New set of screenshots of Microsoft's
Windows 10 for phones platform have
been leaked to the Web revealing some
new functions and apart from user
interface changes that may arrive in the
final consumer version. The images do
not show the build number of the OS
running on the handset, but are claimed
to be from an as-yet-unreleased
8.15.12521 build.
Leaked by Polish website Windowsmania
(via WMPoweruser), the Windows 10 for
phones build 12521 seen in the images
sports several new features, such as the
inclusion of LED notifications for phone
updates, Windows Store, and other apps
This also triggers the rumour of future
Microsoft Lumia devices featuring LED
hardware design. Currently, the Lumia
730 , Lumia 735 , and Lumia 930 feature
an LED notification light.
The screenshots also suggest that users
would be able to change or delete their
primary Microsoft account from the
Windows 10 device without resetting thei
handsets. On deleting the account, all th
apps installed by the user will be
removed. Additionally, like Windows 10
for desktops, the Windows 10 for phone
will also let users set which apps can us
the onboard microphone. Customisation
of sync settings are also possible.
Another change seen in the screenshots
is the new circular user avatar, which
until now in Windows Phone 8.1 was
square. New sleek oval shaped toggle
buttons are also seen in the leaked
screenshots, as well as new wire-frame
status icons. Also seen is the ability to
import or export contacts from SIM card,
as well as the new Messaging and Peopl
apps.
In the meanwhile, an unreleased
Microsoft Windows 10 build for desktops
was leaked via torrent websites revealing
more features. Build 10036 of the
Windows 10 Technical Preview reportedl
sports new icons, functions and the use
of peer-to-peer (P2P) protocol for
updates. A transparent Start Menu
button, a new user interface for Wi-Fi
connectivity, new task view virtual
desktop are other features inside the
leaked OS build 10036.
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