| Revision as of 23:36, 8 February 2015 editViperSnake151 (talk | contribs)Autopatrolled, Extended confirmed users, Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers109,463 edits We did discuss it, and determined that it was inappropriately worded and non-neutral. You got blocked over edit warring this material into the article, so I'd highly recommend you follow WP:BRD for once.← Previous edit | Revision as of 23:57, 8 February 2015 edit undoUser931 (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users2,137 edits Vipersnake, it's really hard to understand what you mean with "tone", i have no "tone", this is some subjective interpretation going on in your head. I have removed "all" from "all devices" to comply with your standards. Bring to talk next time you revertNext edit → | ||
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| == Development == | == Development == | ||
| With the release of ] Microsoft started the work of changing all core components of their Windows Phone operating system to the core components of Windows 8. This included the NT kernel, file system, drivers, network stack, security components, media and graphics support. With Windows 10 Microsoft continued this unification by changing the components visible to the user and unified the user interface as well as changed most of the included apps to so called universal apps which means that they can run on Windows 10 devices, no matter of screen size or CPU ]. | |||
| In July 2014, Microsoft's then-new CEO ] 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, ], and ] 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 ].<ref name=pcmag-streamline>{{cite web|title=Nadella Raises Eyebrows With Plans to 'Streamline' Windows|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2461253,00.asp|website=PC Magazine|accessdate=October 1, 2014}}</ref><ref name=Techradar-whydid>{{cite web|title=Why did Microsoft choose Windows 10 instead of Windows 9? |url=http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/why-did-microsoft-choose-windows-10-instead-of-windows-9--1267366|website=Techradar|accessdate=September 30, 2014}}</ref> A few months prior at the ], Microsoft also unveiled the concept of a "universal Windows app," allowing ] apps to be ] to ] and ] while sharing a common codebase, and allowing user data and ] for an app to be shared between multiple platforms.<ref name=pcworld-universalapps>{{cite web|title=Microsoft's universal Windows apps run on tablets, phones, Xbox, and PCs |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2138625/microsoft-introduces-universal-apps-that-scale-across-phones-tablets-and-pcs.html|work=PC World |publisher=IDG|accessdate=April 5, 2014}}</ref> | In July 2014, Microsoft's then-new CEO ] 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, ], and ] 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 ].<ref name=pcmag-streamline>{{cite web|title=Nadella Raises Eyebrows With Plans to 'Streamline' Windows|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2461253,00.asp|website=PC Magazine|accessdate=October 1, 2014}}</ref><ref name=Techradar-whydid>{{cite web|title=Why did Microsoft choose Windows 10 instead of Windows 9? |url=http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/why-did-microsoft-choose-windows-10-instead-of-windows-9--1267366|website=Techradar|accessdate=September 30, 2014}}</ref> A few months prior at the ], Microsoft also unveiled the concept of a "universal Windows app," allowing ] apps to be ] to ] and ] while sharing a common codebase, and allowing user data and ] for an app to be shared between multiple platforms.<ref name=pcworld-universalapps>{{cite web|title=Microsoft's universal Windows apps run on tablets, phones, Xbox, and PCs |url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2138625/microsoft-introduces-universal-apps-that-scale-across-phones-tablets-and-pcs.html|work=PC World |publisher=IDG|accessdate=April 5, 2014}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Windows Phone 8.1 smartphones can be upgraded to Windows 10 for phones, pursuant to hardware compatibility and manufacturer support. In November 2014, a post by a Microsoft ] account stated that all ] and ] 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>{{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> | ||
| On September 30, 2014, Microsoft unveiled ]; ] explained that Windows 10 would be Microsoft's "most comprehensive platform ever," providing a single, unified platform for ]s, ]s, ]s, ]s, and ] devices.<ref name="seatimes-windows10">{{cite web|title=Microsoft reveals Windows 10|url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/brierdudley/2014/09/29/microsoft-previews-windows-9/|website=Seattle Times|accessdate=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref name="slate-name">{{Cite web|url = http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/09/30/microsoft_windows_10_operating_system_windows_8_was_so_bad_it_s_skipping.html|title = Windows 8 Was So Bad That Microsoft Is Skipping Windows 9 |date = September 30, 2014|accessdate = September 30, 2014|website = Slate|publisher = |last = Oremus|first = Will}}</ref> | On September 30, 2014, Microsoft unveiled ]; ] explained that Windows 10 would be Microsoft's "most comprehensive platform ever," providing a single, unified platform for ]s, ]s, ]s, ]s, and ] devices.<ref name="seatimes-windows10">{{cite web|title=Microsoft reveals Windows 10|url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/brierdudley/2014/09/29/microsoft-previews-windows-9/|website=Seattle Times|accessdate=September 30, 2014}}</ref><ref name="slate-name">{{Cite web|url = http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/09/30/microsoft_windows_10_operating_system_windows_8_was_so_bad_it_s_skipping.html|title = Windows 8 Was So Bad That Microsoft Is Skipping Windows 9 |date = September 30, 2014|accessdate = September 30, 2014|website = Slate|publisher = |last = Oremus|first = Will}}</ref> | ||
| Windows 10 for phones was publicly unveiled during the ''Windows 10: The Next Chapter'' press event on January 21, 2015; unlike previous Windows Phone versions, Windows 10 will also expand the platform's focus to small, ARM-based tablets, thus making it a ''de facto'' successor to Microsoft's commercially unsuccessful ] platform (which was based upon the PC version of ]).<ref name=cnet-tailored10>{{cite web|title=Microsoft has 'tailored' version of Windows 10 for phones, tablets|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-has-tailored-version-of-windows-10-for-phones-tablets/|website=CNET|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> Windows RT devices will receive a different update with some of the features of Windows 10 for PC.<ref name=cnet-notdeadyet>{{cite web|title=Microsoft's Windows RT isn't dead ... yet|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/microsofts-windows-rt-isnt-dead-yet/|website=CNET|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=21 January 2015}}</ref> | Windows 10 for phones was publicly unveiled during the ''Windows 10: The Next Chapter'' press event on January 21, 2015; unlike previous Windows Phone versions, Windows 10 will also expand the platform's focus to small, ARM-based tablets, thus making it a ''de facto'' successor to Microsoft's commercially unsuccessful ] platform (which was based upon the PC version of ]).<ref name=cnet-tailored10>{{cite web|title=Microsoft has 'tailored' version of Windows 10 for phones, tablets|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-has-tailored-version-of-windows-10-for-phones-tablets/|website=CNET|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> Windows RT devices will receive a different update with some of the features of Windows 10 for PC.<ref name=cnet-notdeadyet>{{cite web|title=Microsoft's Windows RT isn't dead ... yet|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/microsofts-windows-rt-isnt-dead-yet/|website=CNET|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=21 January 2015}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Windows Phone 8.1 smartphones can be upgraded to Windows 10 for phones, pursuant to hardware compatibility and manufacturer support. In November 2014, a post by a Microsoft ] account stated that all ] and ] 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>{{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> | ||
| === Naming === | === Naming === | ||
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| *Transparent live tiles | *Transparent live tiles | ||
| *Tall live tiles<ref name=ars-febleak/> | *Tall live tiles<ref name=ars-febleak/> | ||
| '''General user experience''' | |||
| *Updated design of alphabetical app listing.<ref name=ars-febleak/> | |||
| *App list redesigned with recent installed apps at top and ability to search for apps<ref name=ars-febleak/><ref name="Microsoft_Windows_10_event"/> | |||
| *Synchronized notifications between Windows 10 devices. | |||
| *Action center with same design as on Windows ≥8" and synchronized notifications between Windows 10 devices<ref name="Microsoft_Windows_10_event"/> | |||
| *Actionable notifications | |||
| *Actionable notifications<ref name="Microsoft_Windows_10_event"/> | |||
| *Keyboard can be dragged around the screen, contains virtual pointing stick for text selection, and a voice input button |
*Keyboard can be dragged around the screen, contains virtual pointing stick for text selection, and a voice input button<ref name="Microsoft_Windows_10_event"/> | ||
| ⚫ | *Settings |
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| *Possibility for speech input anywhere you can type<ref name="Microsoft_Windows_10_event"/> | |||
| '''Apps''' | '''Apps''' | ||
| *Standard camera app changed to match functionality and appearance of Lumia Camera app.<ref name=verge-thisiswp10/> | *Standard camera app changed to match functionality and appearance of Lumia Camera app.<ref name=verge-thisiswp10/> | ||
| '''Universal apps''' | |||
| *] integration for text messaging and calls.<ref name=verge-thisiswp10/> | |||
| *Alarm app including world clock, timer and stop watch<ref>https://twitter.com/GabeAul/status/562745376328130561</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | * |
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| *Messaging app which uses ] as a backend for messaging and calls. Conversations and contacts can be synced with Windows 10 devices, and Skype contacts can be added by phone number<ref name="blogs.windows.com">">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/01/21/the-next-generation-of-windows-windows-10}}</ref><ref name="Microsoft_Windows_10_event" /> | |||
| ⚫ | *Maps app with Cortana integration, ]<ref name=verge-thisiswp10/><ref name="Microsoft_Windows_10_event">{{cite web|url=http://news.microsoft.com/windows10story/|title=Microsoft Windows 10 Event January 2015 (Full)|date=21 January 2015|work=Microsoft}}</ref> | ||
| *] app synced between Windows 10 devices<ref name="Microsoft_Windows_10_event" /> | |||
| *], including ], ], ], ], and ]<ref name=pcw-touchfriendlyoffice/> | *], including ], ], ], ], and ]<ref name=pcw-touchfriendlyoffice/> | ||
| *People app which aggregates people across social networks and is synced with Windows 10 devices.<ref name="Microsoft_Windows_10_event"/> | |||
| *Photos app with |
*Photos app with aggregated content and automatic enhancements<ref name="Microsoft_Windows_10_event"/> | ||
| ⚫ | *Settings app which uses same categorization and layout on Windows 10 devices<ref name=ars-febleak/><ref name="Microsoft_Windows_10_event"/> | ||
| *Web browser app (codenamed ]) which replaces current version of Internet Explorer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2015/01/22/project-spartan-and-the-windows-10-january-preview-build.aspx|title=MSDN Blogs|publisher=Microsoft|work=msdn.com}}</ref> | |||
| '''New technology support<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bluetooth.org/tpg/QLI_viewQDL.cfm?qid=25281&wp|title=The Official Bluetooth SIG Member Website|work=bluetooth.org}}</ref>''' | '''New technology support<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bluetooth.org/tpg/QLI_viewQDL.cfm?qid=25281&wp|title=The Official Bluetooth SIG Member Website|work=bluetooth.org}}</ref>''' | ||
| *Bluetooth Message Access Profile | *Bluetooth Message Access Profile | ||
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| File:Windows 10 (mobile).jpgScreenshot of Windows 10 Mobile on smartphones | |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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| Update method | Firmware over the air |
| Platforms | ARMv7 |
| Kernel type | Hybrid |
| Preceded by | Windows Phone 8.1 (2014) Windows RT |
| Official website | microsoft |
Windows 10 Mobile is a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft, succeeding Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows RT. It will primarily aim to bring tighter integration and unification with its PC counterpart Windows 10, and provide a platform for both smartphones, and small tablets under 8 inches in screen size with ARM system-on-chips. Due to this convergence, Microsoft promotes Windows 10 for phones and small tablets as being an edition of its PC counterpart, and has downplayed specific references to the Windows Phone brand in relation to it.
Windows Phone 8.1 smartphones can be upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile, pursuant to hardware compatibility, manufacturer support, and carrier support.
Development
With the release of Windows Phone 8 Microsoft started the work of changing all core components of their Windows Phone operating system to the core components of Windows 8. This included the NT kernel, file system, drivers, network stack, security components, media and graphics support. With Windows 10 Microsoft continued this unification by changing the components visible to the user and unified the user interface as well as changed most of the included apps to so called universal apps which means that they can run on Windows 10 devices, no matter of screen size or CPU instruction set.
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. A few months prior at the Build Conference, Microsoft also unveiled the concept of a "universal Windows app," allowing Windows Runtime apps to be ported to Windows Phone and Xbox One while sharing a common codebase, and allowing user data and licenses for an app to be shared between multiple platforms.
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.
Windows 10 for phones was publicly unveiled during the Windows 10: The Next Chapter press event on January 21, 2015; unlike previous Windows Phone versions, Windows 10 will also expand the platform's focus to small, ARM-based tablets, thus making it a de facto successor to Microsoft's commercially unsuccessful Windows RT platform (which was based upon the PC version of Windows 8). Windows RT devices will receive a different update with some of the features of Windows 10 for PC.
Windows Phone 8.1 smartphones can be upgraded to Windows 10 for phones, pursuant to hardware compatibility and manufacturer support. In November 2014, a post by a Microsoft Twitter account stated that all Nokia and Microsoft 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.
Naming
In accordance with Microsoft's unification strategy, this version of Windows Phone will be branded primarily as "Windows 10" without any disambiguation, rather than "Windows Phone 10", although it was also referred to as "Windows 10 for phones and small tablets" during the event, and leaked screenshots from a Technical Preview build identified the operating system as "Windows 10 Mobile".Microsoft had begun to phase out specific references to the Windows Phone brand in its advertising in mid-2014. However, critics have still considered the operating system to be an iteration and continuation of Windows Phone due to its lineage and similar overall functionality.
Features
A major aspect of the operating system is a focus on harmonizing user experiences and functionality between different classes of devices; particularly, devices running the PC-oriented version of Windows 10, and smartphones. Under the "universal app" concept, Windows Runtime apps for Windows 10 on PC can be ported to other Windows platforms, such as Windows 10 Mobile, and share nearly the same codebase, but with adaptations for the specific device class. Windows 10 Mobile will also, where applicable, share user interface elements with its PC counterpart. During its initial unveiling, Microsoft presented several examples of "universal" apps that would have similar functionality and user interfaces between Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile, including a new Photos app, and new Microsoft Office apps.
Notifications can be synced between devices; dismissing notification on, for example, a tablet, will also dismiss it from a phone. Certain types of notifications now allow inline replies. The start screen now has the option to display wallpapers as a background of the screen rather than within the tiles; tiles are also slightly translucent. The messaging app adds support for internet-based Skype messaging alongside SMS, similarly to iMessage. The camera app has been updated to match the "Lumia Camera" app previously exclusive to Lumia products, and a new Photos app aggregates content from local storage and OneDrive, and will be able to perform automatic enhancements to photos. The on-screen keyboard now contains a virtual pointing stick for manipulating the text editing cursor, a dedicated voice input button, and can be dragged around the screen.
A new iteration of the Office Mobile suite, Office for Windows 10, will also be included with the operating system. Based upon the Android and iOS versions of Office Mobile, they introduce a new user interface with a variation of the ribbon toolbar used by the desktop version, and a new mobile version of Outlook. Outlook utilizes the same rendering engine as the Windows desktop version of Microsoft Word. The "Spartan" web browser will replace Internet Explorer Mobile.
Version history
See also: Windows Phone 8.1 § Table of versions, and Windows 10 § Table of versions| Previous release | Stable release | Preview release |
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