Win 10 mobile long experience: learn from each other's strengths and be smarter.

IT 168 Evaluation In another week, the official version of Windows 10 desktop system will meet users. Compared with Windows 8. 1 0, the new Windows 10 operating system has greatly improved the UI and operating logic. As an equally important part of Microsoft Windows 10 ecosystem, the progress of Win 10 Mobile has also touched the hearts of many fans. Just last week, Microsoft pushed the latest Win 10 mobile preview system to Windows insider users, which greatly improved the system stability and functional integrity.

However, the discussion triggered by Alipay incident and "1% life" once again pushed the Windows mobile phone system to the cusp of public opinion. The majority of users of Windows mobile phone system also love and hate WP8. 1 system: on the one hand, the smooth system experience and practical design style brought by WP mobile phone make it difficult for users to give up; On the other hand, the lack of software resources caused by the lag of ecosystem construction and the lack of localization functions compared with Android and other systems have really affected users' work and life.

▲ Alipay WP version still has a big gap with Android and iOS platforms in function.

So, does the brand-new Win 10 mobile have the ability to change this situation? Although it is at least two months before the official release of Win 10 Mobile, Win 10 Mobile has been updated in the form of preview, and its functional composition and development direction have begun to take shape. In order to deeply explore Win 10 mobile system, the author decided to use Lumia 930 in his hand to brush into Win 10 mobile preview system to see what this mobile operating system can bring to each of our users. The ancients said, three days don't treat each other. Can Win 10 Mobile impress people? After the evaluation, the answer is naturally revealed.

It should be noted that the latest version of Win 10 166 in the preview version of Win 10 Mobile was brushed in by the author. This version has become complete in function, and the fluency of the whole machine has been greatly improved. Users who like early adopters can use it as their daily main system. This is exactly what the author did. After getting used to the Android system, I forced myself to use Lumia 930 painted as Win 10 Mobile as the host, in order to bring readers the most authentic experience. Well, before it's too late, let's enter today's Win 10 mobile long experience.

Whether it is Windows Phone or Windows 10 Mobile, it is obvious that this system is the mobile version of Windows system. Since it is a mobile phone system, of course, the basic call and SMS functions should be complete and easy to use. I have to say that in the WP8 era, users can't get a T9 pinyin dial, and the functions of call interception also need related third-party programs. Can the new Windows 10 Mobile do this?

When you enter the call program interface, you will first find that the interface is more concise than that in WP8 era, and the keyboard separation line is cancelled, and the proportion of dialing keys is larger and the operation is more convenient. Secondly, the different display columns of the call interface can be switched by sliding left and right, which is also the result of Windows 10 Mobile moving closer to Android learning. In addition, I have to mention that the function of finding contacts by T9 Pinyin has finally been integrated into the system, which can be turned on or off at will. And the call blocking function is easier to use. From the user's point of view, the calling function of Windows 10 Mobile is quite complete, and the convenience of operation has been greatly improved, including the calling and returning home functions that have appeared in the era of WP8. 1.

▲ Screenshot of Windows10 mobile phone calling function.

It is worth mentioning that the detailed function of turning on vibration also appears in Windows 10 Mobile, which helps to reduce the harm of mobile phone radiation to human body. I also like this function very much. In an expert's tone, after all, there is no evidence that the radiation of mobile phones is harmless to the human body. It's better to pay attention when you can protect yourself.

▲ Screenshot of Windows10 SMS function.

As for the short message function, although it is rarely used by most users at present, it is still one of the most important functions in mobile phones under the condition of limited network. When it comes to the SMS function of Windows 10 Mobile, the best thing is the call button in the lower right corner of the screen after entering the SMS editing interface. This button greatly simplifies the user's operation steps, which I personally think is quite intimate. In addition, SMS can add more attachments, including real-time recording and small video, which has greatly improved the functional integrity compared with WP8.

▲ Screenshot of Windows10 mobile phone networking program.

Careful netizens will ask, how does the avatar of the SMS contact become round? In this regard, the author wants to say, I don't know what this change is for, but I must admit that in the program interface such as contacts, this round avatar is used to it, at least it is more compact and exquisite than the original square avatar. However, it should be pointed out that the user interface similar to new contact is not as beautiful as it was in WP8 era. One after another, wireframes make the interface a bit messy and still need to be optimized.

Generally speaking, the basic communication experience of Windows 10 Mobile has made great progress compared with WP8, and the humanized function is improving day by day, and the aesthetics and ease of use of the interface have been obviously improved. However, because it is still a preview system, the UI of individual pages needs to be optimized. Compared with competitors Android and iOS, the basic communication experience of Windows 10 Mobile still has room for improvement.

When it comes to the system advantages of Windows 10 Mobile, different system experiences have to be mentioned. Having said that, we have to talk about the current situation of the mobile phone industry. Since its birth, the open source Android system has maintained a high degree of similarity with iOS in terms of system interface and interactive experience. With the development of Android system, this similarity becomes more and more serious. Only one theme is needed between Android and iOS to make it difficult to tell the truth from the false. This has directly led many users to seek new system experience, which is also an important reason why WP system has survived to this day.

▲ Both are ▲Android and iOS use similar system interfaces and operating logic.

Although the large color block UI of Windows mobile phone system is rough, it is direct and eye-catching, and all kinds of information are good at a glance. When this interface is combined with a smooth system experience, it is difficult for users to easily abandon it. However, due to various reasons, the UI customization degree of WP8 system is extremely low. Although the tile can customize the color, it can't change the transparency, which makes users unable to use their favorite wallpaper. In addition, the black border around the magnet is wide enough to race horses, which greatly reduces the screen utilization rate of the system, and visually there is an ultra-wide border that makes people loveless. As one of the magic weapons of Windows 10 mobile system against Android and iOS, the differentiated system experience still has a lot of room for improvement. How to make the differentiated system experience more detailed is what Windows 10 Mobile really needs to consider.

▲ The transparent tile design improves the aesthetics of Win 10 mobile interface.

So for Windows 10 Mobile, has it achieved the above point? In my opinion, at least Windows 10 Mobile has made progress on this road. For the latest preview version of Windows 10 Mobile, the aesthetics and customization of the system have been greatly improved. First of all, larger tiles and narrower margins greatly improve the utilization of the screen; Secondly, the global wallpaper and tile transparency adjustable function is added, which greatly improves the customization space of the system; In addition, the transparency of the secondary program menu and the small proportion of the initial index menu greatly improve the value of the system.

▲ There are more application retrieval methods and the interface is more beautiful.

Slightly insufficient is that when the tile in Windows 10 Mobile is set to be transparent, its color will overlap with the wallpaper color, resulting in an "unexpected" tile color, but the main color of the system is still the same as the set color. So it takes a little time for first-time users to get their favorite color scheme. However, the secondary menu function supporting pinyin search program is quite intimate. Before that, it was not easy to find the program you needed in the long secondary menu of WP system.

Generally speaking, Windows 10 Mobile's beautification of the system UI is worthy of recognition. Considering that the system I am currently experiencing is only a preview version, I believe that the system UI of the official version of Windows 10 Mobile will be further improved. As for some detailed functions, I believe that the official version of Windows 10 Mobile will only be more perfect, including the larger area of dynamic tiles that have been exposed before.

As the most productive system platform in the world, Windows has an excellent business office experience. As the mobile version of the platform, the business office attribute of Windows 10 Mobile has always been valued by many WP users. The interconnection of different platforms, as well as the high-quality experience of e-mail, office software and other programs, is one of its concrete manifestations. In addition, the browser with the same kernel as the desktop version and its own input method, which enjoyed a high reputation in the WP8 era, are also one of the capitals for Windows 10 Mobile to compete with Android and iOS. So, what is the experience of the above points on Windows 10 mobile preview? Let's take a look with the author.

▲Windows 10 Mobile has comprehensive backup and synchronization functions.

Multi-platform interconnection

As one of the most basic functions of Windows platform, the interconnection of different platforms has not changed much in Windows 10 Mobile. Specifically, users can still set up memos or alarm clocks on their mobile phones, as long as they are handheld devices with the same account, they can remind them synchronously; In addition, the settings such as the WIFI password saved by the user on the device of the same account can also take effect on another mobile phone that logs in to the account. In short, the alarm clock notes you set, the backed-up mobile phone-related settings (including desktop layout), and even the photos and documents backed up to the OneDrive cloud are only bound to your Microsoft account and will not be lost with the loss of your mobile phone. Of course, Apple's iOS also has this experience, but Windows 10 Mobile brings this experience to lower-priced mobile phones, while ensuring the fluency of the system and the relative integrity of functions.

▲ Multi-account mailbox integration for easy management.

Outlook mail application

When it comes to sending and receiving emails, Microsoft Outlook has always been one of the best applications on the Windows platform, and Windows 10 Mobile has also brought this experience to mobile phones. Entering the Outlook interface of Windows 10 Mobile, users can intuitively set up multiple accounts, which is obviously improved compared with the WP8 era. In the WP8 era, the third-party mailboxes set by users will be displayed as separate programs and tiles, so users can't manage the emails of multiple accounts at the same time, and the experience is obviously fragmented.

▲ Quick operation gestures can be used to delete and mark.

Windows 10 Mobile integrates mailboxes of different natures into the same interface, and users can choose to display emails individually or together. In addition, the addition of gesture shortcut greatly improves the usability of Outlook, and it is very convenient to delete left and mark right. Of course, you can also customize the functions corresponding to different gestures. When entering the email composition interface, common functions such as bolding, stripe display and labeling appear in eye-catching positions, which is convenient for users to use.

▲ There are many options for email settings.

As a common function of business users, Outlook in Windows 10 Mobile has been steadily improved compared with the WP8 era, with more complete functions and easier use. Of course, because of the preview version, there are still some incompatible problems in the display of emails, which I hope can be fixed in future versions.

Edge browser

For the Edge browser, many WP users will feel a little strange. In fact, its predecessor is called Spartan Browser, which is a new browser developed by Microsoft and has a brand-new kernel. The data shows that this browser is superior to the popular chrome in many parameters. Of course, the author is more concerned with its actual experience.

▲ Microsoft Edge browser is very compatible with computer and mobile web pages.

Through experience, the author was deeply impressed by the functional completeness and response speed of Edge browser. Even the computer version of the webpage opens in seconds when the network is smooth. The same kernel as the computer version brings a unified experience, and all animations and even videos are very compatible. Functionally, Edge browser contains almost all the basic functions of mainstream browsers, including favorites and history. It is worth mentioning that the processor also has a built-in function of adding to the reading list, which is similar to saving web pages in a mobile phone. Using this function in reading mode will have an experience similar to reading offline magazines.

▲ Microsoft Edge browser comes with very rich functions.

Independent input method

When it comes to the built-in input method of Windows 10 mobile platform, we have to mention the world record of the fastest input speed created by WP8. 1. The powerful association function and excellent touch experience of this input method have left a deep impression on many people. However, on the platform of WP8. 1, its own input method does not support Chinese input as well as English, and the input speed and the efficiency of association are somewhat compromised. Fortunately, this point has been improved on Windows 10 Mobile, and the response speed of Chinese input and the accuracy of associative vocabulary even exceed many third-party input methods on Android platform.

▲Windows 10 Mobile's own input method can be used for keyboard addition and customization.

In addition, Windows 10 Mobile's own input method also adds a brand-new cursor control method, that is, the dots appearing on the keyboard. The operation mode and specific function of this point are reminiscent of little red dot on ThinkPad series computer keyboards. Compared with the era of WP8. 1, this cursor control method has substantially improved the experience and made the function of input method more perfect. However, there is a disadvantage that the Chinese-English switching key of this input method needs to be pressed to switch successfully, which leads the author to input redundant characters many times.

▲ The experience of Windows10 Mobile with its own input method goes further.

Because there are many applications involved in business and office experience, the author can't explain the experience one by one, and only list the above important functions for related evaluation. In addition, the Windows 10 mobile platform does not have a built-in Office suite that everyone cares about, and users need to go to the app store to download it. It is worth mentioning that these office applications are currently downloaded for free in the Microsoft App Store. Although it is still a preview version, the function has a high degree of integrity.

Summary: Nearly half of the evaluation, I believe everyone has a preliminary understanding of Win 10 Mobile. It can be said that Win 10 Mobile has made more optimizations on the basis of its original advantages, making its own advantages in these aspects more obvious. It should be noted that, limited by the length of the article, this time I only bring you the system evaluation of the above parts. The explanation of Cotana voice assistant and more functional improvements of Win 10 Mobile will be brought to you in subsequent articles. In the next article, the author will show you what new functions Cotana Voice Assistant has developed, and what kind of existence is Microsoft Xiao Bing? How does Win 10 Mobile reinforce the defects of system operation logic and more details? These will be announced in subsequent articles, so stay tuned!