Windows 10 Mobile Fall Creators Update will roll out this week

Last week Microsoft published the list of devices that will get Windows 10 Mobile Fall Creators update, but didn't reveal a time frame.

Now Brandon LeBlanc, a senor program manager at Microsoft took to Twitter to confirm that Windows 10 Mobile Fall Creators update will start rolling out sometime this week. Infact the update is already rolling out to Windows 10 Mobile devices in Finland, but this week it will expand the roll out to open market devices.

The Windows 10 Mobile devices that will receive Windows 10 Mobile Fall Creators update include:

• Microsoft Lumia 550/650/950/950 XL
• Alcate Idol 4S/ Idol 4S Pro/ OneTouch Fierce XL
• HP Elite x3
• Wileyfox Pro
• Softbank 503LV
• Vaio Phone Biz
• MouseComputer MADOSMA Q601
• Trinity NuAns Neo

As you can see the 2015's Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL is missing out. This is no surprise given that the last preview builds have caused most of apps to crash on the device.

The Windows 10 Mobile does not bring any new interesting features, but improves the experience of the existing features like Continuum, VPN, Applocker and more. Also it brings Two factor Authentication, new emojis and bug fixes.

The Windows 10 Mobile Fall Creators Update is likely to be the last major software upgrade for the platform. Going forward, Microsoft will continue to service existing devices with bug fixes and security updates. 

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Alcatel announces VR enabled Idol 4S running Windows 10 Mobile

Alcatel introduced the budget Android-powered Idol 4S at MWC earlier this year. Now the company has announced a new Idol 4S model running Windows 10 Mobile and boasting top-end specifications.

The new Alcatel Idol 4S comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED 2.5D curved glass display with Dragontrail glass protection. Under the hood, there's Quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor paired with Adreno 530 GPU, making it the second Windows 10 Mobile device to use the chip, the first being HP Elite X3.

It has 4GB RAM and 64GB storagh, which can be expanded via microSD card. For photography, it gets 21MP Sony IMX230 rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and 8MP front camera.

Connectivity options include 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS and USB Type-C. It is fueled by 3000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 support. A rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual 1.2W multi-directional speaker with Hi-Fi audio rounds of the spec sheet.

As mentioned earlier, the Idol 4S runs Windows 10 Mobile, and will support Continuum feature that lets you connect the phone to a TV screen or monitor, keyboard and mouse for a desktop experience. It will also feature Microsoft's Office Suite, Microsoft Edge Browser, Cortana voice assistant, Windows Hello among others.

The phone also comes bundled with virtual reality goggles for experiencing VR via three dimensional games or 360 degrees video.

The Alcatel Idol 4S Windows 10 is priced at $469.99 and will be exclusive to U.S carrier T-Mobile. It will be available starting November 10 in Black and Gold colors. 

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Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update

Earlier this month, Microsoft rolled out Windows 10 Anniversary update for PCs and tablets running Windows 10. Now Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update for Windows Phones.

The release build is 14393.67, which is the same released to Insiders a few weeks back, so those on Insider program who are on that build will not get the update. Others can check for the update by going to Settings >  Update & Security > Phone Update > Check for updates.

The Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary update includes:

• Bug fixes and security updates
• Support for tap-to-pay for Microsoft Wallet (phones with NFC chips) 
• A camera icon appears on the lock screen, which lets you get to the camera app more quickly 
• Support for snapping panoramic photos (on some phones) 
• New Universal Windows Platform version of the Skype app 
• Additional Cortana features, including find-my-phone and the ability to add photos to reminders

For the complete list of features and phones eligible for Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary update click here or (Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update eligible phones and full list of features)

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Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary update roll out expected on August 9, full list of features

Microsoft just started rolling out Windows 10 Anniversary update to to more than 350 million PCs around the world in phases. As for Windows 10 Mobile devices, Microsoft said the update will arrive in the coming weeks. Now according to Microsoft Lumia, Indian Twitter handle, Microsoft plans to release the Anniversarty update on August 9, which is next Tuesday to eligible Windows 10 Mobile devices.

The Anniversary update for Windows 10 Mobile carries build number 14393.x and brings several improvements and new features. If you're part of Windows Insider Program, you already have the current 14393.5 build of Windows 10 Mobile, and those who can't wait for the update, can opt in for the Insider Program.

Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary update brings a host of improvement and new features. Here's the full list of new features available with the Anniversary Update for Windows 10 Mobile (build 14393.x):

Start and Action Center

• Live tiles now update all at once on Start instead of one-by-one if there are updates for their content
• Live tiles now can update badges and content at the same time
• The app icon is no longer repeated in the Action Center, instead, it is shown only in the header
• The header for each app is now smaller to make more room for notifications
• Notifications can now have hero images
• Notifications in both banners and Action Center now follow the “Text Scaling” setting
• The size of notification icons has been decreased from 64×64 to 48×48
• The default wallpaper for a new device has been changed
• If a Quick Action turns a certain functionality in your device on or off (Bluetooth, Flashlight, etc.) it will now show On/Off for a short period

Cortana and search

• Cortana is now available in Spanish (Mexico), Portuguese (Brazil) and French (Canada)
• Cortana will now show a button on the top to search for music
• Cortana can now provide turn-by-turn directions with the new Maps app
• Cortana can now sync across devices
  • You’ll now get a notification whenever your mobile device is running out of battery
  • Find my phone/Ring my phone is now available through Cortana
  • You can now share map directions between your devices
• Cortana can now show new notifications in the Action Center
• Cortana can now automatically fetch the required speech language for you
• Cortana can now give reminder suggestions
• You can now change Cortana’s language
• Cortana’s Settings have been moved outside the Notebook
• You can now create reminders with photos or shared info from apps
• Improved share UI for reminders
• Cortana can now search in your Office 365 account
• You can now send a picture from your phone to your PC through Cortana
• Notifications on your phone will now be synced to your PC with Cortana
• Cortana’s listening animation has been updated
• Cortana should now listen more reliably after tapping the mic button
• Cortana’s home UI no longer shows your cards but hints and a button to show the cards

User Interface

• The back-button on the lock screen has been replaced with a camera button
• The lock screen now shows media controls directly on the UI
• The Bing logo on the Bing lock screen has been updated, appears smaller and no longer has the text “Bing”
• The data migration process now uses a larger font
• The “Goodbye” message will now stay visible until the device has been shut down completely

Microsoft Edge

• Edge has been updated from version 25.10586 to 38.14393
  • You can now swipe to go back and forward
  • The X-button to close tabs is now larger
  • Word Flow now works in the Edge address bar
  • The InPrivate browsing icon is now placed next to the “New tab” button in the tab overview
  • A prompt pops up before a download starts
  • Edge now shows a “Go forward” item in the ellipses menu
  • When an app opens a new tab, pressing back will now close it
  • When typing in a text box, you can now use the pase button above the keyboard
  • Download notificaions in Edge now include filenames, download status and site domain on separate lines
• EdgeHTML has been updated from version 13.10586 to 14.14393
  • Default parameters
  • Async/await
  • Object.values and Object.entries
  • Opus audio format
  • Date and time element
  • Output element
  • Color input type
  • Canvas Path2D objects
  • Improved accessibility features
  • Support for Beacon
  • Beacon, Fetch, Web Notification, Web Speech APIs
  • The User Agent String has been updated
• The following flags have been added
  • Foundational work for Web Notifications has been implemented (but not functional)
  • You can now set a flag for “Compose scrollbar thumbs independently”
  • You can now set a flag for DirectX settings “Use Windows.UI.Composition”
  • A flag for WebRTC 1.0 is available but not functional and will be removed in a later version
  • You can now set a flag to enable VP9 support
  • ES6 Regex symbols
  • Web Payments
  • TCP Fast Open is disabled by default but can be enabled
  • A flag has been added to enable Standard Fullscreen API

Settings

• New panels, settings and options
  • You can now choose which app’s notifications are more important to you
  • You can now choose how many notifications an app can have in the Action Center
  • You can now manage on a per-app base if an app can run in the background or not, or if this has to be hanled by Windows
  • Windows Update now allows you to set the time you’re most active in so that it can avoid updating at that point
  • You can now manage the order of Quick Actions in the Action Center for all slots
  • It is now possible to hide Quick Actions you don’t use
  • The is now a toggle for the VPN Quick Action button
  • You can now override Active Hours with the Restart Options
  • The Windows Update notification after installing an update now takes you to the device’s update history
  • Navigation Bar settings now have their own page
  • Dual-SIM devices now support Visual Voicemail
  • You can now manage your Insider settings from the Settings app
  • You can now set how long it takes before Windows Hello requires you to sign in again
  • Apps for websites has been added under System
  • Sharing a network with your contacts in Wi-Fi Sense is no longer possible
  • The Mobile Hotstpot page now gives clearer errors when setting up a hotspot fails due to the lack of a SIM being connected
  • The refresh rate for Wi-Fi data usage is now faster
  • Active hours can now be set to a range of up to 12 hours instead of 10
  • As of build 14361, your DPI settings will be backed up in the cloud and restored after your device is refreshed
  • Kids Corner is no longer available
• Visual updates and others
  • Every page in Settings now has its own icon
  • Glance has been moved from Extras to Personalization
  • Improved performance when opening Settings > Update & security > For developers
  • The background of the category overview and sub-category overview is now black instead of dark grey
  • A selected sub-category now has a Groove-like select state
  • The icons under Update & Security have been updated to be more reflective of their meaning
  • Improved performance for loading the app list under Storage settings

System

• Continuum now supports USB Ethernet
• The Bluetooth AVRCP profile has been updated to version 1.5
• Windows now has a one-handed Japanese kana keyboard
• You can now run up to 16 apps in the background
• Improved logic for refreshing the Live tiles on the start screen
• Improved reliability for keyboards with large dictionaries
• The thumbnail logic has been altered to only create a small thumbnail after making a photo, and making the larger thumbnail when required to save storage
• During the final preparations, Windows will only go through 8 to 10 migration steps
• The Word Flow keyboard has an improved recognition of longer words
• You can now abort an autocorrection by tapping on the bolded word
• The call in-progress banner is now shown above notifications so you no longer need to dismiss that notification to end the call
• The emoji set has been completely revamped
• The default emoji’s are no longer grey, but yellow
• The text prediction engine has bene improved to show candidates based on the current keyboard language, instead of the language that was used when the word was written
• 5-inch devices like the Lumia 640 and 830 can now also use the one-handed keyboard
• Improve reliability of Bluetooth in cars
• The back-up format is changed, causing back-ups to take less from your OneDrive space, however, back-ups are incompatible with older versions of Windows 10 Mobile
• Improved battery performance for people that often turn the screen on and off again to look at the lock screen

Apps

• You can now swipe a conversation to delete it in Messaging
• The phone app now show an indicator for missed calls and voicemails
• You can now cycle through pages in the phone app infinitely
• Option to use the Camera app to take a photo and send it with Skype
• The alarm will now go louder faster when using your music
• FM Radio is no longer installed as a default app
• Improved reliability for navigating between camera roll and the Camera app
• The Insider Hub and Windows Feedback apps have been merged to Feedback Hub
  • You can now react on feedback in the Feedback Hub
  • The Feedback Hub now suggest a category when you’ve typed in your feedback
  • The “Alerts” page in the Feedback Hub has been removed

Windows phones eligible for Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary update: BLU Win HD LTE, BLU Win HD w510u, Lumia 430, Lumia 435, Lumia 532, Lumia 535, Lumia 540, Lumia 635 (1GB RAM), Lumia 636 (1GB RAM), Lumia 638 (1GB RAM), Lumia 640, Lumia 640 XL, Lumia 730, Lumia 735, Lumia 830, Lumia 930, Lumia 1520, MCJ Madosma

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SoftBank 503LV is a new Windows 10 Mobile phone from Lenovo

Lenovo in collaboration with Microsoft and SoftBank has announced a new Windows 10 Mobile handset dubbed SoftBank 503LV in Japan. The phone is targeted towards businesses and comes with Skype for Business, Office Mobile, Microsoft Intune and Enterprise Mobility.

The SoftBank 503LV comes with 5-inch HD (720 x 1280 pixels) display and is powered by Snapdragon 617 processor backed by Adreno 405 GPU and 3GB RAM. On-board storage 32GB, which can be further increased via microSD card.

The camera department gets 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front camera. Connectivity duties are handled by 4G LTE, WiFI 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. It is fueled by 2250mAh battery.

The handset also supports Continuum for phones and comes loaded with Windows 10 Mobile goodies including  Cortana, Microsoft Edge browser and more.

The 503LV is headed to Japan's mobile operator SoftBank later this year or early 2017. Pricing is not known.

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Cathay Arp XC01Q, a Windows10 Mobile with 5.5-inch display, 13MP camera

While big companies are staying away from Windows phones, we have seen a lot of Japan based smartphone makers take chance with this platform. The latest is Catahay, which is releasing Arp XC01Q Windows 10 Mobile handset later this month.

The XC01Q sports a 5.5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display and is equipped with 1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt expandable storage. The camera department gets 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front camera. Connectivity features include 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. It is backed by 2600mAh battery.

Cathay has not yet revealed the pricing of the Arp XC01Q, but the phone is likely to be limited to Japan market. 

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Coship Moly PCPhone W6 is a 6-inch Windows 10 Mobile handset with Continuum

China based phone maker Coship Mobiles has announced a new 6-inch Windows 10 Mobile handset dubbed Moly PCPhone W6, which looks identical to Mouse Computer MADOSMA Q601, which is being sold in Japan. 

The main highlight of Moly PCPhone W6 is that it supports Windows 10 Mobile Continuum feature, which will allow the phone to be used like a PC when connected to a monitor. Notably, at 6-inch, this phone is one of the biggest Windows 10 Mobile handset so far, eclipsing 5.7-inch Lumia 950 XL.

The Coship Moly PCPhone W6 features a 6-inch 1080p display with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 on top, and is equipped with octa-core Snapdragon 617 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, with storage expansion support via microSD card.

For photography, it gets a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front facing camera. The dual-SIM phone supports 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC and USB Type-C connectivity and is fueled by 3900mAh battery.

The Coship Moly PCPhone is scheduled to launch later this year for $399. Coship is not a new name in Windows 10 Mobile segment, the company had previously launched Moly X1 and Moly W5.

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Acer Liquid M330 Windows 10 Mobile launching in U.S this month for $100

Acer introduced the affordable Liquid M330 Windows 10 Mobile handset at IFA 2015, and now the company has sent out a press release stating that the Liquid M330 will go on sale in the U.S later this month for $99.99 ( Rs. 6,651). It will be available from Microsoft Stores both online and offline.

For the price tag, the Liquid M330 offers 4.5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display, Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB inbuilt expandable storage 5MP rear (w/ LED flash) & 5MP front camera and 2000mAh battery, that offers 15 hours of talk time and can last two days on standby on a single charge. It supports the usual connectivity suite including 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS.

It also comes with Windows 10 Mobile goodies that include Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), OneDrive, Corata digital voice assistant, Skype and Edge browser.

Covia BREEZ X5 Windows 10 Mobile coming later this month

Japan based smartphone manufacturer Covia has announced a new Windows 10 Mobile handset dubbed Covia BREEZ X5.

The Covia BREEZ X5 sports a 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.1GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) processor, with 1GB RAM and 8GB in-built expandable storage. For imaging, it gets an 8-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash and 2-megapixel front facing camera. The phone has dual-SIM slots and supports 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS connectivity. It is fueled by 2500mAh battery.

Since it runs Windows 10 Mobile, it comes pre-loaded with Cortana, Microsoft Edge browser, OneDrive and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote). Covia says that the BREEZ X5 is aimed at business users, as it, "allows IT to test the latest Windows 10 Mobile updates against critical line of business systems and apps, before you distribute to end users via MDM (Mobile Device Management)". 

The Covia BREEZ X5 is priced at 24800 Japanese Yen ($226 | Rs. 15,000) and will be available later this month. 

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WhatsApp updates its Windows Phone app, adds video trimming, document sharing feature

WhatsApp has updated it app for Windows Phone platform adding new features that it recently introduced on it Android app. The update bumps the version to 2.12.344 and add features like video trimming, document sharing, improvements and more. 

With video trimming, you can trim the video as per your desired length before you send it to your friends. WhatsApp has also gets video compressor, to compress size of a video file, allowing you to easily send longer videos.

Moreover, the update also adds support for document sharing, which WhatsApp recently introduced to its Android and iOS apps. Currently, users will only be able to share documents in PDF format, however, WhatsApp is working on including support for more formats in a future update.

Here's the full list of new features and improvements in WhatsApp v2.12.344

• Each person's common groups open in new tabs
• Incoming media for every person and group as default(on), always, never
• .PDF sending, new audio tab direct for music sharing
• Chat and calls (save incoming media new option)
• Added few new background images in background gallery
• New document download settings in auto download
• Size limit to 32MB for auto download
• Direct backup option in chat and calls
• More notification alert options
• Video trim options

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Twitter now available on Windows 10 Mobile

Twitter has updated its universal Windows 10 app to support Windows 10 Mobile handsets. With the update, the micro-blogging website will be bringing popular features from its Android and iOS platform to Windows 10 Mobile.

Twitter for Windows 10 Mobile gets Moments and group direct messages; the ability to shoot, edit, and post video using the device's camera; the ability to share and quote a tweet, and the ability to check out Top Tweets without logging in. Additionally, users can utilize Cortana to search Twitter or send a tweet.

Twitter also updated the desktop and tablet app to bring a new 'Dark' theme. You can turn on the theme in Settings > Personalisation. For mobile devices it's altered depending on the system-wide theme settings.

More features and update will come for Windows 10 platform in the future, says Twitter. If you're a avid tweeter, you can download the Twitter Windows 10 app from the Windows Store.

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Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 Mobile

Microsoft has finally started rolling out Windows 10 Mobile to select Windows Phone 8.1 handsets. Unfortunately, not all devices will be getting the update as Microsoft didn't want to release the update to every handsets running Windows 8.1 because it is still testing the OS on older devices. 

Here are the list of devices that is getiing the Windows 10 Mobile upgrade-

• Lumia 1520
• Lumia 930
• Lumia 640
• Lumia 640XL
• Lumia 730
• Lumia 735
• Lumia 830
• Lumia 532
• Lumia 535
• Lumia 540
• Lumia 635 1GB
• Lumia 636 1GB
• Lumia 638 1GB
• Lumia 430
• Lumia 435
• BLU Win HD w510u,
• BLU Win HD LTE x150q,
• MCJ Madosma Q501

Microsoft says that the availability of Windows 10 Mobile as an upgrade for existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices varies by "device manufacturer, device model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations and other factors." 

The update comes with new features including refreshed UI, Edge browser, Continuum, Windows Hello and Cortana voice assistant, more functional action center, as well as performance improvements and bug fixes.

To check if your Windows phone is getting the upgrade today download the official Upgrade Advisor app from the Windows Store, and select Enable Windows 10 upgrade.

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UMi announces Windows 10 Mobile version of their MediaTek powered 'Touch' smartphone

Chinese smartphone maker UMi recently introduced 'Touch' smartphone running Android 6.0 Marshmallow along with high-end specs. Now the brand has introduced a Windows 10 Mobile variant of the UMi Touch.

UMi says that the Touch comes pre-loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but promises to release Windows 10 Mobile ROM for the handset in the near future. The brand also said that if it gets positive response for users for Windows 10 Mobile for the Touch, it will out a new variant with Windows 10 pre-installed.

Spec-wise, the UMi Touch comes with a 5.5-inch LTPS 1080p display with 2.5D curved glass and is equipped with 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MTK6753 processor  w/ Mali T720 GPU, 3GB RAM, 16GB inbuilt expandable storage, 13MP rear camera (Sony’s IMX328 sensor), 5MP front camera and fingerprint sensor. It supports 4G LTE connectivity and is fueled by 4000mAh battery. The handset will also support Microsoft's virtual digital assistant Cortana.

The UMi Touch is currently up for pre-orders in China for $150 (Rs. 10,000). Shipping begins on March 20, and from March 25, the price will go up to $179.99.

Last year, Xiaomi had released Windows 10 Mobile ROM for its flagship Mi 4. If a report is to be believed, Xiaomi will also be offering Windows 10 Mobile ROM for its latest flagship Mi 5. OnePlus 2 is also expected to get Windows 10 Mobile ROM as well.

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Moly W5 Windows 10 Mobile announced for $199

China based Coship Mobiles has launched a new Windows 10 Mobile device called Moly W5. The phone sports a metal frame and has a slim profile with a thickness of just 7.3mm, giving it a premium look.

The Moly W5 sports a 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) LTPS display with Corning Gorilla Class protection and is powered by 1.1GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, further expandable via microSD card up to 128GB. 

It gets a 8-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash and 1080p video recording) and 2-megapixel front camera. It is fueled by 2000mAh battery and supports 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.

In the U.S, the Moly W5 will work with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. CDMA carriers like Verizon and Sprint are not supported. 

The Moly W5 is priced at $199 and will be available starting April 13 on Amazon in the US. 

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WhatsApp for Android, iOS gets support for sharing documents

Popular messaging service WhatsApp has updated its app for Android, iOS and Windows 10 Mobile. While Android and iOS gets new features, Windows Phone gets minor UI tweaks.

WhatsApp for Android finally gets the option to share document. Currently you'll be able to share PDF documents, and it is not known when Word documents and other formats will be available. The document sharing option appears in the sharing menu alongside other options. The update bumps the WhatsApp version to 2.12.454 and is being rolled out in phases, so it will take a while to reach you're device.

The new version of WhatsApp for iOS also get document sharing feature (PDF supported), and allows users to share images, videos and documents from third-party apps such as Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive. 

The update also brings improved design for browsing photos and videos, gives you the option to add solid colors to chat background, and let's you zoom in on videos while they're playing. Another key feature is that you'll now see 'Blue Ticks' (indicating that the message has been read by the other party) directly from the main WhatsApp chat list. The update bumps the WhatsApp version for iOS to 2.12.14.

WhatsApp update for Windows Phone bring changes to the UI, minor tweaks to message spacing, improved notifications and change to a user's profile page, with the status now highlighted at the bottom of the page. Unfortunately the Windows Phone version doesn't get the document sharing feature.

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Mouse Computer MADOSMA Q601 Windows 10 Mobile phone announced

Japan based Mouse Computer announced MADOSMA Q601 running Windows 10 Mobile at MWC 2016 in Barcelona. The case of the phone has a luxury 2.5D machined edge and is 7.9mm thin.

Mouse Computer MADOSMA Q601 sports a phablet grade 6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display and is powered by Snapdragon 617 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, further expandble via microSD card up to 128GB.

For photography, it is equipped with 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, and 5-megapixel front snapper. Connectivity features include 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, USB-C and GPS. It is fueled by 3900mAh battery.

The MADOSMA Q601 is likely to support Continuum feature, which will allow the mobile device to be used like a PC when connected to a display, mouse and keyboard.

Mouse Computer has not revealed the pricing and release date.

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HP Elite x3 can work as Windows Phone, laptop and desktop

HP has officially introduced the Elite x3, a Windows 10 smartphone with high-end specs, that is capable of powering a desktop or notebook. Even though it's a smartphone, the Elite x3 is designed to work with an optional Mobile Extender which lets you use the phone like a laptop, or you can connect it to a Desk Dock, for a PC experience.

HP is aiming the Elite x3 for the enterprise users, and it boasts many security features including fingerprint sensor, Iris scanner, 256-bit key full disk encryption, and TPM 2.0.

The HP Elite x3 sports a 5.96-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 4 protection and is powered by 2.15GHz quad-core Snapdrgaon 820 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, further expandble via microSD card up to 2TB. For imaging, the Elite x3 has 16-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture and 8-megapixel front camera. There is also an Iris camera on the front and fingerprint scanner on the back for unlocking the device

For connectivity there is Wi-Fi MiMo 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, LTE, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, USB 3.0 port with USB Type-C connector. It is fueled by a 4150mAh battery that supports Quick Charging technology for both Qi or PMA standard.

It comes with IP67 rating, which means the Elite x3 has the ability to withstand immersion in water for up to 1 metre for 30 minutes. It is also designed to pass MIL-STD 810G testing so that it can survive a 4-foot drop. There are stereo front-facing Bang & Olufsen certified speakers. It also has a series of Pogo pins on the back, allowing it to work with third party jackets or docking solutions.

The HP Elite X3 ships with two accessories - Desk Dock and Mobile Extender. Using the Desk Dock you can connect the Elite x3 to an external display using Continuum for a full fledged PC experience. The Desk Dock houses a DisplayPort, 2 x USB Type-A ports, a USB Type-C port and RJ-45 Ethernet port.

The Mobile Extender looks like a laptop and has a 12.5-inch 1080p display, a battery and keyboard, but does not have a processor, memory or storage, instead it requires the Elite x3 for the processing power. You can connect the Elite x3 to the Mobile Extender with a USB Type-C or through wireless connection.

HP has not revealed the pricing and availability details of the Elite x3. 

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Microsoft Lumia 650 gets official: Windows 10 Mobile for Under $200

Microsoft has officially announced its latest Windows 10 Mobile device, the Lumia 650. The main highlight of the Lumia 650 is the aluminum frame, giving it a premium feel. The phone will be available in Single and dual-SIM variants.

The Microsoft Lumia 650 sports a 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) AMOLED ClearBlack display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 212 processor with 1GB RAM. On-board storage is 16GB, further expandable via microSD card up to 200GB.

For photography, the Lumia 650 is equipped with 8-megapixel rear camera with LED and 5-megapixel front facing camera. Both front an rear camera can record 720p videos. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 LE and GPS. It is fueled by 2000mAh battery.

Since it runs Windows 10 Mobile, the Lumia 650 will come pre-loaded with Microsoft suite of productivity apps including Office apps (Word, Excel, Power Point, OneNote), for creating and editing documents on-the-go; OneDrive, for cloud storage, and Cortana, Microsoft's personal assistant. 

The Lumia 650 will be available for purchase in seleect European markets starting February 18 for under $199 (Rs. 13,500), before local taxes and subsidies. It comes in matte black and matte white colors. As for the Indian market, the dual SIM variant of Lumia 650 is listed on Microsoft India website. Unfortunately there is not pricing and availability details.

VAIO Phone Biz, a Windows 10 based Mobile launched in Japan

VAIO, the former Sony laptop unit forayed into the smartphone segment last year with the launch of Android powered VAIO Phone. Now the company has launched its first Windows 10 Mobile phone, called VAIO Phone Biz. It sports a sleek silver-finished aluminium build and tempered glass in the front.

The VAIO Phone Biz features 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display and is powered by 1.7GHz octa-core Snapdragon 617 processor with Adreno 405 GPU and 3GB RAM. On-board storage is 16GB, that can be further increased via microSD card up to 64GB. For photography, it is equipped with 13-megapixel rear camera with rear camera and 5-megapixel front snapper. It supports 4G LTE, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and is fueled by 2800mAh battery.

Since it runs Windows 10 Mobile, it supports Continuum mode that  allows a user to plug-in the smartphone to a TV, monitor, or a large screen and use it as a computer.

The VAIO Phone Biz is priced at 50,000 yen ($424 | Rs. 29,000) unlocked and will go on sale in Japan through local carrier NTT Docomo sometime in April. It comes in Silver color.

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Spanish brand Funker announces W5.5 Pro with Windows 10 Mobile

Spain based smartphone brand Funker has announced a new Windows 10 Mobile handset, the W5.5 Pro. It packs decent specs, that we get from a mid-range $150 Android smartphone.

The Funker W5.5 Pro sports a 5.5-inch 720p display and is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable storage. For photography, there is 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and 5-megapixel front snapper for selfies and video calling. Connectivity features include 3G, 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. A 2600mAh battery keeps the phone running.

Priced at €239 ($250 | Rs. 17,500), the Funker W5.5 Pro can be purchased in Spain from the company website.

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