Windows Phone 8 OS Features


Windows Phone 8 codename "Apollo" is the next generation of Windows Phone, as officially confirmed by MS at an MSDN seminar in August 2011.

Windows Phone 8.0.9903.10 (Apollo)

Release Date : 29 Oct, 2012

Features :
  • Transitions to core components from Windows 8, including kernel, file system, drivers, network stack, security components, media and graphics support
  • Support for multi-core CPUs of up to 64 cores
  • Support for WXGA (1280×720, 1280×768) resolutions
  • Support for MicroSD cards
  • Internet Explorer 10
  • Background multitasking (enhanced)
  • NFC support added, including payment and content sharing with WP8 and Windows 8 machines 
  • Native code support (C and C++), simplified porting from platforms such as Android, Symbian, and iOS (Native code is also supported in Windows Phone 7 for vendors, carriers and key partners)
  • Simplified porting of Windows 8 apps to Windows Phone 8
  • Nokia map technology 
  • Native 128-bit Bitlocker encryption, Secure Boot
  • Remote device management of Windows Phone similar to management of Windows PCs
  • VoIP and video chat integration for any VoIP or video chat app
  • Firmware over the air for Windows Phone updates
  • Deeper SkyDrive integration, including ability to sync data such as music collections
  • Data Sense tracks and reports data usage, lowers data usage when nearing pre-set data cap, enables compression of websites through cloud service, locates  WiFi hotspots
  • Scrapped Zune desktop software for syncing
  • Live Apps
  • Camera app now supports "lenses", which allow third parties to skin and add features to camera interface
  • Camera burst mode that let users choose the best picture from a series of pictures
  • Camera panoramic setting using Microsoft's PhotoSynth technology
  • Possibility to take screenshots


Windows Phone 8.0.10211.204 (GDR 1) 

Release Date : 11 Dec, 2012

Features :
  • Multiple recipients when sending messages, automatically saving unsent drafts, possibility to edit forwarded messages
  • Text replies to incoming calls
  • Internet Explorer improvements
  • Option of keeping WiFi alive while screen is off, Wi-Fi network prioritization
  • Other improvements


Windows Phone 8.0.10327.77 (GDR 2)

Also called : 8.0.10328.78
Release Date : 12 July, 2013

Features :
  • Windows Phone 8 now supports the CardDAV and CalDAV protocols that allow people to sync Google contacts and calendar information when they get new phones.
  • Easier to select, download, and pin Xbox music.
  • Possible to listen to FM radio from the Music + Videos hub.
  • Possible to set a limit based on the data plan 
  • Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) apps like Lync and Skype features improved stability and performance.
  • Better browsing experience with improved HTML 5 compatibility.
  • Set favorite Lens so it opens automatically when pressing the camera button. 
  • Includes many other improvements to Windows Phone.


Windows Phone 8.0.10512.142 Update 3

Also called : 8.0.10501.127, 8.0.10517.150, 8.0.10521.155
Release Date : 14 Oct, 2013

Features :
  • Support for large displays and start screen with six tiles across instead of four
  • 1080p screen resolution support
  • Support for Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC (Quad-core CPU)
  • New Driving Mode feature to ignore texts, calls and quick status alerts, plus auto-reply via SMS to people trying to contact you
  • Accessibility improvements for visually impaired
  • Improved Internet Sharing 
  • Ability to leverage custom notification sounds, including instant messages, emails, voicemails, reminders and custom ringtones to contacts for text messages
  • Screen Rotation lock
  • Better storage management
  • Ability to close applications in app switcher
  • Wi-Fi access during phone set up
  • Bluetooth bug fixes and improvements to connection quality for Bluetooth accessories
  • Hundreds of under-the-hood performance tweaks and enhancements


Windows Phone 8.0.10532.166

 Release Date : 14 Apr, 2014

Features :
  • Preparation for Windows Phone 8.1 upgrade


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