Mainstream support for Windows Phone 8.1 is wrapping up tomorrow. If the lifecycle support date isn't extended, three out of every four Windows phone users will be using an unsupported handset.
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Looking for a large-sized mid-range Windows Phone handset in India? Microsoft has launched the Lumia 640 XL in the country. It is priced at Rs 17,399 and runs Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim.
After increasing its smartphone sales in India by 20% last quarter, Microsoft has now launched its latest Windows Phone there: the Lumia 540 Dual SIM, which was first unveiled last month.
The Lumia Denim update roll out is gradually picking up pace and being made available on more and more devices across the world, and one of those markets is the huge one in India.
The Nokia Lumia 1520.3 is currently receiving the Lumia Denim update while the Samsung ATIV SE is finally being updated with Windows Phone 8.1.1, a massive update considering the device was on WP8.
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After what seemed like ages, Microsoft has released the 'Lumia Denim' update for the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 930 in North America. The update will bring many new features and improvements to the camera.
Some users have reported having problems with updating to the Lumia Denim update, even though it is available in their country, on their carrier and for their device. The solution is a simple one.
Microsoft's most affordable Windows Phone is now available for just $94.49 in the US - although the retailer's claims that this represents a $200 discount on the usual price are somewhat misleading.
The rollout of the Lumia Denim update is certainly gathering pace - it's now available on the Lumia 925 on T-Mobile US, and is expected to land soon on the carrier's Lumia 521.
The Denim update roll out is in full swing, and now several European countries have started receiving it on the Lumia 920 as well as those on T-Mobile Netherlands.
Denim has finally arrived in The Netherlands on some Lumia models, although the 925 is currently supported for upgrade only on Vodafone and SIM-free; it isn't on T-mobile yet.
A T-Mobile Germany rep said on its forums that the carrier does not intend to update its Lumia 925 and 1020 with the latest Denim release, which doesn't bode well for T-Mo's older Lumia 820 and 920
After announcing yesterday that it intended to deliver the Denim update to all Indian devices by the end of the month, Microsoft has now pushed the firmware to four new devices.
After recently launching the Lumia 435 in the UK, and the 532 in India, Microsoft has brought its two most affordable Windows Phones to Thailand, where they are now available from 2,990 baht ($92).
It's been over five months since Microsoft announced the Lumia Denim update, but many users are still waiting for it to arrive. But in India, the company says it will complete its rollout this month.
The Lumia 532 is an entry-level Windows Phone, but it still includes a quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, front and rear cameras and multiple hardware sensors, along with the latest Lumia Denim firmware.
The UK's largest mobile network is now selling the Lumia 930 for just under £200 - not brand new, but in 'good as new' condition, including a full manufacturer's warranty and 500MB of free 4G data.
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The Lumia Denim update has now started to roll out in select European markets, with Vodafone leading the charge. Don't worry though, some countries are also showing SIM-free availability too.
If you are thinking of installing the Denim update for the Lumia Icon and are in the dev preview program, you may want to be careful before updating as this install broke my phone.
Microsoft has announced that the Denim update is finally available for the Lumia Icon - the first time that Verizon's Windows Phone 'flagship' has received an OS update since its launch a year ago.
Those that are rocking the Lumia 930 in the UK on select networks will finally be able to take advantage of the features delivered within Denim, specifically for the camera and HD recording.
Denim rolled out to Verizon's Lumia 822 and 928 in December, with the promise of the Icon being updated in "early 2015" - but the Icon's update is still being worked on, with no firm release date set.
The new and improved Lumia Camera app that's part of the Lumia Denim update will soon launch on all devices running Windows 10, including phones, tablets and even desktops.
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Microsoft has confirmed that some of its Lumia handsets will not get new firmware with the Denim update that's rolling out now, and which includes the latest version of the Windows Phone OS.
Microsoft is expanding the global rollout of its delayed Lumia Denim update, and you can find out now if the update is available for your device, on your carrier, in your part of the world.
Microsoft is pushing the low-end even lower with its latest handsets, which come with Windows Phone 8.1 and Lumia Denim, and will go on sale next month from just €69 off-contract.
With the Lumia Denim rollout behind schedule, and a Windows 10 Mobile preview expected soon, it seems there may be no further Windows Phone updates until the new OS launches at the end of the year.
A new update is rolling out for the Lumia 535, one that supposedly fixes the touchscreen issues which users have been experiencing. The patch is currently available in "select markets".
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Microsoft has formally announced that the rollout of its Lumia Denim update has begun for a "limited number of devices in selected markets", with a wider rollout scheduled for early January.
The latest firmware update from Microsoft is now rolling-out to select devices around the world including India and Europe. The focus currently is on the low-end devices as they're the most numerous.
The long awaited Lumia Denim update is finally available for a few Lumia Windows Phones in China. It brings a variety of improvements to your Windows Phone device.
The new version of Lumia Camera that's expected to launch alongside the Denim firmware has been shown off in a short clip. Highlighted are the impressive speed improvements and the HDR capture mode.
Windows Phone 8.1 on the Lumia 925 and 1020 not only introduced awesome new features such as a notifications screen, it also brought with it stability issues, and now Microsoft has acknowledged this.
This week saw devastating Azure outages, lot's of Black Friday deals and plenty of Windows 10 news which included a kernel change in our in-depth tech roundup of the week.
The carrier's representatives have made some public comments regarding the availability of the Lumia Denim firmware update. According to them branded devices should receive the update early next year.
According to sources, the Lumia Denim update will start rolling out for at least three Lumia this month which brings with it Lumia Camera 5.0 and 4K video recording for devices that support it.
