Find Skype contacts from your contact list easily with updated Skype 5.0 version.

Skype is making Android fans more happy with its latest version of app. Now Android fans can find all Skype contacts from their contact list in their smartphone. All you need to do is to verify your phone number and you are all set to proceed. All your contacts are scanned and those using Skype will be shown in your Skype contact list.



Once the number verification is done, application will automatically scan your phone's contact list and add people using Skype to your Skype people list. This is really a awesome method to add new friends to your Skype people list. Earlier this was done using email or Skype name or email address, which was a bit difficult process to add your loved ones on your Skype.

Although this feature is awesome but still you have the full control of the situation. You can still stop the syncing between your address book and Skype and again turn it on whenever required. People will not be able to see your phone number as it will not be reflected publicly in your profile.

Source Skype Blog

Hacking Virus 'Bladabindi'

Multi identity virus - Bladabindi - which steals sensitive personal information of a user for nefarious purposes

Richard Domingues Boscovich, assistant general counsel of Microsoft's cybercrime-fighting Digital Crimes Unit has warned that the viruses are known as Bladabindi and Jenxcus are present in almost 30% of the world's computer's, even they also found developers of these viruses are in Algeria and Kuwait.

Algeria and Kuwait authorities have not commented on the matter. An order from a federal court in Nevada allowed Microsoft to disrupt communications between infected machines and a Reno, Nevada, firm known as Vitalwerks Internet Solutions. Balabindi and Jenxcus are also written in similar ways.

The state run Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT - In) have alerted Indian Internet users against hacking attempts of a clandestine multi-identity virus-Bladabindi-which steals sensitive personal information of a user for nefarious purposes. They also said this malware could infect "Microsoft Windows operating system"

Microsoft bringing Start menu back in Windows 9 OS

Microsoft is finally bringing start menu in its next version of desktop operating system, Windows 9. It is a kind of hybrid start menu where features are taken from Windows 7 and Windows 8. It was certainly a much needed feature which I was waiting for since Windows 8 came. New start menu have features like miniature live tiles and has same size as that of Windows 7 start menu.

OneDrive has increased the cloud storage space for everyone. Just check yours !

Microsoft cloud storage service OneDrive has started providing increased storage spaces for its users. This upgrade is applicable for all existing users and new customers who will join the OneDrive world from now. You can make the OneDrive account easily from the Microsotft's OneDrive page.

Get ready for cheap Windows Phone in India made by Lava and Karbonn

Are you thinking to buy a Windows Phone and your budget is not less. Well we have very nice news for you guys where you can afford one and that too in the price range of Rupees 6000-12000. Indian smartphone makers Lava and Karbonn are taking the opportunity to bring low cost Windows Phone in India.

SkyDrive changing to OneDrive : A single place for your everything on cloud

Your personal Microsoft's cloud storage service SkyDrive is changing its name to OneDrive but the logo remaining the same as before. This change will be soon brought into the effect, said Microsoft. Last year Microsoft and British broadcaster BSkyB fought over the issue of Microsoft's cloud service name 'SkyDrive' which was the previous name of BSkyB. But both of them settled the issue last year in July on undisclosed terms. 

Software to Hardware : NSA intercepted computer deliveries to enter into your system

It all began with the news of NSA being hacking computers across the globe to fulfill whatever their aims were. But now according to a stunning report by German magazine, NSA has intercepted the computer deliveries to install or exploit hardware into them and later use it for accessing those machines easily. Moreover they even hijacked Microsoft's bug report system to do better spy o n their targets.

Famous RSS Reader NEXTGEN READER goes free on Windows Phone and 50% off on Windows 8

Nextgen Reader goes completely
free for Windows Phone 

2013 is coming to an end and many app publishers are making their apps free on various application stores across different platforms like Android, iOS and Windows. One such thing happened on Windows platform where famous RSS reader app - Nextgen Reader goes completely free for Windows Phone and at 50% discounted price for Windows 8 users.

App supports live tiles, YouTube video support, sharing videos to different social media platforms, saving articles to other applications like Instapaper, Pocket and Readability for reading them later. So in simple words this is a complete package and you will fall in love with the app when used once.

Windows 9 Beta Version Concept Released with an Upgraded Interface !

Windows 9 is clearly one of the most anticipated products ever released by Microsoft, pretty much because the future operating system is expected to bring several major changes to the Windows product family. 

While the concept clearly needs more refinements in order to look good, it does bring forth some interesting ideas. The Start button, for example, could be replaced with the word “Start” for a much more intuitive interface that reminds of Windows XP, while the taskbar could also hold shortcuts for Modern apps.

Guardian app from CreativeThoughts on Windows Phone 8 is designed to increase women security in India

Guardian app
on Windows Phone 8
(From CreativeThoughts)

A new app on Windows Phone 8 has just arrived to ensure that you are always safe when going out to regions you are not familiar of. Guardian app from CreativeThoughts is a new and refreshed security application with lots of things that a person in bad time needs. With a single click on the SOS button you can send messages to your contacts, security agencies, police, ambulance, fire stations etc. There is lot more in the app which a women in current scenario of society needs.

Tracking is also one of the very useful measures at times. This security application on your Windows Phone 8 tracks your every movement and let your friends and family follow your every movement using Microsoft Bing Maps and Windows Azure Cloud service.

Xbox One owners, Halo:Spartan Assault is ready for you. Little more wait for Xbox 360

The much awaited actions thriller game Halo:Spartan Assault has finally arrived on Xbox One gaming consoles. You can purchase the game at a price of $14.99 via digital download. Enjoy new missions, full HD 1080 p gameplay, newly designed weapons and much more intense graphics in the game on your Xbox One console. For Xbox 360 users the wait is little longer as the game will be available for them to download in January, 2014.

Imangi Studios Temple Run 2 for Windows Phone 8 is now available for downloading

You must be very excited because Temple Run 2 from Imangi Studios is now available for Windows Phone users on the Windows app Store. Game was launched on 20th December and is like a big gift to all Windows Phone users on Christmas. Android and iOS have already Temple Run 2 on their respective App Stores and now Windows Phone 8 became the third platform to have this one of the best runner apps.

You can download the app from Windows app Store and make your own running records in the game. This must be gonna very interesting as Windows Phone doesn't have bunch of good games we can easily find  on other mobile platforms.

Get extra 20 GB space on SkyDrive and make your total free storage to 27 GB

This can be said as Microsoft's biggest gift to all of its users on the Christmas. Microsoft is offering extra 20 GB cloud storage on SkyDrive. Now there is a total of 27 GB free cloud storage space on SkyDrive which is 2 GB more than the 25 GB of free cloud storage space on Google Drive. Note one thing that this extra 20 GB on SkyDrive is just free for 1 year and you need to renew the subscription to continue using the online space. Otherwise the free space will be removed and you will be again shifted to 7 GB free storage plan of SkyDrive. 

Rumors for Start menu in Desktop mode for Windows 8.1 are heating up under project 'mini start'

Well some of the internet sources are assuming that Microsoft has plans for rolling out the update including the new Start Menu for Windows 8.1 desktop, earlier than the major update named 'Threshold'. This minor update may release somewhere around Spring 2014 and is calling the new project with an internal name 'mini start' since this start menu is not going to cover the whole screen, rather a smaller portion just like earlier start menus on Windows.

Much enhanced security features to be added for all Microsoft accounts - Microsoft

Internet widespread is happening at much greater pace than our Galaxy is expanding. More the internet widespread, more number of threats (Official and Unofficial) originates from different parts of the Digital world through different means. Microsoft has finally decided to fight back strongly with all the odds of the digital world. They are planning to bring more enhanced security features to all Microsoft accounts across the globe which will cover around 700 million people. In past they added Two-Step verification method for all of their users and for the future they will bring Recent Activity, Recovery Codes and Better Security Notifications.

Microsoft planning to bring better integration to all of its software platforms under 'Threshold' by Spring 2015

Microsoft is currently running 3 major divisions - Windows 8.1, Windows Phone 8 and Xbox division and for them they have planned to release a wave of updates for all their different devices and services that focus on bringing  them more closer to each other. Codenamed 'Threshold' will bring all Microsoft software platforms and services together and bring better integration and synchronization between them.

All Xbox One voice commands officially out by Microsoft - Xbox here we start

Xbox One - Kinetic sensor
is perfectly engineered to read you.
Read below or download full documentation 

Xbox release is the biggest release of Microsoft this year and they too are saying this. Xbox can do wonderful things as it can be controlled either by your voice or by gestures. We already told you about two commands before the product was launched in the market. Both voice commands and gestures work perfectly on the device all because of extreme engineering behind the Xbox. Kinetic sensor with the Xbox console is perfectly engineered to sense your movements and understand voice commands. 

Xbox one reached 1 million mark in just 24 hours

Microsoft Xbox One reached sale of 1 million units and that too within first 24 hours of its launch. Xbox One is the company's latest gaming console that delivers amazing gaming gaming experience along with lots of other stuff. You must have read about SkyDrive integration with Xbox One, dedicated YouTube app for it and SmartGlass app for android and iOS users as well. This was the biggest sales record in the Xbox history - stated by the company itself.

Photos from your iPhone's camera can now automatically upload to SkyDrive

iPhone and iPad users can now automatically upload their camera roll pictures and videos to SkyDrive for online backup of them. You don't have to do much. Just install this updated app from iTunes and simply get started by signing in the SkyDrive app with your microsoft id. So all your photos and videos are always there with you whether  you are on a Windows Phone or iPhone.

Instagram for Windows Phone finally arrived on Windows App Store : Missing lots of features

Instagram has finally launched on the Windows Phone 8 with beta version. This version can be said to be company's trial for Windows Phone users as it still hasn't many important features. You can download the app from the following link. You can follow us on Twitter and learn more about the news from the Tweet below.

@instagram finally arrived for @windowsphone 8. Download it from here http://t.co/9fISYfs0bh @Microsoft @idWinPhone. Excited !!
— Techo3 (@TechoThree) November 20, 2013