Advantages of Windows Phone 8

WindowsPhone 8 has more than 200,000 applications, and the number is increasing. Most importantly, every application has been tested and appraised by Microsoft, and there is no application security risk on the Android platform, so you can download it with confidence. In addition, unlike the iPhone or Android system, most paid applications of Windows Phone can be tried before purchase. At present, many developers are migrating to the Windows phone 8 platform. Since Windows Phone 8 was released in June 5438+065438+ 10, the number of applications in the store has increased by more than 20,000. * * * There are 46 top 50 IOS and Android popular applications also ported to the WP8 platform.

Real-time update

Dynamic application is a unique function of Windows phone 8. Both Android and IOS can only click in to see the latest news and messages, but Windows phone 8 can see dynamic information and information on the start screen very intuitively without clicking on the application, which is very convenient. The dynamic application shows the information you want to know at a glance in the initial interface, such as the Taobao discount of the day, the flight information of Air China or the hot news of Sina, so you don't have to search for those important information. Dynamic application supports users to customize their own application interface. For frequently used applications, information can be obtained directly through the screen, which is convenient and fast, and solves the problems of isolated applications and low information acquisition efficiency in the past.

processing rate

Windows Phone8 supports multi-core processors, which enables devices equipped with Windows Phone 8 to achieve better running results.

Dynamic interface

Tile is the heart and soul of WindowsPhone, and it is also a function that other mobile phones don't have. Users can customize the icon tiles of applications, music, games, photos and other content on the start screen. Dynamic tiles come in three sizes and 20 colors, including dark blue, red and gray, which means that users can personalize the Windows Phone screen.

Powerful office

Some mobile phones can only provide file browsers, but Windows phone 8 provides excellent office experience, thanks to the only built-in OfficeMobile in Windows Phone 8, which can view, edit and share Word, Excel and PowerPoint files and OneNote notes with anyone in real time. No matter where you are, Office on WindowsPhone can automatically back up your files to SkyDrive cloud, so whether you are working on a mobile phone, notebook or tablet, you can read the latest documents and realize dynamic task migration. This function will significantly improve the office efficiency of enterprise users, realize seamless office and bring a consistent cross-platform experience, especially under the trend of BYOD, the combination of office center and SkyDrive Windows phone 8 will become a mobile productivity tool.

System experience

The use of WP8 system still emphasizes simplicity, and there are not many levels in the system menu, so you can quickly find relevant setting options. After continuous development, WP8 system has added many new functions, such as children's garden and NFC function. In addition, all WP8 models have joined Microsoft's own SkyDrive cloud service, which can upload and back up the data in the mobile phone to the cloud.

With the continuous and extensive application of smart phones, the functions of smart phones are increasing. For example, in WP8 system, an audio output mode is added, that is, when the mobile phone is connected to the cradle, an external speaker will be used.

Earlier versions of WP7 did not have WLAN hotspot function. With the continuous progress of WP system, WP7.5 and even the latest WP8 have added the very practical function of WLAN hotspot. You need to use the phone's own network to share the connection network with other devices.

From the WP8 system, we can easily find that many functions that need to be realized by third-party software have been built into the new system through some mobile phone manufacturers' partners, such as the blacklist function of incoming calls, which can be realized by the call interceptor in WP8. You can directly add or enter the contact number, and you can also view the call record for blocked calls.

Microsoft SkyDrive cloud service allows users to upload data backups, such as text messages, photos and settings in some mobile phones, ensuring that the most practical functions can work perfectly. In addition, WP8 has made a lot of progress compared with WP7 in other small details, such as adjusting font size, high contrast, screen enlargement and so on. Hardware upgrade

Windows Phone 8 will use the same kernel as Windows 8, which means that Windows Phone 8 will be compatible with Windows 8 applications. Developers can run applications on two platforms with only a few changes, which can provide users with a seamless cross-platform experience and achieve multi-screen consistency. Windows Phone 8 supports multi-core chipset, dual-core or even more processors, and hardware manufacturers can provide users with richer and more WP8 devices. In addition to the screen resolution of WVGA, Windows Phone 8 has added WXGA( 1280*768) and 720p( 1280*720) and1080p (1920×/kloc-) to existing WP7 applications. Developers can optimize according to the new platform. In addition to the above three resolutions, Windows Phone 8 also supports 480x800.

Interface lifting

Windows phone 8 provides a dynamic and personalized interface style. The colored tiles on the screen of mobile phone are not only the quick entrance of various applications. For some applications with real-time update information, dynamic tiles can automatically display real-time information, such as scrolling emails, Weibo updates, pictures, stock trends, weather information, news summaries and so on. It can be said that dynamic tile is the real-time notification window of these applications, which supports three sizes and multiple template styles. Users can customize their own dynamic tile interface according to their own needs. The dynamic application prevents users from clicking on the APP to view trends and messages and receive real-time feedback and information at any time.

Browser improvement

Microsoft will also add the same fresh mobile version of IE 10 browser to the brand-new Windows Phone 8. Of course, IE 10 also supports both Windows 8 PC system and Windows 8 tablet system. WP8 has built-in IE 10 mobile browser, which is 4 times higher than Windows Phone 7.5 in JavaScript performance, 2 times higher than HTML 5 performance and 7 times faster than IE9. With the help of "traffic management", you can compress web pages and reduce your data traffic consumption on the premise of ensuring quality. Fix your favorite website on the start screen and browse with one click to provide users with a smoother browsing experience. Whether it's opening a multitasking tab, getting keyword associations from search engines, or sharing web links, it can be done smoothly with just one click. The built-in SmartScreen filter will also help you prevent malicious websites from being attacked by viruses. According to the test results provided by Microsoft, it has surpassed the commercial browsers carried by other systems.

Game transplantation is more convenient.

Because Windows Phone8 is shared with Windows8 kernel, developers can develop application software and games for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 at the same time, which simplifies the porting pressure and gives developers more freedom. Their hardware drivers and hardware-based security mechanisms are shared with each other, and they also support development in VB, C, C++, C#, XAML and HTML5. For game developers, C++ is a universal programming language, and Windows phone 8 can well support the development of C++, which provides an important guarantee for the portability of the game. In addition, WP8 supports Direct3D hardware acceleration under ARM architecture for the first time, and because it is based on the same core mechanism, it will be easy to transplant the program from Windows 8 platform to WP8 platform.

Map upgrade

Windows Phone 8 replaced bing map with Nokia map, and the map data was provided by NAVTEQ. Microsoft WP8' s built-in map services have 3D navigation and hardware acceleration functions. Nokia's WP8 mobile phone map supports offline viewing, turn-by-turn navigation and other functions. On October 20 13 1 month, the beta version of Nokia Drive Plus was officially opened to all Windows Phone 8 phones in North America and Britain. Previously, only Lumia phones could use voice search and turn-by-turn navigation functions, provided that the beta version (Nokia Driving+Nokia Driving Upgrade) integrated turn-by-turn navigation with voice commands, and supported offline maps, speeding reminders and day-and-night mode switching. This effectively solves the shortcomings of Windows Phone 8 mobile phones (HTC, Samsung, etc. ) lack of voice navigation and route navigation.

Support MicroSD card

Windows Phone 8 adds micro SD expansion card support, including pictures, music, videos and installation applications. Windows Phone 8 will support the removal and installation of SD card, which will not cause system errors and crashes. In addition, application developers can use the read-only API to access the content on the expansion card. These APIs include brand-new file input and output interfaces, and even support Win32 storage access interfaces. Minimum hardware requirements for Windows Phone 8 devices: CPU supports multi-core processors; The lowest dual-core processor GPU requires GPU to render DirectX10; DirectX image hardware supports 5 12MB RAM(WVGA resolution devices) 1GB RAM(720p and WXGA resolution devices) within 4GB. Part of the storage space GPS and A-GNSS Micro-USB 2.0 3.5mm stereo earphone interface support three-key control of rear AF lens, including LED or xenon flash acceleration, proximity and ambient light sensor, vibration motor 802. 1 1b/g wireless network and Bluetooth multi-touch screen, and support at least four points at the same time.