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Windows Phone 8.1 to get native folder support soon
NEW DELHI: Although a large number of existing devices are still waiting for the Windows Phone 8.1 update, it appears that Microsoft is working on a new Windows Phone 8.1 update. The update will reportedly bring features that have been part of rival mobile operating systems for years.
Detailing the update via some of its developer pages, Microsoft has informed that the update known as Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 will include native support for app folders. This will allows users to group app tiles together into one group. The details were first reported by Nokia Power User. Presently, Microsoft offers App Folder app for Nokia Lumia phones that offers the ability to club app shortcuts into a folder. It essentially creates a Live tile featuring icons of the apps inside it. However,the tile is just a shortcut to the App Folder app that lists all the apps and not really a native folder.
Another feature that the new Windows Phone update is said to bring is support for interactive case accessories. Following the update, Windows Phone devices will be able to support cases that wake up or display selective information with various use cases. Samsung, LG and HTC offer these cases for their Android smartphones, at the moment. In addition to these, the update will bring support for 7-inch devices, 800x1280p resolution displays, Network Time Protocol, phonebook entry for Cortana to enable integration with car's navigation system, medium Live Tile for the Store app, dual-sim capability with both GSM + CDMA network support and voice over LTE.
The update is expected to be released as a developers preview in August and new devices launched in August and September may come pre-loaded with this build.
Windows Phone 8.1 to get native folder support soon - The Times of India
NEW DELHI: Although a large number of existing devices are still waiting for the Windows Phone 8.1 update, it appears that Microsoft is working on a new Windows Phone 8.1 update. The update will reportedly bring features that have been part of rival mobile operating systems for years.
Detailing the update via some of its developer pages, Microsoft has informed that the update known as Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 will include native support for app folders. This will allows users to group app tiles together into one group. The details were first reported by Nokia Power User. Presently, Microsoft offers App Folder app for Nokia Lumia phones that offers the ability to club app shortcuts into a folder. It essentially creates a Live tile featuring icons of the apps inside it. However,the tile is just a shortcut to the App Folder app that lists all the apps and not really a native folder.
Another feature that the new Windows Phone update is said to bring is support for interactive case accessories. Following the update, Windows Phone devices will be able to support cases that wake up or display selective information with various use cases. Samsung, LG and HTC offer these cases for their Android smartphones, at the moment. In addition to these, the update will bring support for 7-inch devices, 800x1280p resolution displays, Network Time Protocol, phonebook entry for Cortana to enable integration with car's navigation system, medium Live Tile for the Store app, dual-sim capability with both GSM + CDMA network support and voice over LTE.
The update is expected to be released as a developers preview in August and new devices launched in August and September may come pre-loaded with this build.
Windows Phone 8.1 to get native folder support soon - The Times of India