I deleted mine and now I can't get it back. :-(Luckily, my original tile was restored with my backupDon't know why it doesn't work, otherwise.
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Windows Phone 8.1 |OT| Update 1
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Sky Interloper
Member
Yes! Ever since I got my iPhone ir has been the one thing I've missed the most, along with the live tiles. The iOS default is barebones, and the alternatives just aren't as good as the WP one.
I can only imagine the moaning in Windows Central. That place is barely over Crackberry in fanboy drivel.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
What happens first:
- Apple manages to fix the iOS third party keyboard issues so as to allow the WordFlow keyboard to work just as well as the WP version
-Microsoft makes significant strides in addressing the 3rd party app situation
Personally, I see Continuum coming along well. It seems that almost every week, a new app shows up as Continuum-ready. TripAdvisor got updated, works in Continuum. It's buggy still, but the more apps that work in that mode, the more powerful the functionality becomes.
- Apple manages to fix the iOS third party keyboard issues so as to allow the WordFlow keyboard to work just as well as the WP version
-Microsoft makes significant strides in addressing the 3rd party app situation
Personally, I see Continuum coming along well. It seems that almost every week, a new app shows up as Continuum-ready. TripAdvisor got updated, works in Continuum. It's buggy still, but the more apps that work in that mode, the more powerful the functionality becomes.
Sky Interloper
Member
That's assuming Apple can be arsed to fix the keyboard in iOS, which I don't believe is high in their priorities. I wonder if the number of users is significant in their eyes.
I think one of the biggest problems that Microsoft currently has with developers - aside from the marketshare one - is platform stability. We have gone through 3 different paradigms in programming since WP7, and that just had to make people wary. Yet now it seems that the UWP is here to stay though, and as you say, new apps are being both published annd updated ever since the launch of Windows 10. But MS still has to fix the mess that is currently their phone proposal, and create confidence in both users and app developers.
If they don't, they won't be able to escape the wait and see vicious cycle that has surrounded the OS since WP8.
The problem with the transition from wp7 to wp8 was that the was no upgrade path for wp7 users. Wp8 was a clean slate, software and hardware wise. Wp8 couldn't even run wp7 apps at all, unlike w10 (UWP being a super set of Windows 8.1 api). While its taking longer than expected, most wp8.1 devices should be able to upgrade to 10 (minus the ones with 4GB storage, unfortunately).
NeOak
Member
brotkasten
Member
Fantastic news. I really hope the Android port isn't far behind.
brotkasten
Member
But Android has a Microsoft lock screen, launcher, better possibility of Cortana integration, the apps and soon Word Flow.
Pretty much every Microsoft Garage and Office app is released first on iOS, with some of their games being Windows and iOS exclusive; Castle Siege and Spartan Strike.
juliushandle
Member
Might give it a go. Have been using SwiftKey up to now after not really liking the Google keyboard.
Edit - Is there a WP theme for it?
juliushandle
Member
I didn't bother to look but there are tons of options.
RoyalLaFlame
Banned
Windows Phone is better on iOS than in the actual Windows Phone OS.
Next stop: MS making Android phones with their software pre-installed.
Next stop: MS making Android phones with their software pre-installed.
The Faceless Master
Member
well, they already had Cyanogen and Samsung doing that so it wouldn't be a stretch.
I messed around with it. Better than Google Now (which is still absolute crap) but very sluggish to use.
Unless Cortana includes a launcher, I'm not going to use it.
Most likely soon. After all, looks like Microsoft can just ditch Windows 10 Mobile and port everything to Android if Universal Apps concept doesn't pick up any traction within the next two years.
Only if you don't care about smartphones for the rest of the world.
I just swiped up with Nova to activate it
RoyalLaFlame
Banned
Yeah, I totally forgot they already did that. Still, MS wouldn't make an Android phone...
I think.
juliushandle
Member
i use Outlook on Android. it has a fault where you sometimes have to delete mail multiple times before it's actually deleted and it's kinda sluggish but still prefer it to google mail/calendar. Outlook has widgets for full screen home pages for calendar and inbox which I find useful.
if and when Cortana improves on Android; allows for more commands and runs less sluggish, then I'll likely leave WP for good.
edit: Microsoft might as well release Edge, Maps, and a live tile launcher too. heck, bring the Windows store over. no need to fork Android but having their own store is going to make for additional revenue for movies and music.
if and when Cortana improves on Android; allows for more commands and runs less sluggish, then I'll likely leave WP for good.
edit: Microsoft might as well release Edge, Maps, and a live tile launcher too. heck, bring the Windows store over. no need to fork Android but having their own store is going to make for additional revenue for movies and music.
Cyanogen now has Cortana baked in.
megarockexe
Member
Ugh, what am I supposed to do about pictures in the Camera Roll no longer being sorted under the right month on 8.1? Everything is just tacked on under December 2015 except screenshots, which means I have to scroll past it to see my pictures. It's awful.
Anton Sugar
Member
6tin 3.0 out for W10 mobile AND desktop...!
Now I need 6sec and 6tag.
Sky Interloper
Member
Microsoft said to be announcing Lumia 650 on February 1; reported to be the 'last Lumia'
Eh, considering that the Lumia name has at least some sort of recognition I don't know what to think. I would have thought that the rebranding would only apply to the flagships.
Eh, considering that the Lumia name has at least some sort of recognition I don't know what to think. I would have thought that the rebranding would only apply to the flagships.
antiquegamer
Member
New team doesn't want to be associate with Nokia name. Surface Phone later this year or bust.
Using Cortana on my One Plus One and it work good, now I just need windows phone keyboard.
Been using my new 950 for a few days now. Finally pulled the trigger after dropping my 920 for the umpteenth time and finally breaking the screen after close to 3 years. So far, I've been pretty happy. Some random reboots, but the kicker is that I can't sync my primary account email in the Outlook application. Groovy. I'm guessing hard reset is the only fix for that...funny thing is, it was fine then got a system update of some sort and bammo, no workie after. That being said, voice text for just about everything is aces and is very accurate. Cranking out paragraphs in a few seconds on Whatsapp is a lifesaver.
Did you create an app password? Your primary account is that in the password field. Not your normal password if that's the case.
Pretty much every Microsoft Garage and Office app is released first on iOS, with some of their games being Windows and iOS exclusive; Castle Siege and Spartan Strike.
Don't forget Age of Empires: World Domination which was soft launched a couple of weeks ago. iOS and Android.
RoyalLaFlame
Banned
What the hell? I would actually play that.Don't forget Age of Empires: World Domination which was soft launched a couple of weeks ago. iOS and Android.
I wonder if MS has decided to just make 1 yearly high end surface phone (with XL model) and let the 3rd party oem make the rest.
juliushandle
Member
bring on the Surface Phone
Twin Tails
Member
Definitely happy with Win10 on Lumia Icon. Fast and zippy, runs great. Not going back to 8. Also glad I got Core player cause music app on WP continue to look terrible.
That would be stupid.
Didn't buy a 950/950XL specifically for that later this year. Don't fail me Panos...
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
Soon guys, soon. I was listening to Verge podcast sometime ago, and last MS hardware event seriously turned some heads around; everyone is actually looking forward to what MS does next. Such a rare thing to see in tech. Just 2 years ago, no one gave shit about MS conference other than xbox fans for their E3 presentation.
Considering I have had relatively severe hardware issues with every single Surface I owned apart from the original RT - my excitement that Panos' pumped and inspired team is taking over the division is very limited.
But what can you say, the Apple division inside Microsoft is spreading hype in the user base and in the media alike, so it can't be all bad.
But what can you say, the Apple division inside Microsoft is spreading hype in the user base and in the media alike, so it can't be all bad.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Yep, Surface products are very pretty but have mostly suffered from bugs and such. I feel more confident in phones with the old Nokia team and their fantastic hardware, but they gutted that team, as evidenced by the average build quality in the 950.
Panos is hungry.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
I don't expect any ground breaking news from MS at the MWC, but let me know if you are interested in something in particular.
brotkasten
Member
Can you ask them why they're using such a shit SoC for the 650?
Hoping for something other than "because we don't caaaaaare"
I just cant see MS making a Surface branded budget phone, goes against everything the Surface brand stands for and would dilute the brand like they did with xbox which they admitted was a mistake and confusing.
They could make a high and mid (like they do with the tablets) but I think they look at apple as the main competition in hardware and probably looking to make one phone to compete with the iPhone.
LowerLevel
Member
Thanks for this. About to make the jump.