Leak of new Windows Phone 8.1 notification centre surfaces

The look of the new notification centre for Windows Phone 8.1 has surfaced online. Engadget cites WPCentral and Winphollowers for a leaked presentation from Microsoft that shows the new notification centre called “Action Center.” This feature will reportedly take the same approach with iOS and Android when it comes to notifications but will have things like a driving mode shortcut intended to minimize distraction while on the road and will give apps more control over their notifications. This means updates can appear silently and update or disappear on its own if the information is time-sensitive and no longer relevant or for things like sports updates. We’ll keep you posted if this appears in the final version of the OS.

Nokia releases cryptic teaser for Windows Phone announcement

Nokia has just released a new teaser on its US YouTube account. Hardly anything was given away in the 15-second video. The Verge says the teaser might be in preparation of a Lumia Icon device coming out for Verizon. It is supposedly the 5-inch version of the 6-inch Lumia 1520, complete with 1080p display, 2.2GHz quad-core processor, and 20-megapixel camera.

Nokia is also said to release its Treasure Tag Bluetooth accessory, a proximity sensor accessory meant to help you track items with your phone. The Treasure Tag is intended to pair with your device via NFC to help locate missing items.

Yahoo! rumoured to partner with Yelp to improve local business data on search engine

Yahoo! is looking to improve local business information on its search engine so they are reportedly tapping Yelp to help achieve that goal. The Next Web reports the collaboration between Yahoo! and Yelp has been announced internally with plans to debut the feature soon. Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer is said to have been interested in Yelp for a while and even tried to acquire the company back when she was at Google.

HTC reportedly working on Nexus 10 tablet

If you’ve been waiting for HTC to make another Nexus device, then now is the time to be cautiously optimistic. IntoMobile reports HTC is considering making a “high-end” Nexus tablet, which could be the rumoured Nexus 10 coming out in the third quarter of this year. We will keep you posted on any updates about this rumour.