Microsoft brings class Windows games to Windows Phone 8

Are you a fan of the classic Windows games like Solitaire, Minesweeper, and Mahjong? Now, you can bring it around on your Windows Phone 8 device. Microsoft has synced the desktop and tablet version of the games with your Windows smartphone. The games are also upgraded for Xbox achievements, stat-tracking and leaderboards and for pausing and resuming games on different Windows devices.

Source: Windows Phone Blog

Nike to push your New Year’s fitness goals with Training Club app update

Nike wants you to (finally) pursue your fitness goals in the coming year with an update of its Training Club app for iOS and Android devices. Some of the new features let you customize workout routine, share milestones when you hit your goals, and earn rewards. You can also check out new exercise videos added to the app.

Nike also strengthened the integration with Running and FuelBand apps. You can add the minutes you run on the Running to N+TC and tag your N+TC sessions on FuelBand. Expect the updates to hit your devices on New Year’s Eve.

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