smartphones

  1. Windows 10 WIFI signal drop (dual system 2.5Ghz & 5 Ghz)

    this is an odd one, I'm thinking initially that at some times during the day, I can have up to 10 devices connected, wife, kids, wireless printer, android tablets, iphone, 2 windows phones and 5 total laptops though, not connected all at once. Also an Xboxone, an Xbox 360 which are seldom on. my...
  2. Is there an electronical engineer in the crowd?

    In 1956 I had two weeks of Army training in electronics. When it was over, I was satisfied that a vacuum tube would die when its filament burned out. Although I had no formal training after that, I did conclude that semi-conductors and transistors were probably the same thing, but it took a...
  3. Hands On with the BLU R1 HD with Amazon Offers

    Amazon is offering customers a chance to get an Android handset at nearly 50% off if they are willing to have ads on their lock screens. read more Continue reading...
  4. Latest Microsoft Health App Update for Android Reportedly Causing Battery Drain

    The recent update for the Microsoft Health app may be causing battery drain on Android smartphones. read more Continue reading...
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    Windows 10 windows 10 on lumia 950xl not able to get e mail to work,

    Windows 10 lumia 950XL e mail account needs attention and cannot reset it, tried deleting account which worked previously, really frustrating that a piece of equipment as expensive as this isnt able to handle the simplest of tasks, WHY DONT YOU FIX THIS MICROSOFT. Absolutely useless to search...
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    Windows Phone Adoption: App Gaps and Choosing the Right Model

    I'm an iPhone user. I've always loved the way WP looks though - the live tiles are the perfect solution to the problem of having a boring grid of icons (iPhone) and the absolute mess of non standard widgets (Android). But i'm still an iPhone user. I long for the day I can actually buy a...
  7. Lumia 950 sales begin today

    On October 6th we told the world the story of a new era of Windows 10 devices from Microsoft, and since then we have seen overwhelmingly positive feedback and demand that is exceeding our expectations. With Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book, we are getting amazing customer feedback and are working...
  8. Going the distance: The long-lasting power of Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL

    Demanding people require demanding smartphones. The battery and various quick-charging solutions for the Windows 10-powered Microsoft Link Removed and Link Removed means your phone can keep up with you to help you Link Removed. Link Removed Large battery capacity Both the Lumia 950 and...
  9. In Photos: The Microsoft Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL, and Lumia 550

    See our beautiful image gallery of the newly announced Microsoft Lumia smartphones. Last week, Microsoft shared some great news about its new slate of Windows 10 devices. Here’s a closer look at the newest additions to the Lumia family. Link Removed With high-end features, premium design...
  10. Windows Device Recovery Tool updated to support HTC devices

    Windows Phone users on HTC devices can reportedly use Microsoft's WDRT to restore their devices to Windows Phone 8.1. read more Continue reading...
  11. Bad news for Nokia Lumia 1020 users on Windows 10 Mobile

    This issue might for Lumia 1020 users to revert back to Windows Phone 8.1 until later this fall. read more Continue reading...
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    Windows 10 Singapore Government Hackers Love to Hack Teo En Ming's Computers, Smartphones, and Online Accounts

    Dear Windows 10 Users, I have just managed to upgrade to Windows 10 Home x64 on 30 July 2015. I am wondering if Singapore Government hackers have managed to hack into my Windows 10 Home installation??? If Singapore Government hackers are able to hack into my home desktop computer again, would...
  13. Windows 10 Mobile Devices: Are you on the approved list?

    Microsoft has provided a list of Lumias that are approved for the initial rollout of Windows 10 Mobile. read more Continue reading...
  14. Windows 8 Windows phone, Nokia Lumia 635, unable to set up email

    Brand new phone out of the box yesterday.Virgin Media is my provider, phone is on O2. Trying to set my NTL world email up with no success, I just get a message saying it needs attention. Spent the morning online with O2. no success, this afternoon was with Virgin, no success, they pointed me in...
  15. Windows 10 News... if anyone cares

    Build 10149 is now available for fast ringers. Not so fast.... it's a Windows 10 Mobile Build (for phones). But if you're a Windows 10 Phoney... like me, then you may (or may not) be interested. Maybe take a look here Link Removed Before taking the plunge.
  16. Printing: Developing Apps That Print in Windows 10 | Build 2015

    Printing has been a key role of computing since the beginning of the personal computer. While users have moved more and more towards smartphones and tablets as their primary computing device, many critical business functions, or common activities, still rely on printed output. This session will...
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    Windows 10 Has Microsoft Misjudged the Need for Frequent OS and Hardware Upgrades?

    Does anybody think MS has missed the point that it's no longer necessary to replace the OS or computer every 3 years? Since Windows 7 hardware has got much better and improvements are smaller. Back in the 90's hardware changed so fast that a 3 year old machine was a real dog. Unless you are a...
  18. First Look: BLU Win HD LTE and BLU JR LTE

    BLU has upgraded a couple of its popular Windows Phone devices. Here's a quick overview with the promise of a full review coming soon. read more Continue reading...
  19. Microsoft reveals new list of Lumia phones eligible for Windows 10 TP

    Microsoft has revealed in a blog post a new list of Lumia smartphones that will receive the Windows 10 Technical Preview update for Windows Insiders when it arrives. As Gabe Aul points out in the post, this is a preliminary list and “not 100% locked”. Some devices may be pulled from the list if...
  20. Announcing the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL

    Today at Mobile World Congress, we announced two new, affordable Lumia phones that are designed to give people the flexibility to do more anywhere, and at any time – the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL. Link Removed Lumia 640 Link Removed Lumia 640 XL The Lumia 640 has a 5-inch HD (1280×720) IPS...