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July 2, 2014

Developers: Write a SQLite wrapper component for universal Windows apps

New to Windows Phone 8.1 is the ability to create and run apps written in JavaScript, just as you can on Windows 8.1. But there are some differences in the specific APIs available to apps on Windows Phone 8.1.

July 2, 2014

How Cortana can help you throughout your day

With the Windows Phone 8.1 update, you’ll get Cortana, a new digital assistant that can help you through a typical workday, and the Conversations blog shows you how.

July 2, 2014

Type faster and more accurately on Windows Phone

Windows Phone 8.1 has several new features that will help you type much faster – and without flubs, so you can find yourself using autocorrect less. The Windows Phone Blog gives you some tips that will step up your mobile keyboard game.

July 2, 2014

Is the Windows Phone app gap just perceived? Nielsen study shows we only use about two dozen apps

July 2, 2014

Cortana adds soccer predictions to her repertoire

I’m sure a lot of you, like me, are paying close attention to the world’s premier soccer tournament, especially as Team USA plays Belgium Tuesday. The Windows Phone Blog’s Brandon LeBlanc shows a screen grab of Cortana (available with Windows Phone 8.1 and powered by Bing) being asked which team would win, and she picked Belgium.

June 30, 2014

Favorite new Windows Phone apps include Levitagram, perfect for aspiring photo magicians

With Levitagram, magic is built into the app, which deletes the object holding up your would-be floater and makes it seem like it’s levitating on its own. As Anna Kurkijärvi writes on the blog, “Sure, it’s a gimmick, but it’s a pretty funny one.”

June 30, 2014

These are the ‘Battle Droids’ you’re looking for and they’re among the best new indie games for Windows Phone

A growing community of independent developers continue to add to the apps available in the Windows and Windows Phone Store every month. The Indie Game Spotlight Collection collects some of those standouts, and the Windows Phone Blog shines the spotlight on 10 favorites for June, including “Battle Droids.”

June 30, 2014

Microsoft’s Cortana World Cup predictions rival Paul the octopus

June 27, 2014

Play games and conquer the world with ‘GamePix’ on Windows Phone

Boost your casual gaming skills with “GamePix,” in which your avatar can play more than 20 games, challenge other players and become king of your country.

June 26, 2014

Red Stripe Deals sale includes ‘Rayman Jungle Run,’ ‘Caillou House of Puzzles’ and ‘Chimpact’

When it comes to bargains, you can count on the weekly Red Stripe Deals to deliver big savings – at least 50 percent – off six games and apps for Windows Phone, PCs and tablets. The newest mix includes a platforming hero, a beloved childhood character and a personal finance app.