Another one bits the dust
Microsoft drops support for the Lumia 640/XL with the Fall Creators Update
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Microsoft is dropping support for the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL with the Windows 10 Mobile Fall Creators Update (Version 1709).
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Roll Out!
A&T Lumia 640 XL finally gets Windows 10 Mobile
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The official Windows 10 Mobile update is finally rolling out to the Lumia 640 XL on AT&T.
Lumia 640 XL
The Lumia 640 XL is a mid-range Windows Phone announced by Microsoft at Mobile World Congress on March 2, 2015. It is the larger version of the Lumia 640, co-announced at Barcelona, Spain. The Lumia 640 XL looks to replace the Lumia 1320, which was announced in late 2013. The main idea behind both phones is to deliver a Windows Phone with a large display but at an affordable price....
Cleaning out the units
Lumia 640 XL price cut down to $200 in Microsoft Store
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The Microsoft Store has cut the price of the unlocked Lumia 640 XL to just $199.99. The $100 savings appears to be a permanent one for the 5.7-inch Windows Phone 8.1 device.
New firmware
Lumia 640, 640 XL receive firmware update in Latin America
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The LTE versions of the Lumia 640 and 640 XL appear to be receiving a firmware update in Latin America. The update comes with no visible changes, but it bumps the firmware version to 02177.00000.16025.27003.
LARGER PHONES
6tag gets updated with adapted UI for larger Lumia phones
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Resident platform developer Rudy Huyn has announced that an update has been pushed through the Windows Store for 6tag. This latest release, which should bump your install up to version 5.9, adds an adapted UI for larger Lumia Windows Phones.
Save now
Save $50 on the unlocked Lumia 640 XL
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Microsoft is currently offering a $50 savings on the unlocked Lumia 640 XL, bringing the price down to just $249. If you are in the market for a new device, and like saving some money, you will want to check this deal out.
LTE speeds
Lumia 640 LTE XLlaunches in India
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Microsoft has finally launched the Lumia 640 XL LTE in India for the price of Rs 17,399. The smartphone is one of the few Windows Phone devices that can connect to all of India's 4G wireless networks.
Try before you buy
Microsoft simulates Lumia 640 XL 'experience'
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Microsoft has launched a site to show people who might be interested in the Lumia 640 how it will look with Windows 10 Mobile with a cool background image and a selection of apps based on their personal interests.
LUMIA RACING
Buy a Lumia for chance to meet F1 star Romain Grosjean
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Should you purchase a Lumia 640 or Lumia 640 XL, you could be in with the chance to win a trip to Abu Dhabi and meet Lotus F1 Team star Romain Grosjean.
Lumia 640 now 2nd most popular Windows Phone in the U.S.
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The August AdDuplex numbers reveal that the Lumia 640 is picking up speed in the US and the Lumia 640 XL is doing okay in India. Windows 10 Mobile is also now on 1 out of every 30 Windows Phones, which is not bad for a beta OS.
Convenient card storage
Microsoft Flip Shell for Lumia 640 XL
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Tired of toting that bulky wallet around? Consolidate the essentials for a night out with this Lumia 640 XL Flip Case from Microsoft.
DIY project
Wireless charging hacked back into Lumia 640 XL
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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.
By the numbers
Lumia 640 and 640 XL selling well in US, Russia and India
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New AdDuplex data for the month of July finally reveal how well the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL are doing. Markets in India, the U.S. and Russia are looked at for current performance and the news looks positive for the latest budget-friendly Windows Phones.
NEW LUMIAS
Lumia 435, 640 and 640XL now available at Argos Ireland
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The Lumia 435, 640, and 640XL are now available at Argos in Ireland. The retailer has a variety of colors available that span the three Windows Phones, starting from €74.95.
MASSIVE 640
Win a Lumia 640 XL in Microsoft's latest competition
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Microsoft is running a competition for you to pocket a Lumia 640 XL. All the company requests is for you to send in a photo of something BIG!
Bring the Noise
Score free Nokia headphones with a Lumia 640 from Microsoft
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The Microsoft Store is currently offering a free pair of Nokia headphones with the purchase of a T-Mobile Lumia 640 or AT&T Lumia 640 XL.
First look
Unboxing and tour of the new AT&T Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
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Watch our unboxing and hands-on with the brand new AT&T Lumia 640 from Microsoft! The phone is now available from AT&T Stores, online and Microsoft Stores for $249.99 off-contract.
Free stuff!
Last chance to get some Office 365 on your Lumia 640
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If you haven't bought a Lumia 640 or 640 XL yet in the UK time is almost up on being able to claim yourself a free one year subscription Office 365 Personal.
Latest Windows Phone from AT&T
AT&T begins selling the Lumia 640 XL
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As promised, AT&T is now selling the Lumia 640 XL smartphone from Microsoft. The Windows Phone device is priced at $249.99 without a contract