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Author Archive: Aliqudsi

Hey, my name's Ali- Currently a fifth (and final) year Dental Student from Chicago; studying in Jordan. I love all sorts of gadgets almost as much as I love my cookies! Be sure to follow my Twitter handle @AliQudsi and Subcribe to my Youtube for the latest videos - no pressure. Thanks.

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Lumia Challenge: Create a Landscape Scene With Your Lumia; Win a Lumia 1320!

Lumia Challenge: Create a Landscape Scene With Your Lumia; Win a Lumia 1320!

| February 21, 2014 | Reply

Advertisements Nokia Conversations have an awesome new competition running, this time involving creating a landscape scenery, with your Lumia device in it! (Don’t worry if you don’t have a Lumia you can draw one- or be creative). There are some really awesome submissions already coming in from twitter and Instagram (check out some examples below), but it’s […]

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Facebook to buy Whatsapp for $16 Billion

Facebook to buy Whatsapp for $16 Billion

| February 20, 2014 | 12 Replies

Earlier today Facebook announced that they reached an agreement to purchase the incredibly popular messaging service, Whatsapp for an insane 16 billion dollars (for those of you having difficulty imaging that sum, it’s a lot of money). This makes WhatsApp one of the most expensive software acquisitions ever, valuing it more than the GDP of […]

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Lumia Black Rolling Out to Rogers 920’s

Lumia Black Rolling Out to Rogers 920’s

| February 19, 2014 | 2 Replies

For anyone rocking a Lumia 920 on the Canadian Rogers network, good news! Lumia Black is now rolling out to you, so head to your settings and check for an update (Settings>Phone Update). According to the Rogers forums the update was made available yesterday (February 18th), and the Lumia 520 is listed as “coming soon” […]

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Nokia Touch Update Allows You to Disable Windows Key Vibrations

Nokia Touch Update Allows You to Disable Windows Key Vibrations

| February 19, 2014 | 7 Replies

An update to the “Nokia Touch” app in the settings list brings along a neat new feature, the ability to disable the vibration/haptic feedback on the windows navigation keys (all three). This is useful for some out there who don’t really like the vibration; I myself enjoy it and will keep it there, but if […]

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Video: WP 8.1 Action Center in Action

Video: WP 8.1 Action Center in Action

| February 19, 2014 | 11 Replies

Earlier we got a look at the new Swype like keyboard for WP 8.1, courtesy of unleashthephones; no we get a look at the action center (notification center) in action, courtesy of them as well. It performs as expected, with being accessible by swiping down from the top of the screen (apparently pulling halfway down […]

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SkyDrive Rebranding to OneDrive Complete; brings new Shared Folder & Referral Bonus

SkyDrive Rebranding to OneDrive Complete; brings new Shared Folder & Referral Bonus

| February 19, 2014 | 10 Replies

As expected Microsoft have completed their rebranding of Skydrive to Onedrive, and the WP app has been updated to match. The update brings some new features such as getting an extra 3 Gb if you use “auto-backup to skydrive”, as well as the option to refer a friend. The updated app also gives you access […]

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Windows Phone 8.1 to Include “Mute Conversations” Option in Messaging Hub

Windows Phone 8.1 to Include “Mute Conversations” Option in Messaging Hub

| February 18, 2014 | 1 Reply

One feature we’ve already heard of regarding the messaging hub in WP 8.1 is the ability to change the default messaging option; however another much awaited feature is also included. The ability to mute a specific conversation/thread, meaning that you’ll still receive texts but won’t get any annoying notifications or prompts from that someone that […]

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Nokia Power Keyboard Unboxing Video & Gallery + First Impressions

Nokia Power Keyboard Unboxing Video & Gallery + First Impressions

| February 18, 2014 | 7 Replies

  The biggest selling point for the Lumia 2520 for me was the Nokia Power Keyboard, it provided a perfect solution to people who wanted a tablet that  could also become so much more if asked to. And that’s exactly what the power keyboard does, matched with a 4,000 mAh battery, a full depressible QWERTY keyboard (none of […]

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Deals: Lumia 2520 for $349, 1520 for $100, 1020 for $49, JBL Powerup & More

Deals: Lumia 2520 for $349, 1520 for $100, 1020 for $49, JBL Powerup & More

| February 15, 2014 | 7 Replies

If you’re waiting for a deal on any of Lumias or accessories, here a couple good deals for you guys. If you’re interested in the Lumia 2520 Amazon has it on sale for $349 (both variants At&t and Verizon)  instead of the listed $499 (on contract-depending on the plan you have you might not need […]

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