That's probably the only thing that can stop me from jumping ship.
A legit Surface Phone with VaporMg case.
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That's probably the only thing that can stop me from jumping ship.
A legit Surface Phone with VaporMg case.
The Surface Phone isn't ready to be released this year and it's probably the 14" Surface.
Rubino's "what to expect" article with far more information is up.
http://www.windowscentral.com/what-expect-microsofts-windows-10-devices-event-nyc
LukasTaves
Member
14" surface?
Not sure I'd like that, but it could be nice in another form factor (like a detachable all in one for your home or something)
Not sure I'd like that, but it could be nice in another form factor (like a detachable all in one for your home or something)
SurfaceTV
So the Surface Hub?
Lol, no, I meant a little set top box.
Astral/H3X
Member
Gimme the damn phone and let me trade my watch in -- it's been 2 months and it's peeling on me; not very impressive for a fitness band.
I mean, it's an AWESOME fitness band, but it could use some durability.
I mean, it's an AWESOME fitness band, but it could use some durability.
Build 10536 rolling out now!
Improvements:
Known issues:
Improvements:
- Insider Hub is now included again!
- Mobile hotspot functionality has been fixed.
- Voice input has been updated to add support for Japanese and English (India) speech recognition.
- Single hop updates are again available from Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview for all devices.
- Two-factor authentication is fixed when setting up a device for both text and phone authentication.
- Start screen will successfully load instead of failing with Loading displayed in a loop until device was rebooted. (We are still tracking down an issue were it may show Loading for a few seconds.)
- Quite Hours\Do Not Disturb has been fixed.
- Delay in showing date and time on Lock screen has been improved.
- Pinch and zoom in Maps now works as expected.
Known issues:
- After rebooting your phone, you wont see notifications, such as new messages, until you unlock your phone. After that, you should see notifications for new messages just fine.
- zStorage appears in the Settings app under System and clicking on it causes the Settings app to crash.
- Camera upload to OneDrive may not be enabled based on prior settings. To fix this, make sure you are running the latest version of OneDrive by opening the top left navigation bar, then settings on the right to verify that camera upload is turned on and you have the latest app (version 17.2).
- Insiders will not be able to move from Slow to Fast rings temporarily; we are working on a fix but in the interim to move a device from Slow to Fast you will need to use the Windows Phone Recovery Tool to first start on Windows Phone 8.1 and opt directly into the Fast ring.
- Additional languages for speech and keyboards wont be available until tomorrow (9/15) and will error if you try to download. If you already have languages for speech and keyboards downloaded to your phone prior to upgrading, they will remain and available to use.
Steelyuhas
Member
The most likely scenario considering a rumor actually surfaced about it. The big question on that is the form factor though.
Another one bites the dust: https://medium.com/@ozziepeeps/goodbye-windows-phone-44ffb9ce7bcf
Good riddance. Mark was dragging the community down anyway.
He is super pumped.
So the lock screen content shows up instantly now. Unfortunately there is a flicker on it that is annoying. It shows up, goes away, and shows up again. Progress though, I guess.
EDIT: Interesting, there are two updates to go through. Probably shouldn't have done this second one 20 minutes before a conference call I have to get on.
EDIT: Interesting, there are two updates to go through. Probably shouldn't have done this second one 20 minutes before a conference call I have to get on.
juliushandle
Member
I'm stuck on 0% but then it told me I need wifi
juliushandle
Member
A mere mention of a surface phone would all but kill potential sales of the 950s.
Can't imagine they would bother having both.
a Master Ninja
Member
Goodbye Windows Phone if true
lastflowers
Banned
Goodbye Windows Phone if true
Shit, same for me then too. (I doubt this is the case. But then again....if I wasn't on Verizon...)
Goodbye Windows Phone if true
I'm holding out. Will buy if it's not true.
Leaked shots showed no carrier branding.
Not going to really comment on 10536 as it is still super rough and we've been over this time and time again. Only exception being that MS wrote a big section on the 10536 blog post about the updated Photos app and it still is absolutely atrocious and not useable.
I found this nifty little glitch when it went haywire before going to the .0004 revision:
It was the lockscreen showing up in the task manager view. "Windows Default Lock..."
I think this points towards custom - real ones this time, hopefully - lock screens.
Store downloading a new runtime package? I thought this was interesting. Side note, not sure if it is a glitch or not, but why are the Outlook apps 339MB??
Also, my android apps stopped loading. They just crash before getting into the actual app.
I found this nifty little glitch when it went haywire before going to the .0004 revision:
It was the lockscreen showing up in the task manager view. "Windows Default Lock..."
I think this points towards custom - real ones this time, hopefully - lock screens.
Store downloading a new runtime package? I thought this was interesting. Side note, not sure if it is a glitch or not, but why are the Outlook apps 339MB??
Also, my android apps stopped loading. They just crash before getting into the actual app.
NeOak
Member
Goodbye Windows Phone if true
Funny, I'm on AT&T and getting a 950XL would be a downgrade in usability from my 1520. No capacitive buttons.
LostMyNarbles
Member
AT&T Exclusivity would be a giant middle finger to any Windows Phone fans still around that aren't using AT&T. That being said it wouldn't surprise me since Verizon and Sprint have pretty much given up on WP and I think T-Mobile's been known to pull their WP models off shelves after a period of not selling.
Broman1978
Junior Member
So after installing the new 10 Preview, my Twitter app is missing and yet it says in the store that Twitter is already installed on the phone.. wtf?
Broman1978
Junior Member
I cant uninstall it because its not there in the list =(
brotkasten
Member
Again, AT&T exclusivity is most likely because no one else wants to carry the phones.
Opus Angelorum
Member
The latest build is a big improvement on the last.
The lock screen still has a touch of lag but much quicker, Store is more responsive and everything in general feels snappy.
Only thing that still stands out is accessing favourites from Edge, it seems to pause for 5+ seconds before loading. Not every time though.
The lock screen still has a touch of lag but much quicker, Store is more responsive and everything in general feels snappy.
Only thing that still stands out is accessing favourites from Edge, it seems to pause for 5+ seconds before loading. Not every time though.
LukasTaves
Member
So, looking at the blog post about the new update I guess that the 40mp+ PureView dream is officially dead?
They are telling 1020 to either go back to 8.1, or wait until launch when they will have the old app available at the store.
But the new camera app already supports all current Lumina Camera features except raw and 41mp support (and living images, that they do make a mention it's coming). If they are not adding those back then it's for sure because they don't plan to have any other cell phone coming up that make use of the features.
They are telling 1020 to either go back to 8.1, or wait until launch when they will have the old app available at the store.
But the new camera app already supports all current Lumina Camera features except raw and 41mp support (and living images, that they do make a mention it's coming). If they are not adding those back then it's for sure because they don't plan to have any other cell phone coming up that make use of the features.
I've had those issues since installing the last build. Really hope they crunch to get this thing ready for November. This update is an improvement but time will tell if the performance goes to shit after a few weeks like the last build. Even running how it is now, the performance isn't there yet.
LukasTaves
Member
This is funny*. Just finished the two updates, but my lock screen is still stuck on loading for over a hour now
And I'm definitely on 10536.1004, just checked.
*Not really
Edit: Not sure if the speed will kick on once it finishes doing some of the background stuff, but so far it's slower than any other win10 mobile build for me. Resuming screens everywhere, even invoking task switcher and going back to the app I had opened makes the app resume. And the start screen finally appeared, but it's sluggishly and takes a few seconds for any app I tap to even attempt to start running.
And I'm definitely on 10536.1004, just checked.
*Not really
Edit: Not sure if the speed will kick on once it finishes doing some of the background stuff, but so far it's slower than any other win10 mobile build for me. Resuming screens everywhere, even invoking task switcher and going back to the app I had opened makes the app resume. And the start screen finally appeared, but it's sluggishly and takes a few seconds for any app I tap to even attempt to start running.
maximum360
Member
If there's multi-carrier option why even bother.
By the way, just my luck, my phone is stuck in a reboot loop. I got a message today that encouraged updating now or by September 18th I think. I opted to do it today. After waiting a while I got a frown and my phone has been stuck in a reboot loop ever since. It attempts to install the update immediately after reboot but after a few seconds it reboot again.
Halp!
juliushandle
Member
their models need to be like the new Moto X, unlocked phones to work with every carrier. also, focus on carriers/retailers like cricket, metro, walmart, etc where cost is king and the new 550 model will do very well.
yankeehater
Member
So I have been using an icon that I bought used off craigslist for 3 months now. I have a free upgrade waiting at verizon but I wanted to wait until the new phones are announced. If they really are AT&T exclusive I will probably just give up and get an android phone. Verizon has the best coverage in my area and they also give a discount to teachers. I really hope that MS doesnt screw over the people that support their products by making the new phones carrier exclusive.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
juliushandle
Member
these aren't "exclusive" due to some microsoft att business deal. they're exclusive by default because no one else wants their phones. other carriers will probably carry the 550 and 850 to satisfy frugal and business customers.
maximum360
Member
I have up and tried to hard reset but even that does not work. I have the Samung Ativ S Neo on Sprint.
Well that's not the worst thing.
It was always obvious that they needed to keep one budget phone in their portfolio. If it really is just the one.
Budget (5)
Mid-range/business (8)
High end (9)
Specialty phone (x86? camera?) (10?)
That and a phablet of each one of them and they're set.
Maybe leave out the mid-range option too.
lastflowers
Banned
ugh, one-handed mode is sooooo ugly.
Probably really useful for those phablets though.
Yo actually I want this to replace my 635, hope it drops soon.
640 already EOL xD
Steelyuhas
Member
Gotta have something to make a larger device useable with hamburger menus.