Nokia debuts MD-12 Bluetooth speaker alongside new Lumias

Nokia has also unveiled a new accessory to match its new Windows Phone 8.1 smartphones.  The MD-12 is a Bluetooth speaker that is available in the same color palette as the new devices. Nokia claims this speaker has better bass than those similar in size (it’s about the size of a hockey puck, in case you were wondering). And it will supposedly run for 15 hours on a single charge. Nokia CEO Stephen Elop said the MD-12 will cost US$55 but did not mention when it will go on sale.

Source: Engadget

Windows Phone 8.1 tipped to allow developers to reply to app reviews

Sometimes there is a need for a developer to respond to app reviews but there isn’t a way to do so. A recent leak of Windows Phone 8.1 will reportedly allow developers to respond to reviews users leave on their apps. This is said to be part of a feature that will let users flag inappropriate or offensive comments and those containing virus or malware. Another option in that feature is to report the inappropriate response to a review to the developer.

There is no confirmation yet about this feature but we might learn more about this (or not) at the upcoming Microsoft BUILD conference.

Source: Ubergizmo

Action Center on Windows Phone 8.1 to reportedly support 20 notifications per app

The latest iteration of Microsoft’s Windows Phone will reportedly support 20 notifications per app through the Action Center, a notification hub for the mobile operating system. This function was allegedly discovered through some APIs claiming that users can view up to 20 notifications per app. Persistent notifications will also reportedly be visible for up to a week. Reports claim that developers will be given the ability to send, replace, remove, tag, and group notifications. They will also be able to provide expiry periods for the notifications.

Source: Ubergizmo

Chinese report claims Windows Phone 8.1 release set for July or August

Various leaks have already surfaced about the upcoming operating system from Microsoft. And if the report from China is to be believed, then Windows Phone 8.1 will come out around July or August. The report claims Windows Phone 8.1 developer preview will be available with an App Studio account around April. There will reportedly be new WP phones when the OS update will come out.

Source: Ubergizmo