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Windows Phone 8 GDR3 to bring support for more tiles?
AT&T Nokia Lumia 920s get Firmware Update to 1232.5962.1314.0001
PR 2.0 For WP8 Brings Always on/Sleeping Screen and Double Tap to Unlock
Video: Sharing to Instagram on Windows Phone Via Instagraph
Patent Details Nokia tablet Equipped With Kickstand and Keyboard; Beat Microsoft to it.
New Update Available for Lumia 920,820 and 620
Microsoft, Nokia, Oracle and others file antitrust against ‘Trojan Horse’ activities of Android?
Lumiappdates: The Amazing Spider-Man updated to v1.1.0.0

Windows Phone 8 GDR3 to bring support for more tiles?

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 06:04 PM PDT

According to Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft is going to solve the issue of wasted space on bigger displays, but essentially, filling them up – with more tiles that is. The rumour is that there will be support for a third column of medium sized tiles. Windows Phone Daily made the mockup you see above, and I actually quite like it. At first, I thought maybe it was too cluttered, but now, I think it works, especially since we have heard that WP8 will have bigger and better displays.

I recently had the discussion on twitter that MS may soon run out of UI/UX innovation, but hopefully this is the least exciting change they make. I’d love to have those 3/4 tiles – both landscape and portrait and the folder implementation. Oh, and of course, our very own Peter Lackman’s concept of “Hyperspace” notifications.

So my last addition is, is more better?

Source: All things Microsoft; Via: Windows Phone Daily

AT&T Nokia Lumia 920s get Firmware Update to 1232.5962.1314.0001

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 05:49 PM PDT

We heard recently that 1232.5957.1308.00xx was rolling out globally, after being on AT&T branded devices for a few weeks now (as well as shipped on new devices and flashed to existing). In that time, it seems AT&T customers were suffering from some connectivity issues. Namely, their data connection would drop out and be unreliable on the Lumia 920, when on LTE.

In new Nokia fashion, they have pushed out the update (yes, literally a matter of days from confirmation of the bug to a solution). The update is reportedly live for those of you with an AT&T branded Lumia 920. For the rest of the world owners, enjoy your 5957.1308 update, and let us know if you have any issues.

Source: WPCentral

PR 2.0 For WP8 Brings Always on/Sleeping Screen and Double Tap to Unlock

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 10:33 AM PDT

YES!!! I know half of you are going insane reading this but it’s true! WPC got their hands on a leaked release of “PR2.0″ for wp8 and it brings an always on lock screen and double tap to unlock (plus more features)!

Video: Sharing to Instagram on Windows Phone Via Instagraph

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 07:04 AM PDT

We’ve heard quite a bit about the new app Instagraph, which lets you post pictures to your instagram account on Windows Phone, provided you already have an account. Well the app is finally int he store (for $2.49) and you can download it and give it a spin, or check out the video below and see it in all its glory:

The pictures that I had Queued uploaded after about 30 minutes of waiting, but the point is they finally go through. The app itself is super smooth and responsive, easy to use and seems well built. Unfortunately the servers are currently getting hammered by users so it might take a while to get your photo posted.

One feature I’d like to see added in the future is the ability to share the picture you’re uploading to your twitter account (as you can through the official instagram app).

Instagraph is priced at $2.49 in the marketplace and you can grab it from the QR code down below. Currently it’s only available for WP8 devices, but a WP7.X app is in the works.

http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=fdbdfd05-a7ab-447b-981a-edf0a42b70b2

Patent Details Nokia tablet Equipped With Kickstand and Keyboard; Beat Microsoft to it.

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 06:38 AM PDT

Nokia have been toying with tablet designs and concepts for a while now, everybody knows this; but nobody knows exactly what or when it’s coming. A recently unveiled patent application shows a Nokia tablet concept with a keyboard and a kickstand that “envelopes” the device (which matches the rumors we’ve heard before). The patent application was filed before Microsoft unveiled its surface tablet; which has its now iconic flip out kickstand (which seems to be the only feature they’re capable of marketing).

There are rumors on the interwebs that Nokia had a hand in designing the Surface with Microsoft, or at least some part in “inspiring it”; given strength by Microsoft’s choice of colors for the tablet’s clip on covers (Cyan, Magenta and black). Of course there is no proof of that, but certainly is intriguing.

VIA

Thanks for the tip Alvester

New Update Available for Lumia 920,820 and 620

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 01:08 AM PDT

Nothing starts off the day better than news of a new update for your phone, over at Nokia discussions they’ve detailed the new updates for both devices; which as usual will roll out in the upcoming days/weeks.

Hi everyone,

we have released some new software updates for Nokia Lumia 920 and 820! Version 1232.5957.1308.00xx will bring:

improved automatic display brightness adjustment

fix for intermittent screen blanking during a call

further performance and stability improvements.

Additionally, we have published new software update for Nokia Lumia 620 version 1030.6407.1308.00xx, with plenty of reasons for you to update:

Improved touch screen functions, including corrections in multi-touch actions

Better voice quality with Bluetooth headsets that support echo/noise suppression

Enhanced camera performance with corrected exposure when flash is used in bright light conditions

Various improvements to system stability, performance, and usability

The update will be rolled out gradually over the coming weeks, so please stay patient and wait for the notification to pop up on your phone screen once your phone is eligible. The exact software version may wary between different regions.

So far nothing shows up for me on my 920, but if you’ve got the update let us know your device and location down below.

Microsoft, Nokia, Oracle and others file antitrust against ‘Trojan Horse’ activities of Android?

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 12:55 AM PDT

Quick heads up just to share the story if you missed it from a couple of days ago:

I believe it’s about Google app bundling into Android, getting unfair advantage over consumer data. Whilst Android is free, Android partners are required to install a set of Google apps in-order to be Android certified. The FairSearch group, consisting of MS, Nokia, Oracle and others has asked the EU Antitrust commission to investigate these alleged antitrust practices by Google

Oh, Trojan Horse, phrase of 2011 :p

Cheers all for the tip

Lumiappdates: The Amazing Spider-Man updated to v1.1.0.0

Posted: 11 Apr 2013 12:29 AM PDT