Kobo has developed a new e-reading app for Windows 8 phones and is actively looking for people to participate in the beta test program. The purpose of this invite only program is to get feedback based on a wide variety of real usage scenarios and essential features that would make the app better. Beta Builds will only be released to the beta participants so you can rest … [Read more...] about Kobo is Developing Windows Phone 8 e-Reading App
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Microsoft Considering Waiving Windows RT and Windows Phone Licensing Fees
Microsoft is said to be actively exploring the idea of dropping license fees for its Windows RT and Windows Phone operating systems. This they hope will help device manufacturers to ward off the twin challenges posed by the Apple iOS on the one hand and Google Android on the other. The above is still being deliberated upon though seems to be the only way to keep Windows Phone … [Read more...] about Microsoft Considering Waiving Windows RT and Windows Phone Licensing Fees
Bookviser eBook Reader App Announces New Update For Windows 8
Bookviser, the ebook reading app for the Windows Phone platform has announced an update that will make it compatible with the latest Windows Phone 8 version. Of course all the endearing qualities of the app that has made it among the most sought after ebook reading application for Windows Phone 8 remains intact while a few enhancements has also been added to the list. Among … [Read more...] about Bookviser eBook Reader App Announces New Update For Windows 8
Microsoft Announces the Purchase of Nokia
Microsoft are the new owners of Nokia. In a move which took many by surprise, Microsoft will now own the Finnish company’s devices and products division in a deal worth $5 billion. Another $2.2 billion will go towards acquiring licenses of all of Nokia’s patents so that the entire deal works out to $7.2 billion. All this, while everyone thought Nokia was working hard to regain … [Read more...] about Microsoft Announces the Purchase of Nokia