There's a lot going on in the world of Windows Phone. So much, in fact, that it is sometimes tough to catch every important story. Device rumors come and go. New apps join the Windows Phone Store, and your favorite app can get a big update with a new look or new features.
Therefore, every week we will compile a list of the Windows Phone news that you just shouldn't miss. Welcome to the "Windows Phone Weekly Digest."
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After playing around with Windows 10 Mobile build 10149, it looks like cellular download limits in the Windows Phone Store have been removed. That means you can download some of the bigger games and apps without having to connect to Wifi.
There also appeared to be some odd occurrences in the build. Be it missing Call History, no Glance controls, quirky Quiet Hours, or funky error messages, build 10149 had its imperfections. However, most of these quirks have fixes and 10149 remains the most stable and best performing iteration of Windows 10 Mobile yet.
An emulator build Windows 10 Mobile build 10158 gave us a peek of upcoming features, including a new Wallet, 120 FPS video, and newly-added animations.
There was also an image that circulated around the internet of a supposed display bezel for a Verizon-branded Lumia 1030. Unfortunately, the image raised more questions than it did answers.
And lastly, we took you on a tour of the new AT&T Microsoft Lumia 640 XL.
Other notable items:
- Poll: Would you have bought an Xbox Phone?
- Here is how to quickly toggle Wi-fi and Bluetooth settings in Windows 10 Mobile
- Best Buy has the T-Mobile Lumia 635 available for $49.99
- Microsoft Store offering free Nokia headphones with purchase of T-Mobile Lumia 640, AT&T 640 XL
- Acer Liquid M220 with Windows Phone 8.1 now on sale in Russia and Canada
- Cortana in some countries, including India, now has more interests
Apps
Microsoft just kept on releasing and updating apps this week. Their Microsoft's Calls+ helps you manage call waiting and forwarding while Receipt Tracker helps you track your spending.
InstaNote makes fast work of note taking in meetings using audio capture. And Try Lumia helps bring new Lumia owners up to speed with Windows Phone.
As for updates, Contacts+Message Backup was updated to work without an SD card. And Windows Camera on Windows 10 Mobile can now recognize your face to help you snap the perfect selfie.
Truedialer got updated with a refreshed design and new features and WhatsApp beta scored new emojis and better message sharing options.
Nokia rolled out updates for its HERE suite of Windows Phone apps while Sygic GPS Navigation added new maps and knocked 70% off their world pack.
Autodesk Pixlr and Mint both made the jump to universal apps for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1.
Other notable items:
- Full Yummly Windows Phone app is now available for your recipe search needs
- Funny Polls for Windows Phone - cast your vote now on a boat load of topics
- DJI Vision for Windows Phone lets you take pictures with the Phantom 2 Vision+ drone
- WhatsApp for Windows Phone gets a minor bug fix update
- Eyefi Mobi for Windows Phone will help organize photos from your phone and camera
- OneDrive and WhatsApp for Windows Phone both get minor updates
- City Art Search and Viber pick up minor bug-fixing updates
- 6tag for Windows Phone adds letterbox video support in latest update
- ESPNcricinfo for Windows Phone updated after two years for the latest in cricket news
- Lumia Camera 5.0 app gets a minor update to fix some video recording bugs
- Microsoft Health app updated with golf-based challenges for Microsoft Band owners
- MapFactor GPS Navigation, a mapping system for your Windows Phone with potential
- Flick for Windows Phone can quickly share files between Windows, Android, and iOS devices
Games
Game Troopers, who have become one of the most prolific game developers for Windows and Windows Phone, announced this week that their new adventure game The Last Door is headed to both in July. They were also kind enough to speak with Windows Central about their future plans for the platforms.
Modern Combat 5: Blackout for Windows Phone got updated with Xbox Live support and became free to play. The following day, its Windows 8.1 counterpart followed suit.
We also saw the official Tour de France 2015 mobile game race its way to Windows Phone.
And everyone's favorite time killer Candy Crush Saga gained entry to the Soda Swamp.
Other notable items:
- Crime Coast for Windows Phone, creating your own gangster's paradise
- Party Gods for Windows Phone is this week's myAppFree Deal
- Lines the Game, an excellent choice for a time wasting Windows Phone game
- Test your skills on the track with CSR Racing for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone
- Game of Thr33s for Windows Phone, a deceptively challenging puzzle game
- 360 for Windows Phone, catch a ride on a spinning wheel
- Subway Surfers runs its way to Rio de Janeiro
Be sure to weigh in on this week's news in the comments section. See you next week!
