Windows 8 phone is a new operating system based on windows 8 by microsoft.
The following features were confirmed at Microsoft's 'sneak peek' at Windows Phone on June 20, 2012 and the unveiling of Windows Phone 8 on October 29, 2012:[16][17][18]
Due to the switch to the NT kernel, Windows Phone 8 also supports native 128-bit Bitlocker encryption and Secure Boot. Windows Phone 8 also supports NTFS due to this switch.[19]
A user can switch between "active" tasks by pressing and holding the Back button, but any application listed may not actually still be running and the user may have to wait for the application to resume from its suspended state on selection (similar to the multitasking experience in Apple's iOS);.[20]
Applications may register background tasks which are run under certain conditions, such as a network connection being established or battery power running low, but an application cannot guarantee that it will remain running if another application is brought to the foreground and may be paused or terminated by the OS at any time.
There is no way to force quit an application.
In certain markets, NFC support on Windows Phone 8 can also be used to conduct in-person transactions through credit and debit cards stored on the phone through the Wallet application. Carriers may activate the NFC feature through SIM or integrated phone hardware. Orange will be first carrier to support NFC on Windows Phone 8. Besides NFC support for transactions, Wallet can also be used to store credit cards in order to make Windows Phone Store and other in-app purchases (which is also a new feature), and can be used to store coupons and loyalty cards.[23]
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The following features were confirmed at Microsoft's 'sneak peek' at Windows Phone on June 20, 2012 and the unveiling of Windows Phone 8 on October 29, 2012:[16][17][18]
Core
Windows Phone 8 is the first mobile OS from Microsoft to use the Windows NT kernel, which is the same kernel that runs Windows 8. The operating system adds improved file system, drivers, network stack, security components, media and graphics support. Using the NT kernel, Windows Phone can now support multi-core CPUs of up to 64 cores, as well as 1280x720 and 1280x768 resolutions, in addition to the base 800x480 resolution already available on Windows Phone 7. Furthermore, Windows Phone 8 also adds support for MicroSD cards, which are commonly used to add extra storage to phones.Due to the switch to the NT kernel, Windows Phone 8 also supports native 128-bit Bitlocker encryption and Secure Boot. Windows Phone 8 also supports NTFS due to this switch.[19]
Web
Internet Explorer 10 is the default browser in Windows Phone 8 and carries over key improvements also found in the desktop version. The navigation interface has been simplified down to a single customizable button (defaults to stop / refresh) and the address bar. While users can change the button to a 'Back' button, there is no way to add a 'Forward' button.Multitasking
Windows Phone 8, like its predecessor Windows Phone 7, doesn't allow third-party applications to truly multi-task. The OS can multi-task and so can applications provided on the device by Microsoft and trusted suppliers.A user can switch between "active" tasks by pressing and holding the Back button, but any application listed may not actually still be running and the user may have to wait for the application to resume from its suspended state on selection (similar to the multitasking experience in Apple's iOS);.[20]
Applications may register background tasks which are run under certain conditions, such as a network connection being established or battery power running low, but an application cannot guarantee that it will remain running if another application is brought to the foreground and may be paused or terminated by the OS at any time.
There is no way to force quit an application.
Kids Corner
Windows Phone 8 adds Kids Corner, which operates as a kind of "guest mode". The user chooses which applications and games appear on the Kids Corner. When Kids Corner is activated, apps and games installed on the device can be played or accessed without touching the data of the main user signed in to the Windows Phone.[17]Rooms
Rooms is a feature added specifically for group messaging and communication. Using Rooms, users can contact and see Facebook and Twitter updates only from members of the group created.[17]Data Sense
As a prime feature to Verizon Windows Phones, Data Sense allows users to set data usage limits based on their individual plan. DataSense can restrict background data when the user is near their set limit (a heart icon is used to notify the user when background tasks are being automatically stopped).[21] Sprint, with their release of HTC 8XT, also includes the Data Sense app. Support for Data Sense is being studied by AT&T [22]NFC and Wallet
Select Windows Phones running Windows Phone 8 add NFC capability, which allows for data transfer between two Windows Phone devices, or between a Windows Phone device, and a Windows 8 computer or tablet, using a feature called "Tap and Send".In certain markets, NFC support on Windows Phone 8 can also be used to conduct in-person transactions through credit and debit cards stored on the phone through the Wallet application. Carriers may activate the NFC feature through SIM or integrated phone hardware. Orange will be first carrier to support NFC on Windows Phone 8. Besides NFC support for transactions, Wallet can also be used to store credit cards in order to make Windows Phone Store and other in-app purchases (which is also a new feature), and can be used to store coupons and loyalty cards.[23]
Other features
- Xbox SmartGlass allows control of an Xbox 360 with a phone (Available for Windows Phone, iOS and Android)
- Xbox Music services support playback audio files in Windows Phone, as well as music purchases.
- Xbox Video services support playback of video files in Windows Phone but not video purchases.[24]
- Native code support (C++), allows for simplified porting from platforms such as Android, Symbian, and iOS
- Simplified porting of Windows 8 apps to Windows Phone 8 (compatibility with Windows 8 "Modern UI" apps)
- Remote device management of Windows Phone similar to management of Windows PCs
- VoIP and video chat integration for any VoIP or video chat app (integrates into the phone dialer, people hub)
- Firmware over the air for Windows Phone updates
- Minimum 36 month support of Windows Phone updates to Windows Phone 8 devices
- Camera app now supports "lenses", which allow third parties to skin and add features to camera interface
- Native screen capture is added by pressing home and power buttons simultaneously
- Hebrew language support is added for Microsoft to introduce Windows Phone to the Israeli market.[25] windows 8 phone runs on the devices below:
- Nokia Lumia 920
- Nokia Lumia 820
- Samsung ATIV S
- Samsung ATIV S Neo
(for Sprint Corporation) - Samsung ATIV Odyssey
(for Verizon Wireless) - HTC 8X
- HTC 8S
- HTC 8XT
(for Sprint Corporation) - Huawei Ascend W1
- Huawei Ascend W2
- Nokia Lumia 520
- Nokia Lumia 521
- Nokia Lumia 620
- Nokia Lumia 625
- Nokia Lumia 720
- Nokia Lumia 810
(for T-Mobile US) - Nokia Lumia 820
- Nokia Lumia 822
(for Verizon Wireless) - Nokia Lumia 920
- Nokia Lumia 925
- Nokia Lumia 928
(for Verizon Wireless) - Nokia Lumia 1020
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