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Windows Phone 8.1 |OT| Update 1
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Phone off.
I guess daily would be ok, but I'd want to give it a folder of images to use
Jailer of Hope
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So 8.1 gets rid of OS level Facebook messaging? Or is there a way to reactivate it?
Yep and no.
It's gone.
Jailer of Hope
Member
Welp shit. It was nice never being logged into the app and getting those messages from people who have no other way of contacting you. Oh well. I don't really spend time on Facebook otherwise.
Steelyuhas
Member
Facebook messenger is available.
Their review is now out, and the proviso is that once you enable the power saving option on Android the battery is better, except that performance turns to crap with it enabled on Android because the screen is dimmed and the processor is downclocked majorly.
Otherwise, the Windows Phone version gets 3.5 HOURS BETTER battery in their normal state benchmarks.
Jailer of Hope
Member
Can you link messenger to your contacts like Skype at least?
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Has anyone used Telegram or Wechat? Better than Whatsapp?
Steelyuhas
Member
The Facebook app plugs into your contacts, not sure if messenger alone does it.
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
The best messaging app is the one all your friends are using. Features don't matter as much, I'd think
What Facebook integration was removed exactly?
But Facebook Messenger will spy on everything you do and possibly steal your dog. It's the Devil's App.
But Facebook Messenger will spy on everything you do and possibly steal your dog. It's the Devil's App.
Astral/H3X
Member
I really wish they'd have made the Messenger app "modular", and installing the Facebook app would've let it use the Facebook API to use it as the messenger, rather than relying solely on the FB Messenger app.
Yep, that and the changes to the music and podcast app make me regret upgrading to be honest.
lastflowers
Banned
massive investment from both sides, FB had to maintain an API they no longer wished to do. Errors on MS side would require a system update to fix.
While I'm not in love with the new system, there were problems with the old one to the extent that I almost never used the system integration because I couldn't rely on it.
antiquegamer
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I did, and it was fine until the recent update. Now the loading screen is back and app take longer to resume again. I wish I can roll the last update back. (The one that gave us the folder option was fine, I am talking about the latest update on Dev Preview)>
CrazedProfessional
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Optus updated my phone to 8.1 but no Cortana... Microsoft website says it should be in Australia, any ideas why?
We don't even know the specs yet, lol.
We have the rumored specs http://m.wpcentral.com/microsofts-nokia-lumia-830-gets-real-photos-and-certification-Brazil but I think the price is a little high for it.
Do we know if the 830 will come to Canada (lol I know)? I'm so desperate for a non-entry level WP that I'm willing to go with this. From what I remember there were rumors of multiple US versions, so it might be possible...
brotkasten
Member
Nokia was never price competitive with their devices (aside from the unlocked 920 in the US). The 520 launched for 199, the 720 for 299 and the 820 for 499. But the phones come down in price quickly, because no one wants them.
brotkasten
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e: Also, Spotify finally has a free option on Windows Phone.
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/spotify/10f2995d-1f82-4203-b7fa-46ddbd07a6e6?signin=true
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
brotkasten
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Just quoting Warren.
Tom Warren ‏@tomwarren 1h
Spotify for Windows Phone is now free with ad-supported streaming
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Nothing yet. I guess it's coming up later in the day
http://news.spotify.com/us/2014/08/26/windows-phone-free/
http://news.spotify.com/us/2014/08/26/windows-phone-free/
brotkasten
Member
In other news, Huawei gave up on Windows Phones for now.
WSJ: For most handset makers Android is the only option. Is that a problem?
Mr. Yu: It's difficult to say. We have tried using the Windows Phone OS. But it has been difficult to persuade consumers to buy a Windows phone. It wasn't profitable for us. We were losing money for two years on those phones. So for now we've decided to put any releases of new Windows phones on hold. We have worries about Android being the only option, but we have no choice. And we have a good collaboration with Google.
WSJ: For most handset makers Android is the only option. Is that a problem?
Mr. Yu: It's difficult to say. We have tried using the Windows Phone OS. But it has been difficult to persuade consumers to buy a Windows phone. It wasn't profitable for us. We were losing money for two years on those phones. So for now we've decided to put any releases of new Windows phones on hold. We have worries about Android being the only option, but we have no choice. And we have a good collaboration with Google.
Most stories make it sound like a 930 with a smaller 720p screen. If that's the case the price doesn't seem too far off.
400 dollars doesn't seem a lot for a relatively high-end phone.
It's cheaper than the 820, isn't it?
Considering no one wants them, how is it possible that the 920 is still 200 quid used even now?
It's cheaper than the 820, isn't it?
Considering no one wants them, how is it possible that the 920 is still 200 quid used even now?
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Qi charging, OLED screen, a competent camera and I may be there when the price drops. My 920 is so fly since I installed Cyan I no longer feel the urge to update.
brotkasten
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The 830 is a 720p phone with 1 GB ram. How is that "relatively high-end" in 2014?
And 200 for a used 920 is a good price, considering the launch price of 649 EUR (before taxes).
its a higher spec than, eg https://www.apple.com/uk/iphone-5s/specs/
the specs are fine and allow it to be a more affordable phone.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
I honestly don't miss a single pixel from my 920. 720p is perfect for that size, specially when you consider that upping the pixel count results in worse performance and battery life.
Just look at the LG G3; a lovely phone marred by the stupid decision of going QHD just to one-up Samsung.
Just look at the LG G3; a lovely phone marred by the stupid decision of going QHD just to one-up Samsung.
kurisu_1974
Member
Also a broken Wallet and no more NFC desktop app. I regret it too.
Lol WP in Canada is the biggest joke ever. Barely any high or mid range phones for sale so you'll have to settle for the 630.
I was looking to see if I could get a mid range phone in the $299 range but if it's $399 I might as well just wait for the Nexus 6.
brotkasten
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I'm not arguing the specs, I'm arguing the price for these specs. The specs are fine for Windows Phone, but 399 for that is too much.
Right. And then you look at the G2 with its fantastic 1080p screen and it has amazing battery life. I'd say 1080p mobile screens are a mature technology these days and it shouldn't suck that much more battery compared to 720p screen.
Right. And then you look at the G2 with its fantastic 1080p screen and it has amazing battery life. I'd say 1080p mobile screens are a mature technology these days and it shouldn't suck that much more battery compared to 720p screen.
n64coder
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Anton Sugar
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e: Also, Spotify finally has a free option on Windows Phone.
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/spotify/10f2995d-1f82-4203-b7fa-46ddbd07a6e6?signin=true
Looks right.
Lumia 930
137 mm x 71 mm x 9.8 mm
Lumia 830
139.4 mm x 70.7 mm x 8.5 mm
5"-ish display. If it's 1080p, then it'll be what I want.