Monday, 8 December 2014

Need to know 11 things Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft has released its next-generation mobile operating system Windows Phone 8.1, has some new features. In essence, Microsoft's Windows Phone overhaul allow closer Android and iOS, using the experience of the impact is positive, there Hope to attract some new users to join. If you do not understand the Windows Phone 8.1, might as well read on and see if it meets your needs.laptop keyboard

1, all are free to upgrade Windows Phone 8 8.1

Microsoft said that essentially all of the Windows Phone 8 phones can be upgraded to 8.1, as long as the mobile phone manufacturers to launch the appropriate ROM, users can receive push updates in the system settings.

2, the developers have to upgrade to 8.1

If you have a developer account, you can now upgrade to the Windows Phone 8.1. In addition, the Windows Phone developer site is free to apply for an account, so like the early adopters of the user can try.

3, Cortana, there are two ways to open

Cortana Voice Assistant is an obvious place upgrade of Windows Phone 8.1, in order to use it is actually very simple mainly consists of two forms: one is to secure it to the home screen tiles, and the other is to click on the search button, you can enter Cortana's main industry Face up.

4, your phone screen will be more crowded

Windows Phone 8.1 added more tile sizes, including large, wide, small, small, etc., to accommodate the number of tiles line actually depends on the phone screen size, if it is 6 inches of Lumia 1520, the system can be compared to the previous version accommodate more porcelain Brick content.

5. Start screen wallpaper limited to certain dynamic tile

Windows Phone 8.1 adds new features wallpaper, tile interface, you can use your own photos as wallpaper and photos will be like jigsaw puzzle tiles as part of a dynamic, rather than flat on the desktop. Among them, some dynamic tiles can significantly

Photo shows part (similar puzzles), but some can not support dynamic tiles, so they do not show a part of the image, the effect of this will make the start screen looks a little strange.

6, you can define the lock screen

In Bulid 2014 conference, Microsoft demonstrated Windows Phone 8.1 lock screen with a variety of effects, is actually realized by installing the application, but there is not yet available, need to wait for the final application in the App Store shelves.

7, the operations center can customize shortcuts

Notification Center is quite similar to the operations center and the Android Windows Phone 8.1, has a shortcut key, and information notifications. Among them, the shortcut keys can be customized, but only four available interfaces, you can choose your popular content, such as Bluetooth, WIFI switch lights.

8, support for sliding input

Now, Windows Phone 8.1 can support a sliding keyboard input, similar to the specific operation and Swype input method, enter the English is still very convenient.

9, WIFI hotspot will automatically connect to the public

WIFI features of the new version of the system can automatically sense and agree that you are connected prior to the service of public interest, such as you select a carrier's wireless hotspots and after landing, the next time you connect, Windows Phone 8.1 will help you fill out the submission directly to the user name Or e-mail address.

10, better network security

Windows Phone 8.1 also strengthened the business functions, such as connecting to a VPN or other virtual networks to enhance security.

11, integrated IE11 browser

Windows Phone 8.1 is also built with the latest IE 11 browser has included privacy mode, read mode Germany new features, in addition to Web dynamic tile placed in the start screen can display the latest headlines and content.

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