Category: App Update

Microsoft has just released a new update to the Extras Info for Windows Phone app.  The new update, version 3.14.16 for those keeping score at home, brings… well, actually I have absolutely no clue what this release brings because there are absolutely no release notes.  🙂  So what was changed, what was fixed or what was added is a mystery to everyone in the world other than those at Microsoft.  There is of course the generic “general fixes and improvements” noted so my guess is that this is a bug fix for the app on certain devices.

It could also be that this is an interim release of the Extras Info app before the release of the Windows 10 for Phone preview which is expected in February.

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The official Facebook for Windows Phone app has been updated today with several improvements and fixes for the social network app.  The update, version 8.3.5.0 for those keeping score at home, brings improvements to almost every area of the app which should create a better, more consistent user experience.

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Microsoft Studios has released another major update to the popular game Age of Empires Castle Siege for Windows and Windows Phone.  The update, version 1.0.4.371 for those keeping score at home, brings a huge number of game improvements, bug fixes and expanded content for those who have made it to Age 8 in the game.  I reviewed Age of Empires Castle Siege when it was first released and the game has had several big updates since that review.  While the fundamentals of the game haven’t changed – advance your civilization and protect it against attacking hordes – the game has certainly improved in overall stability and features.

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Age of Empires Castle Siege for Windows – Free – Download Now

Microsoft has released a small update to their OneDrive for Windows Phone app.  The update, version 4.6 for those keeping score at home, is essentially nothing more than a bug fix release so don’t look for any new features in the update if you believe the release notes.  According to the release notes, there are two things that are addressed in this update:

• Visual updates to the file properties page
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

But there is something new in this update and the file properties changes are actually really nice.

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The music streaming service Spotify has a whole new look and feel this morning for Windows Phone users.  Spotify for Windows Phone has been updated to version 5.0 and it brings with it a virtually brand new look and feel to the app.  The new looks leans heavily on transparency throughout the app, something that you usually find in iOS apps but no Windows Phone. Spotify for Windows Phone – Free – Download Now

The Pandora for Windows Phone app has received a nice update today, bringing several new features to the app including voice commands.  The free music service (a premium service is available) allows you to stream music based on “stations” for your favorite genre or artist.  The update is available now for free in the Windows Phone Store.

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