WhatsApp is still available just not for Windows Phone 8 users

We're getting a lot of emails (some of them with links to some shoddy reporting) that WhatsApp has been pulled from the Windows Phone Store and even some sinister "because they desire to accuse u.s." rumor mongering.

For the tape, WhatsApp is even so available equally we only uninstalled and re-downloaded information technology to our Lumia 900. Simply true, the app is subconscious. The issue for which many of yous are experiencing is that app is not available for Windows Phone viii devices. That's a dissimilar issue and is nigh likely one of the dozens of compatibility problems some apps are having with the new platform. SkyDrive and Skype too were unavailable for a few weeks when 8 devices were first making the round, and then it make sense that WhatsApp probably fell into that trap as well.

For the record, there is no show that WhatsApp volition come up dorsum at a cost and since information technology'south a free, nosotros discover it hard to gripe too much about what can be best described as poor service and a lousy app anyway.

Rant Alarm: Look, WhatsApp has never been good on Windows Phone. Heck, it's barely good on the iPhone. If you're expecting that to change, well, y'all're a believer. We're not. Our advice if you don't like a service or the software that's powering information technology, move on. Nosotros're running Kik just fine on Windows Phone 8—and in that location are plenty of other practiced services out there like TalkBox, which do even more than. WhatsApp users just seem like a tortured bunch to the states—anybody hates the app and the service, only they can't live without it either. Maybe it's time to convince your friends and family to move on?

Windows Phone 7 users: yous should withal be able to become WhatsApp here in the Store. Windows Phone 8 users, you lot're out of luck until that crack team of developer dropouts releases an update. Nosotros'll of course proceed you lot posted as shortly equally that new version hits to bring your WP8 compatibility. We'll then followup with a post about how the app still doesn't work well.

And remember, if y'all can't detect an app in the Shop that should be there, but utilise Bing search on your phone or search on WPCentral for the straight link.

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New report reveals Microsoft's future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

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New report reveals Microsoft'due south future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

Concern Insider has today published a follow-up report with more than details almost Microsoft'south canceled HoloLens 3 augmented reality headset. The partnership with Samsung is said to include a headset with a set of screens within, powered by a Samsung phone in your pocket.

Keeping it affordable

Review: Surface Laptop SE is the new standard for K-8 Windows PCs

Starting at but $250, Microsoft's first foray into affordable laptops for the pedagogy market is a winner. With a gorgeous design, splendid thermals, and a fantastic typing experience, Microsoft would do correct to sell this directly to consumers as well. Let'south simply hope Intel tin can make a amend CPU.