Microsoft updates two weeks later we have the updated Xbox Music

The music app we've seen go with Windows Phone 8.1 Preview has been met with widespread criticism, both in performance and functionality. So, it seemed that the idea of removing the native application on the operating system and make a new application was not too good. But waylaid Microsoft Xbox Music stating that I would be ready for the official launch and that upgrades independent of the operating system would be conducted every two weeks and help achieve this.

And it looks like we will have to give the reason for Microsoft. So, every two weeks or so is coming one update that fixes stability issues and enable new features that existed in the same native application but was lost in this application.

So with the update that just arrived from their news stands around a request of many users. And in Xbox Music had lost the ability to advance to the next song or back to the previous sliding a finger to the right or left. So, with this update, is back this functionality but sliding your finger up or down . Why not to the right or left? Because the playback screen is part of a pivot and that gesture is used to change the application section.

In addition to the return of this functionality, there are other significant improvements, such as asignificant reduction in the header with the name of the application . Leaving more room for important application information. A new release also highly demanded by users, and showing that Microsoft is hearing increasingly more to those who will use your products and adapts to them.

These developments are welcome, but they sure are not enough for many. Since some users will continue to have waiting more than 100 songs in a playlist , and the acclaimed Live Tile support for, or transparent Live Tile . Hopefully we come in future updates.

Windows Phone Store | Xbox Music

All Available Versions Of The New Surface Pro 3

 As well advanced in the leak a few days ago , there will be a wide range of models of the Surface Pro 3. With this move, Microsoft ensures availability of use of a tablet from Microsoft to anyone who requests , facilitating in accessing them. So these would be versions available:

• Intel Core i3 Processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage - 799 euros
• Intel Core i5 Processor, 4GB RAM and 128GB storage - 999 euros
• Processor Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage - 1299 euros
• Processor Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage - 1549 euros
• Processor Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM and 512GB storage - 1949 euros

Needless to say, all models will port USB 3.0 full-size video output Mini DisplayPort and an SD card reader , front and rear 5-megapixel camera, up to 9 hours of autonomy and Windows 8.1 Pro The colors that we acquire the tablet would be black, purple, cyan and red.

Along with the tablet, we can acquire the official Type Keyboard Cover, we will have available in red, black, purple, cyan and blue . It has managed to reduce by 10% the thickness regarding the Surface Pro 2 with the keyboard position. On the other hand, we have the inclusion of the new Surface Pen , a new stylus and improved Kickstand now allows Surface recline in different positions ranging from 22 to 150 degrees.

Speaking exclusively to prices, we see versions will be among the 799 and 1,949 euros . We also know the estimated price of the new accessories, new Type Cover 129.99 euros was given an additional cost us 49.99 euros Pen and station / dock would rise to 199.99 euros, among others.

As far as availability is concerned, come to Spain for the end of August as we know has made ​​Microsoft , but now bookable. If ye find it very expensive to acquire a Surface Pro 3, do not forget to promote FNAC with which one can get a Pro Surface or Surface 2 together with a mobile Lumia for an affordable price.

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.