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."
Windows Phone News
- Problems updating to Windows 10 preview from Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 should be over
- Microsoft Lumia 640 XL camera sample gallery
- Here is the new one-handed keyboard for Windows 10 on phablets
- HTC closely working with Microsoft for a Windows 10 device
- A consistent Windows Phone experience is the unique selling proposition of budget Lumia devices
- Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM is official with 5-inch 720p display and 1GB RAM for $150
- Three UK adds carrier billing support for the Windows Phone Store
- Here are our impressions of the BLU Win HD with Dual SIM LTE
- Another LG Windows Phone render revives rumors of a return, this time on Verizon
- Windows 10 for phones preview pulled for Lumia 520, 525 and 526
- There are unlocked and refurbished AT&T Lumia 1520 phones for $249.99 on eBay
- Is Microsoft developing new smartphones? Of course
- Microsoft Lumia 640 review
- An introduction to the Mi4, Xiaomi's future Windows 10 test device
- Here is why Microsoft wants hamburger menus in Windows 10 for phone
Apps
- Photoshop Express for Windows Phone gets updated, premium filters free for a limited time [Download for Windows Phone]
- Tubecast update for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 supports YouTube API v3 [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- TrulyMadly, the popular dating app in India, arrives on Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone]
- SCRUFF re-launches on Windows Phone 8.1 with paid tier, Cortana integration and more [Download for Windows Phone]
- Scribd pulls its Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 apps
- Movie Maker 8.1 for Windows Phone gets substantial update, we've got 100 plugin codes to give away! [Download for Windows Phone]
- Shazam update brings improved video pages, bug fixes [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- The best Microsoft Band apps for Windows Phone
- Hike messenger update improves message load times, brings new sticker packs [Download for Windows Phone]
- Band Pro updated - bug fixes and a cloud based image collection in tow [Download for Windows Phone]
- Microsoft hints at upcoming Skype for Business Windows Phone app
- http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-health-app-gets-bug-fixes-following-uk-release-microsoft-band [Download for Windows Phone]
- Karaoke One for Windows 8 – see if you can carry a tune with this myAppFree deal [Download for Windows Phone/ Download for Windows]
- State Bank of India launches much-awaited State Bank Anywhere on Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone]
- Uber for Windows Phone now supports Paytm Wallet for credit card-less rides in India [Download for Windows Phone]
- Band Companion adds battery status, remote shutter and notes to Microsoft Band [Download for Windows Phone]
- Latest LINE update sends new post notifications to conversations [Download for Windows Phone]
- Hands-on with 6discover for Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone]
- SmartThings Mobile 1.1.0 brings updated SmartSetup screen, more [Download for Windows Phone]
- PicsArt for Windows Phone snags new interface, tools, and effects in latest update [Download for Windows Phone]
Games
- Dead Trigger 2 Review - Zombies, Zombies and more Zombies [Download for Windows Phone]
- Toca Kitchen 2 - test your culinary skills with this Windows Phone and Windows 8 sequel [Download for Windows Phone/ Download for Windows]
- Lara Croft: Relic Run is coming to Windows Phone soon
- Supra RPG is this week's myAppFree Windows Phone deal [Download for Windows Phone / [Download for Windows]
- Second Chance – a collection of mini-games for your Windows Phone that may drive you nuts [Download for Windows Phone]
- Checkpoint Champion – challenging your driving skills with this fast paced Windows Phone game [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Widows]
- Latest Subway Surfers update takes you to Arabia [Download for Windows Phone]
- Candy Crush Saga grabs more Dreamworld levels to beef up Odus on Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone]
- Coming soon: 'What in the World?' is a new Xbox game for Windows Phone, here are the details
- Halo: Spartan Strike is shooting its way on Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- Pipeman 2 – a free puzzle game for Windows Phone that's not a bad time waster [Download for Windows Phone]
- Asphalt 8: Airborne for Windows Phone updated with decals, new cars and more [Download for Windows Phone]
Be sure to weigh in on this week's news in the comments section. See you next week!