Microsoft May Release New Version of Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Soon

Microsoft May Release New Version of Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Soon

The newest version of the OS has been recently spotted in WPBench database

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1’s Cortana Can Be Used When the Phone Is Locked

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1’s Cortana Can Be Used When the Phone Is Locked

You can ask her questions the same as you would with the phone unlocked

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Can Set the Time Without a SIM Card

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Can Set the Time Without a SIM Card

The platform upgrade comes with Network Time Protocol (NTP) support

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 SDK and Emulators Also Available for Download

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 SDK and Emulators Also Available for Download

There are emulators for various new screen sizes and resolutions

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Contains Smartwatch API Support

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Contains Smartwatch API Support

They are aimed at OEMs and hardware manufacturers, not for developers

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Brings Internet Sharing over Bluetooth

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Brings Internet Sharing over Bluetooth

It also arrives with new Speech settings for non-native speakers

Alarm App for Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Gets Improved with Customizable Snooze Times

Alarm App for Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Gets Improved with Customizable Snooze Times

The update should roll out automatically to all compatible devices

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Demoed on Video, Cortana for China Included

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Demoed on Video, Cortana for China Included

The software refresh will start rolling out this week

Live Folders in Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Demoed on Video

Live Folders in Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Demoed on Video

The feature will start arriving on devices later this week

New Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 Build Number Spotted Online

New Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 Build Number Spotted Online

This could be the software version that will start rolling out in a few days

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Will Automatically Arrive on Developer Preview Devices

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Will Automatically Arrive on Developer Preview Devices

The update is set to become available for download as soon as next week

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Build Number 8.10.14140.0 Emerges Online

Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Build Number 8.10.14140.0 Emerges Online

The platform upgrade is expected to start rolling out in mid-August