Monday, June 17, 2013

Windows Phone 8: Microsoft unveils major new

Certainly, this June reveals dense size events in tenors of computing. After the announcements of new Apple, Microsoft unveiled it's touchpad area on Monday, two days before a conference for the press and developers to present the new version of its operating system for smartphones, Windows Phone 8. The editor provides an update on the system platform without too mention functions for the user.

The main information is that Windows CE kernel used until now for the mobile OS, is discarded. The new kernel will be exactly the same as Windows 8 that can be found both on the shelf area on the PC. The file system and applications are identical, as well as drivers. Have chosen to unify the nuclei is a strategy for Microsoft. Thus, developers do not need to create applications for each type of system. The program used to create the language will be the C language and C + + instead of the inevitable. Net. Direct X will also be native. The idea is to save time for developers to come easily submit their applications on the Marketplace. One way to quickly rise to power. In addition, users can move from one PC to a tablet or a smartphone, very flexible and easily share content between devices.

The last compatible microSD contactless payment

Side management equipment, while the specification was very tight for previous versions of Windows Phone, multicore processors are now supported. On the subject, some rumors indicate that we should basically find chips Qualcomm Snapdragon S4. Whereas previously it was set strictly 512MB RAM onboard can be significant. It is the same for memory storage once limited to 16 GB maximum. Now, it may be extended by, finally, compatibility with microSD cards. Graphically, new definitions are available: 1280 x 768 pixels and 1280 x 720 pixels. Windows Phone also improves the management of multitasking. Instant messaging or voice over IP software will not be interrupted in the event of appeal, as is currently the case.

Like that offers Android (Google), NFC wireless technology is also managed by Windows Phone 8. Practice to transfer documents to a person using a smartphone equipped and situated nearby. Knowing that one of the applications of NFC contactless payments, Microsoft added a module called Wallet or "portfolio" in French. It is he who will store the virtual credit cards and any coupons.

Safety, there is also progress, since the content of the mobile can be encrypted. Enough to meet the demands of professionals who sulked smartphones running this system for this reason.

Windows Phone 8 is a redesigned home screen

The publisher has also redesigned the interface of Windows Phone, including the home page with the tile system. Now it will be possible to enlarge the size of the tiles, to give more importance to one than another tool. Tailor-made, in other words.


This video shows the new home screen of Windows Phone 8. It features "tiles" which it is possible to adjust the size depending on the application that you want to highlight. © Microsoft, YouTube
As for Windows 8, Windows Phone's browser Internet Explorer 8 will be 10. A mobile variation therefore, will manage the HTML 5. However, as a mapping software, Bing Maps is abandoned in favor of Nokia Maps, the home partner Microsoft.

It is on the field of speech recognition that Microsoft wanted to cross swords with Apple and its famous Siri. Unlike Siri works in a closed circuit, the publisher will provide developers with the tools to create their own voice commands to enrich their applications.

Finally, regarding the updated system, no need to connect the phone to a PC and use Zune, as is the case with the current version of Windows Phone. The updates are now done via Wi-Fi

Microsoft has not yet given a release date of Windows Phone 8, but presumably it will be bundled with Windows 8 shooting in the fall. However, the publisher has delivered the list of partners: Nokia, Samsung, HTC and Huawei.

After version 7.5 (Mango) has revived Windows Phone update, Windows Phone 8, the Redmond company is armed to regain ground against both Apple and Google competitors. As it has done with the presentation of its home tablet Surface, Microsoft adventure even unpublished land since Rick Sherlund, an influential analyst at Nomura, announced Reuters that Microsoft is currently developing its own smartphone with a phone manufacturer.

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