In the last few days have already made advance leaked information the rounds on the net, now Microsoft has on the official Windows blog talked plain text: Windows Phone 8.1, which for various smartphones Lumia family since mid-July is delivered, will soon receive a first major Update (GDR1). One of the new features of the update, as previously reported, the ability to create app folder on the Windows Phone homescreen. In addition, the virtual assistant to Cortana for example, support new languages. App Corner 'is a new function with the primary aimed at the business sector, and it will be added other minor improvements.
With the introduction of folders for the app tiles homescreen Microsoft closes now on in this area for iOS and Android competition. To create a so-called live folders, it is sufficient to draw an App Tile over another. The size of tiles can be self-change as usual within the folder. Current information of Live Tiles are still displayed directly on the folder tile.
The virtual, voice-based assistant Cortana is made fit with the GDR1 update for the Chinese market. Microsoft has the software to teach the Mandarin language and added specifically tailored to China features. For example, should also be informed about the air quality at the query of the weather report. In addition, Cortana will be usable alpha and in the UK as a beta version through the update in Canada, India and Australia as well. So far, the voice assistant could be used only on devices with American country or language settings.
The new feature apps Corner offers administrators in the corporate environment, the ability to limit the app to use pre-defined apps. Furthermore Apps Corner can be used to have to start a particular app automatically when the smartphones.
According to Microsoft, both a Live Among the other new features of the GDR1 updates include tile for the Windows Phone Store, the updated every six hours and informed of the latest apps and games, as well as the ability to receive data via VPN and ship when the smartphone is connected to a WiFi hotspot. Updated the Windows Phone Developer team also has the apps for Xbox music and sending and receiving SMS messages.
Regarding newly added hardware support does Microsoft in the blog entry no details. Recode However, writes, citing official sources that Windows Phone 8.1 after the update now brand new display with qHD resolution (960 x 540 pixels) and large 7-inch screens with resolutions up to 1280 x 800 pixels will assist.
According to Microsoft's statements that GDR1 updates for Windows Phone 8.1 is already completed and will be delivered as early as next week to developers. In addition, users who are on their smartphone can Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview installed, download the update and try.
When exactly GDR1 update for all "ordinary" smartphone models running Windows Phone 8.1 will be officially distributed, however, is not yet clear. Microsoft indicates only that it should go in the coming months on the stage.
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Quelle: Windows Blog, Recode.net
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