Celebrate X'mas by creating Paper Snowflakes on your Windows Phone!

 By: Unknown    23:59  app, christmas, lumia, paper snow, windowsphone, WP, WP8, WPcyte, Xmas   No comments

First of all Merry X'mas in advance from wpCyte (wp-Hub) team! We know that you guys are busy preparing for X'mas. Our friends at Europe and United States must be pretty familiar with snow paper flake. For those who don't know, snowflake is often a traditional seasonal image or motif used around the Christmas period, especially in Europe and the United States. It represents the traditional White Christmas. During this period it is quite popular to make paper snowflakes by folding a piece of paper several times, cutting out a pattern with scissors and then unfolding it.During this Christmas season we have an exciting app for you guys called Paper Snow.

The app enables users to create paper snow flakes on your windows phone virtually by folding,cutting and opening. The app also has option for sharing your awesome work via social networks and other media.
On launching the app you will be asked for selecting the fold type and a folded paper is shown on the screen. You can create markings on Paper for cutting by drawing straight and curvy lines by touching or by using the built in shapes. After cutting you can unfold the paper to obtain your beautiful snowflake. You can give it an attractive title and can change the default wooden background with any other pictures present on your phone.After completion you can save it or you can share it to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other App installed on your Phone.

So download the free app (3MB) by following the link below and have fun creating beautiful snow flakes on your Windows Phone on this festive season. Send us your beautiful snowflakes by email to wpie@outlook.com and we will feature the top 5 handpicked ones selected by our team on our Official Facebook page. We will put on a poll among our readers and the most voted one will get an exciting Christmas gift from us. Send us your amazing snow flakes to wpie@outlook.com or meesage us on our official facebook page.So why waiting? Head to the store,download the app and start creating snowflakes!
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Nokia Lumia 1520 available now on Flipkart for Rs 45999 (INR 1000 less than the Official Price)

 By: Unknown    17:55  flipkart, lumia, lumia 1520, microsoft, Nokia, nokia india, Phablet, windows phone, WP, WP8   No comments

Enter the Nokia Lumia 1520, the biggest and most specs heavy Windows Phone have arrived in India today.

Some of the first and best hardware are available on this gorgeous phone. With 4 microphone for directional recording, best 6" 1080p ClearBlack display and the monster Snapdragon 800 Quad Core processor, this Lumia is Bigger & Better Phablet of all.

#Lumia1520 has the best microphone in the industry.- Vipul Mehrotra, Director - Smartphone Devices, Nokia India, Middle East and Africa.

— Nokia India (@NokiaIndia) December 16, 2013



Photos from the launch party contributed by Abhishek Malik

Nokia India launched the Lumia 1520 today in New Delhi with the price tag of INR 46,999/- (which I think is a steal).   But Flipkart is bringing you the same phone with INR 1000 discount for INR 45,999/-. The links for the phone are given below.

Photos from the launch party contributed by Abhishek Malik

Photos from the launch party contributed by Abhishek Malik

 Lumia 1520 (Yellow)      Lumia 1520 (Black)           Lumia 1520 (Red)       Lumia 1520 (White)

Specification:

General

2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-937, RM-939

4G Network LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - RM-937

SIM Nano-SIM

Body

Weight 209 g (7.37 oz)

Display

Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size 1080 x 1920 pixels, 6.0 inches (~367 ppi pixel density)

Multitouch: Yes

Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 2 - ClearBlack display

Memory

Card slot microSD, up to 64 GB

Internal 32 GB, 2 GB RAM

Data

GPRS Yes

EDGE Up to 236.8 kbps

Speed HSDPA, 42.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot

Bluetooth Yes, v4.0 with A2DP

NFC Yes

USB Yes, microUSB v2.0

Camera

Primary 20 MP, Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stabilization, autofocus, dual-LED flash

Features 1/2.5'' sensor size, PureView technology, dual capture, geo-tagging, face detection, panorama

Video Yes, 1080p@30fps, video light, stereo sound rec.

Secondary Yes, 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps

Features

OS Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Black

Chipset Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800

CPU Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400

GPU Adreno 330

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Radio FM radio

GPS Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS

Battery

Non-removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery (BV-4BW)





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Nokia Camera app now available for all Windows Phone 8 Lumia devices [Beta]

 By: Unknown    16:39  Camera, lumia, Lumia 520, Nokia, Nokia Camera, nokia india, windows phone, WP, WP8, WPcyte   No comments

If you have a Lumia 920/925/1020 Pureview phone, most probably you are already enjoying the functionality of the Nokia Camera app. But as of today, all other Lumia device owners can use the Camera app.

Nokia Betalabs released Nokia Camera Beta for all Lumia devices (Nokia Lumia 820, 720, 620, 625, 520).

Nokia Camera Beta brings the Nokia Camera application to all Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices, and with future releases will bring the latest and greatest bug fixes, improvements, and functionality.  Nokia Camera Beta can be used in parallel with the commercial Nokia Camera application that is public in the Windows Phone Store for Pureview Lumia devices. And you can set Nokia Camera Beta as your default camera, so that it starts up with the hardware shutter button.

You will be required to have Nokia Amber update on your Lumia for the app to work. Just sign in to Nokia Betalabs account and get the link for the app.

Download Link
 

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Strata Review - The King of Puzzles is here on Windows Phone 8

 By: Unknown    17:40  app, lumia, Nokia, puzzle, Strata. Game, windows phone, WP, WP8   No comments

Strata is a puzzle game from Graveck Interactive famous for their games like Jump Dewds! and Skee-Ball on Apple's iOS. Good to see a highly acclaimed developer making its way to the Windows Phone 8 Platform.
 

 

Strata is a unique puzzle game that has a perfect combination of simplicity , elegance and challenge.

Gameplay-

Puzzle consists of squares arranged in a grid which have a unique colour. The goal of the game is to strategically layer coloured ribbons in rows & columns to match the pattern of coloured squares. As simple as the rules are, the challenge lies in matching the top most ribbon with the same coloured square underneath it which becomes cumbersome as the number of grids increase.

Tutorial does an awesome job of setting out the rules of the game within a short span of time

 

                         

 

The game starts with 2x2 grid but the number of grids increase as you progress. If you manage to complete the level without reversing your move, u get a 'Perfect' award as shown in the picture above.

Getting a 'Perfect' award requires a lot of forethought & you have to plan your strategy precisely as you don't get a second chance. Although, this can be mastered by playing the same level again

Design-

The design of Strata and its User interface is minimalist and simplistic as the Metro UI (Oops Modern UI) of Windows Phone. There are no distractions in the form of advertisements or any mindless interruptions. The transitions while swiping the ribbons are smooth. The UI consists of 3 icons- Hints, Restart and Back.

 

                         

 

Audio-

The most striking feature of this game is the background audio which starts when you swipe the ribbon. The tempo builds up as you swipe a layer of ribbon, which fades away if u stop swiping for too long. If you make a wrong move, there is a bummer tone. These little audio changes have a pleasant effect while playing.

 

Number of levels-

The game is divided into 6 sets - Entwine, Flourish, Persist, Sundry, Prodigy and Harvest. There are a massive 396 levels in total which will take hours to complete. There is no in-app purchasing, all the levels are available when you buy the Full game.

                           

 

Performance-

The game was reviewed on Lumia 920 which has 1GB RAM. There was no lag or crashes whatsoever. Although, there is a minor bug which occurs when you press back button rapidly when you are at Set 5 or 6.

Wrap Up-

The puzzle game which gets its basics right. Simplistic design & impressive audio coupled with massive number of levels, this game is a must buy in case you love puzzles. The game cost Rs.160 ($3). But not to worry, you can try the game before purchasing. Click the link here.

 

        

 

 

The review is written by Zeeshan Mhaskar, a Medical student and Diehard Gamer who enjoys playing Dota, Halo and Assassin's creed.  XBL GT - Zeeshan360

 

Review Edited by Alim Aslam.



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Nokia Refocus app released for select Lumia devices

 By: Unknown    18:33  app, lumia, lumia 920, lumia 925, Nokia, Pureview, Refocus, WP, WP8   No comments

Nokia released the Nokia Refocus app which is a Lytro-style app for its Pureview devices. You capture an image using Refocus app and it takes the shot. The amazing bit is that you can tap anywhere on the captured image to focus on that area. Basically you don't have to worry about focusing the image before the shot is taken you can tap to focus later and get the amazing shot.

The samples of the app are included below, just tap on various areas of the images to see how it works.




Here is my attempt with the Refocus app on Lumia 920.

This not only simplifies how you take a photo, but also gives us endless editing opportunities.

Check out the video taken during Nokia World 2013.





Sami Niemi, Nokia’s director of Capture & Relive software product management explains,

“Nokia Refocus isn’t just about being able to refocus your photos on your own phone, we want you to share those stunning shots with your friends and let them refocus the shots, too! When you share these photos on Facebook or on the web, they can do precisely that.”

The app is available for the Nokia Lumia 920, Lumia 925, Lumia 1020 and  yet to be release Lumia 1520 and is available for download here.

                                                   

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Windows Phone 8.1 Release Date Rumor

 By: Unknown    00:57  lumia, Lumia Black, Microsft, Nawzil, Nokia, windows phone, WP, WP8, WP81   No comments

Our reliable source Nawzil brings us another big news related to Windows Phone 8.1. This isn't an official news, but most of the information from Nawzil till date have been quite accurate.

As Microsoft have already confirmed that all Windows Phone 8 devices will be compatible for Windows Phone 8.1. He tweeted that Windows Phone 8.1 will be released to all current generations of Windows Phone 8 devices by Q2 2014. And before that Lumia Black will be released in Q1 of 2014.

Windows Phone 8.1 will be released to all current #WindowsPhone8 devices in Q2 2014. #LumiaBlack: Q1 2014 #WP8.1: Q2 2014
— Nawzil (@Nawzil8) November 12, 2013

Lumia Black update won't be as large in scope as the Nokia Amber update. They include an enhanced form of Nokia Glance, the utility that will allow Lumia devices to boast individual notifications. The update will also include a new step feature for health conscious users. When this feature debuts in 2014, some Lumia devices will surface the amount of steps taken within a given time on Nokia Glance. Lumia Black update will also include the Windows Phone 8 Update 3 which Microsoft team developed for all Windows Phone 8 devices. Details on the Update 3 is included here.

Source: Nawzil 

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Hrithik Halloween party with Windows Phone India Enthusiasts #Krrish3OnWindows

 By: Unknown    18:59  Bollywood, Halloween, Hrithik, Kangana, krrish, Krrish3OnWindows, Lumia 1020, lumia 625, lumia 720, lumia 920, Party, Windows, windows phone, windows phone India, WP, WP8   6 comments

On the clear morning of 30th October, I hopped on a plane to Mumbai for a surprise trip arranged by Windows Phone India. I was very fortunate to be a part of this amazing event. What we expected was a small party in the evening with some celebrities, but it turned out to be a full on dhamaka event, one after another starting with Lunch.

Jet airways

Novotel Hotel, Juhu..

Lets not get into any unimportant details and jump directly to the time when we met up for Lunch. We got to meet Mr. Vineet Durani, Director - Windows Phone Business Group who was an amazing Host. He took time out of his busy schedule and met every invitee. He inquired about our group and Facebook page 'Windows Phone India Enthusiasts' and showed great interest.

After lunch, we had the opportunity to meet other Windows Phone Enthusiasts and people associated with Microsoft India. 

Check out Amaan Sheikh's Special Edition Red Shoe. Isn't it amazing.!   ;)

A big surprise awaited us, as we were later informed that a limousine has arrived to pick us up. Yeah, you read it correctly, a grandiose limousine to take us around Mumbai for a leisure ride!

Everyone in Bollywood land are stylish. 

The limo took us through the crowded roads of Mumbai with complete ease. We were lucky to have Mr. Vamsi Krishna., Director - Windows Consumer Marketing during the ride. An amazing person who at one point successfully pranked me. We had great fun and also took some amazing shots.  

Panoramic view from Bandra Worli Sea link 

Inside the limo

Check out Vamsi's stupendous pose

Marine line

                                           

   

We returned back to the Hotel at around 18:00 and were told to rest for an hour and join everyone in the Main hall for the Halloween Party. When we entered our room, we were taken by another surprise. We found a big basket of Goodies and Windows branded T-shirts. 

Well, Lumia 920s are our personal devices. 

Windows Phone India Enthusiasts Admins discussing the event in the room

View from the hotel room

By the time we reached the party venue, the Halloween party was in full flow. Everyone were waiting for Hrithik to join them. Suddenly, we were taken to exclusive hall where Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut would meet us. Wow! The news that we will meet Hrithik personally was a bolt from the blue.

After five minutes of wait, entered the Superstars.  

After a Photo shoot and a small chat with the stars, we were asked to join the party. Hrithik joined in later with Kangana and Vivek Oberoi. The crowd went crazy on seeing them. Even the Photo journalists wanted to get the best shot. Somehow, Windows Phone India team got the crowd under control.

Check out the Photo Journalist Crowd

Anshu Mor, Head of Xbox India as Emcee

Our Team getting the Lumia 625 autographed by Hrithik himself. Amazing Feeling

Hrithik leaving after the event

Harsha with the Walking Dead Zombie

Gaurav Malik & Prins V Thomas 

Akshay Nigudkar

We also got to meet Harish V, who runs Technical Evangelism for Microsoft India. He gave us some good advice which would really help us with our future plans for the website. 

Harish V with our team

Lumia 625s autographed by Hrithik Roshan

Me, Akshay and Ashotosh (L to R)

Harsha, Akshay & Ashotosh (L to R)

After attending the party and having a grand dinner, I returned back to the room to find another shocker -Nokia DC-16 was waiting for me. Isn't that amazing.! Windows Phone India knows to treats its fans magnificently. 

Check out the Raw feed from the Party.

Do visit our Facebook Page "Windows Phone India Enthusiats" and leave your comments.

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