OneDrive app for Windows Phone will get offline file access in the future

OneDrive , Microsoft's Cloud Storage service for Windows Phone has got a number of updates over the last few months that has bought a number of features with it there by improving it as much as possible.

When asked about offline availability of files for OneDrive on Windows Phone, Casey Penk, Program Manager at Microsoft, had this to say:

"Thanks for the suggestion. We know offline access is important, and we intend to bring this feature to Windows Phone. We don't have a specific timeline yet."

Although there is no launch date yet, but the update will be worth the wait. Microsoft is working  on bringing the feature to Windows Phone 

Microsoft Health app & Microsoft Band app both gets updates

This is for all the Windows Phone users who are using the Microsoft Band, the users can now download  an update to Microsoft Health app along with a firmware update for the fitness band itself. This is the first update and software update in two months.

Well, there is no need to get too happy about it, as these updates are minor updates. The Microsoft Health app version number is 1.3.1209.1. According to the updated changelog, the update only has General bug fixes and improvements.

However, if you happen to own an Android device with your Microsoft Band,  there's new Microsoft Health App update in Google Play that does add one feature which allows you to control which apps sends notifications to notification center tile on the band.

• Download Microsoft Health for Windows Phone (Free)

McDonald's partners with AirCharge to bring Qi charging to UK locations

Aircharge, a company which develops wireless charging products, has partnered with McDonald's to add wireless charging stations to their several restaurants across the UK. According to the announcement at CES 2015 , the  agreement would see a total of 600 wireless charging Qi charging spots across the country.

From Qi at CES:

The Aircharge charging spots were specially designed to be water resistant and easy to wipe clean – perfect for a public environment like a restaurant. And because they're using Qi, many consumers already have devices that are ready to charge. There are already more than 70 Qi-enable smartphones on the market.

For those of you not having a Qi wireless charging capability on your smartphone, do not worry ! You will be able to use the Aircharge wireless charging receiver with your device which is provided at the charging spot 

Tubecast app for Windows Phone brings 480p with 60 FPS, HD audio and faster app launching with the latest update

As we all know, Tubecast is an unofficial third-party YouTube client app for the WindowsPhone users which has got a big update today. Today version , 2.9.8.3 has been released with numerous features.

Apart from being able to smoothly stream YouTube through DLNA, Xbox One, Airplay and more, Tubecast has now crossed its limits by bringing 2K video support, and many other YouTube management features and it surely feels a lot more faster along with adding another resolution.



Here's the updated Change Log for Tubecast app for Windows Phone-

• New video quality: 480p SD (Standard Definition)
• New audio download quality: HD
• Faster start-up
• Downloaded files disappearing -> bug fix
• New DLNA smart TV support: Sony Bravia
• Optimization of network data consumption.
• PIP follows the side menu on opening
• Bug fixes

WindowsPhone users can download Tubecast from here (Free, $1.99 to unlock 'casting) (Also supports 512 mb devices)

AMC theatres app for Windows Phone gets rare update

The official AMC app for Windows Phone gets another update today. There are not much changes except a few bug fixes. Hence as said above, its a minor update and the change log is as follows-

• Ensuring AMC Stubs account number shows correctly in WP 8.1 wallet
• Addressing connectivity problems 

Windows Phone users can download the AMC app from here

Lumia 830 too gets the gold color treatment along with Lumia 930 now launching Globally

As per the news, the Lumia 930 will be available in Gold globally starting later this month. Along with it, the Lumia 830 will also be offered in Gold color variant. This can be said as per the  Lumia Conversations:

As we can see in the above image, there is a gold frame on the sides of the device as well as the gold platted Nokia Logo . There is no chance of the internal hardware.

The interested customers can pick up the device from Microsoft Store in China.  Car charger  DC- 20 and the wireless charging pad Nokia DT- 900 will also be available with the purchase.