information is coming from unnamed sources, of course. And yes, the updates are likely to be named GDR1, GDR2 and GDR3 in order to offer users of Windows Phone powered smartphones new features, bug fixes and other such improvements and enhancements. Small changes, though, nothing major, as is usually the case with these firmware updates. As we reported earlier, Microsoft is on track to complete final development work on Windows Phone 8.1 in around one week. April 14 is the big day. A developer preview of the operating system is expected to be released soon after that, while end users will start getting Windows Phone 8.1 on their devices later this summer, depending on when the wireless carriers start their upgrade engines.]]>
I look forward to using Developer Preview to test out all these GDR
Only a couple of weeks away!
I love the age of constant updates to software. Keeps everyone happy! I hope this continues into the future.
You’re right, Ted. I think Microsoft like other companies are learning that people care more about up to date software than cool hardware. Jake’s comment alludes to that.
I agree, Sally. That’s the thing Apple somehow gets away with. Release a new phone with one minor change and similar hardware and sell millions. People flock to thing for no reason sometimes, but for me, if the software is good, count me in.
April 14th is the deadline as you mentioned for final development work. They hit their mark with the update today, so let’s hope they do that with this also.
Keep the software updated, and I won’t feel the need to constantly update the hardware. I like it.
These 3 updates should lead right up to windows 9. It seems like they have this all planned out.