Windows 10 For Phones: Newer Builds Are Expected To Roll Out Faster

The first preview build of Windows 10 for phone was released by Microsoft in February and since then it has not released a new build. The International Business Times report from March 10 states that leaked photos of a newer build have surfaced However, Microsoft has not confirmed anything on it, but fresh news reveals that the Redmond giant is aiming to roll out newer builds at faster rate.

According to Nokia Power User, Gabriel Aul, the Engineering General Manager with the Redmond giant who is also leading the Windows 10 Insider program, is hinting that Microsoft is planning to deliver according to the feedback it has received through the Insider app for the Windows 10 for phone OS. He has clarified that the firm is making adjustments to roll out builds at quicker pace to Windows Insiders.

Neowin’s report states that a post on the Insider Hub revealed that the Windows team would be actively rolling out builds on daily basis. Soon after, Aul posted a clarification tweet that explained that the post internal information aimed for the developers and not for the general users.

The existing Windows 10 for phone preview with build number 8.10.142.19.341 is only available for six Lumia devices, namely, the Lumia 630, the Lumia 635, the Lumia 636, the Lumia 638, the Lumia 730 and the Lumia 830. According to the IBTimes published on March 4, the next build is expected to feature the much hyped Spartan browser.

The Spartan browser is expected to contain newer features like Inking Support that will allow users to add notes to web pages. The second new feature of the Spartan browser is the Reading Mode that will offer the best reading experience by getting rid of all the clutter on the web page. Lastly, the Spartan browser will come integrated with the Cortana digital voice assistant from Microsoft.

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