The official Marriott International mobile app for Hotel Bookings has arrived on Windows Phone 8.1, for those of you who utilize this hotel chain. The app also allows you to easily check-in and check-out at your hotel of choice.
Marriott mobile app makes travel easier than ever to check in the mobile and mobile checkout. Bookings for more than 4000 hotels and resorts in 70 countries, 24/7, from anywhere. In addition, you will earn Marriott Rewards points when booking your trip in thousands of hotels worldwide.
Key Features of Marriott International Hotel booking app:
Mobile check-in and checkout are available at 12 brands across the world.
Enroll quickly in Marriott Rewards, save your preferences and enjoy exclusive benefits such as mobile Check-In and Checkout
Browse hotel photos, maps, city guides and amenities, or call a hotel (if supported by your device)
Make special requests for early check-in, extra pillows or towels, high or low floor, etc.
View upcoming reservations, add them to your calendar and make cancellations
Available in English, French, Spanish, German, and Chinese.
Download Marriott International App for Windows Phone
Windows 10 to be launched in few months with Nine versions. As we know Satya Nadella is talking about One universal platform means he wants windows 10 to be on all devices either it is mobile, tablet or PC.
So there are nine versions of windows 10 are coming to just one less than 10.
Versions of Consumer Editions:
Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, and Windows 10 Mobile. Home and Pro are editions you’ll be able to purchase. Windows 10 Mobile will come pre-installed on devices like smartphones and smaller tablets (presumably 8 inches or less).
Windows 10 Here are the Nine Editions of it
For schools there is another version called, Windows 10 Education, while big businesses will also have the option of Windows 10 Enterprise. They’ll also be getting a special Enterprise edition of Windows 10 Mobile, which will add Windows Pro-like management and security features to the standard Windows 10 Mobile package.
The other three are made for embedded devices, including table Raspberry Pi 2 and Intel Galileo. Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet says Microsoft will offer embedded versions of Windows 10 and Windows 10 mobile commerce, and there is also a special version for the Internet of things gadgets, too.
At this time, there are many inexpensive Windows devices running Windows 8.1 with Bing. Microsoft today released the ticket blog makes no mention of Windows 10 Bing, and that could mean a number of things.
Microsoft could be abandoned in favor of another version for devices like the little HP Stream office. They may also have chosen not to talk about it because there is an asterisk next Windows Home. Anyway, you will find only preinstalled on the sale of devices anyway.
You have to decide between Windows 10 Start, Pro and Windows 10 Bing if you are looking for a copy.
With the launch of Lumia 640 LTE and Lumia 640 XL LTE, Microsoft also announced one year free Office 365 subscription. With this there is something extra as well. Here’s our guide to activating extra features such as 1TB of OneDrive storage and 60 minutes of Skype calling on your new Lumia smartphone.
These 2 new Lumia devices aren’t only mid ranged devices but they also comes with lots of free services as well. Both smartphones have 1 year free subscription of Office 365 ($70 USD).
Besides full access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other productivity applications, your Office 365 subscription also comes with a 1 terabyte of free storage for OneDrive and 60 minutes of free Skype Unlimited international calling to cell phones in eight countries and landlines in over 60 countries.
In addition to Office 365 on your Lumia, the subscription also includes access to Office 365 on a PC (or Mac) and a tablet, if you need to maximize your productivity.
How to Set Up your Lumia to use Office 365:
Once you’ve activated your Lumia 640 or Lumia 640 XL smartphone, here’s how you can claim the Office 365 subscription.
Download the Office 365 Gift app here.
Open the app and tap Continue to proceed.
The app will verify if your device is eligible and that you are logged in.
Once your Lumia 640 or Lumia 640 XL smartphone gets validated, accept the terms and conditions and enter your e-mail ID.
You will then receive a code in your registered e-mail inbox and further instructions to complete the process.
Set up your free 1TB of OneDrive storage:
After activating Office 365 subscription, Log in into OneDrive with the same Microsoft account.
Click the Get More Storage link in the bottom left of the OneDrive screen and you should automatically have an option for 1TB of additional storage.
Set up 60 minutes of free Skype calling:
Sign in to Office with your Microsoft account.
In the services and product section, under Skype, select “Activate your Skype world minutes.” The activation page will be displayed.
If you already have a Skype account, select Activate and sign in to your account. For new users, click “Create Skype account” under “New to Skype?” and follow the instructions to join Skype.
After you sign in to Skype, it takes a few minutes to activate your Skype world minutes. When the activation is complete, you’ll see a message saying, “Your Skype world minutes are ready” at the top of the My Account screen.
That’s it – you’re ready to make calls using your Skype world minutes subscription!
Tell us how you plan to be more productive with the Lumia 640/640 XL in the comments below.
Windows 10 Maps for Phones, PC and tablet group manager Aaron Butcher developed this for all windows devices. After launching of windows 10 technical preview in January, Insiders tried this new maps apps for pc. But now maps are also available for windows 10 phones with latest build of windows 10 preview (build 10051). If you are in windows phone development, give it a try and share your views with Microsoft team to make it better.
As Microsoft has now developed a universal app platform for all of their windows devices, so maps can also be used on all devices. Maps offers you the features and tools you need to search and navigate the world on the go. Windows 10 Maps features includes the best maps, aerial imagery, rich local search data, and voice guided navigation experiences from both Bing maps and Here maps.
Use Maps with touch:
Our maps are easy to use with a mouse and keyboard on a PC, and even better to control the use of natural touch gestures on phones or other touch screen devices. Pinch to zoom, use two fingers to rotate and tap a label to release detailed information about the company or brand. You can also scroll with two fingers to tilt the map to a different perspective. Click the button Show my location to expand your current location, or the button to turn Bing Map view aerial images or data traffic in real time.
Find the places you want to search for:
Windows 10 Maps for phones allows you to do Local search via bing maps. Click on the search box and you will see list of popular categories in your area. Once you tap on any category, it will show you coffee shops, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls etc….
Type the name of a place that resembles the “Space Needle” and see a large data set that is consistent with our experience Windows Search 10 Technical Preview and Research on Bing web. With the location and details of history, you will see the latest photos and reviews. You can even make a reservation for a restaurant directly from the application.
When you’re on the go – let’s say you are staying at a hotel in a strange city – you can easily find nearby places to eat, drink, and shop or even suggested attractions and activities directly from the details of the card of your hotel.
Directions and Guided Navigation:
Once you have found the place you’re looking cards will be the best application to help you! Whether you’re driving, public transport or walking, the application gives you detailed step by step instructions to help you navigate with confidence.
Automatically finds the best route for you, based on current traffic conditions and also give you the ability to adjust the route to your preferences. For example, I like avoiding toll.
If you’re using a GPS device, you also receive the route with voice guidance. This rich experience of hands-free navigation based navigation features from Here maps, including the popular speed limit warnings and modes of day and night to help reach your destination safely as possible.
Access Maps anywhere, anytime, any device:
In Windows 10, you can always count on their maps available offline by storing maps on the PC and the phone. From Maps Settings, select Download a map and collect the parts of the world you want to store offline. Once downloaded, the maps, the results of local search and navigation, including voice guidance work without an Internet connection without using your data plan.
We are also making it very easy to get your content from one device to another. Access any Windows device with your Microsoft account, and your home and work locations, the route preferences and recent research automatically roam with you. Simply mark a location as a favorite and will always be there in the list of favorites on all windows 10 devices. Find a favorite restaurant on your PC, and the results of the research will be there on your Windows phone when you are ready to go.
Have questions or comments about the Maps app in Windows 10? Head over to the Windows Insider Program forums.
Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE is a mid ranged mobile device which was released date at Mobile World Congress at Barcelona in March 2, 2015. It comes with latest windows 10. It will be available in Dual-SIM and LTE variants from April.
Microsoft is constantly putting its grip on its device portfolio after the acquisition of Nokia. And it is from the bottom and gradually work your way up with the likes of the Lumia 430, Lumia 435, Lumia 532 and Lumia 535. Lumia 640 LTE Dual SIM Price is INR 11,999/-. This is also the expected price in india. As said its Lumia 640 XL release date in India is March 2, 2015.
What you’ll Like:
What you won’t Like:
Great Value for Money
One year Free Office 365
Lumia Camera 5
Awesome display with Glance Screen
Good Battery Life
Internal Storage is very low
No wireless charging
With the hardware that is largely tied with the expensive Lumia 830, the Lumia 640 is an excellent deal. What gives is the best Windows Phone at an affordable price. The camera, but not a patch on PureView shooters on high-end phones, is excellent for a phone in this market segment. And meets almost all the boxes: Glance Screen, HD display, removable battery, microSD card reader and the latest version of Windows Phone. The Lumia 640 XL can be more tempting for those who have larger screens and the most impressive cameras, but for the average consumer, the Lumia 640 is the Windows Phone they need. Solid overall performance and attractive price.
Lumia 640 LTE Hands On Video Review:
Lumia 640 LTE Features:
Open the box and the power of Lumia 640 LTE with Microsoft free services and ready to go. Connect to friends and family with Skype, enjoy instant access to your photos and onedrive music, and edit Microsoft Office files on the go. Work life and personal life balance has become easier only.
Buy a Lumia 640 LTE and get a one year Office 365 subscription free.
Loaded with all the power you need, the Lumia 640 LTE work as quickly and efficiently as it does. It is a workhorse that lets you focus more on what you are doing at all times with its Snapdragon Qualcomm processor and integrated Microsoft Office ™. And you’ll have plenty of juice to help you accomplish more with a huge 2500 mAh.
Do you want to relive your favorite moments? Capture everything with excellent quality and facilitate the implementation of the camera and the rear camera of 8 MP Lumia and then save them on onedrive where you get up to 30 GB of free storage to bring the time. And with the wide angle, front camera, allow family and friends to see their surroundings clearly in their free video calls Skype HD.
Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE – Detailed Specifications:
OS and Display:
Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
Display size: 5 ”
Display resolution: HD720 (1280 x 720)
Display features: Sunlight readability enhancements, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, Easy to clean, Lumia Color profile
Memory and Battery:
Mass memory: 8 GB
RAM: 1 GB
Maximum memory card size: 128 GB
Replaceable battery: Yes
Battery capacity: 2500 mAh
Processor and Design:
Exchangeable back cover
CPU name: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400
Quad core
SIM card type: Micro SIM
3.5 mm audio connector
Wi-Fi, GPS and Connectivities:
NFC: Pairing, Secure NFC for payment, Sharing, Tagging
Wi-Fi hotspot: Up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
LTE FDD network: Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 20 (800MHz), Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz), Band 8 (900MHz)
Location technologies: A-GLONASS, A-GPS, BeiDou, Cellular and Wi-Fi network positioning
Camera:
Main camera: 8.0 MP
Camera digital zoom: 4 x
Flash type: LED flash
Front camera: HD 0.9 MP wide angle
Front camera video resolution: 720p (HD, 1280 x 720)
Main camera video resolution: 1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080)
Other Features:
Radio features: Internet Radio, FM Radio
Vibrating alerts, Voice recognition, Font magnification, Voice commands, Customizable home screen, High contrast mode, Screen magnification
Voice commands, Customizable home screen, Speakerphone, Speed dial, Voice recognition
What’s in the Box:
Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE
Product user guide
Battery
Charger
Lumia 640 LTE Accessories:
There are 4 recommended accessories for Lumia 640 LTE. Headsets, Screen Sharing, and Card Holder Case.
Microsoft Coloud Wh-610 Headset:
The adjustable support loop helps keep the headset on your ear. The cable has a reflective coating that keeps you visible in the dark.
A headset that does not fit properly can slow down. That’s why the ring comes with an adjustable bracket loop keeps the headset from slipping out of your ear. And when the cable is shortened to clothing, you are all ready to listen without distraction.
The cable has an integrated microphone that is perfect for talking on the move. And easy to get to the buttons on the cable, you can answer or end a call and adjust the volume without having to unlock the phone.
Wh-610 Specifications:
Operating keys: Answer/end key, Volume keys
Earpiece type: Semi canal
AV connectors: 3.5 mm stereo headset connector
Headset Wh-308:
The headphones are designed to match the shape of the ear for a more comfortable fit. A well-placed earpiece speaker maximizes sound quality, the deepest stage music in the ear.
Unlike many other headphones, hearing aids fit the shape of the human ear. They are designed to sit securely in the ear while maintaining maximum comfort – it’s a great fit for most people’s ear.
Specifications:
Operating keys: Answer/end key
Earpiece type: Semi canal
AV connectors: 3.5 mm stereo headset connector
Microsoft Screen Sharing HD-10 for Lumia Phones:
Use NFC to mirror your Lumia on an HDMI enabled display. Apps and media content are instantly mirrored on the big screen.
Watch the video:
Specifications:
Video resolution: up to 1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080)
LED indicators: Power on indicator
Other wireless connectivity: Screen projection, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast
Charging connectors: Micro-USB
AV connectors: HDMI-A
NFC: Connecting
Cover for Lumia 640 – CC-3089 – with Card Holder:
Change colors, protect your display, and keep your credit card safe.
Final Worlds on Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE Device:
The Lumia 640 is a budget phone. There are some things that are not so happy with, such as lack of wireless charging, but all said it is a jewel in alignment with Microsoft.
Finally, the high-end moves further, and any replacement for the Lumia 830 is not (probably) be matched to the hardware for the Lumia 640. But here and now, that’s where we are, and that means sub £ 170 phone with very little criticism.
Lumia 640 offers probably the best compromise any phone in your price range. A good camera, excellent life of the battery, solid performance of the software and all without stealing your wallet.
Pound for pound, this could be the best value of Windows Phone for the money we have now. And that’s a pretty powerful success. It also makes us even more excited about what could still come in the higher end of the smartphones.
Its is still to be confirmed that Microsoft Lumia 640 LTE Dual SIM price and release date in countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Philippines, Malaysia, Pakistan.
Camera has always been one of the main considerations of all gadget lovers when a smart phone is launched. With the very recent launch of the Nokia Lumia 640 XL the debate has gathered momentum since it sports the ZEISS camera of 13 MP. This is definitely a better upgradation in terms of the other high-end Nokia models. However, here in this article we compare the camera features of Lumia 640 and 640 XL with Lumia 830.
From left to right, Lumia 640, Lumia 640 XL, Lumia 830 (and note that I’m starting to regret picking the white 640 XL – it picks up dirt and stains too easily, in this case from being in a black carrier bag….!)
The Lumia 830 and the 640 XL cannot be straight away compared for the fact that they are a little different from each other in terms of their characteristics. Each of the cameras tends to give a different output when subjected to the same or even similar condition in terms of lighting and other external factors. The play of light and angle has been important in taking images from the camera and in this case too, the scenario is no different. Lets discuss further.
Image quality in low light
In the present day scenario, camera features are the topic of an extensive debate and one of the prime reasons for customers to buy a smart phone. Nokia Lumia 830 has definitely better features and it winds hands down. The phablet can actually take some of the most amazing shots in the event of a low light area such as gardens in the evening with a great deal of clarity. The low light images tend to be a little less grainy as compared to the ones that were taken from Nokia Lumia 640 and 640 XL.
There is not much to compare between Nokia 640 and Nokia Lumia 830 since the former is quite a letdown in terms of the images that were taken when there was fading light or even with the confine of an indoor system. Areas wherein there is bright sun and plenty of light, the difference in the images of Lumia 640, 640 XL and Lumia 830 is not so clear. The problem begins when the light aspect of the image tends to be a fading spree.
Verdict
After having tested both the Nokia Lumia models of 640 and Lumia 830, the verdict is very clear. Nokia Lumia 830 is a sure shot winner and the camera quality, shutter speed and the quality of the images is far better that what we get to witness with Nokia 640 and 640 XL. If camera is your prime consideration then Nokia Lumia 640 XL definitely has an upper hand on that of the Nokia Lumia 640. So here is what was our pick.
So what do you think about the camera features of Lumia 640 and 640 XL with Lumia 830. Have you used it or know someone who has used them? Send in your comments and feedback and we will features your views and feedback on the update on the topic.
Microsoft has released Build 10052 of Windows 10 Technical preview for phones to improve fast and fixed bugs. If you have installed build 10051 preview, you must head over to settings and check the updates. This is just a minor update from last build 10051 that was released 11 days ago by Microsoft first time. Although they didn’t add new features in this preview update but they fixes some bugs from previous build.
Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 10052:
Flight mode can now be enabled.
You can now disable data connections.
We fixed the bug in which your phone’s MMS settings were lost after upgrading from Build 9941.
We fixed the issue in which you couldn’t download keyboards for additional languages.
We fixed the issue where the viewfinder in the Camera app gets composed incorrectly on some devices like the Lumia 1020.
They have received reports of failures in a small number of insiders Lumia 520 Windows devices last weekend when it comes back to Windows Phone Windows Phone 8.1 using the reset tool. They stopped quickly build the availability of these devices to investigate the matter. The problem at the root of these failures was the way the Windows Phone reset tool to flash turned these devices. Microsoft released an update to Windows Phone reset tool that should receive those affected by the issue and running.
You can seek for more info here.
With this issue resolved, we’re resuming offering builds today for folks on Lumia 520 devices as well.
Grab the update, let us know what you think. More importantly, use the Feedback app to tell Microsoft what you think too!
Want to get Windows 10 update and a host of other latest updates for you. Then Lumia 430 is the answer. In the event that your financial plan is tight however regardless you need the new Windows 10 updates and other stuff accompanying Windows 10, Microsoft has you covered – relying upon where you live. It simply uncovered the 4-inch Lumia 430 Dual SIM model that is Windows 10-prepared for around 70 bucks.
Lumia 430 works out the best
For such a cost, you’ll get about what you’d expect in Windows 10: a WVGA mode of display, 1.2GHz dual core Snapdragon 200 CPU, 8GB of upgradeable stockpiling and a 1,500 mAh battery. Shockingly, the greatest trade off is with the cams: it has a small 2-megapixel front/0.3-megapixel shooters that will make for tolerable instant selfies and very little else.
As the name doles out, this windows 10 packed phone likewise packs “astute and smart” double SIMs and is just coming to areas where that peculiarity is alluring; to be specific the Middle East, Asia-Pacific locales, Africa, Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
That doesn’t mean you’re without modest Windows Phone choices in the UK and North America, on the other hand. The Lumia 530, for occasion, retails at $100-furthermore, yet is accessible in the city as low as $40. There’s likewise the new Lumia 640 and 640XL, however those try for around $100 more. Plan models aside, on the other hand, there’s still no indication of a top of the line Lumia model made by Microsoft with no assistance from Nokia.
This means you can still buy the phone but the Lumia 430 price may not be the same and that too with fewer benefits. Feel free to comment on the articles as well as post updates for us to discuss in detail.
