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And the Facebook app in the Windows Store is back. Don't know if it is the same version or not. Don't know if it was intentionally taken offline or if it was just a technical glitch.

Facebook Messenger on Windows Phone is great! You get push notifications, and in many cases I prefer it over SMS. I wish it had better emoji support, but you it is livable. On the WinRT app, messaging is still integral to the application. But, sometimes causes the whole app to blow up (this...

Right now, a search for "Facebook" in the Windows App Store does not return the app. The direct store link still works. But, if you go to the publisher's name at the bottom, and see all the apps published by Facebook, the list is blank. So, the app has currently been withdrawn from the...

You can optionally train it to your voice (by reading a series of sentences), but not to change what you call Cortana. So, I imagine if you use a "funny" accent while training - you could accomplish this. But, then you have to remember which sort of funny accent you were using and for which...

This is becoming an issue. I have a phone and desktop with "Hey Cortana" active, and they both listen and answer. Say "Hey Cortana! Tell me a joke.", and both of them start talking. Humorous - but,I wish there was a way to either address a specific device, or easily, quickly and temporarily...

I power cycled the phone twice and now it works. Go figure.

Podcast Subscriptions Not Working Here Either The subscribe button only works half the time. And usually only the one on the Overview page. Other times, the button either never changes to "Unsubscribe", or I get error messages like, "There is a problem completing your request. Try Again...

LEAF Buddy is available today. Connects to the Nissan LEAF control panel, and also shows nearby charging stations (useful for any EV). Automatically logs you into the Nissan control panel, where owners can monitor their car, start charging, or turn on/off climate control remotely. Marketplace...