Unofficial changelog reveals some new WP8 GDR3 features

08 October, 2013
The changelog also touches upon Nokia's Butterweet shimmer firmware and new Glance Screen colors.

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  • AnonD-75819
  • Hkq
  • 08 Oct 2013

Finally some forward steps. Good job ms at this rate wp will have all smartphone features by 2015.

Then i will consider for buying a wp(if it still remains nokia).

File manager is needed..i do need to keep my pics, txt, rar, zip files in separate location.

Please this time allow custom profile to set ringtone level.

And don't forget to put navigation button on explorer.

But i think addition of these features would be in next iteration of wp and old users would not be provided the update because there hardware would not be able to cope with these software changes.

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    • AnonD-186578
    • 0xH
    • 08 Oct 2013

    Anonymous, 08 Oct 2013usb otg??? anyone??otg?
    Im from europe, croatia, sorry...
    otg isnt on the go lol, is it?

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      • Anonymous
      • 4Gj
      • 08 Oct 2013

      I have been skeptical of Windows Phone over the years. As a former iPhone user, I was afraid of vendor lock-in that happens with all of Apple's products, and I wanted something robust that was more than a toy. I switched to Android phones but I am getting tired of the fragmentation and slow interface. I am currently dealing with tons of spyware on my Android phone. The phone was top of the line with my carrier just eighteen months ago, but it no longer receives updates. Worse, it is littered with malware and spyware, a common occurrence in the Android world per the testimony of my acquaintances. Now it looks like GMail is spying on my email through what Google calls "targeted advertising." Enough!

      Luckily I am due for an upgrade soon. I have been to a local phone store to try out all of the phones, and the ones that really impressed me were the Microsoft Lumia Windows Phones. Not only were they built with the highest quality materials, but the interface is phenominally clean and quick. There are live tiles which allow information to flow to my home screen without wasting space or causing clutter. Sure, the Microsoft Application Store is young and may not have 500,000 apps, but it's quality, not quantity that I'm worried about. I just need about a dozen or so well written programs to conduct my daily business. Windows Phone is the fastest growing smartphone percentage wise, so the app store will only get better. Plus, I look forward to being able to edit my documents on the fly with Microsoft Office on the way in to work. With a trusted name like Microsoft and Outlook.com, I also don't have to worry about being "Scroogled" and having my personal email targeted for advertisements.

      I can't wait to join the growing number of smartphone users who are making the switch to Windows Phone. Windows Phone 8 is a great OS that provides excellent value for money. I would recommend this phone to everyone. If you value privacy and quality, Windows Phone is the way of the future!

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        • Anonymous
        • wYE
        • 08 Oct 2013

        usb otg??? anyone??

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          • AnonD-186578
          • 0xH
          • 08 Oct 2013

          LamiaLove, 08 Oct 2013You have got to be kidding... Nokia is the only manufactur... moreI picked it bcoz & bcoz, but I would never think that those 58880 pixels would ruin my plans...
          DAMN

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            • wiz
            • fkZ
            • 08 Oct 2013

            What about Lumia 820 is it gonna to be able for that new update ?

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              • LamiaLove
              • MSF
              • 08 Oct 2013

              AnonD-186578, 08 Oct 2013Dammit dammit dammit.... I ordered Ativ S wich has 1280x72... moreYou have got to be kidding...
              Nokia is the only manufacturer that cares enough to bring its own enhancements on top of WP and you go buy a Samsung?!
              GG, man, GG!

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                • AnonD-186578
                • 0xH
                • 08 Oct 2013

                What to do?
                Its coming tommorow...
                Pay it & take it or what?
                Ufffffff.......

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                  • AnonD-174082
                  • I0x
                  • 08 Oct 2013

                  Just read on TheInquirer.net how INvidia had to CRIPPLE it's LINUX drivers. KNow why?? To maintain parity with the WINDOWS experience. And not Windows XP. Or Windows Mobile 6.0. Get it? 'Nuff said.

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                    • AnonD-186578
                    • 0xH
                    • 08 Oct 2013

                    Dammit dammit dammit....
                    I ordered Ativ S wich has 1280x720
                    Someone shoot me now...
                    D A M N

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                      • AnonD-193739
                      • nbu
                      • 08 Oct 2013

                      WP still Beeta OS

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                        • AnonD-176544
                        • KFQ
                        • 08 Oct 2013

                        nice......

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                          • Anonymous
                          • EJR
                          • 08 Oct 2013

                          r, 08 Oct 2013what about proper file managerwhat is mean by proper file manager?
                          Get a tablet or laptop

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                            • AnonD-70018
                            • ptQ
                            • 08 Oct 2013

                            r, 08 Oct 2013what about proper file managerNot really anywhere near the top of the demands.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • t}n
                              • 08 Oct 2013

                              Awesome specifications, great job MS & NOKIA

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                                • Anonymous
                                • utq
                                • 08 Oct 2013

                                file manager is also coming dude .. just see including notification center ;)

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                                  • PAX
                                  • 08 Oct 2013

                                  what about proper file manager