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August 21, 2014

More than 100 new Streetside and 3D cities now on Bing Maps

These could come in handy if you’re planning to visit any of these places and want to preview the sights to get oriented. You can see Streetside imagery in both Bing Maps and the Bing Maps Preview app exclusively on Windows 8.1.

August 21, 2014

Red Stripe Deals give you big savings on ‘Frederic: Resurrection of Music’ and much more

The Red Stripe Deals save you at least 50 percent off games and apps for Windows Phone, PCs and tablets. The newest collection takes you around the world with one of the world’s greatest composers, gives kids their own hair salon to run and makes your device a powerful photo editing studio.

August 21, 2014

#MSFTCOSO POV: Making the world safer one hack at a time

Our project, called “Safer kids. Saner parents.,” welcomed 41 practical strangers to brainstorm and deliver a functioning “dashboard” to help parents learn about and manage their kids’ online activities across our three screens: the PC/laptop/tablet, the game console and the mobile phone.

August 21, 2014

Microsoft and TracFone announce mobile health management solution

Microsoft and pre-paid wireless leader TracFone announced today a better way for underserved and high-risk populations to access and keep up with their care, on the go. A new pilot project, in conjunction with Health Choice Network, will provide Windows Phone devices to diabetes patients to help them better manage their care.

August 21, 2014

Microsoft and TracFone collaborate to offer innovative mobile health management solution to the healthcare market

Windows Phone and TracFone services will connect data, devices and people to drive better patient engagement and health outcomes in a HIPAA-enabled environment.

August 21, 2014

New AccuWeather app for Windows Phone includes minute-by-minute precipitation forecast for your location

AccuWeather for Windows Phone also provides severe weather alerts with automatic, push notifications in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Germany, and severe weather notices for all other locations.

August 21, 2014

Brain gain: ‘Tentacles: Enter the Mind’ now available for Windows and Windows Phone

Press Play, the folks who brought you the award-winning, “Tentacles: Enter the Dolphin,” is back and builds upon the same, innovative gameplay mechanic with “Tentacles: Enter the Mind,” now available for Windows and Windows Phone.

August 20, 2014

Report: Future of cybersecurity isn’t just tied to malware or cyber-attacks

The future of cybersecurity will be influenced by more than technical issues like the spread of malware, or even targeted cyber-attacks, writes Tim Rains, Trustworthy Computing director. “Global responses to social issues such as population growth, educational investments, or even trade liberalization will also play a significant role.”

August 20, 2014

Here’s an easy guide to getting started with Windows Phone 8.1

If you’re new to Windows Phone 8.1, or just want to brush up on your knowledge, there’s a handy, interactive Web-based site where you can do so.

August 20, 2014

How Lumia helps you reduce your carbon footprint

Lumia smartphones are made using renewable materials and smart packaging, so if you own one you’re already a step ahead in reducing environmental waste. But what can you do to reduce your own carbon footprint? Glad you asked, because there are several apps to help you do just that.