Windows Phone Weekly Digest: May 24, 2022

In that location'southward a lot going on in the world of Windows Telephone. So much, in fact, that information technology is sometimes tough to catch every important story.

Device rumors come and go. New apps join the Windows Phone Store and your favorite app tin can get a large update with a new look or new features.

Therefore, every week we will compile a list of the Windows Phone news that y'all just shouldn't miss.

Welcome to the "Windows Phone Weekly Digest."

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After declaring concluding week that they would have control over the Windows 10 mobile update procedure, Microsoft clarified on Monday that they volition still get "input" from carriers on software rollouts.

A Microsoft spokesperson said:

"Microsoft will continue to piece of work closely with mobile operators on testing to encounter and exceed quality bars. The input of mobile operators is invaluable to the testing process. Microsoft volition use their input, as well equally input from the millions of Windows Insiders, to decide when to send out mobile updates to Windows 10 devices."

It remains to be seen just how much outcome that "input" will have on the timing of updates, simply here'due south hoping that the process is much more streamlined and carrier-neutral than the current i.

One update that will not exist making its way to everyone is Windows x Insider Preview build 10080. According to a tweet from Windows Insider fellow member Gabriel Aul, "10080 isn't likely to become to Slow band because of a few bug beingness reported."

Although Slow ring members volition miss out on the new features in build 10080, they will also be spared the many known problems. They volition either have to wait for a more stable build to exist released or change over to a faster ring.

If you are one of the many who take made the leap to Windows 10 Mobile preview, and for one reason or another want to move back to Windows Phone 8.one, be certain to check out our handy guide to rolling back your phone.

Other notable items:

Yezz Baton four.7 smartphones reportedly receiving Windows Phone 8.i Update ii
Snag an unlocked AT&T HTC I M8 for Windows from Ebay for $270
Mouse Computer unveils MADOSMA Windows Phone for Japanese marketplace
T-Mobile Lumia 640 still expected for spring release
The chairman of ASUS is non convinced Windows is good for smartphones
Lumia 640 and HTC Ane M8 should at present be able to update to Windows ten Mobile build 10080

Apps

The newly redesigned version of Microsoft's MSN suite of apps take started making their way onto phones. MSN Weather, News, Sports and Money all got makeovers, that supercede the one-time pivots for split-view menus. Windows Central got our easily on the them and gave y'all a video tour of the new expect

A new version of Outlook also began rolling out with preview build 10080 of Windows 10 Mobile. The redesigned mail and calendar app received a different button layout, trading its buttons on the acme of the screen in for a quick-activeness ribbon at the lesser. In add-on to the new layout, there are also many new settings and tweaks. Not to mention that the programme itself just seems faster over all.

In that location was a brief blip of excitement across the Windows Phone user base when a vague tweet from Snapchat Back up claimed that the notoriously anti-Windows Phone company has "plans to make [a Snapchat app] available in the future."

While this would surely make the masses collectively jump for joy, we urge you all to temper your expectations, given the long and tumultuous Snapchat vs. Windows saga

As for apps that actually do exist on Windows Phone, the beloved MixRadio went cantankerous-platform, making its way to iOS and Android. All the while, MixRadio reiterated their continued commitment to Windows Phone, maxim:

"We'd be foolish to carelessness our millions of loyal customers who helped us get where we are today."

Speaking of loyal customers, VLC on Windows Telephone has reportedly exceeded 1 meg downloads since its launch. This is a huge achievement for whatever app.

Just they aren't just sitting on their laurels celebrating. They were still difficult at work on an update, which tweaked the navigation within the app.

The makers of Tubecast updated their app with support for new casting services, amidst other things.

OneDrive competitor Dropbox was relaunched equally a universal Windows app, bringing a host of new features to Windows Phone.

One of our favorite Reddit clients, Readit for Windows Phone went free with their new version 2.one, which is loaded with a ton of new tweaks and features.

And after many Windows Phone app developers reported seeing revenue drops from Google's AdMob network, Google, who is traditionally less than cooperative when it comes to Windows Phone, stepped upward to the plate. The applied science superpower was quick to provide a fix.

Other notable items:

Real Madrid CF gets its own official app for Windows Phone
Photo filter app Gloomlogue makes its way to Windows Phone for free
Deezer prepares to boxing competitors by adding podcasts and radio shows
Disqus for Windows Telephone snags new channels and home feed filters in latest update
Pimp My Band app adds a bombardment Live Tile for Microsoft Band users
Revolve is Microsoft's upcoming 'conversation starter' app for Windows Phone
Spotify At present volition build custom playlists effectually your day
Microsoft'due south facial recognition service How-One-time is now available as a Windows Phone app
Discovery News releases a dazzling universal Windows Phone app
6tag 5.0 for Windows Phone released with video uploads, new filters and more

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