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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

Advertisements 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 […]

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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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Cortana Icon Set shows specific voice controlled features (plus Icons for Maps, System VPN, Camera scenes, Action Centre etc)

Cortana Icon Set shows specific voice controlled features (plus Icons for Maps, System VPN, Camera scenes, Action Centre etc)

| February 19, 2014 | 5 Replies

Bit by bit, WP8.1 features are unravelling. Intended or accidental? From the WP8.1 emulator, it appears that some Icon sets have been removed because they revealed some of cortana’s actions. Set reminders/alarms/appointments Settings There are other icons outside of Cortana, such as Maps, Wallet, Action Centre, Camera, System VPN and camera icons. Are the Nokia […]

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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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Windows Phone 8.1 gesture keyboard video demo.

Windows Phone 8.1 gesture keyboard video demo.

| February 18, 2014 | 17 Replies

Hello MNB Readers! Another day and another round of information concerning the Windows Phone 8.1 update that will be available in the coming months. This time, we have a video of the new gesture based (similar to Swype) keyboard that is reportedly a part of Windows Phone 8.1. From the CNET article: Swype, the much-ballyhooed […]

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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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WP8.1 with Quiet Hours, Office Lens, Apps to memory card, backups with app data and more

WP8.1 with Quiet Hours, Office Lens, Apps to memory card, backups with app data and more

| February 16, 2014 | 55 Replies

  Daniel Rubino shares some more info about the WP8.1 features. I’m somewhat lost at what’s coming, including Quiet Hours (so there’s no need to switch back on forth to silent mode and then forget you’re in silent mode), office lens and more. The list appears to be more changes on top of the ones […]

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