Action Center on Windows Phone 8.1 to reportedly support 20 notifications per app

The latest iteration of Microsoft’s Windows Phone will reportedly support 20 notifications per app through the Action Center, a notification hub for the mobile operating system. This function was allegedly discovered through some APIs claiming that users can view up to 20 notifications per app. Persistent notifications will also reportedly be visible for up to a week. Reports claim that developers will be given the ability to send, replace, remove, tag, and group notifications. They will also be able to provide expiry periods for the notifications.

Source: Ubergizmo

Bright Red Nexus 5 up for sale on TELUS

TELUS customers looking for a more colorful smartphone can now avail of the bright red version of Google’s Nexus 5 handset. It has the same features of the earlier released Nexus 5 but with a brighter color option. The phone is available for free for those availing a two-year agreement through TELUS SharePlus Plan or for $500 off-contract.

Source: IntoMobile

7digital to release music download service app on Tizen

7digital plans to give Tizen users a version of their music app that will be in line with those for other platforms. The company aims to provide accessibility to over 25 million tracks across Tizen devices. The price for the music will be the same as that on 7digital sites and those on their other apps. Users will also get similar functionality as well as access to localized features. The app is set for a global release in the second quarter of the year.

Source: Slash Gear

First look at Sony's Alpha A7 camera

We checked out Sony's stunning Alpha A7 full-frame mirrorless camera at their recent dealer show in Toronto. Merging the best aspects of the compact NEX line and the high-end full-fram Alpha line, the A7 is reasonably compact but features a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor and will shoot sensor-cropped images with NEX mount lenses. Sony is coming out with full-frame lenses to complement the Alpha A7. The more expensive A7r has a 36 megapixel full-frame sensor, it is geared towards photographers who print large-format work.