Windows Phone Weekly Digest: April 11, 2015
News
By Seth Brodeur
last updated There's a lot going on in the world of Windows Phone. So much, in fact, that it is sometimes tough to catch every important story. Device rumors come and go. New apps join the Windows Phone Store and your favorite app can get a big update with a new look or new features. Therefore, every week we will compile a list of the Windows Phone news that you just shouldn't miss.
Welcome to the "Windows Phone Weekly Digest."
Windows Phone News
- How to automatically upload your photos and videos to OneDrive from Windows Phone 8.1
- New firmware for the Lumia 535 spotted on Navifirm, but not Update 2
- How the Lumia 532 fits into Microsoft's budget lineup
- Kabam abandons Windows Phone development after releasing just one game
- Goodbye, Lumia 1520 as AT&T and Microsoft Stores stop selling the aging phablet
- Eurovision welcomes Microsoft as Technology Partner for 2015, Windows Phone app on the way
- Lumia 640 first impressions: A potential star in Microsoft's lineup
- Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 adds a Reset Protection feature to stop smartphone thieves
- Next build for Windows 10 for Phone due this Friday, Lumia 930 and Icon excluded
- Here's how to use a Bluetooth Keyboard with Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2
- HTC committed to OS updates for the HTC One for Windows
- New leaked Windows 10 for phones screenshots reveal a new task switcher
- Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 confirmed for select existing smartphones
- Verizon still on track to pick up Nokia Lumia 735 later this spring
- How to set up a Wallet PIN for Windows Phone Store purchases
- Thinking of installing the Windows 10 preview on your phone? Read this first
- Hands on with Windows 10 for phone build 10051: Spartan, Outlook, Messaging and more!
- The Camera app in Windows 10 borrows a lot from Lumia Camera 5.0 with HDR and more
- Fast ring configuration update pushing out with latest Windows 10 preview
- Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 apparently part of Windows 10 preview release for some phones
- Lumia 930 users can grab Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 with Windows Insider app
- Microsoft Lumia 640 XL first impressions
- Seven things to know about the Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL
- How to roll back from Windows 10 Preview to Windows Phone 8.1
Apps
- Unsurprisingly 6Snap won't be coming back to the Windows Phone Store
- Misfit Windows Phone update adds linking and syncing to Misfit Flash [Download for Windows Phone]
- Aeries for Twitter update brings several usability improvements, bug fixes [Update: Now on sale!] [Download for Windows Phone]
- myTube warns of changes to features brought about by new YouTube API
- Fhotoroom picks up new border color options in latest update [Download for Windows Phone]
- How you can't get Snapchat on Windows Phone: The whole sorry saga
- WhatsApp voice calling for Windows Phone is coming soon, as announced over a year ago
- Reddit app ReddX will be rewritten to run on Windows 10, Xbox, Phone, and HoloLens
- OneDrive for Windows Phone picks up bug fixing update in version 4.10 [Download for Windows Phone]
- 1Password wants alpha testers for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1]
- Here is what is new in today's big Tubecast update for YouTube lovers [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- myAppFree expands its coverage of deals to Windows 8 apps and games [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- 6tag fixes 'full image' format for better-quality image uploads to Instagram [Download for Windows Phone]
- Powerful camera app ProShot picks ups noteworthy update for Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone]
- Dot View app picks up small update on the HTC One for Windows [Download for Windows Phone]
- Popular Reddit client Readit 2.0 gets a major overhaul for Windows Phone, now available [Download for Windows Phone]
- Brazil cooking site Tudo Gostoso launches a Windows Phone recipes app [Download for Windows Phone]
- Popular Twitter client MeTweets now available for free for a limited time [Download for Windows Phone]
- Times of India updates their Windows Phone app with new interface, social login, and more [Download for Windows Phone]
- USAA and Ally Bank release small updates, fixing bugs and showing Windows Phone support [Download Ally Bank for Windows Phone / Download USAA for Windows Phone]
- HERE suite updated with bug fixes for sign-in and favorites sync issues
- Hit the right note with modTuner Pro, this week's myAppFree Windows 8 deal [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- Telegram Messenger Beta update brings two-step verification, sessions list, more [Download for Windows Phone]
- Microsoft pushes out an update for Device Hub [Download for Windows Phone]
- Loco Music Player for Windows Phone– playlist oriented and full of features [Download for Windows Phone]
Games
- First look at DuckTales Remastered for Windows & Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- Ion Galactic: The Conflict – a strategy based Sci-Fi board game for Windows Phone and Windows 8 [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- ULTRAFLOW, an addictive Windows Phone puzzle game that can drive you crazy at times [Download for Windows Phone]
- The Lost War - a Sci-Fi shooter for Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone]
- Pilot Brothers, a puzzling mystery Windows Phone game, is this week's myAppFree deal [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- Massive update to 'Make it Rain' for Windows Phone adds bacon, selfies, and more! [Download for Windows Phone]
- No Escape – Lasers, a rather difficult endless runner for Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone]
- Dictator: Revolt – wielding unlimited power from the comfort of your Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone]
- Candy Crush Saga gets another small bug fix in latest update for Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone]
- The Bridge, find your way in this beautiful puzzle game for Windows and Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- Windows Phone Store Collection: Into the Shadows
Be sure to weigh in on this week's news in the comments section. See you next week!
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