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[PG2G]

Is that tidbit about 8.1 apps not working on WP8 devices true?

I really hope microsoft has a plan for getting regional carriers to push the update (poor EOL'd lumia 810 owners)

Use the dev update. You can get it if you register as a dev for free using App Studio.

 

[LukasTaves]

I can't imagine that'll be the way it is in the final build.

Yeah... You are probably right.

 

[Bullza2o]

At MWC; 8.1 news, Icon, etc will probably be all eclipsed by Nokia Normandy news. journalist will call it the beginning of the end for WP and MS's mobile presence.

Nutella, save us!!!

WP8.1 Nutella vs Android 4.4 Kitkat -- which is the superior OS?

 

[MarkusRJR]

Is that tidbit about 8.1 apps not working on WP8 devices true?

I really hope microsoft has a plan for getting regional carriers to push the update (poor EOL'd lumia 810 owners)

Yeah, in Canada anything that's not iOS, BB, Nexus, or Lumia is fucked in terms of on time updates. The Ativ S I had still doesn't even have a confirmation GDR3 is coming, despite the fact it's been available on unlocked devices for a long ass time.

WP8.1 Nutella vs Android 4.4 Kitkat -- which is the superior OS?

All I know is that both of them sound delicious.

 

[Bob Dobalina]

Use the dev update. You can get it if you register as a dev for free using App Studio.

Talking about regular users really, especially other countries.

 

[The Faceless Master]

8.1 is looking really nice!

 

[brotkasten]

8.1 is looking really nice!

But it still won't have a proper IRC client.

 

[hadareud]

But it still won't have a proper IRC client.

You can always make one.

 

[catmincer]

8.1 is exciting. I think I'll make a Lumia purchase soon!

 

[Fjolle]

But it still won't have a proper IRC client.

Isn't Putty in beta?

 

[The Faceless Master]

You can always make one.

can't make something without OS support... if they don't allow the app to run in the background it won't be good.

they were said to be making improvements on that though...

 

[hadareud]

can't make something without OS support... if they don't allow the app to run in the background it won't be good.

they were said to be making improvements on that though...

If you build it they will come.

 

[brotkasten]

…
they were said to be making improvements on that though...

Don't get your hopes up.

Wait! I think I found the perfect title for the 8.1 OT!

 

[hadareud]

Shame that they're not going straight to 9.

Windows Phone 9 IOTI Windows Phone Nein

 

[Lucius86]

Isn't Putty in beta?

Putty is an ssh and telnet application, not IRC?

 

[MCD]

Shame that they're not going straight to 9.

Windows Phone 9 IOTI Windows Phone Nein

Can't go past the main team.

 

[Zeknurn]

Putty is an ssh and telnet application, not IRC?

About 90% of my use for Putty was SSHing into a server running an irc client connected 24/7.



Windows Phone RT |OT| Renamed by popular demand.

 

[Tomcat]

what is going on with the fm radio? what happens to it now that there isn't a music and video hub?

 

[Lucius86]

About 90% of my use for Putty was SSHing into a server running an irc client connected 24/7.



Windows Phone RT |OT| Renamed by popular demand.

Yeah, so the server is running an IRC client - Putty itself isn't running IRC directly. Unless I'm missing something obvious...

 

[Milchjon]

Look at the People tile, seems like there's some kind of Facebook support at least.

Unless that's just something they've forgotten to remove yet.... :-/

 

[Fjolle]

Yeah, so the server is running an IRC client - Putty itself isn't running IRC directly. Unless I'm missing something obvious...

Yea. That would be my approach if i wanted IRC on the go.

Screen + IRSSI is the only client you need

 

[MCD]

People still use IRC?

 

[hadareud]

Only strange nostalgic 90s nerds.

*clears throat*

 

[José Mourinho]

Look at the People tile, seems like there's some kind of Facebook support at least.

Unless that's just something they've forgotten to remove yet.... :-/

I want to know why the 0 in the calculator app has managed to find it's way down on to the keypad.

 

[hadareud]

What happened to your user-name Kyle?

This is downright off-putting and disturbing.

 

[José Mourinho]

What happened to your user-name Kyle?

This is downright off-putting and disturbing.

:lol

Wanted it changed for various reasons. As a regular poster in the football thread I thought it would make a nice addition to such users as Roman Abramovich. Plus, the man riles people up, so we blue chaps love him that bit more.

 

[VanMardigan]

what is going on with the fm radio? what happens to it now that there isn't a music and video hub?

There will be a music app, it'll probably be there.

 

[Milchjon]

I really hope this 3rd party messaging thing means there's a way to bring back FB messaging integration somehow.

Cause the FB app is still slow as fuck and unreliable when it comes to notifications. I like it well enough for a lot of things, but I much prefer the speed of the messaging hub for the chat...

 

[Fjolle]

Conan has some good ideas..

http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/...crosoft-ceo-job?trk=tod-home-art-list-large_0

Turning Microsoft back into an industry titan like Wang or Commodore would have required a simple three point action-plan: 1. Zune 2. More Zune 3. Even More Zune.

 

[Doffen]

I really hope this 3rd party messaging thing means there's a way to bring back FB messaging integration somehow.

Cause the FB app is still slow as fuck and unreliable when it comes to notifications. I like it well enough for a lot of things, but I much prefer the speed of the messaging hub for the chat...

Facebook messaging is what I do. Would suck if it's not ready to go with 8.1

 

[SCHUEY F1]

I like that the font for hub headers appears to be smaller.

 

[hadareud]

:lol

Wanted it changed for various reasons. As a regular poster in the football thread I thought it would make a nice addition to such users as Roman Abramovich. Plus, the man riles people up, so we blue chaps love him that bit more.

Oh dear.

I don't go to the modern day football thread. Back in the day things were good, but we had to start our own place after they kicked us off the forum here.

 

[hadareud]

According to Tom Warren there's a lot more new stuff that hasn't yet leaked.

He says that it would be more appropriate to call it WP9 if it weren't for the lack of big UI changes.

Can't say that this doesn't excite me.

 

[Doffen]

930! ZOMG!

 

[Zeknurn]

Windows 8.2? Surely he must mean Windows 8.1 Update 1 unless they are renaming it.

I'm excited to see what the 930 is.

 

[PG2G]

I should create my own Leaks account and see if I can make it on Wmpoweruser

 

[Doffen]

I should create my own Leaks account and see if I can make it on Wmpoweruser

You don't need to be a wizard to make the prediction of a new Lumia 9XX.

 

[brotkasten]

According to Tom Warren there's a lot more new stuff that hasn't yet leaked.

He says that it would be more appropriate to call it WP9 if it weren't for the lack of big UI changes.

Can't say that this doesn't excite me.

Windows Phone 8.1 |OT| 8+1 = 9

Boom.

 

[Tomcat]

You don't need to be a wizard to make the prediction of a new Lumia 9XX.

yeah but it seems that the 930 is the new 830. At least according to this leak.

 

[lastflowers]

Windows Phone 8.1 |OT| 8+1 = 9

Boom.

8+ 1 = 9
9/ 3 = 3
Half Life 3 confirmed

 

[Anton Sugar]

Please god offer an ATT Icon-equivalent.

 

[Lucius86]

You don't need to be a wizard to make the prediction of a new Lumia 9XX.

Spoiler

Yes, I just spent 3 mins in Photoshop making this.

 

[maeh2k]

If they release a 930 soon then the 930 will be to the 928 (Icon) what the 520 is to the 521. And I don't think there's anything wrong with that. It would be quite competitive with the soon-to-be-announced HTC and Samsung flagships.

 

[maeh2k]

Do you guys think Camscanner is good enough to 'scan' important documents with your phone?

I'll soon have to apply for a job, which means I'll have to send in copies of my certificates. Since I don't own an actual scanner and my father just got a 1020, I'm thinking maybe a should give this a try.

 

[Windu]

new 630 has my attention.

8+ 1 = 9
9/ 3 = 3
Half Life 3 confirmed

no wonder the game is taking so long, the windows phone team was contracted out to make it.

Spoiler

Yes, I just spent 3 mins in Photoshop making this.

that would have taken me 5 hours to do. You are a Photoshop...wizard.

 

[Heretic]

Spoiler

Yes, I just spent 3 mins in Photoshop making this.

That is bad and you should feel bad!

 

[brotkasten]

"Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is seriously considering allowing Android apps to run on both Windows and Windows Phone. While planning is ongoing and it's still early, we’re told that some inside Microsoft favor the idea of simply enabling Android apps inside its Windows and Windows Phone Stores, while others believe it could lead to the death of the Windows platform altogether. The mixed (and strong) feelings internally highlight that Microsoft will need to be careful with any radical move."

Might as well buy an Android phone.

 

[Anton Sugar]

Just flick the "allow Android apps" switch!

 

[Doffen]

I just hope Nokia will deliver a new flagship device at MWC. I need something new for 8.1 I'm tired of my 920.

 

[maeh2k]

"Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is seriously considering allowing Android apps to run on both Windows and Windows Phone. While planning is ongoing and it's still early, we’re told that some inside Microsoft favor the idea of simply enabling Android apps inside its Windows and Windows Phone Stores, while others believe it could lead to the death of the Windows platform altogether. The mixed (and strong) feelings internally highlight that Microsoft will need to be careful with any radical move."

Might as well buy an Android phone.

Especially now that Samsung will soon be the new design leader with their Magazine UX and modern icons

I think Microsoft might have to support Android apps to actually get apps, but from the sounds of it, that's still a looong way off.