All you need to know about X App’s latest Update.

All you need to know about X App’s latest Update.

X is rolling out audio and video calls to Android

If you are an Android user and a fan of X, we have some good news for you. X is rolling out audio and video calls to Android devices, so you can enjoy high-quality voice and video chats with your friends and family on the go.

X is a popular messaging app that lets you send and receive text, photos, videos, stickers, GIFs, and more. You can also create groups and channels to communicate with people who share your interests. X is known for its speed, security, and privacy features, such as end-to-end encryption, self-destructing messages, and cloud-based storage.

Now, X is adding another feature to its Android app: audio and video calls. You can make free voice and video calls to anyone who uses X, regardless of their location or device. You can also switch between voice and video during a call, mute yourself, or turn off your camera. The calls are encrypted and optimized for low data usage, so you don’t have to worry about your privacy or your bill.

To start a call, simply tap on the phone icon in the chat header of any X conversation. You can also access your recent calls from the Calls tab in the main menu. You will need to update your X app to the latest version to use this feature.

We hope you enjoy this new feature and stay connected with your loved ones on X. Let us know what you think in the comments below or on our social media channels. Thank you for using X!

How to get Windows 10 Anniversary Update Now

How to get Windows 10 Anniversary Update Now

Windows 10 Anniversary Update is rolling out to devices with loads of new features and fixes.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update

The Windows 10 anniversary update is officially now available for download. It comes with a lot of new features and some fixes to make your Device run better. But it is maybe in a trickling manner. It’s being rolled out in phases. To newer devices then the older ones. So it could take a while to show up automatically in your Windows Update Settings. If you are the type who likes to stay up to date and still don’t have it. Here’s how to get it right now.

First we show you how to use the Microsoft Upgrade Advisor and then how to download an ISO file of the OS.

  1. UPGRADE USING MICROSOFT UPGRADE ADVISOR

 

  • Go to Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update

Windows 10 Anniversary Update

  • In Windows Update simply click Check for Updates.

Windows 10 Anniversary

  • Technically it’ll show you have the latest update.  But the idea is to trigger it manually. So click on the learn more link ( Learn more ) below the looking for info on the latest updates?

Windows 10 Anniversary

  • It’ll redirect you to the Windows 10 update history page. Under the About the Windows 10 Anniversary Update click on the get it now button.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update

  • It’ll download an executable file. Run it after it’s done and follow the steps. This should work like the Microsoft Upgrade Advisor (if you remember from the Windows 10 release).

 

       2. UPGRADE BY DOWNLOADING THE DISC IMAGE (ISO FILES)


 

  • Visit the Microsoft ISO download page for windows 10 (click here). Choose your Windows 10 edition from the drop down menu and confirm selection.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update

  • Select the product language of the OS and confirm selection.  Windows 10 Anniversary Update
  • Choose the OS type. Check if it’s a 32 or 64 bit machine before choosing. Windows 10 Anniversary Update
  •   The file should begin downloading. Allow it to finish and run the installation or write it to a disc.

 

Voila this should get you up to date in no time if your internet speed is good. Go give it a try and let us know how it worked out.

 

Source: Microsoft

Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends on July 29

Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends on July 29

The free Upgrade offer for windows 10 will end on July 29th 2016 as we approach the release of the anniversary update.

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Windows 10 in the latest statistics, currently runs on over 300 million devices actively and gets better with more fine tunings and updates to the OS.

Windows 10 offers experiences that are familiar, safer and more secure, and more personal and productive – enabling innovative new experiences.

What this means for users is, if you have already upgraded to Windows 10 or bought a new device with Windows 10 already installed, you have nothing to worry about or do. You’ll receive the anniversary update and any other OS updates for free.
But if you are still using Windows 7, 8, XP, Vista or any other edition, you’ll have to buy Windows 10 when you decide you are ready to use it. After July 29th you can get windows 10 with a new device purchase or by purchasing a full version of Windows 10 home at $ 119.

Bryan Roper from the Windows team in a video has 10 reasons why you should upgrade now if you haven’t yet.

If you’ve already upgraded to Windows 10 – thank you. If you haven’t upgraded yet – we hope you’ll consider upgrading today.

To download the windows 10 upgrade now click here

What has been your windows experience? Share with others who are yet to experience or are still skeptical about Windows 10.

Source : Microsoft

Windows 10 Anniversary Update coming this Summer & Free

Windows 10 Anniversary Update coming this Summer & Free

“Anniversary Update is coming this summer with waves of new features.”

anniversary update

The next major update to Windows 10 (code named Redstone) dubbed the Anniversary Update by Microsoft has been unveiled and it’s expected to be available to consumers sometime this summer (July 2016).

Here are a few facts from Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President, Windows and Devices Group about how Windows 10 has fared since launch;

In the eight months since launch, Windows 10 is off to the fastest start in Windows history, with over 270 million active devices, outpacing Windows 7 in the same timeframe by 145%. People are spending more time on Windows than ever before – over 75 billion hours – with the highest customer satisfaction of any version of Windows. We are on track to reach our ambitious goal of one billion Windows 10 devices in the next few years.
We welcome everyone to Windows 10, whether you have a new PC, a five-year-old PC, or a brand new Mac – we are building the most secure, productive, and fun platform for you.

The Windows 10 anniversary update is going to be free and available to all windows 10 users.

Some of the features coming in the anniversary update include:

1. Windows Hello Brings Biometric Security to Apps and Microsoft Edge

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With the Windows 10 Anniversary Update it’s possible for you to use the same easy, yet strong, security of Windows Hello with Windows apps and Microsoft Edge, the first and only browser to natively support biometrics, with supporting sites.

2. Windows Ink Brings the Power of Windows to the Tip of Your Pen 

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Windows Ink is an all new experience, putting the power of Windows in the tip of your pen, enabling you to write on your device as you do on paper, creating sticky notes, drawing on a whiteboard, and easily sharing your analog thoughts in the digital world. Windows Ink is integrated into apps like Maps, Microsoft Edge and Office.

3. Cortana, Now More Helpful than Ever, with over 1,000 apps

anniversary update cortana
Cortana will be available above the lock screen, giving you quicker access to your personal assistant for common tasks across all types of devices without unlocking your PC.

4. UWP apps come to Xbox through a Unified Windows Store and every Xbox One can become a dev kit
With the Anniversary Update, any Xbox One can be a developer kit with Xbox Dev Mode, enabling anyone to develop for the living room

Also if you are already a Windows Insider then you might probably be using some of these features. If not you can try the new innovations coming in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update by joining the Windows Insider program and install the latest build.

NB: Starting today developers in the Windows Insider Program can access the Windows Anniversary SDK Preview to explore the new features.

 

Windows 10 Mobile Available for Windows Phone 8.1 Devices

Windows 10 Mobile Available for Windows Phone 8.1 Devices

Windows 10 Mobile is finally available for older Windows devices running Windows Phone 8.1 OS.

Windows 10 mobile

Photo Credit : neowin.net

Windows 10 Mobile is here at last for older Windows phone devices after months of waiting and rescheduling of Microsoft’s big update for mobile with respect to the one Windows ecosystem. Windows 10 mobile has been available officially since the release of the new devices, that come preinstalled with them.

Microsoft has been working to make this upgrade available to most if not all existing windows phone 8 and 8.1 devices, probably a reason for the delay.
The phones and devices list released by Microsoft, upgradeable to Windows 10 mobile are;

  • Lumia 1520
  • Lumia 930
  • Lumia 640
  • Lumia 640XL
  • Lumia 730
  • Lumia 735
  • Lumia 830
  • Lumia 532
  • Lumia 535
  • Lumia 540
  • Lumia 635 1GB
  • Lumia 636 1GB
  • Lumia 638 1GB
  • Lumia 430
  • Lumia 435
  • BLU Win HD w510u
  • BLU Win HD LTE x150q
  • MCJ Madosma Q501

Microsoft recommends that you download the UPGRADE ADVISOR app (for free, from store). This app will check on your hardware and storage and make sure you are set and ready for the upgrade installation. What this also means is that you’ll need to be running the upgradeable windows phone version of 8.1 GDR1 QFE8 or later.

Windows 10 Mobile upgrade is an OTA (over-the-air) update as such you’ll need to connect to a wifi for this. The upgrade size could be at least 1.4 GB or more depending on your device.

Even if you meet all requirements Microsoft still has a word of advise for you if you don’t see the update immediately,

The availability of Windows 10 Mobile as an upgrade for existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices varies by device manufacturer, device model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations and other factors.

So you what do I do if I joined the Windows Insiders and i’m already running the latest Windows 10 Mobile preview builds? Well you are actually up to date. If you don’t want to run preview builds any longer switch to the production flight and at the next update you’ll be set to normal. If you want to continue with the preview nothing changes for you.
If you do the upgrade and want to get back into the insider preview builds, you might have to check from this list if your device has been added.

Depending on your device there might be some features that will go missing and there are some other requirements for certain features to function. Microsoft lists them here;

Feature deprecation

When you install the Windows 10 upgrade, some features currently on your device will be modified or removed, including the following:

  • Notifications for missed calls, messages and emails on contact tiles is not supported at the time of Windows 10 Mobile release.
  • Me Tile and Me Card are no longer supported.
  • Cortana can no longer search for apps, settings, email, text messages, contacts and QR Codes on the device and can no longer open apps through voice commands.
  • “Hey Cortana” is no longer available on some upgraded devices.
  • Group tiles can no longer be used to receive social networking status updates.
  • Indoor Maps are no longer available for some locations.
  • Certain enterprise features, including Data Protection Under Lock, are not available. Please contact your Microsoft Volume Licensing representative for more information.
  • At time of Windows 10 Mobile release Outlook Mail app cannot open .EML attachments.
  • The Outlook Calendar app does not support Tasks.
  • The MDM functionality to prevent saving and sharing Office documents is not supported.

Additional requirements to use certain features

  • Cortana is only currently available on Windows 10 for the United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, India, Canada (English), Australia, and Japan.
  • Speech-to-text is only currently available on Windows 10 in the United States (English), United Kingdom (English), China (Simplified Chinese), France (French), Italy (Italian), Spain (Spanish), Germany (German), Canada (English), Australia (English), India (English) and Japan (Japanese).
  • Speech recognition, including Cortana, will vary by device.
  • At launch, Windows Hello is limited to selected premium phones and requires specialised hardware, including illuminated infrared camera sensor for facial recognition or a fingerprint reader that supports the Window Biometric Framework. To check for device compatibility and other important information, visit your device manufacturer’s website.
  • Continuum for phones will be limited to selected premium phones. Feature requires external monitor with DisplayPort, HDMI connector or compatible adaptor, and accessories that are compatible with Continuum for phones. All sold separately. App availability and experience vary by device and market.
  • Office 365 subscription required for some Office features.
  • Music and video streaming through Groove Music (formerly Xbox Music) or Films & TV apps is not available in all regions. For the most up-to-date list of regions, please go to the Xbox on Windows website.
  • Xbox app and some games and features only available in Xbox Live-supported countries and regions. You can see the list at Xbox Live Countries and Regions website
  • Skype available only in select countries and regions. Calling to select countries and regions only. Excludes special, premium and non-geographic numbers. For details, visit the Office FAQ page
  • Microsoft account required for some features.

Let us know if you are receiving or aren’t noticing the update and what device you are using.

Click to download the Upgrade Advisor app here .

Source: Microsoft