Free version of Swapchat hits the Windows Phone Store shelves

SwapChat is an unofficial Snapchat client for our Windows Phone. In that location's already a paid version of SwapChat and now nosotros tin add together a gratuitous version to the mix.

The free version is advert-supported and has most of the features the paid version has. You tin take pictures, add captions, set a viewing time and ship it to your friends. You also tin can view your friend'southward photos and see when they open your messages.

If you're not familiar with Snapchat it is a service that enables users on multiple platforms (iOS, Android and Windows Phone) to share photos in a rather addictive mode. It essentially enables i to set how long images that are sent to other mobile phones will be bachelor and displayed. Photos are only viewable for a fix amount of fourth dimension.

The free version will get updates but only later on the paid version. SwapChat free is available for both Windows Telephone 7.x and viii devices. You tin can notice SwapChat Free hither in the Windows Phone Store.

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

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

Business organisation Insider has today published a follow-up report with more details almost Microsoft's canceled HoloLens 3 augmented reality headset. The partnership with Samsung is said to include a headset with a set of screens inside, 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 just $250, Microsoft's offset foray into affordable laptops for the education marketplace is a winner. With a gorgeous design, excellent thermals, and a fantastic typing experience, Microsoft would do right to sell this directly to consumers as well. Let's only hope Intel tin make a better CPU.