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Windows Phone 8.1 |OT| Update 1
- Thread starter brotkasten
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Info for the 2015 one?
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
If I set a reminder through Cortana on W10, shouldn't it show up in the WP version? I tried that earlier and it didn't work, I'm logged in on both, not sure what I'm missing.
Favorites don't sync either on Edge.
Steelyuhas
Member
Yeah I've experienced that as well. A couple scenarios work, but for the most part 8.1 Cortana and 10 Cortana are separate/don't communicate.
I had a new one happen to me today. In the middle of using text messaging, the app closes and kicks me out to the home screen, I'm like wtf. And so I try to click back in, and the whole icon was gone from my start menu lol. Restart fixed it, but that's never happened to me before.
Shouldn't the reminders be put in your Outlook or default calendar? those should still sync, right?
Noticed that if it does an update to an app sometimes, maybe the messaging app was updated?
brotkasten
Member
The Nexus 5 has a 12.3 MP camera (step up from the 8 MP in the old Nexus 5), but that means absolutely nothing, if the software is trash (as it happened to be in the previous Nexus phones). The battery for the 5 is supposed to be 2,700 mAh, which isn't great, but absolutely acceptable for me (not a super heavy user).
The phone itself looks pretty bland design-wise, but there's a blue option rumored. That could save the design.
cortana reminders in w10 only sync with wm10, not win 8
LukasTaves
Member
The same happened to me, on the desktop, but it was the calculator app. Upon restart the icon appeared, but I had to delete the app and install again to be able to use it though.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Cortana is a legit killer app. I hope MS is able to extend functionality on Android and ios, it still feels too limited there.
Steelyuhas
Member
It does, but it's clearly in its own special classification cause if I set a reminder on Win 10 desktop, it will not sync to 8.1 phone.
I think the battery size is fine. From a Galaxy S3 user, that's an upgrade.
juliushandle
Member
carrier free 830
Anton Sugar
Member
Does anyone feel like 6tin ever matches you up with someone you don't remember swiping right on? Or is this a common thing?
I'm not a "swipe right on everyone" guy, btw. Some of these matches are just mind-boggling.
I'm not a "swipe right on everyone" guy, btw. Some of these matches are just mind-boggling.
Depends on what she wants to spend.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Guys help!
My Lumia 930 won't turn on. It was just sitting on the bed and when I tried to use it, it's dead. Charger doesn't work, I tried holding the power button, then the power+volume down. Anything else I can try? This is crazy, I was pretty happy using the phone for the past two days as my daily driver, and now this.
My Lumia 930 won't turn on. It was just sitting on the bed and when I tried to use it, it's dead. Charger doesn't work, I tried holding the power button, then the power+volume down. Anything else I can try? This is crazy, I was pretty happy using the phone for the past two days as my daily driver, and now this.
Did you try Lumia Recovery Tool?
I had a Lumia 520 around 2 years ago. After that I moved to an Android phone, as I thought WP was not 'ready'. Many many many wierd bugs, things that do not work. My Android died and I was on a low budget and decided to go for the Lumia 640, as it is big (maybe too big) and has 1GB of RAM which should be enough for the W10 update. I missed the live tiles, and Sports/News apps, also missed Here Maps (perfect <3).
But come'on, 2 years have passed, the same annoying bugs still happen. Facebook is totally garbage, same for the Messenger app (wtf is this). Whatsapp doesn't suck but the WP notification system does the trick to make it another terrible experience. I get a message, *notification*, I pick up the phone, go to check the message in whatsapp (do not click in the notification itself). fine. after some time, go to check for notifications and there is the message that I already read (even if I am in the whatsapp in the conversation where the msg came from, when I check for notification it is still there). So I have to always delete manually all the notifications because there is absolutely no communication betwenn the notification system and the app (i dont know if its a WP problem or Whatsapp problem, and after 2 years i really dont care). Sometimes the notification disappear, but after few hours, there it is again. wtf.
Also, where are the good cameras? My 520 costed me a little bit more than 100euros, but the cames was decent! great shots in the light, good 720p recordings. Now, I paid around 150 for my 640 (again: 2 years after) and the camera seems to be at the same level (or worst). My mom has a Lumia 532, which is basically the 520 nowadays, and that camera is garbage, terrible even in the sunlight. Last but not least, WP is still far from Android/iOS in apps availability. I checked the store and I had the impression nothing has changed, nothing new was released in these years... but as i dont use many apps, i have all I need. (excepet that whatsapp/fb are meehhh, as I said before)
anyway, I am already back on board, not gonna trade phones soon. I like that Nokia phones feel solid, that they will not break anytime... I tried W10 tech and didn't like the performance so I came back to 8.1. Hope the final version will be smooth, and that notifications work well there (I tried w10 for just 2 days so I didnt realize how was the notificaiton working).
But come'on, 2 years have passed, the same annoying bugs still happen. Facebook is totally garbage, same for the Messenger app (wtf is this). Whatsapp doesn't suck but the WP notification system does the trick to make it another terrible experience. I get a message, *notification*, I pick up the phone, go to check the message in whatsapp (do not click in the notification itself). fine. after some time, go to check for notifications and there is the message that I already read (even if I am in the whatsapp in the conversation where the msg came from, when I check for notification it is still there). So I have to always delete manually all the notifications because there is absolutely no communication betwenn the notification system and the app (i dont know if its a WP problem or Whatsapp problem, and after 2 years i really dont care). Sometimes the notification disappear, but after few hours, there it is again. wtf.
Also, where are the good cameras? My 520 costed me a little bit more than 100euros, but the cames was decent! great shots in the light, good 720p recordings. Now, I paid around 150 for my 640 (again: 2 years after) and the camera seems to be at the same level (or worst). My mom has a Lumia 532, which is basically the 520 nowadays, and that camera is garbage, terrible even in the sunlight. Last but not least, WP is still far from Android/iOS in apps availability. I checked the store and I had the impression nothing has changed, nothing new was released in these years... but as i dont use many apps, i have all I need. (excepet that whatsapp/fb are meehhh, as I said before)
anyway, I am already back on board, not gonna trade phones soon. I like that Nokia phones feel solid, that they will not break anytime... I tried W10 tech and didn't like the performance so I came back to 8.1. Hope the final version will be smooth, and that notifications work well there (I tried w10 for just 2 days so I didnt realize how was the notificaiton working).
Broman1978
Junior Member
I'm very satisfied with the Lumia 640XL's camera. Took this photo this morning 
Leave it plugged in for a while.
brotkasten
Member
I'm very satisfied with the Lumia 640XL's camera. Took this photo this morning
Wow. That does look really good. I immediately thought how cool it would be if you had a photo without the drops. Then you could use the one with the drops as your lock screen and the identical without without the drops as the picture for your tiles.
Broman1978
Junior Member
THAT would be cool actually..
Will try to take another one outside on monday when I waiting for the bus. I´m inside a bus shelter in the photo.
Roberto Larcos
Member
I know this comes off as patronising, but are you sure it wasn't just a case of rose-tinted glasse? I bought a Lumia 520 for a family member, and the camera really was quite poor. Fixed focus, no flash, if I recall correctly. I don't doubt that the 532 may be even worse (Microsoft goes really budget on their budget offerings), but the 640 is unequivocally better as a point and shoot. In every way except the lack of a hardware camera button.... Grrrr...
Compare some old photos, if you can.
520 camera wasn't that bad in daylight. It had the same camera as the 620 which for when it launched wasn't that bad. The 520 did have AF but you're right about no flash.
This is hilarious:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/4/9254633/toshiba-concept-tablet-ifa-2015
a small amount of rewriting history here.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/4/9254633/toshiba-concept-tablet-ifa-2015
a small amount of rewriting history here.
Tom said there will be some unannounced devices there. Probably some partner garbage.
The Faceless Master
Member
That was a... I hesitate to call it a letdown because i didn't expect anything.
Steelyuhas
Member
Lol that's a classic Verge headline if I've ever seen one. Something only exists in relation to an Apple product that as far as we know doesn't exist. Verge
brotkasten
Member
I can't wait for Apple to unveil the first tablet for professionals and the enterprise.
e: Also, great example of URL vs headline. I think they explained it on their podcast. The article URL is basically what the writer thinks and the actual headline is what brings more clicks.
Anton Sugar
Member
And from Tom Warren, no less.
Hey guys, I got a free selfie-stick in a promotion thing and it looks like it somehow works through the aux port on iPhones and Android phones, but does anyone know if there's a way to get it to work with my Lumia Icon? I'm not planning on using it for selfies but it'd be useful to have an extension arm for the rear-facing camera if possible.
brotkasten
Member
Have you not seen the last keynote? Apple found a way to run two apps side by side. That's pretty huge.
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?
Verge article about a Toshiba product.
Number of times Apple is mentioned - 10
Number of times Toshiba is mentioned - 7 (8 if you include the title)
Sky Interloper
Member
It doesn't surprise me at all. The Verge loves its Apple-pandering articles.
Selfie sticks only work on Windows 10 mobile if I'm not mistaken.
Poodlestrike
Banned
looooooooooooooooooool
lastflowers
Banned
quite possibly the saddest thing I've seen. That page looks like a product feature on a new prototype by Toshiba. Once you read the words, you realize the discrepancy between the large number of pictures and the 'slant' of the article
brotkasten
Member
Like I said, Tom is writing what the people want to read on Verge.com. They have the most clicks and views by far during Apple day. It's like a holiday for them. Chrismas came early, if you like. And like how Apple owns the news cycle for that days (if not the week), it makes sense for them to start the cycle a bit early.
