Whatsapp still out of windows store

There is no denying that WhatsApp is a popular messaging service. In areas of the world where SMS and MMS are expensive, WhatsApp fills the void with a cheaper and likely better solution. Recently, WhatsApp was down momentarily, but the service returned back to normal within a few hours. However, the big concern is the Windows Phone app. Not too long ago, WhatsApp was taken down from the Windows Phone store due to technical issues with the app. This app is still unavailable as of May 26th. Microsoft is working alongside WhatsApp to fix a notification bug that has been plauging the app, hence its removal from the Store until the issue has been fixed. No ETA was given as to when the app will return back to the Windows Phone Store. It is currently Memorial Day in the United States, and this holiday weekend might just slow things down a bit too. For those of you who happened to time it wrong and uninstall the app right before it was pulled from the Store, you are going to have to keep waiting until it becomes available again. We will let everyone know once the app returns to the Store winbeta"""

Whatsapp pulled at of Windows store

WhatsApp has been removed from the Windows Store due Windows Phone 8.1 technical difficulties




WhatsApp has been removed from the Windows Phone store due to technical issues found when the app is used on Windows Phone 8.1.

Developers designing a beta version of the app on the Windows Phone 8.1 operating system apparently found that it didn’t run as planned, and - in some cases - didn’t work at all.

Even though the app still works on Windows Phone 8, it has been completely removed from the store. Any attempts to find it return an error.

Rumours have already begun to circulate the app may have been withdrawn due to an impending update for the incoming Windows Phone OS.

A statement to Windows Phone Central read:  “Unfortunately due to technical issues, we have chosen to un-publish WhatsApp Messenger on the Windows Phone platform.

"We are working closely with Microsoft to resolve the issues and hope to return to the store shortly. We apologise to our users for the temporary inconvenience.”

Those who already have the app installed shouldn’t worry, however, as it will continue to work as normal. WhatsApp still lists Windows Phone as a supported platform on its website, but the link directs to the currently inactive download page.

WhatsApp was bought up by Facebook in February 2014 in a deal worth $19 billion (£11 billion). Founder Jan Koum dismissed fears following the acquisition that users of the messaging platform would be prone to snooping: “If partnering with Facebook meant that we had to change our values, we wouldn’t have done it,” he said


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surface pro 3

Surface Pro 3 is Microsoft's latest device to carry on the company's grand vision of a tablet that can replace the laptop. The new Surface Pro features a larger 12-inch touchscreen and runs on Intel Core processors, making it a more compelling laptop replacement. Microsoft also optimised the Surface Pro 3 for note taking and even more accurate graphics work of Photoshop with the included Surface Pen. A Device for Doing More Microsoft Surface Pro 3 wants to eliminate the need for carrying a tablet and a laptop while on the move. It is sleek and light enough as a tablet for watching movies, reading books, or browsing the web and comes with powerful processors which combined with a keyboard cover accessory, multi- position kickstand, and ability to run the Windows 8.1 turns the Surface Pro 3 into a full-fledged laptop contender. Windows 8.1 means the Surface Pro 3 runs full desktop applications like the Office. It comes with a new kickstand design with multi- positioning, which is much practical than the one-position and two-position kickstands offered by the first generation and second generation Surface Pro tablets. The keyboard cover (Type cover) is now bigger, which will make them more comfortable to use. Microsoft also improved the Pen experience with better integration with OneNote for a more natural note taking experience. Just click the top of the Surface Pen to open a OneNote page, so you can take notes or mark-up documents as soon as the need arises. Your notes are synced with the cloud so you can access them from multiple devices. It also comes with palm block technology that allows you rest your hand on the screen when writing. Microsoft is also working with its partners to optimise the Surface Pro 3 and the Surface Pen for other apps to take it beyond note taking. Photoshop Creative Cloud is one example, which will be bringing more accuracy and line precision for artists and creatives. The Surface Pro 3 are powered by fourth generation Intel Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7, which brings more options compared to the Surface Pro 2 , which was limited to the Intel Core i5 processor. They feature 4GB or 8GB of RAM with 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB built- in storage. Surface Pro 3 features a 12-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels. It features a 5 megapixels camera with 1080p HD video on the front and rear sides. A USB 3.0 port is provided with a mini DisplayPort that connects to a monitor and can deliver up to 4k (ultra- HD) resolution.Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Specs Here are the specs of the Surface Pro 3: *. Platfor m: Window s 8.1 Pro *. Includ ed Stylus: Yes, Surface Pen (with Palm Block Technol ogy) *. Proces sor: 4th Generat ion Intel Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7 Process or *. Memor y: 4 GB or 8 GB RAM *. Built- in Storag e: 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB *. Support s microSD memory *. Displa y: 12-inch Touch Display (2160 x 1440 pixels, 216 ppi) *. Rear Camera : 5MP Camera with 1080p HD Video *. Front Camera : 5MP Camera with 1080p HD Video *. Weight : 800 g *. Dimens ions: 292 x 201.3 x 9.1 mm *. Aspect Ratio: 3:2 *. Accelero meter, Gyrosco pe, digital compas s, proximit y *. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/ n/ac, Dual-ba nd, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct *. Bluetoo th 4.0 LE *. USB 3.0 *. Mini Display Port (up to ultra HD output) *. Loudsp eaker *. 3.5mm Headse t jack *. image/ video editor *. Locatio n *. Front and Rear Microph ones *. email/p ush email/I M *. Music player (MP3, WAV, eAAC+, Fac) *. Video player (MP4, WMA, 3GPP) *. WAP 2.0/XH TML /HTML Browse r *. Use Time: up to 9 hours

Online marketplace eBay is forcing users to change their passwords after a cyber-attack compromised its systems.

The US firm said a database had been hacked between late February and early March, and had contained encrypted passwords and other non-financial data. The company added that it had no evidence of there being unauthorised activity on its members' accounts. However, it said that changing the passwords was "best practice and will help enhance security for eBay users". The California-based company has 128 million active users and accounted for $212bn (£126bn) worth of commerce on its various marketplaces and other services in 2013. It said it would be contacting users to alert them of the issue via email, its website, adverts and social media. A spokesman added that the firm's engineers were in the process of rolling out a feature that would oblige members to choose new passwords when they next logged in, which should be live in each of the countries eBay operated in by the end of the day. Stolen credentials A post on eBay's corporate sitesaid that cyber-attackers accessed the information after obtaining "a small number of employee log-in credentials", allowing them to access its systems - something it only became aware of a fortnight ago. "The database... included eBay customers' name, encrypted password, email address, physical address, phone number and date of birth," it said. "However, the database did not contain financial information or other confidential personal information. "Extensive forensics subsequently identified the compromised eBay database, resulting in the company's announcement today." Although the firm also owns the PayPal money transfer service, it said that the division's data was stored separately, encrypted and that there was no evidence that it had been accessed. It added that any members who used the same login details used on eBay for other sites should also update them. EBay has not provided any information about the kind of encryption it used. One expert said there was still a concern that the hackers might be able to make use of their haul. "We all know that given enough time hackers can crack some encrypted password files," said Alan Woodward, an independent security consultant. "The slightly worrying aspect of this is that the hackers have a nice neat list of personal information, which can be used to steal identities or even help them get around other systems though password reset scams."