Windows Phone | Week in Review | February 10th

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Channel: MSPoweruser Power · 2014 · Science & Technology

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Welcome to the Week in Review, where we highlight the top stories of the week!


WP 8.1 Developer SDK reveals tons of new features

•Windows 8 and WP apps are closely united through common API's

•Multiple volume controls

•Weekly view in calendar

•Geo-fencing API


8.1 supports background Start Screen images

•Also, IE 11 will support tab sync between your computer and phone


8.1 adds "Do Not Disturb" features

•Called "Quiet Hours"

•Similar to iOS, can select hours to block calls/texts

•Can allow up to 40 contacts to still contact you while in Quiet Hours


8.1 rumored to be coming in June/August, developer preview sooner

•Developers should be able to get WP 8.1 in April, in time for the BUILD conference

•However, the general release probably won't be till June/August 2014, quite a ways away.

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