Windows Phone Can Now Remotely Control Windows Phone

#Microsoft #Smartphone – Windows Phone Can Now Remotely Control Windows Phone : TeamViewer has become one of the most advanced and easiest to use remote controlling applications, and fortunately, the company is improving its mobile clients on a regular basis, including the Windows Phone version (in spite of all the bad news lately and the developers that are leaving the platform because of the declining market share).

Version 12, which is currently in beta, offers Windows phone to Windows phone remote connection, which means that users can now connect to another smartphone powered by Microsoft's mobile operating system and control it remotely, which makes it the perfect option for support or assistance, especially in the case of companies.

"Also available on Android and iOS"

A similar feature is also available on Android and iOS, so it's certainly good for Windows Phone that TeamViewer is not leaving the platform behind and keeping it in sync with rivals.

Additionally, this update also introduces a new feature that offers PC to Windows phone remote connectivity, enabling users to remotely control a Windows phone straight from a desktop computer running the latest version of TeamViewer.

All the other features that were available in the previous releases continue to be available here as well, including support for the highest security standards, integrated computer and contact list, wake-on-LAN, simple reboot, and multi-monitor support.

"Provide spontaneous support for friends and family, or access applications on your home computer while on the go. The TeamViewer app allows you to accomplish all of this as if you were sitting right in front of the remote computer," the description posted in the Windows Phone Store reads.

For the moment, there's no release date for the next stable version of TeamViewer that would include these Windows Phone features, but given the fact that a beta is already being developed, it shouldn't take too long before they go public. Source: softpedia

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Windows 10 build 14959 now Available for Insiders on PC and Mobile

Last week Microsoft announced its biggest update coming to PC, and Mobile aka The Creators Update–and they promised that the bull is coming to Windows Insiders this week, and so here it is.

Now before you get excited, looks like Microsoft has planned to enable all showcased features in sets, and as they point out

The new and exciting visible features you saw shown off at the event will start rolling out in builds in the coming weeks. Features such as the Paint 3D Preview are now available for Insiders to try right now! We're excited to get the more of the new Creators Update features in the hands of Insiders in the next couple of months.

What's new

Unified Update Platform: This build for Mobile is being published using our new update publishing system called Unified Update Platform (UUP).

Controlling the Display Scaling of your Virtual Machines (PC):  We've heard your feedback that Hyper-V Virtual Machines sometimes aren't scaled as you'd expect, so we've added a new Zoom option in the View menu, where you can override the default scaling and set it to 100, 125, 150 or 200 – whichever matches your preference. Along the way, we also fixed an issue where certain VMs wouldn't display the remote desktop connection bar after entering full screen mode. We are still refining the experience so there might be some rough edges. For example, although we added zoom levels to handle high DPI more gracefully, when zooming you won't be able to see the VM's whole screen without scrolling.

While there is nothing new for Windows 10 Mobile, but you have some great improvements.

The data usage page in Settings via Settings > Network & wireless > Data usage has been updated with performance and UI improvements.

We fixed issues preventing Insiders from adding cards to Wallet and paying using tap to pay.

We fixed an issue resulting in being unexpectedly able to close Start in the task switcher.

We fixed an issue resulting in certain options for default calling app via Settings > System > Phone > Default apps from being unexpectedly missing.

We fixed an issue causing apps that play media in the background, such as Groove Music, to stop when Battery Saver turns on.

We fixed an issue Insiders may have experienced where the phone would get into a state where copy/paste wouldn't work until the device had been restarted.

We fixed an issue where Settings might hang after unchecking "Let apps automatically use this VPN connection" in VPN Settings.

Those who still are waiting for the new updates on their phone, be aware that the full list of supported phones include Lumia 430, 435, 532, 535, 540, 640, 640 XL, 730, 830, 930, 1520, Icon, BLU Win HD including LTE,  Lumia 550, 650, 950, 950 XL, Acer Jade Primo and HP Elite X3. In case you still haven't got it, here is what you need to do.

Download the Upgrade Advisor App.

Check for updates. This will get you the anniversary update.

Once done, make sure to signup for insiders by navigating to Settings > Update > Windows Insiders Program and subscribe to Fast ring. This will get you Creators update.

Older The Unified Update Platform for Windows 10 brings "Differential Downloads" for Faster Updates

Newer TeamViewer brings Mobile to Mobile Remote Connections for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone.

Source: Windows 10 build 14959 now Available for Insiders on PC and Mobile

Android rises to record 88 percent Q3 smartphone sales share, as Windows ‘all but disappears’

It's funny how three separate market research firms have released different global Q3 smartphone shipment estimates in the past week or so, also choosing to focus their analysis on distinct aspects of the current and future state of the mobile ecosystem.

While GfK believes industry demand totaled 353 million units between July and September, anticipating a prospective historic decline next year, and IDC counted nearly 363 mil smartphones shipped worldwide, of which Samsung retained the lion's share, Strategy Analytics now tops both approximations, going all the way up to 375M.

That would mark a cool 6 percent annual growth, the fastest such rate in 12 months, and it's mostly thanks to strong performances from Android device vendors across Asia and Africa Middle East, "particularly India and South Africa."

But you have to figure the world-leading mobile OS did adequate business, at the very least, elsewhere too, since it commanded a record-high 88 percent of the grand smartphone sales total around the globe. That's more than 3 percentage points up from Q3 2015, while iOS lost a point and a half and 3.5 millions of units, with BlackBerry and Windows Phone all but dead "due to strategic shifts", and Tizen and "other emerging platforms softened as a result of limited product portfolios and modest developer support."

Combined, every other platform besides Android and iOS barely added up to 1.3 million unit sales and 0.3 percent share during Q3 2016, which is officially too insignificant to be taken seriously.

Source: Android rises to record 88 percent Q3 smartphone sales share, as Windows 'all but disappears'

Review: LG HBS-A100 Tone Active Wireless Stereo Headset

I have been using  a trial LG HBS-A100 Tone Active Wireless Stereo Headset for a about two months, thanks to the g ood people from AT&T. I work outdoors, I am a Letter Carrier  for the USPS and I need a good sweat resistant, water resistant headset that can deal with my daily work schedule. I wanted to see if the LG HBS-A100 was right for me.

Let's Take  A Look At The Specs:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Water & Sweat Resistant* Yes (IPx4 Rated) Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 Supported Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP), Hands-Free (HFP), Headset (HSP) Talk Time*** Up to 13 hours (Speaker Mode up to 9.5 hours) Music Play Time*** Up to 12 hours (Speaker Mode up to 6 hours) Standby Time Up to 17.9 days Charging Time Less than 2 hours Operating Range 33 ft. Dimensions 5.7″ (W) x 5.8″ (H) x 0.7″ (D) Weight 2.1 oz. Call & Play/Pause Buttons Inline on sides of headset Sound Profile** Qualcomm aptX/Qualcomm aptX HD Available Colors**** Black/Gray, Blue/Black, Silver

What's In The Box:

Micro-USB Charging Cable

2 x Sets of Extra Ear Gels (Small and Large)

Set of Stabilizer Tips (Large)

Limited 1-Year Warranty

Build Quality

The build on the LG HBS-A100 is excellent, it is very durable yet extremely comfortable; I had no issues with it feeling uncomfortable while wearing the headset.

The retractable earpieces were my only concern, and I wouldn't suggest pulling on them too hard although I haven't had a issue with them so far.

The button layout is also very nice: on the left side of the headset you have the power button located on the inside of the headset, voice dial button (you can also accept and end a call from this button), the volume rocker as well as the usb charging port. These are located on the outside of the headset and are easily accessible.On the right side you have the the hd button which enables you to activate the external speaker located on top of the headset. Here you can see the 3 speaker grills on each side of the device. You also have the skip a track forward or reverse and a pause and play button.

Sound Quality (Music & Voice Calls)

I have been using the LG HBS-A100 paired with the Galaxy S7 as well as my Lumia 950 XL.

Music quality is excellent, crisp, clear, plenty of bass and treble.  The highs and lows sound great on the headset and the volume levels on the LG HBS-A100 are also very good. I don't think you will ever have to worry about volume on these. The headset also has external speakers so you can actually listen to your music externally. The external speakers have a nice sound and the headset sits at neck level right below the ears so you hear it pretty clearly.

Voice quality of the headset was clear and crisp. My only complaint is that sometimes for whatever reason, I experienced garbled, robotic voice quality every so often on both incoming and outgoing calls. In order to fix the issue, I had to turn the headset off and then back on. This happened on the both the Galaxy S7 and Lumia 950 XL. Not sure why but this was really my only negative.

Battery Life Talk Time & Music Playback

What can I say about the battery life? It was as advertised, I can easily go a full 2 days without charging and I usually use it for over 6 hours daily between music and voice calls.

Conclusion

I think the LG HBS-A100 Tone Active Wireless Stereo Headset is great. They are a bit costly as they range in price from $179.00- $143.00 last I checked. If you are interested you can find them here. Once again I would like to thank AT&T for sending us over a trial.

  Positives

great sound quality

Button controls easily accessible

retractable earbuds

excellent build quality

excellent battery life

Negatives

Call quality can be a hit or miss

 expensive

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Source: Review: LG HBS-A100 Tone Active Wireless Stereo Headset

Surface Phone latest rumors, specs and update: Device to run smoothly with Windows 10 Mobile

#SurfacePhone #Smartphone – Surface Phone latest rumors, specs and update: Device to run smoothly with Windows 10 Mobile : Microsoft is on the verge of releasing a new handset that would run on Windows 10 Mobile. Tech enthusiasts are now concerned whether the company's plan to launch the device with the mobile operating system (OS) will save it from criticisms that the predecessor handsets have experienced?

Several reports claim that the Redmond-based tech giant is doing a risky move when it decided to introduce a fresh lineup of Surface phones, which will come out in three variants. Rumors and speculations began to emerge, but the company has been mum about everything.

One of the rumors surrounding the Surface Phone is that Microsoft is planning to develop an internal technology that would make the handset more like a laptop. However, considering what Surface Studio has received from tech critics and fans, the company's plan may actually be feasible.

In fact, Microsoft has recently created a robot that achieves "human parity" and was claimed as a historic achievement. This is believed to be applied to the Surface Phone. Tech analysts say that the company has already launched a number of updates.

And since the Windows Phone was ditched to become Windows 10 Mobile instead, they believe that no handset could actually carry the updates. For instance, Lumia 950 already has the best hardware, but could not carry the software.

Surface Phone came into the scene so as to reposition it as the handset that is made for Windows 10 Mobile. It could be recalled that chief marketing officer Chris Capossela said to Digital Trends in December that the company is in need of a breakthrough.

The interview apparently implies that the company is actually trying to develop a handset that would run compatible with the Windows 10 Mobile.

As for the alleged specs, it is believed that the Surface Phone will sport an all all-metal shell, retaining the same design that the Microsoft Surface lines are known for. Other features include a 20-megapixel (MP) Carl Zeiss back camera, fingerprint sensor and a barometer, among others. Source: christiandaily

Source: Surface Phone latest rumors, specs and update: Device to run smoothly with Windows 10 Mobile

Alcatel Launches Idol 4S with 4GB RAM, VR Support & Windows 10 OS

Almost a month ago, we got our first glimpse at the world's first Windows 10 powered smartphone with VR support. At that time, the images of the retail package of Alcatel Idol 4S running on Windows 10 OS are leaked. Now, the device is officially launched in the U.S at a price of $470 and will be on sale through T-Mobile. It comes with a free VR headset, and the device is pre-loaded with VR games and videos. For a limited time, the company is also offering a 45-day trial subscription of Hulu, a 60-day trial subscription to Groove Music, and a free copy of the Halo Spartan game for free with every purchase of Idol 4S.

On the front, there is a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with Full HD resolution. The device with a metal frame with 2.5D glass laid on front and back. Under the hood is the Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) quad-core processor clocked at 2.15GHz. There is 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage on this device. In the camera department, the Idol 4S sports a 21MP rear camera with PDAF and dual tone LED flash. For selfies, it comes with an 8MP front camera with wide-angle lens and single LED flash. There is a dedicated shutter button for capturing images instantly.

Using the Continuum feature, the Idol 4S smartphone can be used as a computer by connecting to a monitor and keyboard. The dual speakers placed on front and bottom of the device offers HiFi audio. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz & 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. The Cortana comes pre-installed on this device and features the same options as on Lumia devices. The device is backed by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery and is mentioned to give 13 hours of talk time and lasts upto 17.5 days on standby.

We can also find the circular fingerprint sensor with Windows Hello support placed on the rear. It feels very slim by measuring 153.9 x 75.4 x 6.99 mm. Earlier to this, there is also Android powered variant of Idol 4S with almost similar specifications. However, it came with a Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor instead of them much powerful Snapdragon 82o SoC. The rear camera on the Idol 4S running on Android OS is limited to 16MP while the front camera remains same as on Windows 10 powered variant.

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Source: Alcatel Launches Idol 4S with 4GB RAM, VR Support & Windows 10 OS

Microsoft Explains How It Plans to Make Windows Phones Successful

#Microsoft #Windows10 – Microsoft Explains How It Plans to Make Windows Phones Successful : Microsoft is often accused of leaving Windows phones behind and focusing on other platforms, including those that do not belong to the company, as it's the case of Android and iOS, but according to Terry Myerson, this is not at all the case.

The Microsoft Executive Vice President of Windows and Devices explained in an interview with ZDNet that Redmond's strategy is not about growth and mostly comes down to what he calls technical strategy, adding that ARM chips are one of the company's key focuses in this market.

Windows Phone has collapsed below the 1 percent market share, getting closer to BlackBerry and not to Android and iOS as everyone hoped a few years ago, but Terry Myerson says that improving the share is not the actual strategy of the company.

"Technically, there are really two things that are unique about Windows Mobile. One is cellular connectivity and the other one is the ARM processors that are there. And I think both cellular connectivity and ARM processors have a role in the technical landscape of the future," Myerson said.

"So we're going to continue to invest in ARM and cellular. And while I'm not saying what type of device, I think we'll see devices there, Windows devices, that use ARM chips. I think we'll see devices that have cellular connectivity."

Source: Microsoft Explains How It Plans to Make Windows Phones Successful