“Anniversary Update is coming this summer with waves of new features.”
The next major update to Windows 10 (code named Redstone) dubbed the Anniversary Update by Microsoft has been unveiled and it’s expected to be available to consumers sometime this summer (July 2016).
Here are a few facts from Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President, Windows and Devices Group about how Windows 10 has fared since launch;
In the eight months since launch, Windows 10 is off to the fastest start in Windows history, with over 270 million active devices, outpacing Windows 7 in the same timeframe by 145%. People are spending more time on Windows than ever before – over 75 billion hours – with the highest customer satisfaction of any version of Windows. We are on track to reach our ambitious goal of one billion Windows 10 devices in the next few years.
We welcome everyone to Windows 10, whether you have a new PC, a five-year-old PC, or a brand new Mac – we are building the most secure, productive, and fun platform for you.
The Windows 10 anniversary update is going to be free and available to all windows 10 users.
Some of the features coming in the anniversary update include:
1. Windows Hello Brings Biometric Security to Apps and Microsoft Edge
With the Windows 10 Anniversary Update it’s possible for you to use the same easy, yet strong, security of Windows Hello with Windows apps and Microsoft Edge, the first and only browser to natively support biometrics, with supporting sites.
2. Windows Ink Brings the Power of Windows to the Tip of Your Pen
Windows Ink is an all new experience, putting the power of Windows in the tip of your pen, enabling you to write on your device as you do on paper, creating sticky notes, drawing on a whiteboard, and easily sharing your analog thoughts in the digital world. Windows Ink is integrated into apps like Maps, Microsoft Edge and Office.
3. Cortana, Now More Helpful than Ever, with over 1,000 apps
Cortana will be available above the lock screen, giving you quicker access to your personal assistant for common tasks across all types of devices without unlocking your PC.
4. UWP apps come to Xbox through a Unified Windows Store and every Xbox One can become a dev kit With the Anniversary Update, any Xbox One can be a developer kit with Xbox Dev Mode, enabling anyone to develop for the living room
Also if you are already a Windows Insider then you might probably be using some of these features. If not you can try the new innovations coming in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update by joining the Windows Insider program and install the latest build.
NB: Starting today developers in the Windows Insider Program can access the Windows Anniversary SDK Preview to explore the new features.
Easter festive season is here again and what it promises is reduced pricing among stores with free gifts to offer.
We have put together some prices from the various stores running Easter discounts and sales with free gifts such as; Watches, glass protectors, covers, powerbanks, micro SDs, etc. With their online stores you can make your order and have it delivered right to you.
Telefonika
* Microsoft Lumia 532 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 240.00
* Microsoft Lumia 430 – GH¢ 240.00
* Microsoft Lumia 535 – GH¢ 430.00
* Microsoft Lumia 540 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 448.00
* Microsoft Lumia 550 – GH¢ 490.00
* Microsoft Lumia 1320 – GH¢ 650.00
* Microsoft Lumia 640 XL – GH¢ 715.00
* Microsoft Lumia 950 – GH¢ 2,490.00 * Microsoft Lumia 950 XL – GH¢ 2,790.00
* Microsoft Lumia 950 XL(Dual SIM)- GH¢ 2,990.00
Compu-Ghana
* Microsoft Lumia 430 (Dual SIM) – G H¢ 239.00
* Microsoft Lumia 532 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 239.00
* Microsoft Lumia 530 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 249.00
* Microsoft Lumia 630 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 399.00
* Microsoft Lumia 540 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 449.00
* Microsoft Lumia 550 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 499.00
* Microsoft Lumia 625 – GH¢ 569.00
* Microsoft Lumia 1320 – GH¢ 650.00
* Microsoft Lumia 640 XL(Dual SIM) – GH¢ 719.00
* Microsoft Lumia 730 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 759.00
* Microsoft Lumia 950 (Dual SIM) – GH¢ 2,069.00 * Microsoft Lumia 950 XL – GH¢ 2,259.00
Meet Samsung’s Galaxy TabPro S, a beautiful, ultra thin, detachable 2-in-1 optimized for entertainment and productivity.
The Galaxy TabPro S is the product of Microsoft and Samsung’s renewed partnership and shared vision for innovation.
Microsoft’s Executive Vice President, Windows and Devices Group, Terry Myerson when speaking earlier this year at Samsung’s Keynote event at CES 2016 spoke about this device;
The result of years of collaboration between Samsung, Intel and Microsoft. The end result is the Galaxy TabPro S – a beautiful, ultra thin, detachable 2-in-1 that is optimized for entertainment and offers productivity without compromise – the perfect device for both consumers and the enterprise.
The Galaxy TabPro S is packed with;
Intel® Core™ M3 Processor 2.2 GHz
Windows 10 Home
4 GB RAM
128 SSD
12″ Super AMOLED Full HD+: 2160 × 1440 Resolution
5200mAh, up to 10.5 hours of video play time
5MP Front and Rear Camera
The device comes in white and black colors and with a full-sized Detachable Keyboard Included.
Windows 10 Mobile is finally available for older Windows devices running Windows Phone 8.1 OS.
Photo Credit : neowin.net
Windows 10 Mobile is here at last for older Windows phone devices after months of waiting and rescheduling of Microsoft’s big update for mobile with respect to the one Windows ecosystem. Windows 10 mobile has been available officially since the release of the new devices, that come preinstalled with them.
Microsoft has been working to make this upgrade available to most if not all existing windows phone 8 and 8.1 devices, probably a reason for the delay.
The phones and devices list released by Microsoft, upgradeable to Windows 10 mobile are;
Lumia 1520
Lumia 930
Lumia 640
Lumia 640XL
Lumia 730
Lumia 735
Lumia 830
Lumia 532
Lumia 535
Lumia 540
Lumia 635 1GB
Lumia 636 1GB
Lumia 638 1GB
Lumia 430
Lumia 435
BLU Win HD w510u
BLU Win HD LTE x150q
MCJ Madosma Q501
Microsoft recommends that you download the UPGRADE ADVISOR app (for free, from store). This app will check on your hardware and storage and make sure you are set and ready for the upgrade installation. What this also means is that you’ll need to be running the upgradeable windows phone version of 8.1 GDR1 QFE8 or later.
Windows 10 Mobile upgrade is an OTA (over-the-air) update as such you’ll need to connect to a wifi for this. The upgrade size could be at least 1.4 GB or more depending on your device.
Even if you meet all requirements Microsoft still has a word of advise for you if you don’t see the update immediately,
The availability of Windows 10 Mobile as an upgrade for existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices varies by device manufacturer, device model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations and other factors.
So you what do I do if I joined the Windows Insiders and i’m already running the latest Windows 10 Mobile preview builds? Well you are actually up to date. If you don’t want to run preview builds any longer switch to the production flight and at the next update you’ll be set to normal. If you want to continue with the preview nothing changes for you.
If you do the upgrade and want to get back into the insider preview builds, you might have to check from this list if your device has been added.
Depending on your device there might be some features that will go missing and there are some other requirements for certain features to function. Microsoft lists them here;
Feature deprecation
When you install the Windows 10 upgrade, some features currently on your device will be modified or removed, including the following:
Notifications for missed calls, messages and emails on contact tiles is not supported at the time of Windows 10 Mobile release.
Me Tile and Me Card are no longer supported.
Cortana can no longer search for apps, settings, email, text messages, contacts and QR Codes on the device and can no longer open apps through voice commands.
“Hey Cortana” is no longer available on some upgraded devices.
Group tiles can no longer be used to receive social networking status updates.
Indoor Maps are no longer available for some locations.
Certain enterprise features, including Data Protection Under Lock, are not available. Please contact your Microsoft Volume Licensing representative for more information.
At time of Windows 10 Mobile release Outlook Mail app cannot open .EML attachments.
The Outlook Calendar app does not support Tasks.
The MDM functionality to prevent saving and sharing Office documents is not supported.
Additional requirements to use certain features
Cortana is only currently available on Windows 10 for the United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, India, Canada (English), Australia, and Japan.
Speech-to-text is only currently available on Windows 10 in the United States (English), United Kingdom (English), China (Simplified Chinese), France (French), Italy (Italian), Spain (Spanish), Germany (German), Canada (English), Australia (English), India (English) and Japan (Japanese).
Speech recognition, including Cortana, will vary by device.
At launch, Windows Hello is limited to selected premium phones and requires specialised hardware, including illuminated infrared camera sensor for facial recognition or a fingerprint reader that supports the Window Biometric Framework. To check for device compatibility and other important information, visit your device manufacturer’s website.
Continuum for phones will be limited to selected premium phones. Feature requires external monitor with DisplayPort, HDMI connector or compatible adaptor, and accessories that are compatible with Continuum for phones. All sold separately. App availability and experience vary by device and market.
Office 365 subscription required for some Office features.
Music and video streaming through Groove Music (formerly Xbox Music) or Films & TV apps is not available in all regions. For the most up-to-date list of regions, please go to the Xbox on Windows website.
Skype available only in select countries and regions. Calling to select countries and regions only. Excludes special, premium and non-geographic numbers. For details, visit the Office FAQ page
Microsoft account required for some features.
Let us know if you are receiving or aren’t noticing the update and what device you are using.
HP is back in the mobile business with a bang, They announced the HP Elite x3, a very high end windows 10 mobile device with a lot of focus on security, business and productivity.
HP Elite x3 is a very gorgeous looking device powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon 820, 2.15 GHz, quad core processor. It has 4GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage with SD card support of up to 2TB.
Sporting a 5.9″ diagonal WQHD AMOLED display with corning Gorilla Glass 4 & 530 Adreno GPU.
Has Qi wireless charging, iris scanner and fingerprint biometrics with Windows Hello (found at the back beneath rear camera flash)
Bluetooth 4.0 LE (supports Miracast), NFC, Dual nanoSIM, USB Type C and a Pogo Pin Design on the back, to enable a variety of peripherals to plug in.
With 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing camera with iris scanner for Windows Hello. IP67 certified – dust and water resistant (up to 1 meter and 30 minutes).
The phone also comes with Bitlocker 128-bit encryption, VPN-SSL, Intune MDM and Reset protection.
HP says the Elite x3 combines PC power and productivity, tablet portability, and smartphone connectivity in a sleek and secure device that can dock with your screens and keyboards when you need to work big.
4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal mass memory + up to 2TB Micro SD support
Dimensions
83.5 x7.8 x 161.8 mm
195.0 g
HP is making available as part of the productivity accessories for the Elite x3, the HP Mobile Extender & Desk Dock. With the power of Continuum and the ability of Universal Windows Platform (UWP) the accessories can give you the flexibility of using your phone as either a laptop, tablet or desktop PC.
The Mobile Extender is designed as an ultra-slim, near borderless 12.5″ diagonal display notebook that connects with the Elite x3 to achieve a seamless Windows Continuum computing experience. The Mobile Extender has a near-zero bezel with a 12.5-inch diagonal HD display that weighs less than 1000 grams.
The HP Desk Dock includes a DisplayPort for external monitors, two USB-A and one USB-C, plus a wired Ethernet Port, creating a rich desktop experience on larger screens.
“We believe in a world where technology will work for you and adapt to your needs, context and environment,” said Dion Weisler, president and chief executive officer, HP Inc.
“The HP Elite X3 is a revolutionary mobile device designed for an ever-changing, connected world, adjusting to business and personal needs so industries and individuals can keep reinventing how they operate, ideate and create what matters most to them.”
The Elite x3 will be available this summer to business customers and Windows Mobile fans. Pricing will be made known prior to release.
Haven you seen this? Do you think other manufactures will up their game and get into the windows Mobile ecosystem as well. Is this the device you’ve been waiting for? Tell us in the comments.
