11 things you need to know about the Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft has released its next-generation mobile operating system Windows Phone 8.1, has some new features. Essentially, Microsoft's Windows Phone overhaul allow closer Android and iOS, the impact of the experience is positive, it is expected to attract some new users to join. If you do not understand Windows Phone 8.1, may wish to read on to see if it meets your needs.
1. Free to upgrade Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft said that essentially all of the Windows Phone 8 handsets can be upgraded to 8.1, as long as the mobile phone manufacturers launch the appropriate ROM, users can receive push updates in the system settings.
2. developers have to upgrade to 8.1
If you have a developer account, you can now upgrade to Windows Phone 8.1 up. In addition, the Windows Phone developer site can apply for free accounts, so early adopters users can try.
3. Cortana, there are two ways to open
Cortana Voice Assistant is a significant upgrade of the Windows Phone 8.1, in order to use it is actually very simple mainly by two forms: one is to secure it to the home screen tiles, the other is to click on the search button, you can enter Cortana's main interface.
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 really depends on the phone screen size, if it is 6 inches Lumia 1520, the system can be compared to the previous version accommodate more tiles content.
5. the start screen wallpaper limited to certain dynamic tile
Windows Phone 8.1 adds new features wallpaper, tile interface can use your own photos as wallpaper and photos will be like as a part of a dynamic tile puzzle, not just flat on the desktop. Among them, some of the tiles can display photos in a dynamic part (similar puzzles), but some can not support dynamic tiles, so they do not show a part of the photo, which makes the effect of start screen looks a bit strange.
6. you can define the lock screen
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In Bulid 2014 conference, Microsoft demonstrated Windows Phone 8.1 lock screen has a variety of effects, is actually achieved by installing an application, but there is not, you need to wait for the final application in the App Store shelves.
7. the operations center can be customized shortcuts
Notification Center is quite similar to the operations center and the Android Windows Phone 8.1, with shortcut keys and information notifications. Among them, the shortcut keys can be customized, but only four available interface, you can choose your own frequently used content, such as Bluetooth, WIFI switch lights.
8. support for sliding input
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Now, Windows Phone 8.1 can support a sliding keyboard input, similar to the specific operation and Swype input method, English input 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 to before you are connected to a public hotspot services, for example, you select a carrier's wireless hotspot and after landing, the next time you connect, Windows Phone 8.1 will help you fill out the submission directly to the user Username 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 the security.
11. integrated IE11 browser
Windows Phone 8.1 is also built with the latest IE 11 browser, with new features including privacy mode, reading mode, the other placed in the Web dynamic tile start screen can display the latest headlines and content.
1. Free to upgrade Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft said that essentially all of the Windows Phone 8 handsets can be upgraded to 8.1, as long as the mobile phone manufacturers launch the appropriate ROM, users can receive push updates in the system settings.
2. developers have to upgrade to 8.1
If you have a developer account, you can now upgrade to Windows Phone 8.1 up. In addition, the Windows Phone developer site can apply for free accounts, so early adopters users can try.
3. Cortana, there are two ways to open
Cortana Voice Assistant is a significant upgrade of the Windows Phone 8.1, in order to use it is actually very simple mainly by two forms: one is to secure it to the home screen tiles, the other is to click on the search button, you can enter Cortana's main interface.
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 really depends on the phone screen size, if it is 6 inches Lumia 1520, the system can be compared to the previous version accommodate more tiles content.
5. the start screen wallpaper limited to certain dynamic tile
Windows Phone 8.1 adds new features wallpaper, tile interface can use your own photos as wallpaper and photos will be like as a part of a dynamic tile puzzle, not just flat on the desktop. Among them, some of the tiles can display photos in a dynamic part (similar puzzles), but some can not support dynamic tiles, so they do not show a part of the photo, which makes the effect of start screen looks a bit strange.
6. you can define the lock screen
In Bulid 2014 conference, Microsoft demonstrated Windows Phone 8.1 lock screen has a variety of effects, is actually achieved by installing an application, but there is not, you need to wait for the final application in the App Store shelves.
7. the operations center can be customized shortcuts
Notification Center is quite similar to the operations center and the Android Windows Phone 8.1, with shortcut keys and information notifications. Among them, the shortcut keys can be customized, but only four available interface, you can choose your own frequently used 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, English input 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 to before you are connected to a public hotspot services, for example, you select a carrier's wireless hotspot and after landing, the next time you connect, Windows Phone 8.1 will help you fill out the submission directly to the user Username 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 the security.
11. integrated IE11 browser
Windows Phone 8.1 is also built with the latest IE 11 browser, with new features including privacy mode, reading mode, the other placed in the Web dynamic tile start screen can display the latest headlines and content.
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