The first major news concerns the Windows Phone 8.1 upgrade, which will be available next spring and will support all existing Windows Phone 8 devices.
During Microsoft's event at Mobile World Congress, the company's intentions regarding the upgrade of Windows Phone, as well as the company's new partnerships, were revealed.
The first major news concerns the Windows Phone 8.1 upgrade, which will be available next spring and will support all existing Windows Phone 8 devices.
With version 8.1, Microsoft will be able to "support" more chipsets, such as the Snapdragon 200, 400 and 400 LTE. In addition, it will be possible to add virtual buttons, while a physical button for the camera will not be necessary.
Additionally, Windows Phone 8.1 will allow users to store apps on a microSD card. The update will also include dual-SIM support with active tiles for each SIM card and the ability to interface them with the user interface.
The second major piece of news was the announcement of partnerships with hardware manufacturers. Now, among the major manufacturers that will use Microsoft's operating system on their smartphones will be LG, Lenovo and ZTE, as well as some Indian companies (Xolo, Karbonn and Lava). In addition, companies such as HTC, Huawei, Samsung, Foxconn, ISR, Longcheer and of course Nokia will also be included.
It is worth noting that several of the above manufacturers had, in the past, presented devices with Microsoft's operating system, but recently they had preferred to operate almost entirely in the Android platform sector.
Microsoft hopes with the above announcements to add momentum to its operating system and boost sales. At the same time, the announcement of new partners is also a move by the company to show that it has not closed the door to other manufacturers, following the imminent completion of the Nokia acquisition.
Source: naftemporiki.gr
