Microsoft releases Windows 10 mobile preview to support six Lumia models

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Through previous briefings and press conferences, the functions and appearance of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system on personal computers and tablets have been frequently reported by the media, but the functions and appearance on smartphones have not been fully disclosed.

This Thursday, Microsoft released a preview of the mobile version of Windows 10 for the first time, providing it for download to a specific user group. However, Microsoft also emphasized that the mobile version is still under development and the functions of some software components may not be as good as the Windows Phone 8.1 system.

Microsoft said this is also the fastest time in the company's history to release a preview version of a mobile operating system.

It is reported that not all consumers can download and upgrade the system. Microsoft has provided preview versions for members of the "Windows Insider" program. Currently, there are six Lumia smartphones that users can upgrade to the Windows 10 preview version: Lumia 630, Lumia 638, Lumia 635, Lumia 730, Lumia 636, and Lumia 830.

According to Microsoft's plan, in the Windows 10 operating system, the original practice of developing independent operating systems for smartphones will be cancelled. A Windows 10 system will support any hardware terminal such as personal computers, tablets, smartphones, game consoles and even set-top boxes. For developers, they only need to develop Windows 10 application software once and it can run on the above hardware, which greatly reduces development costs.

According to the US technology news website Mashable, the mobile version of Windows 10 includes a large number of Windows 10 features that Microsoft has previously demonstrated, such as a more interactive notification function, improved voice and text recognition technology, an improved "Action Center", and a new photo management software.

Microsoft also provides more customization options on the start screen, allowing users to set their own wallpapers. This feature is similar to the "TileArt" application that Microsoft launched last week for Windows Phone 8.1.

Microsoft said that some universal applications of Windows 10, such as Outlook, Skype, Office, etc., will be included in the mobile version in future versions.

Microsoft also reminded that the mobile version of Windows 10 is still under development, so users will still encounter some bugs and problems in the preview version, and some user interfaces have not been completely repaired. However, new features will be added and stability and performance will be improved in future preview versions.

Microsoft also said that some features of Windows 10 Mobile will be regressed compared to Windows Phone 8.1 system, such as the voice assistant tool Cortana, mainly because these software have not yet been fully ported to Windows 10.

If your Lumia phone is not one of the six models listed above, you can also learn about some of the functions and features of the mobile version of Windows 10 through a video by Joe Belfiore, head of Microsoft's Windows 10.

Technology media also noticed that Microsoft's two Lumia flagship smartphones, Lumia 1520 and Lumia 930, were not on the list of devices that support Windows 10 upgrades, which may disappoint some users.

In general, with the dominance of Windows 10 and the introduction of the "universal software" concept, the software and functions of future Windows smartphones will be significantly enhanced compared to the Windows Phone era. Users will have a better mobile software experience in photo management, scheduling, email, music, photography, and mobile chat.

Friendly reminder:

1. What is released today is "Technical Preview". What does it mean? This is a very basic preview version. Don't install it on your regular machine.

2. The prerequisite for downloading is that you have one of the following models: Lumia 630, Lumia 635, Lumia 636, Lumia 638, Lumia 730 and Lumia 830. In other words, even if you bought Microsoft's flagship Lumia 1520 or Lumia 930, you can only watch others use it first;

3. Technical Preview is for Windows Phone enthusiasts and technical experts. In addition to the absence of many features in Windows Phone 8.1, it may also directly brick your phone.

Of course, if you have the ability to download and have a full understanding of the results of your upgrade, then please click here