Feb 03 Windows phone 8: Details in a glance

Eyes are stuck at the gates of Microsoft to unveil more chunks of info about Windows Phone 8. Thanks to senior vice president and Windows Phone manager Joe Belfiore, who posted a video  and let us come out of the dark.

So eager beavers, take a glance at Windows Phone 8 (codename “Apollo”) features and themes.

• Support for multicore processors
• Support for new screen resolutions
• microSD card support for an extendible memory
• Transition to desktop kernel
• Desktop apps on mobile
• Tap-to-share capabilities to  work  on multiple platforms.
• Richer version of ActiveSync
• Deep Skydrive support
• The Xbox Companion app will get Windows 8 partner client
• Change to a desktop kernel
• Revamped Skype client
• Camera based on lens-app to enable third parties  to add  features to camera interface
• Data smart feature-to keep a track on data usage.
• Proxy server- to feed pages to Internet Explorer 10.
• Native BitLocker encryption
• Support for proprietary, custom built apps to be deployed behind company firewalls.

Courtesy: Pocketnow