The Windows Phone Weekly Digest: April 4, 2015
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.”
ICYMI: April 4, 2015
A lot can happen in a week. Seven days might not seem like much, but it can be an eternity in the tech news cycle. Between Windows news, hardware and software developments and Microsoft’s fast-paced movements throughout the technology landscape, it’s never easy to keep your hand on the pulse of technology. Not to mention everything that’s going on right here at Windows Central!
Every week we’re going to compile the biggest stories into one post, so you never fall behind – In Case You Missed It (ICYMI).
Costco putting Surface 3 bundles with Type Cover and Pen up for pre-order
Costco members thinking of pre-ordering a Surface 3 have a treat in store with the retailer putting out some decent sounding bundles. Along with the tablet your pre-order will get you a black Surface 3 Type Cover and a silver Surface Pen for $100 more than the RRP.
Certificate errors bring down the Gmail app for some
Gmail’s having some trouble being Gmail right now…
If you’re having trouble getting mail to load in the Gmail app on your phone, you might not be alone. Google is reporting an issue affecting “a majority of users”, and that issue is rooted in an invalid certificate.
Deal: KMASHI 10000mAh External Battery Pack for under $15
If you had over to Ama
zon, you can pick up a KMASHI external battery charger for dirt cheap.
This isn’t one of those poor performing 100mAh lipstick chargers either, this is a full 10000mAh battery pack with a 2.1A and 1A output port.
This battery pack has enough juice in it to fully recharge a majority of phones three times and then some!
These things really come in handy when traveling, or even when you are around the house.
Instead of having to leave your phone behind at a power outlet, you can carry your phone around with you.
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Sci-Fi Today | The Friday Debate Podcast 010
Technical difficulties kept the Friday Debate Podcast from releasing last week, but after a lot of fiddling around with the audio, we’re bringing you a DOUBLE FEATURE this week for the FDP.
Today, Josh is joined by the usual group of hosts to talk science fiction – well, not necessarily sci-fi but instead the kinds of technology we wanted while growing up that we might be seeing today. We bounce around the ideas of jet-packs, virtual reality, smart homes, and all of their implications – while getting caught in a lot of tangents that make for one of the longest editions of the podcast we’ve had yet.
Come join us and don’t forget to listen to the podcast on all of the podcasting networks, as well has following us all on social media – the links for everything are in the full post for the podcast below! Soon we will be taking your own questions and topics, so give us all a shoutout all over the place with the hashtag #FDP!
The Friday Debate Podcast – discussing topics in Android every week.
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Recorded on March 26, 2015 – Hosted and Produced by Joshua Vergara
Apple will start accepting Apple Watch try-on appointments on April 10
Apple Watch in-store previews are starting on April 10, and that’s the first day you’ll be able to make a reservation to try one on too.
Pre-orders for the Apple Watch are scheduled to begin on April 10. So are in-store previews and try-ons so you can get a feel for what it’s like before you plop down $349 to $17,000 for an Apple Watch. Taking of reservations for those try-on appointments? Also starting on April 10.
It’s a slightly frustrating approach — not taking reservations until the day that appointments start, though it’s worth noting that there will be two weeks worth of in-store previews before the April 24 launch. If you’re not sure which Apple Watch model you want, you might just want to make an appointment. We don’t have an exact time for when appointment reservations will open up, but it’s safe to assume it’ll be at the same 12:01 Pacific time as pre-orders… and it’s safe to assume that Apple.com will be hammered in the process.
Source: Apple
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OnePlus releases OxygenOS, its custom take on Android
After a pretty sizable delay, OnePlus has at last released OxygenOS, its in-house version of Android 5.0 Lollipop. As promised back near the start of the year, this Cyanogen replacement is all about a “back to basics” approach that keeps things stock unless the startup thinks a new feature would be genuinely useful. Right now, that’s largely limited to features you already had on your One: you can draw Oppo-style gestures to trigger functions when the screen is off, switch between hardware and software navigation keys and customize your quick-access settings. OxygenOS isn’t for the faint of heart at this stage, since you’ll have to be comfortable with installing ROMs (and likely put up with early bugs), but it’s worth a shot if you want to catch a glimpse of OnePlus’ software future.
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Source: OnePlus Blog
Uh Oh, iFixIt teardown of the M9 shows you shouldn’t try to repair it yourself
The unibody build of the M9 makes it a though nut to crack. iFixIt has bravely dove underneath the M9 undeterred by the unfriendly design of the M8.
HTC just isn’t in favor of making easy to repair devices it seems. It is a good thing they introduced the Uh Oh protection program where they will fix physical damage for you.
The jest of the teardown guide is that the teardown starts off easy, but gets hard. Fast.
The motherboard seems to be glued down to to battery making both extremely difficult to remove without damaging one.
It also appears that the rotary vibrator is actually soldered down on top of the motherboard with some added adhesive for good measure.
There is no mistake, the HTC One M9 is solid device built with quality in mind. It is just a little hard to fix if said quality were to be hindered by human clumsiness.
You can read the whole teardown walk through with all of iFixIt’s quirky jokes.
Do yourself a favor and take good care of your M9; maybe even put a case on it. If your M9 takes a little damage, it might be best to send it in to HTC and let them fix it up for you.
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Microsoft turns 40: A look back at a few of the company’s highs and lows
Microsoft started 40 years ago today, April 4, 1975 in Albuquerque, New Mexico by co-founders Paul Allen and Bill Gates. They launched a business to sell the Altair BASIC interpreter that was used on the MITS Altair 8800 personal computer.
Needless to say, Microsoft has grown in the last 40 years from two people to over 100,000 employees working on tons of different products and services all over the world. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the company has changed the world as it was one of the major forces behind the entire personal computing era.
We decided to take a look back at the biggest highs and lows of Microsoft’s past four decades. It’s safe to say that the company has had huge successes, but also some embarrassing failures as well.
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