How to change the language on Windows Phone 8.1

 

By Mark Guim


Have you ever held a Windows Phone device 8.1 with a language you didn't understand? Perhaps you purchased a device overseas, or someone accidentally changed your settings. I tried setting up a newLumia 535 over the weekend, but it came out of the box with the Chinese language. Going through the menu was difficult, but I eventually found a way to change the language to something I understand. Want to know how I did it? Watch our quick how-to video.

The latest Surface Pro 3 TV ad is full of praise and adulation

By John Callaham


The Surface Pro 3 is the subject of yet another new TV commercial from Microsoft that, for once, doesn't compare it to the MacBook Air. Instead, the focus is on the high praise the 12-inch tablet has received from some media outlets.

Xbox Live problems strike Xbox One users yet again [updated: and it's back]

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster

Update: Well that was quick. Less than a half-hour after the problems hit, services appear to be restored, with Microsoft saying you should now be able to sign into Xbox Live. Happy gaming!

Original Story: The cycle of Xbox Live outages isn't over yet, folks. After going down and coming back upon Christmas day, it appears that Xbox Live is experiencing outages for Xbox One users once again.

According to Microsoft's Xbox Live Status page, Xbox Live's Core Services are currently limited:

Are you having issues signing in to Xbox Live? We're looking in to it! We appreciate your patience in the meantime. Check back in 30 minutes for an update on this issue.

If you're having trouble logging in or launching certain games on your Xbox One, be sure to keep an eye on the status page at the source link below for updates. We'll be sure to update this post when services are restored.

Source: Xbox Windows Central

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella pays 'courtesy visit' to India PM, discusses Digital India initiative

Microsoft's Satya Nadella made his second visit to India visiting with key leaders to discuss future investment in that country. Nadella met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, promising support for Modi's Digital India initiative to modernize that country's infrastructure.

No announcements of investments or projects were made, making this trip more of a 'courtesy visit' according to Nadella rather than anything substantive.

India is pursuing a policy to modernize India in the digital age with the intent to "bridge the gap between haves and have-nots". Microsoft's role in that project is non-specific at this point, however, the software giant is reportedly keen on working with countries and governments to improve and increase their digital infrastructure. Between Azure and various networking technologies, Microsoft could play a fundamental role in upgrading India's internet and improving so-called 'digital literacy'. Additionally, data security and domestic electronic manufacturing were apparently discussed, although details are lacking.

This trip is the second visit to India by Nadella. Nadella's previous jaunt was back in September when he stopped by the India Development Centre (IDC) in Hyderabad. As with today's visit, there were no official specifics of that trip either.

Source: The Economic Times Windows Central

Here's a list of even more phones and countries that got the Lumia Denim update

Last week, Microsoft started rolling out the long awaited Lumia Denim update to its Lumia Windows Phone devices in various territories around the world. At the time, we listed the countries, devices and wireless carriers that were rolling out that update in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. We also mentioned that the Demin update had started to roll out to the Verizon Wireless Lumia 822 and 928 in the US.

It's been several days since that first firmware rollout so we decided to check Microsoft's support pages to see if there were any additional countries, phones and carriers that were receiving the Lumia Denim update. Sure enough, there have been some changes to that list so we have combed through it and posted all the new Denim listings.

Keep in mind it will continue to roll out to even more devices and territories around the world in the coming weeks. With that said, here's a list of new Denim rollouts since we first reported on them last week.

Zubie for Windows Phone, a simple way to keep tabs on your vehicle

By George Ponder

The other day we mentioned that Zubie had released their mobile app to the Windows Phone Store. What is Zubie you ask? Zubie is a plug-in module for your vehicle that will locate your vehicle, log its movements, and monitor critical engine components.

The module will transmit all this information to your Zubie account where you can check in on things through a website portal or the Zubie Windows Phone app. The app is free, but the module runs about $100 and comes with a year's service. The service sparked our curiosity and after using Zubie for the past week, it comes across as a useful tool for those looking to monitor their vehicles closer.

-Quick note: Zubie is currently only available in the U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The module is currently only compatible with cars with data ports, which are cars manufactured after 1996.

Tubecast brings Full HD, 60 FPS and QHD (2k) support for YouTube on Windows Phone!

 

By Daniel Rubino

One of our favorite YouTube clients for Windows Phone goes by the name of Tubecast. Besides being a full-featured, beautifully designed YouTube app for managing and playing videos, it can also DLNA and Airplay stream content to your TV at the touch of a button.

Version 2.9.8 of the app brings some significant viewing improvements, including some ultra-high resolution support! Best part, there are no audio de-synchronizations.

Tubecast 2.9.8

• Cast QHD Full HD & 60fps to DLNA devices
• Preload QHD, Full HD & 60fps videos
• Channel Menu: New design (Windows 10 style) with smooth animation.
• Thomson TV & Android TV added to Tubecast list
• Bug fixes