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The Lumia 435 — which retails for £59 — is down to just £39 on the UK Microsoft Store. Running Windows Phone 8.1 out of the box, the handset is eligible to receive the update to Windows 10 Mobile once it becomes available. As for the phone itself, the Lumia 435 comes with a 4-inch WVGA (800 x 480) display, dual-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 200 SoC, 1GB of RAM, 8GB internal memory, microSD slot, 2MP camera at the back, 0.3MP front shooter, 3G connectivity and a 1,560mAh battery.

The rumoured Nokia C1, the smartphone that has been in leaks since late last year, has now surfaced in a new render image on the Web. While all the leaks and rumours until now pointed out the handset to run Android with the company's Z Launcher, the new render shows the smartphone to run Windows 10 OS as well - tipping the handset could be offered in two variants for the two operating systems. The leaked image render for the Nokia C1 shows the handset in White, Gold, Pink, and Grey colour variants alongside two more units. While the unit in foreground is seen running the Nokia Z Launcher for Android, the one in the background (right side) is seen running Windows 10 Mobile. The tipster who leaked the image said (via Nokiapoweruser) that the handset will arrive in both OS versions. In addition, while a leaked image from September showed the smartphone's rear camera at the centre, the latest render shows it placed on the top-left corner. Since Nokia is still silent on the ma...

Having looked at Windows 10 Mobile build 10512 on the top spec Lumia 930 (2GB of RAM) and on the 'budget flagship' Lumia 830 (with 1GB of RAM), it's time to look at the new OS on something even lower spec - the two year old Lumia 630, with only 512MB RAM. Common sense tells us that Windows 10 Mobile should be more limited in this context - and it is in terms of big name games - but surprisingly the overall smartphone experience is very decent indeed and indistinguishable from the Lumia 830's, thanks to the lower screen resolution (WVGA). [Note: I did something similar back in the earlier days of Windows 10 Mobile's Insiders Programme, with similar results.] With the news that the Lumia 530 will be excluded from regular Over The Air updates to Windows 10 Mobile because of limited internal storage (a suicidal 4GB, as I believe I mentioned in my review), suspicions have also been cast on the mountain/majority of devices with limited RAM, i.e. 512MB. In this camp f...

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Microsoft has sent out an email to Windows Insiders, informing them events are being held on December 2 in London and Manchester. The company wants to thank the Insiders for all they have done in shaping Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile over the past months by letting them be some of the first to get their hands on the newest devices. At the event, Microsoft will be displaying both the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, along with live demos of Continuum for Phones and more. In addition, if you want to purchase either of those phones, you'll be able to do so at the event. To sweeten the pot, Microsoft will be including a Display Dock with purchases from the event as well.

Microsoft plans to roll out an update for its official Xbox app for Windows 10 later today. Among its new additions is the Facebook friend finder that was first included in the beta version of the Xbox app.in October. Here's what Xbox app users on Windows 10 can expect when they access this new feature: "In the Friends column on the right side of the Xbox app, look for the Facebook icon in the Suggested Friends area. Click it to link your Facebook account to your Xbox Live account and start seeing suggestions for Facebook friends who you can add on Xbox Live. Facebook friend finder can also be found in the Settings area of the Xbox app. As your friends link their Facebook accounts to their Xbox Live accounts, you'll see increasing numbers of Facebook friend suggestions, so be sure to spread the word. One easy way to do this: when you first link your Xbox Live account to your Facebook account in the Xbox app, take advantage of the "Share to Facebook" option w...

A few weeks ago, we showed you how you could tie in your Microsoft Band 2 fitness wearable device so it works with the Android and iOS apps for Lose It!. The nutrition and weight loss assistance service has now confirmed it will release an app for Windows Phone users sometime before the end of 2015. Here's a quick description of how Lose It! works with the Microsoft Band 2: When you pair Lose It! with Microsoft Band, the calories you burn through daily activity and exercise will seamlessly transfer to Lose It! and create a calorie offset right in your log. Plus, Lose It! members can use their Microsoft Band for at-a-glance insights into their calorie budget, the number of steps they need to earn a calorie bonus and their Lose It! notifications for reminders, challenge invites, friend requests, and more. The announcement also says that buyers of the Microsoft Band 2 who connect it to Lose It! will be able to access one month of its premium service for free.

TeamViewer, a popular app that allows remote access to PCs from your phone, has been updated to become a universal app across Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 10 today. The update brings the app up to version 11.100.51355. And though there is no new changelog posted for this version, but according to the number of tips we've received and our own checking, the app is indeed now universal. To recap, TeamViewer allows users to remotely control Windows, Mac, and Linux computers from virtually anywhere. The app uses 256-bit AES session encoding and 2048-bit RSA key exchange for high security, requires little configuration, and support multiple monitors.

"added support for OpenGL and OpenCL applications, and added MultiPoint Services" The new version brings some enhancements to server virtualization, storage, software-defined networking, and server management and automation. Users should also see some added features come to web and application platforming, access and information protection, and virtual desktop infrastructure to name a few. Specifically, the Windows Server team is highlighting the following, as a few additions found in this release: What’s New in Nano Server. Nano Server now supports the DNS Server and IIS server roles, as well as MPIO, VMM, SCOM, DSC push mode, DCB, Windows Server Installer, and the WMI provider for Windows Update. Its Recovery Console supports editing and repairing the network configuration. A Windows PowerShell module is now available to simplify building Nano Server images. Windows Containers:  Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview now includes containers, which allow many is...

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Microsoft is gearing up to release a new Windows 10 Mobile build for Insiders. The u We’ve gathered screenshots of the upcoming build for your viewing pleasure. Of course, considering 10581 and 10586 are close, there are no major changes in the RTM other than bug fixes and stability improvements. You may notice that the Messaging app is version 1.11.5005 in the RTM build, up from 1.11.3005 in the current Insider Preview.

A Windows app developer has discovered earlier today that the official Microsoft Dev Center app is down and looks to remain this way until 2016 when an apparent updated version will be released. Developers who currently use the app are encouraged to use the web version of the Dev Center which has been optimized for mobile usage and should be able to complete any tasks previously done on the app. The official message reads; “As part of the Windows and Windows Phone Store merge, the data source used by this app is no longer up to date. An updated version of this app is planned for 2016.In the short term, please use the new Dev Center dashboard website, which is now optimized for mobile devices.” Microsoft has been in the process of merging its app stores for a while now due to the rollout of Universal apps which work across all Windows 10 devices such as PCs, Windows Phones, and Xbox, so the combining of development tools is to be expected. Microsoft has also renewed t...

The first major update to Windows 10 started rolling out last week and now it’s businesses’ turn with Windows 10 Version 1511 (aka November Update) now available through Microsoft’s Volume Licensing Service Center. This latest version of Windows 10 for Enterprise includes all the new features from the consumer-oriented 1511 update, such as XTS-AES BitLocker encryption, Edge browser improvements, and overall performance adjustments, as well as the features tailored to enterprise needs such as access to the new Windows Store for Business and Windows Update for Business, and the improved Mobile Device Management and Azure Active Directory. Microsoft has been more serious as of late with regards to Windows and business utility outside the OS as well.  In the past week, we’ve seen Microsoft start to offer the Surface Pro 3, with LTE connectivity, on Verizon’s 4G network, making the device a perfect tool for a mobile business professional.  With Windows 8.1 Pro pre-installed, and...

It has been just three months since the general availability of Windows 10, and Microsoft is now ready to roll out its first major update. Previously known by its codename as "Threshold 2" the "Windows 10 Fall Update" (or Windows 10 November 2015, or even Windows 10 1115) looks to bring some new features and improvements to the fledgling universal OS. During the development of the update, users part of Windows Insider Program had the chance to get hands-on with the new features, changes, and improvements, which now everyone will be getting shortly. Since July 29, 2015, Microsoft released six Windows 10 Insider Preview builds, all of them made through the Fast ring of updates. Only Windows 10 build 10565 and build 10586 were made available through both, the Fast and Slow ring. While all the builds brought something new to the operating system, we could say that only three builds, including 10547, 10565, and 10576 packed the most number of changes and improvem...

Take a look at the full list below. In case you are ready to take the plunge next and get Windows 10 for Phones on your Lumia, you may like to read our tutorial about how to become a Windows Insider and how to install the preview. It also tells you about risk factors involved. Lumia 1020 Lumia 1320 Lumia 1520 Lumia 520 Lumia 525 Lumia 526 Lumia 530 Lumia 530 Dual Sim Lumia 535 Lumia 620 Lumia 625 Lumia 630 Lumia 630 Dual Sim Lumia 635 Lumia 636 Lumia 638 Lumia 720 Lumia 730 Lumia 730 Dual SIM Lumia 735 Lumia 810 Lumia 820 Lumia 822 Lumia 830 Lumia 920 Lumia 925 Lumia 928 Lumia ICON Microsoft Lumia 430 Microsoft Lumia 435 Microsoft Lumia 435 Dual SIM Microsoft Lumia 435 Dual SIM DTV Microsoft Lumia 532 Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual SIM Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM

The customer relationship management service Salesforce will be making a number of new partnership deals with Microsoft, including a new Salesforce1 Mobile app for Windows 10 that will be released sometime in the second half of 2016. You may remember that Salesforce announced plans for a Salesforce1 Mobile app for both Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone some time ago. That app went into invite-only testing in 2014. However, a more recent post on Salesforce's support forum confirms that the company has decided to move ahead with supporting Windows 10: "The downloadable container/app for Windows 8.1 is still in preview and will stay in preview indefinitely as we are shifting our focus to build an App for Windows 10, given MSFT's shift in focus shift here as well." Salesforce has also announced plans to integrate Microsoft's OneNote and Skype for Business to the company's Salesforce Lightning Experience, along with adding Salesforce content in Office Delve. All ...

Microsoft is having a rollercoaster of an autumn with many hardware and software releases. November 12 is now shaping up to the be a big day as well. Microsoft has already confirmed that on that Thursday the Xbox One will be updated with the new Windows 10 experience. Now, our sources are telling us that this is also the target day for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile so-called Threshold 2 milestone. The Fall Refresh as it is anticipated to be called should hit user's PCs on that day bringing the new unified Skype experience, UI improvements, and code optimizations for better performance. New build and carrier updates Additionally, we can add that build 10586 is the likely candidate for release according to people familiar with the matter. The current Insider build for PC is 10576 while Windows 10 Mobile is at 10581. Interestingly, we are told that mobile carriers should be receiving the mobile build this week, and updates are expected to go out at or around November 12 as ...

Last week, I reported that Microsoft was planning to launch the Windows 10 “Fall Update” on November 2nd, but Microsoft was unable to sign off on a final build last week meaning they still don’t have anything ready. So November 2nd isn’t happening now, but according to a Microsoft Support Engineer, the 10th it is. The Support Engineer on the Microsoft Answer forums has said the Windows 10 “Fall Update” will launch on November 10th, bringing with it Cortana support in India. That’s one of many things coming in the “Fall Update”, other features include UI improvements, Edge improvements and a new Messaging app. Assuming the Support Engineer knows what he’s talking about, the 10th gives Microsoft one more week to sign off on a final build for the Fall Update, after missing their planned deadline last week, they’ll probably want to sign off on a final build very soon so they can ship to Insiders for final testing, much like how they did with the original Windows 10 RTM.