Yesterday, Microsoft has announced the latest version of its mobile operating system, Windows Phone
8. This new operating system is announced for 180 countries and in 50
languages. This new mobile platform comes with various nice features and
aims to give better performance experience.
The bad thing about this is that it will not be compatible with any of the existing WP7 devices, not even Lumia series.
These are some major features of Window Phone 8
New Start Screen: Windows Phone 8 has a new start screen which allow users to customize tiles on the home screen. Users will be able to resize each tile individually to three different sizes – large/wide, medium and small.
Dual Core Processor and High resolution: Windows Phone 8 also added support for dual core processor which now common in Android devices. Now it supports 720p displays in 15:9 and 16:9 aspect ratios.
NFC (Wallet): Windows Phone 8 has also added NFC support with compulsory NFC hardware in Windows Phone 8 devices. Now you will be able to keep all your cash receipts in one place, while also being able to use your phone as a credit card.
Internet Explorer 10: This new mobile operating system comes with Internet Explorer 10. According to the company, this is the most secured browser on Windows Phone. It support smart screen which will alert users for phishing and other malicious activities.
Nokia Maps: Microsoft has replaced Bing maps with Nokia maps in this mobile platform. The map data can be stored on the phone, so you can use it offline. All third-party apps can use Nokia’s services, even offline.
Audible: Microsoft has also added a Siri like app called Audible. Users can control this app with voice commands. Microsoft demoed how you can now search for things and listen to ebooks. Developers can also build apps to take advantage of this features.
Deep Skype Integration: Windows Phone 8 has deep skype integration and looks almost indistinguishable from the native calling app. Any incoming VoIP call will look like any other call.
This list of features is not complete and there are many more features comes with this new mobile operating system.
Microsoft has also signed a deal to supply the software for Nokia phones in an attempt to increase sales.
The bad thing about this is that it will not be compatible with any of the existing WP7 devices, not even Lumia series.
These are some major features of Window Phone 8
New Start Screen: Windows Phone 8 has a new start screen which allow users to customize tiles on the home screen. Users will be able to resize each tile individually to three different sizes – large/wide, medium and small.
Dual Core Processor and High resolution: Windows Phone 8 also added support for dual core processor which now common in Android devices. Now it supports 720p displays in 15:9 and 16:9 aspect ratios.
NFC (Wallet): Windows Phone 8 has also added NFC support with compulsory NFC hardware in Windows Phone 8 devices. Now you will be able to keep all your cash receipts in one place, while also being able to use your phone as a credit card.
Internet Explorer 10: This new mobile operating system comes with Internet Explorer 10. According to the company, this is the most secured browser on Windows Phone. It support smart screen which will alert users for phishing and other malicious activities.
Nokia Maps: Microsoft has replaced Bing maps with Nokia maps in this mobile platform. The map data can be stored on the phone, so you can use it offline. All third-party apps can use Nokia’s services, even offline.
Audible: Microsoft has also added a Siri like app called Audible. Users can control this app with voice commands. Microsoft demoed how you can now search for things and listen to ebooks. Developers can also build apps to take advantage of this features.
Deep Skype Integration: Windows Phone 8 has deep skype integration and looks almost indistinguishable from the native calling app. Any incoming VoIP call will look like any other call.
This list of features is not complete and there are many more features comes with this new mobile operating system.
Microsoft has also signed a deal to supply the software for Nokia phones in an attempt to increase sales.
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