Microsoft officially unveiled the updated mobile operating system Windows Phone 8.1 and talked about the innovations that are waiting for the owners of smartphones based on the new platform.
One of the main innovations in the Update 1 for Windows Phone 8.1 will be the adaptation of Cortana voice aid for users from the UK and China. In the latter case, Cortana will receive a new design, and different from other sites animations and sounds. In all adaptations tailored to the particular national pronunciation of different words and other "finer points". When Cortana can begin to "communicate" with Russian users of Windows Phone, is still unknown.
In the address book, Windows Phone will contact Cortana, and by connecting the smartphone at Blutooth car audio system, the user can "call» Cortana (say «Call Cortana»), to akivirovat voice control function, without taking smartphone in hand.
In Windows Phone 8.1 appeared so-called "live" folder, which can display the changes and updates to them are in the tiles. To join the tiles in a folder to drag one tile to another, then the folder will be created automatically, and you will need to enter its name. Tiles in a folder can be any size, as well as on the main screen.
Another change will be updated music app Xbox Music, which has a higher performance, as well as the ability to sync in the background. With Xbox Music users can listen to music stored on the servers of Microsoft, with a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets and consoles Xbox One.
Finally, the application "Messages" in the Windows Phone 8.1 smartphones will allow owners to select individual messages to delete or forward.
Output public version of Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 is expected next week. The first stage can access thereto to obtain the developers, then - normal users.