New numbers from Net Applications for the month of August revealed that Windows 8/8.1 is back on growing path after it saw a slight decline last month.

Windows 7 continues to dominate at the top with the OS now over 51.21% market share, down from 51.11 percent in July. Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 combined is now at 13.37% up from 12.48% last month. Windows XP saw a slight decrease to 23.89% down from 24.821% last month.

Mac OS X currently holds a 4.29% share, while Linux holds a 1.67% share. Windows Vista still holds a market share of 3.02%.

After few months of nearly flat growth, Windows 8/Windows 8.1 is now back with the right momentum. As it was rumored recently, Microsoft is planning to release Windows 9 for free to Windows 7 users along with Windows 8 that should encourage hundreds of millions of users to the latest OS

New numbers from Net Applications for the month of August revealed that Windows 8/8.1 is back on growing path after it saw a slight decline last month.

Windows 7 continues to dominate at the top with the OS now over 51.21% market share, down from 51.11 percent in July. Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 combined is now at 13.37% up from 12.48% last month. Windows XP saw a slight decrease to 23.89% down from 24.821% last month.

Mac OS X currently holds a 4.29% share, while Linux holds a 1.67% share. Windows Vista still holds a market share of 3.02%.

After few months of nearly flat growth, Windows 8/Windows 8.1 is now back with the right momentum. As it was rumored recently, Microsoft is planning to release Windows 9 for free to Windows 7 users along with Windows 8 that should encourage hundreds of millions of users to the latest OS

If you are from UK, here is a chance to win Nokia Lumia 530 Windows Phone device. Lumia 530 is the latest WP8.1 device released in the UK that comes with Quad core CPU, 512MB RAM, 4-inch display and more. NokNok.tv is now running a competition in which you can win a Lumia 530 device. All you have to do is take a photo that best sums up 5.30pm in the afternoon to you and post it to Twitter with the hashtag #noknok530 and they’ll pick the one we think best sums up the fun and free spirit of the Nokia Lumia 530.

Read more about the contest here.

If you are from UK, here is a chance to win Nokia Lumia 530 Windows Phone device. Lumia 530 is the latest WP8.1 device released in the UK that comes with Quad core CPU, 512MB RAM, 4-inch display and more. NokNok.tv is now running a competition in which you can win a Lumia 530 device. All you have to do is take a photo that best sums up 5.30pm in the afternoon to you and post it to Twitter with the hashtag #noknok530 and they’ll pick the one we think best sums up the fun and free spirit of the Nokia Lumia 530.

Read more about the contest here.

As you all know, Chinese government has started an anti-trust investigation against Microsoft’s business practices in China. Hundreds of Chinese government officials conducted raids to Microsoft offices in China to investigate this issue. Today, Chinese government agency SAIC (State Administration for Industry and Commerce) has announced that they have given 20 days for Microsoft to respond to their allegations. They believe that Microsoft didn’t provide enough information regarding Microsoft Windows and Office that lead to compatibility issues for consumers.

Microsoft responded to this development that they are serious about complying with China’s laws and committed to addressing SAIC’s questions and concerns.

Source: saic via: Reuters, tnw

As part of their regular developer contest, AdDuplex is giving away a flagship Windows Phone 8.1 handset.

Winners will have a choice of other a Nokia Lumia 930, Lumia 1520 or HTC One (M8) for windows.

To take part in the contest developers need to publish their app through AdDuplexcross-promotion network.

Winners will be chosen from those published applications that have at least 100 reviews and average rating of 3.5* or more in the Store.

To enter register your app by the end of September and also get the whole batch ofbenefits of cross-promotion.

Via AdDuplex.com

As part of their regular developer contest, AdDuplex is giving away a flagship Windows Phone 8.1 handset.

Winners will have a choice of other a Nokia Lumia 930, Lumia 1520 or HTC One (M8) for windows.

To take part in the contest developers need to publish their app through AdDuplexcross-promotion network.

Winners will be chosen from those published applications that have at least 100 reviews and average rating of 3.5* or more in the Store.

To enter register your app by the end of September and also get the whole batch ofbenefits of cross-promotion.

Via AdDuplex.com

As you all know, Chinese government has started an anti-trust investigation against Microsoft’s business practices in China. Hundreds of Chinese government officials conducted raids to Microsoft offices in China to investigate this issue. Today, Chinese government agency SAIC (State Administration for Industry and Commerce) has announced that they have given 20 days for Microsoft to respond to their allegations. They believe that Microsoft didn’t provide enough information regarding Microsoft Windows and Office that lead to compatibility issues for consumers.

Microsoft responded to this development that they are serious about complying with China’s laws and committed to addressing SAIC’s questions and concerns.

Source: saic via: Reuters, tnw

One of the most awaited improvements on Microsoft’s online storage service OneDrive was the individual file size limit. It was limited to 2GB for years. Microsoft already acknowledged that they are working to increase the file size limit and now they have finally done it. Many OneDrive users on Reddit are now reporting that files of sizes more than 2GB are now getting synced on their OneDrive. Microsoft may confirm this change in the coming days.

Many Dropbox users were reluctant to move to OneDrive because of this file size limit, this removal of file size limit should encourage them to move to OneDrive in the future.

Source: reddit

One of the most awaited improvements on Microsoft’s online storage service OneDrive was the individual file size limit. It was limited to 2GB for years. Microsoft already acknowledged that they are working to increase the file size limit and now they have finally done it. Many OneDrive users on Reddit are now reporting that files of sizes more than 2GB are now getting synced on their OneDrive. Microsoft may confirm this change in the coming days.

Many Dropbox users were reluctant to move to OneDrive because of this file size limit, this removal of file size limit should encourage them to move to OneDrive in the future.

Source: reddit

Yezz Mobile announced that they will be releasing couple of Windows Phone devices in the coming months. One of the device named Billy 4.7 will have Dual SIM technology, super slim body of 7.2 mm thickness, 1.2 GHz Quad Core processor, IPS HD Screen (1280 x 720) with Asahi Dragontrail, 8 GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB) and 1 GB RAM. This device will cost $249 USD / €229 EUR and will go on sale in Europe, Latin America and the United States later this year.

Another device named Billy 4 will have dual SIM technology, 8 MP Rear Camera / 1.3 MP Front Camera, 1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor, 4.0-inch screen, 512MB RAM, 8GB ROM and interchangeable covers included. This device will cost only $139 / €129.

via: Neowin

Yezz Mobile announced that they will be releasing couple of Windows Phone devices in the coming months. One of the device named Billy 4.7 will have Dual SIM technology, super slim body of 7.2 mm thickness, 1.2 GHz Quad Core processor, IPS HD Screen (1280 x 720) with Asahi Dragontrail, 8 GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB) and 1 GB RAM. This device will cost $249 USD / €229 EUR and will go on sale in Europe, Latin America and the United States later this year.

Another device named Billy 4 will have dual SIM technology, 8 MP Rear Camera / 1.3 MP Front Camera, 1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor, 4.0-inch screen, 512MB RAM, 8GB ROM and interchangeable covers included. This device will cost only $139 / €129.

via: Neowin

India’s largest online fashion retailer Mytra.com today released their official app for Windows Phone devices. With this app, you can shop for clothes, footwear & fashion accessories for men, women and kids. As you already know, you can pay for your purchase using Cash on delivery and also enjoy free 30-day returns and exchanges, right at your doorstep.

Myntra Windows app features:

- Shop 100% original products from over 600 brands.
- Browse and Search products by categories and brands.
- Refine your search based on popularity, discount, prices, colours, sizes & more using sort and filter features.
- View detailed product information with rich images and style notes from our fashion editors.
- Get notified of the best deals, offers & coupons.
- Share links to products you like with your friends on Facebook, Twitter and email.
- Pay by cash on delivery.
Install Myntra app for the best shopping experience. Shop away!

Download it here from Windows Phone Store for free.

India’s largest online fashion retailer Mytra.com today released their official app for Windows Phone devices. With this app, you can shop for clothes, footwear & fashion accessories for men, women and kids. As you already know, you can pay for your purchase using Cash on delivery and also enjoy free 30-day returns and exchanges, right at your doorstep.

Myntra Windows app features:

- Shop 100% original products from over 600 brands.
- Browse and Search products by categories and brands.
- Refine your search based on popularity, discount, prices, colours, sizes & more using sort and filter features.
- View detailed product information with rich images and style notes from our fashion editors.
- Get notified of the best deals, offers & coupons.
- Share links to products you like with your friends on Facebook, Twitter and email.
- Pay by cash on delivery.
Install Myntra app for the best shopping experience. Shop away!

Download it here from Windows Phone Store for free.

Its the 1st of the month again, and time for all the stats companies to weight in on the progress of Windows Phone.

According to the well respected NetMarketShare, in August Windows Phone held 2.69% of mobile web usage, passing Symbian for the first time, which has been steadily dropping and now holds 2.61%. Windows Phone passes Blackberry in May 2014.

Also of note is that Windows Phone gained 0.20% market share between July and August, while iOS gained only 0.15%. iOS has been steadily losing market share, dropping from 63.48% in September 2012 to 44.34% in August 2014.

Android of course continued to grow fastest, gaining 0.39% to 45%, having passed iOS in terms of usage in July this year.

Readers should not Netmarketshare reflects web usage, and does not directly translate into the number of devices in the field. It does give an indication of growth or decline however.

Its the 1st of the month again, and time for all the stats companies to weight in on the progress of Windows Phone.

According to the well respected NetMarketShare, in August Windows Phone held 2.69% of mobile web usage, passing Symbian for the first time, which has been steadily dropping and now holds 2.61%. Windows Phone passes Blackberry in May 2014.

Also of note is that Windows Phone gained 0.20% market share between July and August, while iOS gained only 0.15%. iOS has been steadily losing market share, dropping from 63.48% in September 2012 to 44.34% in August 2014.

Android of course continued to grow fastest, gaining 0.39% to 45%, having passed iOS in terms of usage in July this year.

Readers should not Netmarketshare reflects web usage, and does not directly translate into the number of devices in the field. It does give an indication of growth or decline however.

Google first revealed Android One project at Google I/O few months back. As part of Android One project, Google has developed a reference hardware platform that’s made of affordable components that OEMs can use to build really cheap smartphones without compromising performance. One of the key advantages Windows Phone enjoys over Android in the low-end of the market is the stable performance of the device. If Google can overcome that shortcoming of Android with this Android One project, these devices will now directly compete with Windows Phone devices on their respective segments. Affordable mid-range and low-end devices like Moto E, Xiaomi Mi3 and others have proven to be successful in Indian market.

In this situation, Google has invited the press for an event in India on September. NDTV speculates that Google might be revealing the first devices that will go on sale based on the new Android One project.

Source: NDTV

Google first revealed Android One project at Google I/O few months back. As part of Android One project, Google has developed a reference hardware platform that’s made of affordable components that OEMs can use to build really cheap smartphones without compromising performance. One of the key advantages Windows Phone enjoys over Android in the low-end of the market is the stable performance of the device. If Google can overcome that shortcoming of Android with this Android One project, these devices will now directly compete with Windows Phone devices on their respective segments. Affordable mid-range and low-end devices like Moto E, Xiaomi Mi3 and others have proven to be successful in Indian market.

In this situation, Google has invited the press for an event in India on September. NDTV speculates that Google might be revealing the first devices that will go on sale based on the new Android One project.

Source: NDTV

Telegram Messenger Beta app was recently updated to v0.1.3.8 with new features such broadcast lists, the ability to pin chats to start screen, improved performance and more.

Find the detailed change log below.

Version 0.1.3.8:
+ broadcast lists
+ voice messages in secret chats
+ pin to start for secret chats and broadcasts
+ delete profile photos
+ faster updating on start up

Find the free app in the Windows Phone Store here.

Telegram Messenger Beta app was recently updated to v0.1.3.8 with new features such broadcast lists, the ability to pin chats to start screen, improved performance and more.

Find the detailed change log below.

Version 0.1.3.8:
+ broadcast lists
+ voice messages in secret chats
+ pin to start for secret chats and broadcasts
+ delete profile photos
+ faster updating on start up

Find the free app in the Windows Phone Store here.