Harish Jonnalagadda

Windows Phone is now the second-largest mobile platform in Pakistan, with quarter-on-quarter sales tripling in the first quarter of 2015.

It looks like the Lumia 830 is finally making the much-needed update to Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 in India. Lumia 930, 1520 and 1320 are also receiving firmware updates in the country.

Unlocked-Mobiles has started pre-orders of the 32GB SIM-free variants of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, offering the devices for £479 and £529.

The team at Hike messenger have now dealt with the "Grouper" bug that prevented a few users from leaving a group.

Microsoft Store UK is offering the Lumia 435 for just £39, down from its retail price of £59. The handset is eligible to receive the Windows 10 Mobile update once it becomes available.

Microsoft has officially launched the Lumia 650 in India for ₹15,299. The phone features a metal frame, and runs Windows 10 Mobile out of the box.

Australia's second-largest carrier Optus is running a deal through which customers ordering the Lumia 950 or 950 XL can snag a 1TB Xbox One with every purchase.

Amazon India has commenced deliveries of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL to customers that have pre-ordered either handset. The devices are set to go on sale in the country on December 11.

Amazon India has launched a buyback offer for the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, giving existing Lumia owners the ability to trade in their devices to get their hands on the latest flagships from Microsoft.

Microsoft Store is now offering the contract-free AT&T Lumia 950 for $598. The device is also available on monthly plans from the carrier.