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Microsoft reportedly planning Xbox dashboard UI updates

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:05 +0100

According to a new report, Microsoft are preparing a UI update for the Xbox dashboard that will create visual consistency between Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone. The beta will go out in June or July. Read more...

Windows Phone update to improve camera app, podcast support and more

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:05:26 +0100

While Nokia is launching brand new devices, users are waiting for updates to the Windows Phone OS. GDR2, which is an update to WP8 is expected to launch this summer and we finally know what it brings. Read more...

Microsoft: Windows 8.1 is an update, not a service pack

Brad Sams — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:35:26 +0100

Microsoft's Tami Reller was speaking today at the JP Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom Conference stated thtat Windows 8.1 is not a service pack but is an update to platform. Read more...

Instagram reveals new logo inspired by Coca-Cola

Ben Buffone — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:19:39 +0100

Instagram have revealed a slightly update logo courtesy of Denver-based typographer Mackey Saturday. The new script aims to encapsulate the brand and put it on line with the most recognisable logos. Read more...

Tag people in photos with new Instagram update

Ben Buffone — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:31:28 +0100

Instagram has released an update to its wildly-popular photo sharing application, allowing users to tag friends in photos. With privacy in mind, the company have also added other improvements. Read more...

WhatsApp for Windows Phone update leaks, now works properly in background

Max Slater-Robins — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:51:54 +0100

WhatsApp is about to receive a fairly major update on Windows Phone. According to some leaked screenshots and a summary of the update, users can expect to see better background performance and more. Read more...

Rumor: Major PR2.0 firmware update coming to Nokia Lumias in July

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:28:06 +0100

According to 3 Italy, Nokia is planning to release their next major firmware update to their Lumia Windows Phone line-up - PR2.0 - in July, and it could come with an update to Windows Phone 8 Read more...

Rumour: An update to the Windows Phone 8 interface?

Andrew Stevenson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:45:21 +0100

With Windows Phone 8 due to support larger screens and 1080p, the operating system's UI could be getting a slight makeover, adding an extra column of tiles being to the Start screen. Read more...

Windows 7 update bug is causing machines in Brazil to enter reboot-loop

Brad Sams — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:46:34 +0100

A recent security update is causing Windows 7 machines in Brazil to enter an endless reboot cycle but there is a work around if you have a already installed the update. Read more...

Xbox SmartGlass for Android updated to support tablets

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:56:28 +0100

An update has been made to Microsoft's Xbox SmartGlass app for Android, adding support for tablets 7-inches or larger, while also adding a few other features, and fixing numerous bugs. Read more...

Google unveils dramatic Play Store redesign, rollout starting today (Updated with APK)

Max Slater-Robins — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:00:04 +0100

Google have updated the Play Store, including a new UI and design language which is used in Google's Search apps, as well as Google Now. The new Store design is said to help users find new content. Read more...

Facebook update allows replies on pages

Anthony Tosie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:56:12 +0000

A new update Facebook is rolling out to its pages allows administrators to turn on replies, allowing them to reply directly to users commenting on their pages. The feature will be mandatory July 10. Read more...

Microsoft has publically acknowledged 'Blue', announces its next BUILD conference

Brad Sams — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:04:58 +0000

Microsoft has announced the its next iteration of the BUILD conference will be held in late June in San Francisco and registration opens at 09:00am PDT, April 2, 2013. Read more...

Android 5.0 coming to Galaxy S4, reports suggest

Ben Buffone — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000

The recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy S4 is rumoured to be among a small number of Android devices to get early access to version 5.0 of the mobile OS, named 'Key Lime Pie', reports suggest. Read more...

Latest Windows Phone 7.8 update removes Google Contacts & Calendar sync

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:46:43 +0000

The latest update to Windows Phone 7.8, 7.10.8862.144, apparently removes the ability to sync Google contacts and calendars after resetting your phone and attempting to re-add your Google account Read more...

Apple rolls out more updates for Maps app

Max Slater-Robins — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:17:48 +0000

Apple have been quietly updating their Maps application in order to compete with Google. Apple updated satellite imagery in various places, as well as adding 'Flyover' to new cities around the world. Read more...

Internet Explorer 10 finally available for Windows 7

Steven Parker — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:56:51 +0000

Microsoft has finally made Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 RTM as well as SP1 available in more than 30 languages. However, It's not on Windows Update yet; link after the jump. Read more...

Apple releases iOS 6.1.1 to fix 3G problems

Rob Schorman — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:55:00 +0000

Apple's iOS got updated to version 6.1 near the end of January, but brought some new issues to the iPhone 4S. Today, the company released a supplemental update for the iPhone 4S to fix them. Read more...

Telstra confirms Windows Phone 7.8 for Lumia 800 in January, other devices later

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:43:26 +0000

Telstra has confirmed the Windows Phone 7.8 update will be coming by the end of January. The Lumia 800 will be the first device to get it with other phones being scheduled for the following months. Read more...

WP8 "Portico" update rolling out to AT&T HTC 8X and T-Mobile Lumia 810

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:02:08 +0000

Microsoft's first update to Windows Phone 8, codenamed "Portico", is now rolling out over-the-air to users of both the AT&T HTC Windows Phone 8X and the T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 810 Read more...