Spotify stops support for Windows Phone app

Spotify stops support for Windows Phone app

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The update that Spotify sent out for its Windows Phone app in February 2015 will be that app's final update. The music streamer has decided that it no longer is worth it to add the newest features for the small number of Windows Phone users. Yes, that hardy bunch will still have access to the app, but it will continue to fall behind the capabilities of the iOS and Android versions of Spotify.

Take $100 off both Core i5 powered Surface Pro 4 models via the Microsoft Store

Take $100 off both Core i5 powered Surface Pro 4 models via the Microsoft Store

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Take $100 off both Core i5 powered Surface Pro 4 models via the Microsoft Store

Looking to pick up the Surface Pro 4 tablet at a discount? Then you should check out the Microsoft Store which is running a sale on certain models of the device. From now until March 26th, you can save $100 on the versions of the Surface Pro 4 that feature the Intel Core i5 processor under the hood. There are two such models.

Microsoft polishes its plans to nix Windows Phone app gap, Android apps may be part of solution

Microsoft polishes its plans to nix Windows Phone app gap, Android apps may be part of solution

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Windows Phone has made a lot of progress in just a couple short years, with much thanks to Nokia’s embracing of the platform and working in its hardware finesse to make the Lumia series and extremely capable smartphone, no matter if it is an entry level Lumia 520 or a banner waving Lumia 930.

Microsoft could add firmware to the Windows Phone Developer Preview

Microsoft could add firmware to the Windows Phone Developer Preview

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As a way to bypass slow moving carriers (Verizon, is that you?), Microsoft offers the Windows Phone Developer Preview program. While the "wink, wink" reason for its existence is to give developers a heads up on the next update of Windows Phone, it is also used by non-developers to get access to the next build of Microsoft's mobile OS before an actual OTA update is pushed out by a carrier.

Telstra testing in-flight LTE service

Telstra testing in-flight LTE service

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A few years ago, Qantas airlines conducted some trials with in-flight internet access for flights over Australia, but has pretty much abandoned offering the service due to lack of usage. In-flight Wi-Fi is offered on some international flights, but the experience is not what one would call consistent.