Windows 10 for phones shows some considerable changes for the Live Tiles

Well Windows Phone users are very eagerly waiting for its next update with build 10070, which is the Windows 10 for phones update to be coming to its devices soon. Well, the recently leaked image for the handset shows up the Live Tiles packed up nicely within the screen size. These screenshots have emerged from the Samsung ATIV S which shows Tiles with standard size separated by narrow borders.

However, this might be scaling issue as the platform is still under development. With a screen size that of the ATIV S, the smaller tiles would nicely fit in places allowing the larger tiles to utilize the space in a better way for the final product.

As for build 10070, it is said to be quite buggy, not to be unexpected given the Insider program. It is great to work with the program and provide feedback, but Windows 10 is not ideal as a daily driver.

The overall look shows that as compared to the Windows 8, the upcoming OS makes better space utilization of the screen and would look great on device such as the Lumia 1520.

Windows 10 for phones shows some considerable changes for the Live Tiles

First leaked screenshots of Windows 10 for Phones shows net notification interface and settings

Last month Microsoft at an even announced that its will be working upon the unification of Widows 10 on al platforms of laptop, tablets and smartphones. The version for smartphones to be referred as Windows 10 for Phones. It also showed how the OS will look different for different devices through its switching modes. Although, it will be sharing the same kernel across all devices and there would be an common app store that would help Windows app developers to a great extent.

Now some of the screen shots showing up the technical preview of Windows 10 for Phones have been leaked confirming what Microsoft said in its presentation. In addition to the Universal tied interface, a new notification system was also seen, that too would be synced across tablets, laptops and phones. Deleting the notification will remove it from all gears. The new toggles menu shows up taps for silent mode, GPS and rudimentary settings menu. Additionally, Windows 10 for Phones is also said to include the complete mobile version for Excel, Word and PowerPoint. The Office ribbon has been downsized for smaller display. Miracast will further help in beaming presentations wirelessly to a connected printer.

The live tiles have got more color to it with providing real-time information. Users would also be able to add backgrounds besides them. Universal apps have also been in work that would work across all hardware platforms like laptops, tablets, phones wherein an interface icons and menus are to be adjusted to fit different screen scenarios like touch, small, large and so on. The technical preview for Windows 10 is likely to be available to developers this month and so we can expect more leaks coming our way. Take a look at the screenshots below.

source: WMPU

First leaked screenshots of Windows 10 for Phones shows net notification interface and settings

Work Assistant app from Microsoft to integrate Cortana in upcoming Office Apps

The Windows Phone Store might be showing the Work Assistant app as of now but still the app remains closed and cannot be installed. Now reports from the industry show that Microsoft is currently testing this app that would help Windows Phone users for office related tasks. The reports show that Microsoft is developing a 2MB app Digital Life + Work group that is said to be a part of Application and Services Group and company chief Bill Gates is said to be personally involved in this.

Moreover, the good news is that this Work Assistant app would also integrate personal digital assistant Cortana also to it. Last month, the company showed that how could Cortana work with the OneDrive storage system. However, it is being said that this new Work Assistant app is designed so that the voice search abilities of Cortana could also be used with the touch version of Office apps that would come with Windows 10 for Phones.

There have been complaints from the Windows Phone users that the Android and iOS version of Office is better than that on the Windows Phone platform. Well, there is no doubt to it that Microsoft being the parent company of Windows Phone platform, they must receive the best version for Office.

source: ZDNet

Work Assistant app from Microsoft to integrate Cortana in upcoming Office Apps