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Captain Wajji

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Pindi Boy.
How are you people even using Windows?

The applications just suck :(

No Snapchat, no Instagram (it's the beta one). No Ask.fm website. The Facebook app sucks. I'm sooooooooooooooooooo annoyed OMG!:damnit::flame:
 

Zlip792

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Lumia Denim + Windows 8.1 Update 1 is now finally available for Lumia 1320.

After so much time.. Carrier testing sucks..
 

Zlip792

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There is no carrier testing in Pakistan.
I think, There is bro. Otherwise when roll out started for others we having International version mobile get it right away. Even if our carrier does not have some OEM apps etc. I think Microsoft still ask for their go ahead for checking whether stuff works or not.
Well whatever... Thing is it released.
 

Lord Ammar

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I think, There is bro. Otherwise when roll out started for others we having International version mobile get it right away. Even if our carrier does not have some OEM apps etc. I think Microsoft still ask for their go ahead for checking whether stuff works or not.
Well whatever... Thing is it released.
Nops. No carrier testing here. The reason you get updates late sometimes is because they're rolled out in batches. Some countries get it first, some later on.
 

heroofdikhan

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I use the Global TV app. Don't use it much but I tested it initially and it worked like a charm. The number of relevant channels could do with an improvement though. Doubt it has any Pakistani channels.
Thank you, found an app called pakistan hd tv and its working now next target is to get some free navigation app
 

Sire Ahsan

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Im considering the new Lumia 535.

However, user reviews on the apps have got me thinking otherwise.

Do Facebook, Whatsapp etc. run properly on this phone ? Or does it feel crippled compared to a droid or iOS ?
 

maryfarrukh

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Im considering the new Lumia 535.

However, user reviews on the apps have got me thinking otherwise.

Do Facebook, Whatsapp etc. run properly on this phone ? Or does it feel crippled compared to a droid or iOS ?
Don't know about any user reviews but a set I used was fine and the user has never said he has had any issues with it. Facebook and WhatsApp used to work fine back when I switched from the platform in November. Not sure about the current state but there is no reason to believe the apps would've gotten worse by now. I will get an update on the apps regardless.

Store might feel crippled, but it really isn't. You can find almost any app there, original or alternative. App situation is a lot better than most people will have you believed.
 

Sire Ahsan

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I barely use more than 3-4 apps. Facebook, Whatsapp and something for office notes etc but Windows Phone has that covered beautifully.

Basically ... how bad are Facebook and Whatsapp on it. Reading this thread sheds a bad light.
 
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    SolitarySoldier said:
    Phil keeps talking about breaking barriers to gaming, making it accessible on all platforms yada yada, while killing competition and creativity at the same time. the fact that i actually believed him for a second lol
    guys the biggest yapper in the Industry right now. All he do is yap
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    Phil should be held responsible for this shitfest too, just like Sarah, but it's highly likely that these decisions are coming from Satya. And this isn't even the end of it. More closures are coming.
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  • SolitarySoldier SolitarySoldier:
    if we are moving towards more and more popular trash across platforms that make billions for companies, I'm happy with all the barriers and exclusivity because at least that brings some pressure to create good stuff.
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  • SolitarySoldier SolitarySoldier:
    Phil keeps talking about breaking barriers to gaming, making it accessible on all platforms yada yada, while killing competition and creativity at the same time. the fact that i actually believed him for a second lol
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  • SolitarySoldier SolitarySoldier:
    "These changes are not a reflection of the creativity and skill of the talented individuals at these teams or the risks they took to try new things" ... seems to me that's exactly what it is
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  • SolitarySoldier SolitarySoldier:
    why make good games when u can just buy everyone and shut them down lol
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    I'm gonna say one last time, F*** Microsoft to infinity!
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    Microsoft deserves all the hate they can get. Seriously i can't explain how much i want to curse them out.
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    They could've sold the studios instead of closing them, but the nazi bastards just didn't want competition down the road.
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    F*** Microsoft, and F*** their fanboys.
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    What's the f*** is wrong with them? I mean really? Have they completely lost it? F***ing retards.
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    So i just found out that f***ing s***bag Microsoft shut down Arkane Studio (makers of the brilliant Dishonored series) and Tango Gameworks (makers of the iconic The Evil Within series), among some other studios. I just want to say a giant F*** Y**! to Microsoft. THEY'VE F***ED UP BIG TIME this time.
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    MS: Hold my trillion dollars
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    Sony: We can f**k up a totally good situation.
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    so Baldurs Gate 3 is pretty great!"
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    Sad indeed
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    what a sad day
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  • faraany3k faraany3k:
    Necrokiller said:
    MS one upping Sony in catching the biggest L in gaming
    tbh gaming industry as a whole is failing much like tech industry. They have buckled down too much to Corporate suites then relying on passionate and innovative people. A corporate only believes in financial growth and shareholders.
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    MS one upping Sony in catching the biggest L in gaming
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