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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Nokia building another Windows RT Device, But this time its 8 inch tablet

 By: Unknown    22:51  evleaks, lumia, Lumia 2520, Nokia, nokia lumia, surface, Windows RT   No comments

When it comes to tablet market, iOS and Android still owns the major share. Windows RT is stil a niche. Other than Microsoft and Nokia, all other OEMs stopped developing for Windows RT. But even Nokia and Microsoft are developing ARM tablets for 10-inch size. We heard some rumors that Microsoft will release a 8-inch Surface sometime in 2014.

Today a reliable source of information @evleaks leaked that Nokia is building an 8-inch tablets under the codename "illusionist"

Nokia Illusionist is going to be their second RT tablet, but in the eight-inch class.
— @evleaks (@evleaks) November 4, 2013

 Nokia is fully committed to the Windows RT platform. Nokia Lumia 2520 is a monster device when compared to Surface 2. Very little is known, but it won't be shocker if the 8-inch tablet uses Qualcomm chip set for its 8-inch device.

No other information is available as of now. But we are sure @evleaks or Nokia themself will release some data on it.

Source: @evleaks

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Aamir Khan's 'Dhoom: 3' game debuts exclusively on Windows Phone

 By: Unknown    18:20  Aamir khan, app, Bollywood, Dhoom, Dhoom 3, game, India, lumia, Lumia 520, Lumia 820, lumia 920, lumia 925, Nokia, nokia india, windows phone, windows phone India, WP8, WPcyte, Yash Raj   No comments

Windows Phone India have stepped up the game. Just few days back, Windows Phone released a high profile game Krrish 3 and now we have Dhoom 3, another highly awaited multi starrer sequel from Yash Raj Films.

Dhoom 3 is developed by Game Developer 99Games Online Private Limited. Its is an endless 3D moto racing game with perks and power ups. The game is very similar to AE 3D Motor game on Windows Phone store. In this version, You play the Superstar Aamir Khan of 3 idiots & Lagaan fame, whose bike you maneuver and you are chased by Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra in other two bikes.

Here are the highlights of the Dhoom 3 game -

• 3D Superbike endless racing game set against the skyline of Chicago
• State-of-the-art graphics for slick gameplay
• Fast paced action that will test your reflexes
• Responsive Accelerometer and Tap Controls to steer you to victory
• In-Game coins can be used to buy cool bikes, racing suits and Power-Ups
• Nitro boosts will enable extreme speed
• Sonic Pulse blasts will clear your way
• Shields will protect you
• 
  

The gameplay is quite nice and smooth. The control is responsive which allows you to play the game without any issue. With simple Tilt and Tap control, enjoy hours of fun filled action in this 3D endless racing game.

So, Go ahead and Download the game here.

 

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LockMapper app from Nokia Collection (Major News for Indian Consumers: Nokia testing Operator Billing for Lumia Devices)

 By: Unknown    04:27  Airtel, credit Card, In App, Lock, Lock screen, lumia, Map, microsoft, Microsoft India, Nokia, nokia india, Operator Billing, QR COde, Vodafone, WP, WP8   1 comment

                  

Are you someone who travels a lot.? Do you like to have different lock screen on your Windows Phone.? Well, LockMapper is an excellent app for you.

LockMapper keeps your lock screen and live tile up-to-date with a map of your current location, at all times. It constantly updates in the background, but is smart enough to only update when you have moved, and at intervals designed to pro-long battery life, and reduce bandwidth usage.

                      

                   

 Another bandwidth saver is the ability to have a mini-map that only uses 20% of the data of a full map, and allows you to use the Bing image-of-the-day, or an image of your own as the main wallpaper.

You can customize what type of map to use (road view, aerial view, weather radar), and what zoom level you want. 

While the app is free, you'll need to spend INR 20 for satellite and traffic information support.

Now here comes the interesting twist. Many Lumia users in India don't have Credit Cards. This is where Operator Billing comes into play. Nokia supported Operator Billing for Nokia Store apps. With LockMapper, consumer will notice the new style of In App purchase in their Windows Phone too. (See below)

                                 

We tried to discuss about the unannounced service on twitter and got some positive response.

           @topgunalu @RichEdmonds Yes, it is part of an initial test for In-App-Purchase.
            — Jeffrey Harmon (@jrharmon82) October 21, 2013

But keep in mind, Its just for In-App Purchase alone.


So, You can download the LockMapper app from the Nokia Collection on the Windows Phone 8 Store or use the QR Code.
                                               

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Beatphonic - Revolutionary Music App from the Land of Nokia

 By: Unknown    04:19  Addictive, app, Audio, Finish, Finland, Fun, game, ios, lumia, microsoft, Music, Nokia, Sound, windows phone, WP, WP8   1 comment

Windows Phone is an amazing platform which has created a diverse stage for itself to compete against the likes of iOS and Android. Its innovative and stylish UI makes it a unique mobile platform among millions. But even an Emperor needs its cavalry to win any battle. And in the Smartphone world, an OS platform needs apps to win over consumers. But let’s not discount Hardware in this picture.

Nokia and Microsoft are slowly bringing the much needed apps to the platform except a few, who are just adamant. (wink wink "Instagram"). But not to worry, we have better than official Instagram app in the form of 6tag by Rudy Huyn. Many other independent developers and companies are now open to the idea of developing apps for Windows Phone OS. Soundical is one of them.

Beatphonic is developed by Soundical. A new, innovative Finnish company that up till now developed music-related mobile applications and software for iOS platform alone. Jukka Rauhala, the CEO of Soundical, has a PhD in audio signal processing & was previously developing audio algorithms for Nokia but always wanted to develop “an audio engine that is flexible and allows to synthesize and modify stuff in real time.”  Beatphonic is the first WP8 app developed by this finish company.

 

The app create amazing beats and music instantly with physical movements. The app utilizes a simple UI which makes it very easy to produce very unique music. Its fun and requires no musical expertise. The app have immense potential.

 

 

 

 

Beatphonic features:

• Use physical gestures to control the music!
• 16 high quality instruments with four alternative styles
• Over 65,000 different combinations of instruments and styles!
• 9 cool sound effects
• Adjustable tempo
• Predefined chord patterns – you can also change the chords manually
• Record your own songs
• Upload recorded songs to SoundCloud
• Post recorded songs to Facebook
     

 

If you are someone who listens to music and enjoys it, Please go ahead and Download the app now. Open Beatphonic and you are on your way to creating your own funky music! Record your own song, upload it to SoundCloud, and post it to Facebook - let your friends hear it and be impressed!

Here are a few examples of songs made using Beatphonic:


 

 

Its available now on Windows Phone 8 and its FREE.

 

Download here and Remember, we were first to report about this amazing app to the Windows Phone World. 

Please leave your feedback about the app in the comment sections.

Did you like the article? Please leave your feedback so that we can improve.

Source: Soundical & Arctic Startup

 

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GDR3 Preview for Developers - Detailed Outline of new features (Unofficial Changelog)

 By: Unknown    14:20  developer, gdr3, lumia, microsoft, Nokia, nokia india, Quad Core, WP, WP8   5 comments

We've had GDR3 preview for a few hours now and users have started to find new stuff throughout the Windows Phone OS.
If you have been up to date with the rumor mill you might know that GDR3 (now called Update 3) brings certain required features to WP devices. The update might not be as substantial as the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 Blue but is certainly welcome. Many users have updated their devices and there seem to be only a tiny few users issuing complaints/problems. Our team has had a very smooth experience and updated their devices very fast.
Let's get down with what's new

 

Support for higher resolution (1080p HD) displays
Devices with 1920x1080 resolution will be released soon and this update is the key for that
Support for bigger devices ranging from 5 to 6 inches
These devices will be able to support 6 small sized tiles instead of 4. However this will be only for the larger display devices and not in the current range of existing windows phones.
Support for quad core processors. 
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor will be supported which should make the already snappy OS even better


Rotation Lock Do we need to explain anymore?

Custom Ringtones and Tones for other events like Email, Text
Use custom ringtones for text messages, emails, voicemails, and reminders. You can also assign custom ringtones to contacts for text messages, so you'll know who's texting you without even looking.

Better storage management New storage settings make it easier to free up space on your phone and manage temporary files. A new category view shows what's taking up space at a glance.

Close apps from the Multitasking view X marks the spot

Driving Mode Driving Mode is designed to limit notifications on the lock screen—including texts, calls, and quick status alerts—until you’re safely parked. (image source WPCentral)

Wi-Fi access during setup You can now connect to Wi-Fi during phone set up, so you can start conserving cellular data right out of the box.

Improvements to Bluetooth A bunch of welcome features here

Improved Internet Sharing
Now you can pair your phone and Windows 8.1 PC or tablet over Bluetooth too and you'll be connected. No need to enter a password or dig out your phone and turn on Internet Sharing—it's done for you.

But wait there's even more good stuff :)

Changes to the Windows Phone Keyboard Now the settings allows to to return to keyboard once you've entered an emoticon

Voice note appears in the messaging hub You can now attach a voice note recorded in amr format and send it via messaging. You can see the attachments menu in the image below

Kids corner setup allows you to skip password This option is available during setting up kids corner where in it provides a button to skip password which is useful in certain cases.

The URL bar expands when activated in Internet Explorer

Overall the update has been a welcome addition to Windows Phone and we only hope more useful features are implemented soon.

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Announcing Windows Phone 8 GDR3 OS update details — plus a new developer preview program (Technically for "Everyone")

 By: Unknown    18:11  download, gdr3, lumia, lumia 1520, lumia 920, lumia 925, microsoft, Nokia, Nokia Lumia 925, Thurrott, Update 3, windows phone, WP, WP8   1 comment

Microsoft today will detail the features coming in its third major update to Windows Phone 8, now called Update 3. Update 3 will be made available for free to existing handsets over the next several months, as you might expect. But the good news is that Microsoft will also allow developers--really, anyone--early access to Update 3 starting tomorrow.

The Windows Phone Team had three main engineering goals in mind when developing Update 3:

1. Enable incredible new Windows Phone devices.
2. Enhance the platform with new capabilities for current users and partners.
3. Improve overall quality.

Here are the features to be unlocked with Update 3

Support for bigger, higher-resolution screens

So the new update paves the way for future Windows Phone devices with 5- and 6-inch touch screens. The larger, 1080p HD displays on these devices will make Windows Phone even more personal—for example by sporting jumbo-sized Start screens with room for six Live Tiles across instead of four.
A bigger Start screen means the ability to pin even more of the people, info, and apps that matter to you. Built-in apps and Hubs like email, Photos, People, and Music and Videos will also be carefully scaled to take full advantage of the additional real estate on 6-inch screens.

 



More powerful hardware

In addition to larger screens, Update 3 will also bring support for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor. The added horsepower that this chip delivers should make our already-fluid operating system perform even better.

Driving Mode

A new feature called Driving Mode helps you get from point A to point B with fewer distractions. Working with a connected Bluetooth device, Driving Mode is designed to limit notifications on the lock screen—including texts, calls, and quick status alerts—until you’re safely parked.

 

You can even configure Driving Mode to send automatic replies to people who call or text when you’re behind the wheel, to let them know you’ll get back to them.

New accessibility features

Another highlight of the new update is Mobile Accessibility for Windows Phone 8, which isn’t a single feature but a suite of apps designed to make Windows Phone easier to see, hear, and use. The apps, which include a screen reader, make it easier for blind and visually impaired users to manage calls and contacts, send texts and emails, browse the web, make Skype and Lync calls, and hear notifications like alarms, calendar events, and low-battery warnings.

Improved Internet Sharing

In Update 3 made it easier to use your phone as a data-savvy hotspot for Windows 8.1 devices. Just pair your phone and Windows 8.1 PC or tablet over Bluetooth, tap your network name, and you'll be connected and ready to go. No need to enter a password or dig out your phone and turn on Internet Sharing—it's done for you.

Besides hundreds of under-the-hood performance tweaks and enhancements, Update 3 also added a bunch of small but handy new features, including several that you’ve been asking for. They include:

More useful ringtones: With Update 3, you can use custom ringtones for more things—including instant messages, emails, voicemails, and reminders. You can also assign custom ringtones to contacts for text messages, so you'll know who's texting you without even looking.

No more twist and shout: Does your screen keep spinning when you’re trying to read emails in bed? Use the new rotation lock option to keep it fixed in place.

Better storage management: New storage settings make it easier to free up space on your phone and manage temporary files. A new category view shows what's taking up space at a glance.

Easily close apps: Now you can use the App switcher to quickly close apps when you're finished with them.

Wi-Fi access out of the box: You can now connect to Wi-Fi during phone set up, so you can start conserving cellular data right out of the box.

Better Bluetooth: The team made a bunch of improvements to improve connection quality for Bluetooth accessories.

So when will all this be coming to your phone? As we mentioned earlier, the rollout initially kicks off in the coming weeks and will continue over several months. Specific timing depends on a number of factors including your carrier and phone model.


SOMETHING SPECIAL IF YOU ARE A DEVELOPER

Microsoft is also announcing a developer preview program, whereby they can get early access to these updates, including Update 3. To qualify, you will need to meet these criteria:

1. You’re a registered Windows Phone Store developer. ( Microsoft's Windows Phone developer program, however, is just $19. Which is quite a bargain.)
2. You’re a registered Windows Phone App Studio developer. (You can also use an App Studio account—which is free )
3. Your phone is “developer-unlocked”

Microsoft notes that the version of Update 3 you download this way will only include Microsoft's code, and not the handset maker and carrier firmware, driver and other software updates that will be added to the public release. And when you participate in this program, you can only move forward with regards to updates: There's no going back. Furthermore, it's possible this update will void your wireless carrier warranty.



Source: Windows Phone Blog & Paul Thurrott Blog



 

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Glance Background - (Nokia Lab Beta App)

 By: Unknown    19:22  720, amber, app, Glance, glance screen, lumia, lumia 920, lumia 925, lumia 928, microsoft, Nokia, update, WP, WP8   No comments

Do you have Amber updated installed on your Lumia 925/920/1020/820/720/620.?

Do you use Glance on your phone and love the clock appearing when the screen is in sleep mode?

Well, then you will love this amazing Glance Background Beta app from Nokia Lab. It customizes the Glance screen on your Lumia with a personalized background image.  Choose from several preloaded images or create your own.

Key features

• Select up to four images to rotate as your Glance background
• Choose from several high-quality preloaded images
• Create new backgrounds from your own pictures
• Optimize your images with a simple editor (preset effects, colorize, zoom)
• Save modified images for later use

 

Known limitations and issues:

• This application requires the Lumia Amber software update.
• This app will not work with Nokia Lumia 520 or Nokia Lumia 625 since they don't support Glance screen
• This app is initially only available in English
• On the Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 720, and Nokia Lumia 620, you may observe flicker especially with images containing large areas of bright colours
• Settings >> glance needs to be on for backgrounds to appear
• Glance Background will increase your overall power consumption. This will vary from one device model to another due to the display size, technology and nature of the selected image.
• This beta release of Glance Background is offered as a standalone app to allow for easier installation (and removal).  Combining these features into Settings is a longer-term possibility and depends on the results of this beta trial among other things.

You can login to Nokia beta site and download the app. Link is here

The Direct link for the app is here   & QR Code is down below.

Please let us know your feedback about the app in the comment section.

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