Only 3 Percent Of Windows Phone Users Will Switch To iPhone 6

"Curiosa" customer survey that  comes throught (Survata) Team, They asked to BlackBerry, Android and Windows Phone users if they would like to buy an "iPhone 6", The results are interesting and probably a big surprise. Then see how the thing is, as we posted the results middle of this post.

6 Percent of BlackBerry users would like to buy the new iPhone, while if we ask people that have Android the percentage drops to 5%. Finally, only 3% of Windows Phone users would buy the iPhone 6, 3

6% of iPhone 5 users said to possibly buy the new one, in the case of iPhone 5S the 18% of users actually gonna buy the New iPhone 6.

This lack of interest from users of Windows Phone might be due to lack of news. As currently we know iPhone 6 is coming with a massive larger screen, and the resolution with NFC chip, and they also increase in the power level of hardware, but other things are same like Android and Windows Phones.

I truly think that the survey just isn't to take it into account, The Survata Team asked 889 comsumers, a rather low figure. We also need to remember that the iPhone just isn't exactly cheap. The iPhone 6 seems to be more expensive than the current iPhone 5S, may be due to the increased screen size.


Windows Phone in my point of view as much like iOS, An operating system that requires less hardware to work very well, It's also quite stable and often give little trouble. Clearly still has to improve and faster than the competition.

How to install downloaded applications in Windows Phone 8.1 Store

With the arrival of Windows Phone 8, I get a method by which we could install applications on our phone from SD card. 

Thus, we could save the download application using mobile and space involved in the memory of the phone during installation.

But only apps downloaded from the Windows Phone Store, and maintaining connection to the store because it was checking if we had permission to install it.

Yes, all holders of a terminal that does not have SD card, could not make that method.

With Windows Phone 8.1 , the possibilities have increased and it is now possible:

• Install applications on SD card through our terminal to save space on the phone memory.
• Move installed to SD card or SD card applications being able to free up the phone and installed applications.

But can we still install downloaded from Windows Phone Store applications? Well the answer is yes, and that point has also improved. Now not only the owners of an SD card terminal can perform the installation , but also those with only internal storage.

To do this, simply copy the downloaded file to the root of the phone or the root directory of the SD card.

Once you've copied the file, we'll go to the Windows Phone Store.

Click on options and see an option that had previously not now appears to install local applications. If we click on it we get a list of applications and is compatible and can install it we can select.

It is a good method if we unloaded a heavy application as it can be a game in hand even gigas and we have to install it on multiple terminals.

Now available even without SD card terminals. Of course, we can only install applications we can install from the store itself .

You knew this new method to install applications?

Tutorials Windows Phone | Tutorials

Popular Facebook game Pool Live Tour available for Windows Phone

One of the most played multiplayer games on Facebook is now available for Windows Phone, Pool Live Tour , was adapted to be played mainly on a touch screen so we will find a few simple controls.

 Currently playing an average of 2.5 million players a day and allows us to stand against real players at any time, in its version for smartphone allows us to invite our friends from Facebook.

Pool Live Tour has single player mode so we can practice when we challenge a friend or compete against other players win coins and trophies. The more we play will refine our technique.  

A game that provides hours of fun.

We do not know if it works on devices with 512 MB ​​of RAM , the store does not specify. What I can say is if it's in Spanish and is compatible with Windows Phone 8.1 , the download is 73 MB, a game for anything heavy.

The features of this Pool Live Tour are:

• Adapted touch controls for gameplay as realistic as possible. We can make shots spin difficult
• It has so online and offline in order to play anywhere . We'll play against other users, whether you use a smartphone , tablet or from Facebook. It also supports games by connecting Bluetooth and play two people on one screen
• It has 5 levels , ability to enable or disable support. As we improve we will face against opponents who bring us the hardest things
• Different types of heels to choose, more than 50 tables
• A lot more

You know, if you like you play pool this Pool Live Tour may I hitch. Graphically it is not anything special, but it is not necessary better graphics, what matters is the gameplay in these cases and that the physics of the ball is what real as possible.

Update 29/06 : works on devices with 512 MB ​​of RAM. Thanks Matt for the info.

Windows Phone Store | Pool Live Tour (Free)

BBM comes next July to Windows Phone

After a long wait for the users who wanted to see the application BBM on your Windows Phone, we have to say is very close.

Today the CEO of BlackBerry, John Chen said BBM out next July , did not disclose the specific day on which it will be available, but at least we know for sure it's a matter of weeks to have the messaging application Store.

The popular BlackBerry application enough time left for iOS and Android ago , months ago already announced the Windows Phone version but never said when it would. Thus we now have an alternative to WhatsApp , Line , Telegram, among others.

So now we can say that the wait is coming to an end within a few weeks you will be able to download the.

We have little information on the application, the picture you see above and that people have posted Windows Phone Central is a Nokia XL. We are looking forward to test it out thoroughly , for many can be the perfect app to replace Queen messaging applications in many countries, WhatsApp.

Latter until recently I had many problems in its version for Windows Phone with notifications also took several months to release an update and had to remove it from the store for a couple of weeks.

New details about the application for the lock screen in Windows Phone 8.1

The month of April at the Microsoft event held in San Francisco, Redmond unveiled its new version of mobile operating system, Windows Phone 8.1. As you know the new OS version brings many improvements and features, some of them highly sought after by users as the expected action center, independent volume control or the expected voice assistant Cortana.

One of the improvements that were also announced was the ability to customize our lock screen, this new functionality when it has not been possible to test it in the Preview version of Windows Phone 8.1 developers.

As usual there are many users who ask Joe Belfiore on developments that will bring future updates of applications. Again replied Joe Belfiore giving users important news about the new application for the lock screen .

After several tests have ruled that time comes the new application terminals with 512 MB ​​of RAMbecause it can compromise the speed of flow of the entire operating system, so the new application is expected to arrive in two weeks will be terminals available for at least 1 GB of RAM .

Joe Belfiore has also given details about the Facebook application, are working closely with Facebookto correct errors in the application and improve stability, this update should arrive in summer. Also expected to soon reach new universal applications, which are being taken very seriously.

Do you striking application to the lock screen?

First screenshot and video for Windows 8.1 with Bing

We took a few weeks in which we've talked a few times of Windows 8.1 with Bing , a version that is designed for economical equipment and has no cost to manufacturers of hardware . The ideal operating system for tablets because it can work with only 1 GB of RAM and an internal storage is enough for 16 GB.

The only difference at first compared to the current version that is paid is that this leads Bing as default search engine . Although they say that it can be changed without any problem. Currently manufacturers like Dell or HP changed the search engine they installed Windows on their computers instead of Google or get the other partner to have some agreement.

This will make if a manufacturer wants to save paying the license to install Windows 8.1 Pro opt for use with Windows 8.1 on their computers Bing. What is not so clear is that this savings for the manufacturer also see reflected in store for the consumer.

From June 3 held in Taiwan Computex 2014, expect to see low-cost devices from various manufacturers that use this version of Windows. This can increase the market share of Windows 8.1 that it is not all good.

Currently between Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 add up to a 12.64% market share , percentage that Windows 8.1 is 6.35%. Windows 7 is best used with a 50.06% share and seems to continue to rise. The Modern UI interface not really like users who do not have computers with touch screen and they missed the classic menu.

Microsoft has already said that the classic menu back soon with an update that will release and expected for the month of August. Meanwhile rumors suggest that the Preview of Windows 9 will be available in February or March next year.

Windows Phone 8.1 Developer first Preview update

Today Microsoft released an update for Windows Phone 8.1 Preview , the version number is the 8.10.12393.890 , the download is about 21 MB. As for the changes has many, less visible, so possibly be to correct some faults detected. It is less to officially next version of Windows Phone comes out, although the Nokia Lumia 630 already has it.

The most notable change is that if we receive a notice and opened with the appropriate application disappears from the action center, above even reading the message notification was being. Some users say they noticed an improvement in performance , we do not know if it shows on all devices or rather those with hardware less powerful.

Microsoft will start the Windows Phone 8.1 support on June 24 and will run until July 11, 2017 . updates including said support system and are the potential security issues that can be detected. It may not be long before we start seeing that various manufacturers update their devices.

Nokia already said all Lumia with Windows Phone 8 will receive Windows Phone 8.1, the update will come this summer , so we will not have to wait long. Anyway keep in mind that if your device is any operator can not receive the update, in these cases depends on which Nokia received. Hopefully it will not take too long, there are many interesting features worth having.

Facebook for Windows Phone gets a minor update

Facebook was updated to version 8.1.6.0 in the case of using Windows Phone 8.1 . Do not expect big changes, we're talking about a minor update to fix some bugs and improve performance . In terms of the interface and options no news for now. If you do not even the Windows Phone Store warned that a new version you can update manually searching for the app in the store.

Version 5.0 of the application of Facebook was developed from scratch completely, was seeking better performance, add a new interface, improved navigation and compatibility with most resolutions , among other things. We make it easy to see that our friends are doing, share updates, photos and videos.

An important aspect is the notifications, now receive an alert when our friends pressed on "Like" and put comments on our publications. could not miss the power in group discussions . They certainly did a great facelift to the application.

Most of the improvements were made ​​in version 5.2 . The notifications are faster and safer, and put ads for the chat, the main icon was redesigned, also the side of the chat, events, groups, pages and albums. Finally improvements messages, performance and included more languages.

Please remember that depending on the version of Windows Phone that you use you'll get a different version number of Facebook. Application works quite well and usually receives updates , it shows that Microsoft developed. We will see that improvements introduced soon, although summer a major update is expected. Facebook for Windows Phone does not have a very high score in the store, currently 3 stars out of 5.'s an application that uses many people and usually has all kinds of criticism.

Windows Phone Store | Facebook (free)

How to Easily Solve the storage problem Other of Windows Phone 8.1

Since the advent of Windows Phone 8, many users start having Storage problems. So occupied that category of storage on Windows Phone 8. The reasons are many and seems to have been resolved gradually in each update, (GDR) up to Windows Phone 8.1 where we're gonna have a ultimate solution.

A little history: What "Other" means and Why it Grows?

The first thing is to know how the size of that category is calculated "other" when we go to the calculation device storage. Thus, this category is a catchall where included everything what I know and what I don't, Therefore:

"Other" = total storage capacity - size categories - free storage space

So, what types of the files we had in the category of "other"?

• Files may be given, but that does not belong to any category: Such as messages, emails, downloaded maps, documents, etc..
• Temporary files: Here would be included as loads of files photos or videos of OneDrive, thumbnails of pictures and online albums, Internet Explorer history other browsing data history, etc..
• File types that are not recognized: Such as videos unrecognized files or non-Office, etc..
  But why not stop growing? Then we detail the official reasons.
• Apps and downloaded games: Until the arrival of Windows Phone 8 GDR2, when we install any game, a copy of the installation of always kept in other, even if you uninstalled the application. These copies could not delete and remain in the category of other. 
  
  So, Unfortunately we always have to reset the phone to remove it. With Windows Phone 8 GDR2, that problem can solve by removing old files.
• Automatic Loading OneDrive: In this case, when Windows Phone 8 GDR2 didn't invented, automatic load generated OneDrive is the thing that has temporary full-resolution photos and that could not be removed without resetting the phone.
  
  Now when fortunately Windows Phone 8 GDR2 improved that aspect generating smaller images, but it was not until the arrival of Windows Phone 8 GDR3 when you have to eliminate the previously stored images.
• Photos of the Nokia camera application: Applications like Nokia Camera generates files that you can't handle directly. For example, full-resolution photos of the Lumia 1020. These files are counted in this category also.
• Misclassified data applications: When Windows Phone 8 GDR3 didn't invent, we have  data associated with applications that are installed incorrectly classified in "other" rather within your application as well.

Windows Phone 8.1 and "other":

Well. With Windows Phone 8.1 the renovated section has reached storage sensor. In it, we have more categories, which has led to better detect each file, the other section has been reduced to a minimum.

Windows Phone 8.1 has also contributed all of the above improvements is actually carried out to Windows Phone with the installation files, automatic uploading photos, etc..  

So, as Windows Phone 8.1, this paragraph should be minimized. So, you can see in the picture below, how in almost a month of use my updated Windows Phone 8.1 Preview phone, I have that section to 0 bytes.

Meet the new Windows Phone 8.1 depth

Now that two weeks ago has launched Windows Phone 8.1 Preview , and since you commented in detail much of the news, we believe it is necessary to conduct a review of everything we have seen and learned of this new version of the operating system. To do this we will build on the tutorials already published and many of you have read it, but sure many other readers.

Update

The first thing is to know what to do to be able to try Windows Phone 8.1 Preview . So, you know I need a special account, but that has no cost , and install a program in the terminal. With a few steps, you can be enjoying the Preview version. But yes, keep in mind that is not an official update from the manufacturer , so someone can be a problem. For example, we know that the Samsung ATIV S Camera problems exist, and Huawei is not possible or install. For Nokia have not heard major problems, but some cases of high battery consumption that some readers have managed to solve some advice, and we hope that Nokia has entirely cleared its official deployment.

• Prepare your terminal to have Windows Phone 8.1 Preview

Home Screen

It is one of the sections where Windows Phone 8.1 has a more exciting update. So with this version have reached the three columns of Tiles for all terminals, taking the size it is. Some people seem too small, others love it, but what good is that has reached all phones and everyone can try. In Metro WinPhone we've explained how to configure them.

• Sets the number of columns in the Start menu

On the other hand, it is now possible to set the background of Tiles in the Home. Not the same background settings that some expected, but really, the effect created is more than striking andgenerates a touch of class . Of course, we explain how Metro WinPhone set.

• Set the background start Windows Phone 8.1

Notification Center and Selling Shares

Another new star has been the inclusion of Notification Center in this version of Windows Phone. Thus, it is now possible to have total control , and we can set the tone, if we notice, whether or not vibrate if the message is displayed, etc.. The best part is compatible with Live Tiles can remove notifications and leave the Live Tiles as before without saturating the notification center.

• Configure your notification center

Moreover, the same menu has come another very requested new feature: quick actions . Allowing 4 or 5 shares set at hand at all times. Even though the screen is locked .

• Configure your quick actions
• Access the notification center even if the terminal is locked

Cortana

It's a shame that it still in Spanish, because it sure would enjoy and admire how she is learning every day. But it's normal, that technology will launch in the native language to perfect and develop it for other languages ​​later.

Anyway, if you want to try Cortana in English , try to follow this tutorial:

• Active Cortana in your Windows Phone 8.1

Using SD card

Windows Phone features achieve exceptional performance in low-end terminals. And in that range, the use of the SD card is usually quite important. Thus, already in Windows Phone 8 could use for photos, videos, music and more. But now with Windows Phone 8.1 has gone a step further: you can install applications on the SD card .

• Set to install applications on SD card
• Move installed apps to SD card

Keyboard

We continue with the latest news, and in this case, we know that now is the keyboard with stand swype to Windows Phone and is proud to be one of the best of all platforms. No need tutorial or anything, since it is not necessary to activate it (if it enabled the predictive keyboard) and use it directly.

But still, you've missed any key on your keyboard new Windows Phone 8.1, as well now can not find the point . Well, we tell you how to recover it.

• Retrieves the comma on the keyboard of Windows Phone 8.1

Battery Management

Another important aspect of any mobile is the battery management. So Windows Phone 8.1 brings the section on battery saving improved, and allow us to see the consumption per application plus to block background applications.

• Manages the battery in Windows Phone 8.1

Synchronizing Data

It has also been seen with Windows Phone 8.1 has come the possibility of configuration synchronization through One-drive with Windows 8. way we can have synchronized color, bookmarks, passwords and configuration data from other applications.

• Synchronize data between Windows Phone and Windows

List of calls and speed dial

Another aspect has been touched up a list of calls and the incorporation of the speed dial . It is not that there is really missed, but certainly many people will be helpful to have your contacts handy.

• New on the list of calls and speed dial

Shop and implementation

The app store has also been changed both aesthetically and in its functionality . Now applications are better, and their details. Also accede easily to record installed applications and ability to have automatic updates (even setting that is updated only via WI-Fi).

• Reinstall applications at the history
• Force seeking Store update Windows Phone 8.1

Screenshot

Even something as basic as capture screen has changed in Windows Phone 8.1 , as this version of the operating system stops forcing terminals have keys for Home, Back, Search. So, you want to know how to do now to capture the screen?

• Screen Capture in Windows Phone 8.1

Search the Phone

Microsoft is unifying increasingly mobile and desktop operating systems is a fact. So every time we have the same functions on each platform and arriving at a new, soon comes to another platform. For example, Windows 8.1 came with an advanced search by blending local data with data obtained through Bing. Same thing happened with Windows Phone 8.1, where now we can also look inside the device .

• Searching for information within your phone with Windows Phone 8.1

Reverse

And if all this does not convince you, or have insurmountable problems, provided you can go back to Windows Phone 8 .'s not easy, but possible. Therefore we have prepared a tutorial for operation is the Nokia Lumia.

• Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows Phone 8

Abstract

We expect all these tutorials and have served to aid you know better the new operating system and enjoy its new features . We know that some sections are as applying Podcast or Internet Explorer 11 to fund, but we understand more of the applications discussed below.

Anyway, if you consider or need to talk about any particular section, please solicitousness to prepare them in the comments.