Introduction
Microsoft announced an updated version of Windows 10 for desktop, laptop and tablets. But the latest Windows experience is coming soon for Lumia smartphones. It is an update that seems imminent for devices running Windows 8.1. Lumia 950 and 950 XL is the first fully smartphone launch coming soon in India and other countries. These phones are fully Window 10 operating system phones. And the following is the first list of Lumia Smartphones that will receive a free upgrade when available.
- Lumia 430
- Lumia 435
- Lumia 532
- Lumia 535
- Lumia 540
- Lumia 635 (1 GB RAM)
- Lumia 640
- Lumia 640 XL
- Lumia 735
- Lumia 830
- Lumia 930
Features of Window 10 operating system for Smartphone
Get ready for some exciting new Windows 10 features on your Lumia Smartphone. You can read the following features of Window 10 mobile operating system.
Apps for everyone
If you are using Windows phone currently. Then you will surely know some apps which run on your desktop, laptop and tablets that are not accessed on you Smartphone. But after upgrading your phone with windows 10, you can access the apps on your smartphone. You can download the best possible apps, games, music, and videos on Windows Store.
New Office and Outlook
Windows 10 on your Lumia provide a better way to use new office and Outlook. Some new controls and functionality provide the easy way to create, edit for Doc, Excel and PowerPoint files. You can sync your files across Windows 10 devices on OneDrive.
OneDrive on any device
OneDrive is the most useful cloud storage. You can access OneDrive on any device, anytime, anywhere. You can share and work together with anyone in your work and life. Microsoft provides 30 GB free cloud storage account. It is pre-installed in Windows 10 for mobile version.
Cortana
Cortana is a new feature of Windows 10. It is a voice-controlled digital assistant. Cortana is a powerful built-in reminder feature, which support natural language search for files on your device. When you use Cortana first time, it will ask to set your country language. After that your device restart and then Cortana is ready to use.
Look and feel of upcoming Windows 10 for Smartphones
In current time, I am using pre-release Windows 10 technical preview for my Lumia 640 XL smartphone. So, I am describing some new look and feel of Windows 10 for mobile.
- Start screen
Move resize and and rearrange tiles to get your start screen looking just right.
- All menu
Some looks change in all menu page. Here's the screenshot,
- Up Scrollbar
Up scrollbar is very attractive and others shortcut added in this menu. You can expand and see all the shortcuts. Here's the screenshot.
- All settings
All settings sections is changed as compared to Windows 8.1. Now you can find and search setting easily. You can see all the settings in a new look as in the following screenshot.
Other features
Some changes are very interesting for easily using your smartphone such as:
- Answer calls with a text
You can quickly replay pre-write text message to incoming calls when you are busy.
- Handle call easily
You can make a call your way, choose from your call history or contacts or simply dial a number.
- Chat and text easily
You can get the message across with fast keyboard and share your location as you chat.
Apps and more
Now you can easily find popular apps, games and more for all your windows 10 devices.
Get more done
OneNote is a computer program for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration. So you can capture ideas fast, easily and share your OneNote across devices (Smartphone, Tablets, Laptop and PC). You can work your files in sync with cloud connected apps, that instantly adapt across devices.
Take and share Photos
You can easily enhance the photos and share your favorite snapshots with a few clicks.
Work across my devices
Windows 10 for smartphone is fast, familiar and easy to use, because you are already using Windows 10 on your tablet, laptop or PCs. So you will be an expert right from the start.
Summary
In this article, we learned about what is new in Windows 10 Mobile.