The Network got photos of the prototype smartphone Nokia RX-100 with a mechanical QWERTY keyboard and Windows Phone OS

The Network got photos of the prototype smartphone Nokia RX-100 with a mechanical QWERTY keyboard and Windows Phone OS

Sometimes in a Network there are pictures of devices that never make it to market. They are not always of interest, but the Nokia RX-100 is really interesting. It allows you to see what other Windows Phone-based devices, according to the company, could be interested buyers.

Source: The Network got photos of the prototype smartphone Nokia RX-100 with a mechanical QWERTY keyboard and Windows Phone OS

Windows 10 Mobile still has a bright future? Microsoft’s new strategy to step into mobile business

Microsoft has been always neglecting the Windows Phone operating system and we have assumed that the company has already given up on the mobile operating system. However, the reality is completely different. Microsoft still has some plans to step into the mobile business. The successor of Windows 10 Mobile could be Windows on ARM and it is something Microsoft always wanted it to be real.

Thurrott.com's Brad Sams has revealed that Windows on ARM could be the successor of Windows 10 Mobile. Microsoft is trying to step into mobile business with a new interesting device (Surface Phone?) that would do a Phone's job and PC's as well.

We all know that Microsoft is working with Qualcomm to bring Windows on ARM. It will apparently run on laptops, but it seems Microsoft and Qualcomm are also working on small-form tablets running Windows on ARM.

"Imagine, if you have a 5-inch device and Microsoft will call it a tablet powered by ARM (Snapdragon 835) and it will have LTE connectivity support. It's a phone that is also a PC. So what you can do is you connect your device to data connection by download the apps published in Windows Store by Verizon." – Brad Sams.

Furthermore, T-Mobile has recently announced a new service called 'DIGITS'. It lets you use your phone number on any compatible internet-connected smartwatch, tablet, or computer. You don't need to buy numbers for different devices, you can get access to the number on upto 5 devices.

If Microsoft join hands with T-Mobile, the DIGITS service will let a user access their phone call, messages on PC without touching the phone by just downloading the app from Windows Store.

"You can buy anything running Windows on ARM and it is your phone, it your Windows Phone again. Microsoft don't have to build a Lumia and just say it a tablet."

Microsoft is also working on revamping the interface of Windows 10 on small form-factor devices.

As reported by us earlier, Microsoft is now actively marketing the Windows 10 Mobile to their business customers. Even though we are not seeing any sign of Windows Phone hardware launch by Microsoft for customers right now but it is pretty clear that Microsoft is not giving up on the Windows 10 Mobile as a business perspective.

Source: Windows 10 Mobile still has a bright future? Microsoft's new strategy to step into mobile business

Leaked Images Show Cancelled Nokia RX-100 Phone With A Physical Keyboard Running Windows Phone 8

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Back in 2012, there were rumors Nokia was working on a new smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard and a design similar to the E-series. It would run Windows Phone and it was expected to be unveiled at MWC 2012. Sadly, the phone never saw the light of day.

Today we get to see live images of a prototype leaked by @kev6n on Baidu. The model is unknown but the type is RX-100 and its running a developer preview of Windows Phone 8.

The screen is an AMOLED display and seems to be around 3-inches and there is 2GB of RAM on board. A system info page also shows the Nokia RX-100 is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8968 chip and the main camera sensor is a Toshiba Lada TCM8615MD.

READ MORE: Nokia Revive Series: The Return of The Legends, Starting With The Re-imagined Nokia N97

Design wise, the Nokia RX-100 doesn't look attractive. The bezels are huge just like the old Nokia feature phones. There are capacitive buttons below the display and the keyboard holds 39 keys. An image of the back shows that the RX-100 is a prototype device made in Finland. You can also clearly see the words "NOT FOR SALE" written on it.

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Source: Leaked Images Show Cancelled Nokia RX-100 Phone With A Physical Keyboard Running Windows Phone 8

Windows 10 Mobile news recap: Leaks show what the Lumia 950 could have been, MyTube redesigned and more

Welcome back to our weekly Windows 10 Mobile news recap series, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft's mobile operating system. Let's get started.

Leaks show what the Lumia 950 could have been

The Lumia 950 wasn't the savior that Microsoft wanted when they released their last Lumia devices to us. While nobody's convinced that it would have made much of a difference, a leaked internal concept video for the Lumia 950 has shown off what the device could have been, had Microsoft delayed it a little bit longer. Apparently, the device was planned to have support for a Surface Pen- like peripheral, that would sync up across devices through core apps like OneNote.

MyTube given a complete overhaul

MyTube, a popular third party app for watching YouTube videos on Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile, has been given a complete overhaul. The app has not only gotten significant UI changes to give it a more sleek, modern feel, but it also got added to the Xbox One family of apps. The change is a big help to people who have been looking for a better way to watch YouTube videos on console, and the fact that the player has been redesigned to play ads on videos means that content creators won't be stripped of revenue.

New, more modern and simpler UI

Launching on Xbox for the first time

Switch to and from background audio with zero pause

myTube to myTube casting: Cast from myTube on your phone to myTube on your PC or Xbox

Videos watched in myTube will now appear in your YouTube history

You can now select subtitle language

Channel search integrated into channel page

Option to use YouTube's official web player in order to support YouTubers financially

Main tile will now show subscriptions

Line gets some updates

If you're a Line user, then the latest update to the app on Windows 10 Mobile should be helpful. The app came with some basic bug fixes and tweaks to get rid of a few lingering issues, but primarily came with some changes that made the app run faster across the board. The timeline pane especially now feels a lot smoother, and should give you an altogether nice experience as opposed to previous versions.

Marriott hotel app is being dropped from the store

If you're a frequent customer at the Marriott, then you may be upset to hear that the hotel is pulling its app from the Windows Store. Marriott recently sent out a message to its users, stating "The Marriott app for Windows will soon retire. Your Marriott Rewards account history and existing reservations will remain the same. Thank you for being a loyal member." Marriott hasn't said much beyond that, and the app is still available on the Windows Store for download if you'd like to get it on your phone.

Thanks for joining us. If you want all of the news as it happens, keep an eye on our Windows 10 Mobile tag.

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Source: Windows 10 Mobile news recap: Leaks show what the Lumia 950 could have been, MyTube redesigned and more

Telegram Messenger updated for Windows Phone with new features

Telegram Team today released a new update for its Telegram Messenger app for Windows Phone and Windows 10 Mobile. The app has been bumped to new version 2.2.0.0.

With the latest update the developers have introduced new features in the Telegram Public version that have already been tested in the Beta version of the application.

The latest update brings a new "Payments" option to the application in the Settings section. The team has also introduced the "Photo Picker" along with the "In App Camera" option in the Chat Settings section.

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Users will now be able to use the In app camera to take the photos or video before sending them to their friends or families. The team has also introduced the Payments section bringing Shipping Info and Payment Info for any In app purchases done.

The Telegram team has been constantly working on its app to add new features to compete with the likes of WhatsApp, Messenger etc.

The latest update to the Telegram app is currently live and users can get it by clicking the below Store link.

Download Telegram Messenger for Windows Phone

Source: Telegram Messenger updated for Windows Phone with new features

Leaked video reveals Microsoft’s original vision for Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL

Microsoft's mobile efforts concerning Windows 10 are in a questionable state right now. With no new devices, no new OS features and meh attitude from the employees, Windows Phone seems dead now. The Lumia 950/XL, the last Lumia flagships were major disasters. With an unimpressive design, buggy OS and almost no marketing, the phones failed to make a mark.

While they devices garnered some attention for their Continuum feature, the abysmal Windows Store and lack of other OEM devices, made Windows 10 Mobile dead on arrival. Today not may be the greatest for Windows Phone fans and users alike, but a new video, showing Microsoft's original aspirations for the phone OS shows that they once really cared for the platform.

A new report from Windows Central showing the planned features for the Lumia 950 & 950XL has now surfaced, and we can't help but feel sad seeing the last Lumia flagships in their full glory. With pen support, advanced glance screen features, device gestures support and a smart cover accessory, the Lumia 950s really look sexy.

The above video, which has been obtained from internal Microsoft sources show how the Lumia 950 & 950XL should have been. Most of the features shown above were actually working in the prototype models and would have made it to the hands of users if Microsoft had not give up at the last moment.

The pen support is the most interesting. With an active stylus, the Lumias would have been directly competing with the Samsung Galaxy Note series of phablets. Interestingly, the report also claims that the pen was none other than the Surface Pen which has received much appreciation from users and critics alike.

The Surface Pen would have been a huge success

The gesture features would have been a carry over from the cancelled Lumia McLaren and would include some 3D touch support too. The video also show some slight changes to the design of the Lumias but they are not much noticeable.

After seeing this video, as a fan I can't say that I am happy with Microsoft. These features would have been real successful had Microsoft really cared about it's own products instead of getting in bed with it's direct competitors, Android and iOS. While all may change with the arrival of the mythical Surface Phone, we can't help but feel worried about it's future. Will Microsoft really make a mark with the phone or just dump all the visons altogether and launch another Lumia 950/XL, just to make the fans and well wishers of the platform angry? Only time will tell and all we can do is sit and wait(sigh).

Source: Leaked video reveals Microsoft's original vision for Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL

Canceled Lumia Windows Phone Device with Physical Keyboard surfaced online

Microsoft and Nokia were working on many Windows Phone devices but the company had to cancel them. Microsoft and Nokia seemed to be working on yet another interesting device running on Windows Phone operating system.

Today, images of a new prototype Lumia branded device running on Windows Phone surfaced online. The canceled Windows Phone device features a new design and it does not seem to be the successor of any existing Lumia phone.

The leaked Nokia Windows Phone device features a Physical Keyboard. Surprisingly, it runs on Windows Phone 7. The smartphone has touch screen display and Physical Keyboard as well.

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The Windows Phone device is leaked in its full glory, however the exact specifications of the phone hasn't been leaked yet. The device name is Nokia RX-100 and it has been canceled by the company.

The Nokia RX-100 could have been a competitor of Blackberry phones if Microsoft had launched the device. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Source: Canceled Lumia Windows Phone Device with Physical Keyboard surfaced online