Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 Update, Features, Release Date

Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 Update

A fresh new update to Windows Phone 8.1 in the form of GDR2 has appeared on official OEM Documentation. This however confirms that a new update is soon expected for various Windows phone running the version 8.1 GDR1.

Windows 8.1 GDR2 Release Date

The 8.1 GDR2 update is getting ready for developers and it should be pushed out soon to registered testers. Still we can say pretty early to confirm an official release date but since the Lumia Denim update will stretch till March and normally then the 8.1 GDR1 update will be released. So to see final Windows 8.1 GDR2 update, we will have to wait until May-June 2015.

Windows 8.1 GDR2 Features

Included in the Windows 8.1 GDR2 updates is the addition of new features to the platform. Includes support of Voice Over LTE [VoLTE], addition of new languages and option to route an SMS message to a partner application.

In relating news, Microsoft released the Windows 10 technical preview for smartphones after announcing it’s availability for PC, laptops and tablets. Windows 10 will be first Microsoft version which will be available for all mobile devices.

Via: Nokia Power User

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