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Windows 10 for Phones Preview: Swipe Away Individual Notifications

Windows 10 for Phones Preview: Swipe Away Individual Notifications

Mr. Microsoft4 mins

The Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones keeps delivering new tricks, and one of the most practical yet underrated updates shows up in the Action Center. On Windows Phone 8.1, you could swipe away notifications—but only in bundles. If you had three alerts from one app, you had to dismiss them all at once. Now, in the Windows 10 preview, you gain finer control: you can swipe away individual notifications while leaving the rest untouched.

It sounds like a small tweak, but in daily life, it changes how you handle alerts.

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O2–E-Plus: Building Germany’s Densest Mobile Network

O2–E-Plus: Building Germany’s Densest Mobile Network

Mr. Microsoft4 mins

Telefónica Deutschland is moving fast. The company is merging the o2 and E-Plus networks into one of the densest mobile footprints Germany has ever seen. The goal is simple: stronger LTE coverage, fewer dead zones, and smoother connectivity for millions of customers.

For users in test regions, the future is already here. Phones are roaming seamlessly between o2 and E-Plus towers without extra charges or confusing settings. If this continues nationwide, the German mobile landscape could shift dramatically.

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Telefónica Germany CEO Thorsten Dirks: “We Are Up Front”

Telefónica Germany CEO Thorsten Dirks: “We Are Up Front”

Mr. Microsoft4 mins

In February 2015, Thorsten Dirks, CEO of Telefónica Deutschland, sat down with the Rheinische Post and outlined the company’s next steps after its landmark merger with E-Plus. His comments confirmed two major moves: the E-Plus brand would disappear, and Düsseldorf would remain a central hub for the combined business. For Germany’s telecom market, this was more than a rebrand—it was the start of a new chapter in competition with Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone.

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Outlook for iOS: Promise, Pushback, and a Parliamentary Pause

Outlook for iOS: Promise, Pushback, and a Parliamentary Pause

Mr. Microsoft4 mins

In early 2015, Microsoft surprised many by releasing Outlook for iOS and Android. It wasn’t just a new app—it was essentially the rebranded Acompli client, which Microsoft had acquired only weeks earlier. The move signaled Redmond’s determination to get serious about mobile productivity beyond Windows Phone. But the rollout came with immediate friction: the IT service of the European Parliament issued a warning against installing the app, citing “serious security concerns.”

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Deutsche Telekom Offers Extra Data for Spotify Streamers

Deutsche Telekom Offers Extra Data for Spotify Streamers

Mr. Microsoft4 mins

Deutsche Telekom just gave music fans a reason to smile. If you’re a Telekom customer with the Spotify option on your mobile plan, you’ll now receive an extra 100 megabytes of data each month. According to ComputerBase, the bonus is applied on top of your regular allowance—enough to keep your playlists streaming a little longer before that dreaded data cap kicks in.

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iCloud.com Adds Clearer View of Your Storage and Linked Devices

Apple Adds Clearer View of Your iCloud Storage

Mr. Microsoft5 mins

Beyond the usual file management and “Find My iPhone” options in iCloud, Apple now provides a more intuitive overview of your online storage usage, iCloud space is divided among photos, backups, documents, and apps. The new storage bar will feel familiar if you’ve seen Apple’s iTunes storage indicators for iOS devices, making it quick and simple to spot what’s gobbling up your cloud quota. 

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Alcatel OneTouch Watch

Alcatel OneTouch Watch 

Mr. Microsoft4 mins

At this year’s CES, Alcatel captured some attention with its very own entrant into the smartwatch arena: the OneTouch Watch. While details have trickled out slowly since the show, we finally have a short new video offering a whirlwind tour of the device’s standout capabilities. Let’s take a closer look and see what might set the OneTouch Watch apart in a market that’s already buzzing with options. 

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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

Mr. Microsoft5 mins

When Samsung released the Galaxy Note 4 last year, they also unveiled a close relative that made everyone stop and stare: the Galaxy Note Edge. Boasting nearly the same specs as the Note 4, it differentiates itself through a single, striking feature, a curved “edge” display on the right side. I recently had the chance to spend some quality time with this standout device, and here’s what I think.

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OneDrive for iOS

OneDrive for iOS

Mr. Microsoft1 mins

Yesterday, January 29, 2015, was a bustling day for Microsoft’s mobile services. While the release of the new Outlook for iOS app grabbed the spotlight, Microsoft also rolled out a significant update to OneDrive for iOS, one that will particularly delight anyone using an iPhone or iPad to capture life’s moments. Let’s dive into what’s new, why it matters for photo-happy users, and where Microsoft’s cloud strategy fits into the picture.

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