystery of the Mooil Rig DLC arrives on Xbox One for $9.99 [Read]
- Here is our list of the most anticipated Xbox One games in 2015 [Read]
- New content update for Master Chief Collection adds Spartan Ops and improves matchmaking [Read]
- D4, MX vs. ATV Alive, and The Witcher 2 are January's Games with Gold [Read]
Misc.
- We bid farewell to our Managing Editor, Sam Sabri [Read, [Read Sam's Goodbye]
- Checkout these awesome Microsoft Band wallpapers [Read]
- T-Mobile's John Legere takes digs at competition in new holiday video [Read]
- Qualcomm completes LTE Category 9 Carrier Aggregation testing with EE [Read]
- Microsoft Band out of stock online until early 2015 [Read]
12 Days of Hidden Gems
- Like our Hidden Gems? Then welcome these Microsoft employees to our forums! [Read]
- Garmin VIRB Elite camera [Enter Day Six]
- GoPro HERO4 camera [Enter Day Seven]
- Fit Brains Trainer and Doodle Jump [Enter Day Eight]
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