Neowin News Feed for: Gdr3

Lumia Black update begins rollout to Nokia Lumia 625

Andy Weir — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:11:26 +0000

Nokia's Lumia Black update - which includes Windows Phone 8 Update 3 - is now starting to roll out to the Lumia 625, although some features will not be compatible with the device's lower-end hardware. Read more...

Nokia launches Lumia Black update worldwide, comes with folders and lots of new features

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:44:17 +0000

Nokia has just announced that they've started rolling out their Black update worldwide. Along with GDR3 features this update brings folders and Nokia exclusive apps such as Beamer and Storyteller. Read more...

GDR3 brings powered-off charging to some HTC Windows Phones

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:11:36 +0000

HTC Windows Phone users have a bit of good news coming their way as handsets updated to GDR3 now support powered-off charging, a widely requested feature that been curiously absent from Windows Phone. Read more...

Xbox Video remains absent in Windows Phone 8's Update 3

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 17:33:38 +0000

Microsoft's Xbox Video digital media platform remains absent in the company's latest update to Windows Phone 8, despite earlier indications that the service would come before the end of the year. Read more...

Windows Phone 8 'Update 3' preview for developers released

John Callaham — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:57:55 +0000

As promised, Microsoft has released the first preview version of the 'Update 3' features for Windows Phone 8 for app developers to check out in the Windows Phone Store. Read more...

Microsoft's Joe Belfiore: Lack of key apps still a problem for Windows Phone

John Callaham — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:16:41 +0000

Microsoft's Windows Phone leader Joe Belfiore stated that the lack of key apps made for the OS is still the biggest issue for Microsoft and that it needs to be made more attractive for developers. Read more...

Microsoft reveals "Update 3" for Windows Phone 8

Andy Weir — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:46:41 +0000

Microsoft has announced details of "Update 3" for Windows Phone 8, bringing 1080p and quad-core CPU support, plus screen-rotation lock, a new Driving Mode and the ability to close apps after use. Read more...

Nokia Lumia 1520 to launch on September 26th?

Bailey Stein — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:08:24 +0000

A new tweet from @evleaks claims that the Nokia Lumia 1520 will launch on September 26th, the same day as the Nokia event in New York bringing the first ever Windows Phone 8 "Phablet" to market. Read more...

Windows Phone 8 GDR3 screenshots leak [Update]

Bailey Stein — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 15:23:54 +0000

The upcoming Windows Phone 8 update, GDR3, has been leaked and showcases several new features. This update is believed to be released in November, alongside two new devices from Nokia and HTC. Read more...

GDR3 on Windows Phone could bring individual volume controls and Quick Settings

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:59:03 +0000

A new report from unnamed sources says that some of the most requested features could make their way into GDR3, including individual volume controls and easy access to basic settings such as Wi-fi. Read more...

Nokia's Bandit phablet to be called Lumia 1520

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:06:17 +0000

Nokia's upcoming phablet device will reportedly be called the Lumia 1520. This device is expected to come with a 6-inch screen capable of 1080p resolution and Windows Phone GDR3. Read more...

Will Windows Phone 8 finally get a notification center in next update?

John Callaham — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 08:48:38 +0000

A new rumor claims that Nokia is already testing the GDR3 update for Windows Phone 8, which may include the long awaited notification center feature as well as other additions. Read more...

HTC's new Windows Phone to come in the fall, reaffirms commitment to Windows Phone

Michael Allison — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:05:49 +0000

Rumors of HTC receding from the Windows Phone market appear to have been greatly exaggerated as the company gears up to reveal a new Windows Phone 8 flagship device this fall with the release of GDR3 Read more...

Windows Phone GDR3 update to bring UI changes, rotation lock; now in testing

Andy Weir — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:38:41 +0000

New details have emerged about the Windows Phone 'GDR3' update - the last of 2013 - which is said to bring a range of new features, in addition to support for quad-core processors and 1080p displays. Read more...

A vision of how Windows Phone 8.1 could look

Andy Weir — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:20:26 +0000

Windows Phone 8.1 may still be months away, but we've had a go at visualising what it might look like, showcased on the fictional Nokia Lumia 1080 phablet. Check it out and share your thoughts. Read more...

Visual Studio 2013 hints at 1080p Windows Phones

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 03:36:16 +0000

1080p assets for a Windows Phone emulator have been spotted in Visual Studio 2013, giving the strongest indication yet that Microsoft is gearing up to support 1080p Windows Phones very soon Read more...

HTC working on a One variant with Windows Phone and GDR3

Brad Sams — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:28:17 +0000

HTC is preparing to launch a new Windows Phone this fall that will resemble the HTC One, launching with the GDR3 update onboard, and a few other features like Beats Audio and a metal body. Read more...

Windows Phone 8 notifications center and UI changes appear in leaked screenshots

Andy Weir — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:13:37 +0000

A series of leaked screenshots appear to reveal a new notifications center in Windows Phone 8, along with various UI changes, including the ability to close background tasks on the multitasking pane. Read more...

Rumour: An update to the Windows Phone 8 interface?

Andrew Stevenson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:45:21 +0000

With Windows Phone 8 due to support larger screens and 1080p, the operating system's UI could be getting a slight makeover, adding an extra column of tiles being to the Start screen. Read more...