Dan Thorp-Lancaster
Latest articles by Dan Thorp-Lancaster
Microsoft's 'Your Phone' app now lets anyone make and receive calls from their PC
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
After testing with Windows Insiders for months, Your Phone calling is now generally available. Anyone can now use the Your Phone app to make and receive calls from their PC.
Facebook is shutting down its Parse developer platform
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
In a new blog post, Parse co-founder Kevin Lacker has announced that the mobile development platform that was acquired by Facebook in 2013 will be shutting down.
Google deprecating Google Talk for Windows on Feb. 23
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Facebook Messenger's group calls let you chat with your whole squad
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Facebook Messenger is now rolling out group calling to everyone, allowing anyone around the globe to chat with their whole squad.
Xbox One November update arrives with Google Assistant, Gamertag updates, more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Xbox One November 2019 update is here, and there's plenty of new stuff to check out. This update brings Google Assistant support, updates for Gamertags, text filters, and more.
GitHub launches mobile app beta for iPhone and iPad, Android 'coming soon'
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Surface Neo and Duo offer a unique — and challenging — opportunity for developers
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Sean Endicott published
Surface Duo and Surface Neo are some of the most enticing devices Microsoft has ever announced. But how will developers take advantage of these new foldables?
Razer's Junglecat controller is like a pair of Switch Joy-Cons for your phone
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Join our friends from Windows Central on Mixer for Microsoft's fall 2019 Surface event
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Join our Windows Central colleagues live on Mixer for the October 2 Surface event, where you'll be able to watch the stream and catch our commentary as the event unfolds.
Xbox mobile app now supports voice channels on iOS and Android
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare beta testers can unlock the Hammer Shotgun in the full game
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Windows 10 Your Phone app now syncs your battery level and wallpaper
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft s gradually bulking up the Your Phone app for Windows 10, and its latest update brings the ability to sync not only your battery level, but also your phone's wallpaper.
Snapchat is currently down across the US, UK, and Europe
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft To Do gets fresh design that taps into its Wunderlist roots
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Sony's PlayStation VR launching in October for $399
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Sony has announced that its virtual reality effort, PlayStation VR, will officially launch in October for $399.
YouTube live streaming coming to Playstation 4 in next update
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Sony has just announced some of the features coming to the Playstation 4 in its next big update, and included in the mix is the addition of YouTube live streaming.
April's free PlayStation Plus games include Zombi, Dead Star and more
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Sony has announced the free games PlayStation Plus owners can look forward to in April, including Zombi, Dead Star and more.
Try Overwatch for free this weekend on Xbox One, PS4 and PC
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Haven't given Overwatch a try yet? This weekend is your chance to dive in for free across all platforms.
Skype update brings message drafts, media previews, and more to desktop and mobile
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Razer now makes custom phone cases with 150 designs from popular games
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Outlook gets dark mode on iOS and Android, rest of Office mobile apps to follow
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft's 'Your Phone' app and service is down, throwing up connection errors
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Get the top Black Friday deals right in your inbox: Sign up now!
Receive the hottest deals and product recommendations alongside the biggest tech news from the Android Central team straight to your inbox!