A lot can happen in a week. New apps join the Windows Phone Store or Windows Store. Your favorite apps can get a big update with a new look or new features. Device rumors come and go. Seven days might not seem like much, but it can be an eternity in the tech news cycle. Every week we're going to compile the biggest stories into one post, so you never fall behind – In Case You Missed It (ICYMI).
Windows Phone
- Lumia 1520 vs iPhone 6 Plus size comparison [Watch]
- 5 reasons I really like the Duo Ultrapixel camera on the HTC One for Windows [Read]
- 17 Reasons to Buy a case for your HTC One (M8) for Windows [Read]
- Here is how to report dangerous or malicious apps to the Windows Phone Store [Read]
- We take our first look at the XOLO Win Q900s Windows Phone [Read]
- Humorous videos reveal 'the perks' of owning a Nokia Lumia 1520 [Watch]
- This is the HTC Video Highlights app for the HTC One for Windows [Watch]
- Static IP option finally arrives in a new update for a few Lumia phones [Read]
- Tip: Windows Phone Skype users can share location when asked 'Where are you?' [Read]
Microsoft + Windows
- Microsoft announces Windows 9 event to take place on September 30th [Read]
- Satya Nadella: Microsoft doesn't define mobile by market share but by mobility and people [Read]
- Windows Phone 8.1's Wi-Fi Sense might also be part of Windows 9-Threshold [Read]
- Microsoft's new Bluetooth keyboard plays nice with Android, iOS, and Windows [Read]
- Microsoft confirms new lifetime Dev Center fees and introduces Dev Center Benefits [Read]
- Don't delete your apps or photos, OneDrive now offers 30 GB of free storage [Read]
Apps
- Secret client 6cret now available for Windows Phone from Rudy Huyn [Read / Download]
- Tubecast, a nifty Windows Phone YouTube app for casting to your Xbox One [Read / Download]
- Updated Office Lens can now save photos as Word or PowerPoint files [Read / Download]
- Microsoft's updated 3D Builder app for Windows 8.1 offers cloud 3D printing and more [Read / Download]
- Liveleak+ brings the wild world of Liveleak video to your Windows Phone [Read / Download]
- Turkish Airlines launches beautiful new app for Windows Phone [Read / Download]
Games
- Age of Empires: Castle Siege with Xbox LIVE now available for Windows Phone, Tablet, and PC [Read / Download]
- Star Wars: Commander battles its way to Windows Phone and Windows [Read / Download]
- Popular mobile game Head Soccer now on Windows Phone [Read / Download]
- Free version of Draw Something arrives for all Windows Phone 8 owners [Read / Download]
- Popular quiz game Trivia Crack now on Windows Phone [Read / Download]
Xbox
- Gaming on Xbox One? Make it better with these must-have accessories [Read]
- How to use Windows Phone to download games and apps to your Xbox One [Read]
- Microsoft to officially acquire Minecraft creator Mojang for $2.5 billion [Read]
- Plex app for Xbox One nearing completion, currently in testing [Read]
- Destiny generates $325 million in total sales in first five days [Read]
Misc.
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