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'''Windows 10 for phones and small tablets'''<ref name=ars-firstlookwp10/> (marketed as '''Windows 10''') is a ] developed by ], succeeding ]. It will primarily aim to bring tighter integration and unification with its ], and provide a platform for both ]s and small tablets with ] system-on-chips.<ref name=verge-10phonedebut>{{cite web|last1=Savov|first1=Vlad|title=Windows 10 makes its phone debut|url=http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/21/7865923/microsoft-windows-10-mobile-os|website=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media|accessdate=21 January 2015}}</ref> As such, the ] brand has been phased out, and Microsoft promotes the operating as being an edition of Windows 10 rather than a separate product, despite its continued carriage of Windows Phone's lineage.<ref name=pcw-wp10upgrade/><ref name="seatimes-windows10"/><ref name=ars-firstlookwp10/> | ||
| Most smartphones running ] or ] will be capable of being upgraded to Windows 10 for mobile.<ref name=pcw-wp10upgrade>{{cite web|title=Microsoft reneges on Windows 10 upgrades for all current Lumia phones|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2874481/microsoft-reneges-on-windows-10-upgrades-for-all-current-lumia-phones.html|website=PC World|publisher=IDG|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> | Most smartphones running ] or ] will be capable of being upgraded to Windows 10 for mobile.<ref name=pcw-wp10upgrade>{{cite web|title=Microsoft reneges on Windows 10 upgrades for all current Lumia phones|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2874481/microsoft-reneges-on-windows-10-upgrades-for-all-current-lumia-phones.html|website=PC World|publisher=IDG|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> | ||
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| The mobile version of Windows 10 was publicly unveiled during a press event on January 21, 2015; in accordance with Microsoft's unification strategy, the Windows Phone brand is in the process of being phased out from public usage, and this version will be branded solely as "Windows 10" without any disambiguation, rather than "Windows Phone 10".<ref name=gsmarena-win10>{{cite web|title=Windows Phone 10 to be called just Windows 10|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/windows_mobile_10_or_just_windows_10-news-10836.php|website=GSMArena|accessdate=21 January 2015}}</ref><ref name=verge-10phonedebut/> | The mobile version of Windows 10 was publicly unveiled during a press event on January 21, 2015; in accordance with Microsoft's unification strategy, the Windows Phone brand is in the process of being phased out from public usage, and this version will be branded solely as "Windows 10" without any disambiguation, rather than "Windows Phone 10".<ref name=gsmarena-win10>{{cite web|title=Windows Phone 10 to be called just Windows 10|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/windows_mobile_10_or_just_windows_10-news-10836.php|website=GSMArena|accessdate=21 January 2015}}</ref><ref name=verge-10phonedebut/> | ||
| Windows Phone 8 smartphones can be upgraded to Windows 10 for mobile, pursuant to hardware compatibility and manufacturer support. In November 2014, a post by ]'s ] account stated that all ] smartphones running Windows Phone 8 and 8.1 would receive updates to 10, but following the official unveiling, Microsoft reiterated and stated that they were targeting the "majority" of Lumia phones, and that not all phones would receive the update or support all of its features.<ref name=pcw-wp10upgrade/ |
Windows Phone 8 smartphones can be upgraded to Windows 10 for mobile, pursuant to hardware compatibility and manufacturer support. In November 2014, a post by ]'s ] account stated that all ] smartphones running Windows Phone 8 and 8.1 would receive updates to 10, but following the official unveiling, Microsoft reiterated and stated that they were targeting the "majority" of Lumia phones, and that not all phones would receive the update or support all of its features.<ref name=pcw-wp10upgrade/> | ||
| == Features == | == Features == | ||
| Action Center has been redesigned to match the version adopted by Windows 10 for PC; notifications can be synced between devices, and certain types of notifications allow inline replies. The home screen resembles that of Windows Phone 8.1, except that wallpapers are now displayed behind the tiles rather than within them.<ref name=engadget-wp10>{{cite web|title=Microsoft finally shows off Windows 10 for phones and small tablets|url=http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/21/windows-10-mobile-for-phones-and-tablets/|website=Engadget|publisher=AOL|accessdate=22 January 2015}}</ref> The messaging app can aggregate ] with ].<ref name=verge-10phonedebut/><ref name=verge-thisiswp10>{{cite web|title=This is Windows 10 for phones|url=http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/21/7869441/windows-10-for-phones-features-hands-on|website=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media|accessdate=22 January 2015}}</ref> The camera app has been updated to match the "Lumia Camera" app previously exclusive to ] products.<ref name=verge-thisiswp10/> | Action Center has been redesigned to match the version adopted by Windows 10 for PC; notifications can be synced between devices, and certain types of notifications allow inline replies. The home screen resembles that of Windows Phone 8.1, except that wallpapers are now displayed behind the tiles rather than within them.<ref name=engadget-wp10>{{cite web|title=Microsoft finally shows off Windows 10 for phones and small tablets|url=http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/21/windows-10-mobile-for-phones-and-tablets/|website=Engadget|publisher=AOL|accessdate=22 January 2015}}</ref> The messaging app can aggregate ] with ].<ref name=verge-10phonedebut/><ref name=verge-thisiswp10>{{cite web|title=This is Windows 10 for phones|url=http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/21/7869441/windows-10-for-phones-features-hands-on|website=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media|accessdate=22 January 2015}}</ref> The camera app has been updated to match the "Lumia Camera" app previously exclusive to ] products.<ref name=verge-thisiswp10/> The on-screen keyboard now contains a "joystick" for manipulating the text editing cursor, and can be dragged around the screen.<ref name=verge-thisiswp10/><ref name=pcw-wp10upgrade/> | ||
| Many of Windows 10 for mobile's apps are unified with their updated PC equivalents: the ] suite was updated, and a new cross-platform ] app was added. Mail and calendar functionality now provides support for additional third-party services such as ].<ref name=verge-thisiswp10/> The new Photos app aggregates content from local storage and ], and will be able to perform automatic enhancements to photos.<ref name=verge-thisiswp10/> | Many of Windows 10 for mobile's apps are unified with their updated PC equivalents: the ] suite was updated, and a new cross-platform ] app was added. Mail and calendar functionality now provides support for additional third-party services such as ].<ref name=verge-thisiswp10/><ref name=ars-firstlookwp10>{{cite web|title=Our first look at Windows 10 on phones, and Universal Apps for touchscreens|url=http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/our-first-look-at-windows-10-on-phones-and-universal-apps-for-touchscreens/|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Condé Nast|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> The new Photos app aggregates content from local storage and ], and will be able to perform automatic enhancements to photos.<ref name=verge-thisiswp10/> | ||
| ==Version history== | ==Version history== | ||
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| File:Windows 10 (mobile).jpgScreenshot of Windows 10 running on a phone, showing the Start menu | |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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| Source model | Closed-source |
| Update method | Windows Store, Windows Server Update Services, carrier update |
| Platforms | IA-32, x64, ARMv7 |
| Kernel type | Hybrid |
| License | Commercial proprietary software |
| Preceded by | Windows Phone 8.1 (2014) |
| Official website | www |
Windows 10 for phones and small tablets (marketed as Windows 10) is a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft, succeeding Windows Phone 8.1. It will primarily aim to bring tighter integration and unification with its PC counterpart, and provide a platform for both smartphones and small tablets with ARM system-on-chips. As such, the Windows Phone brand has been phased out, and Microsoft promotes the operating as being an edition of Windows 10 rather than a separate product, despite its continued carriage of Windows Phone's lineage.
Most smartphones running Windows Phone 8 or 8.1 will be capable of being upgraded to Windows 10 for mobile.
Development
In July 2014, Microsoft's then-new CEO Satya Nadella explained that the company was planning to "streamline the next version of Windows from three operating systems into one single converged operating system for screens of all sizes," unifying Windows, Windows Phone, and Windows Embedded around a common architecture and a unified application ecosystem. However, Nadella stated that these internal changes would not have any effect on how the operating systems are marketed and sold. On September 30, 2014, Microsoft unveiled Windows 10; Terry Myerson explained that Windows 10 would be Microsoft's "most comprehensive platform ever," providing a single, unified platform for desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and all-in-one devices.
The mobile version of Windows 10 was publicly unveiled during a press event on January 21, 2015; in accordance with Microsoft's unification strategy, the Windows Phone brand is in the process of being phased out from public usage, and this version will be branded solely as "Windows 10" without any disambiguation, rather than "Windows Phone 10".
Windows Phone 8 smartphones can be upgraded to Windows 10 for mobile, pursuant to hardware compatibility and manufacturer support. In November 2014, a post by Microsoft Mobile's Twitter account stated that all Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone 8 and 8.1 would receive updates to 10, but following the official unveiling, Microsoft reiterated and stated that they were targeting the "majority" of Lumia phones, and that not all phones would receive the update or support all of its features.
Features
Action Center has been redesigned to match the version adopted by Windows 10 for PC; notifications can be synced between devices, and certain types of notifications allow inline replies. The home screen resembles that of Windows Phone 8.1, except that wallpapers are now displayed behind the tiles rather than within them. The messaging app can aggregate SMS with Skype. The camera app has been updated to match the "Lumia Camera" app previously exclusive to Lumia products. The on-screen keyboard now contains a "joystick" for manipulating the text editing cursor, and can be dragged around the screen.
Many of Windows 10 for mobile's apps are unified with their updated PC equivalents: the Office Mobile suite was updated, and a new cross-platform Outlook app was added. Mail and calendar functionality now provides support for additional third-party services such as Gmail. The new Photos app aggregates content from local storage and OneDrive, and will be able to perform automatic enhancements to photos.
Version history
Table of versions
Main article: Windows Phone version history| Previous release | Stable release | Preview release |
See also
References
- ^ "Our first look at Windows 10 on phones, and Universal Apps for touchscreens". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- ^ Savov, Vlad. "Windows 10 makes its phone debut". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^ "Microsoft reneges on Windows 10 upgrades for all current Lumia phones". PC World. IDG. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- ^ "Microsoft reveals Windows 10". Seattle Times. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
- "Nadella Raises Eyebrows With Plans to 'Streamline' Windows". PC Magazine. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- "Why did Microsoft choose Windows 10 instead of Windows 9?". Techradar. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
- Oremus, Will (September 30, 2014). "Windows 8 Was So Bad That Microsoft Is Skipping Windows 9". Slate. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
- "Windows Phone 10 to be called just Windows 10". GSMArena. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- "Microsoft finally shows off Windows 10 for phones and small tablets". Engadget. AOL. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ "This is Windows 10 for phones". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
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