AT&T customers will be excited to know that a new update is now available for Windows phones such the Nokia Lumia 925 and 520 smartphones. Customers who update their phones to Microsoft Windows 8.1 will have access to a more integrated Windows experience that offers incredible features including Cortana, an intelligent personal assistant, the Word Flow keyboard and an Action Center. This Windows comes soon after AT&T announced that customers with the Nokia Lumia 635 and 1520 would be able to access Windows 8.1 on their smartphones.
What to Expect from Windows 8.1
Like most software updates, Windows 8.1 provides mobile users a more dynamic experience that caters to their needs regarding personalization and increased efficiency by offering innovative features. This Windows update is useful since it gives customers a more developed platform that enables users to access the latest Windows features and capabilities at their fingertips including the following:
- Cortana
This intelligent mobile personal assistant represents one of the most important advantages of Windows 8.1. It also gives Windows phones a more competitive edge against other smartphones which feature intelligent assistants like Apple’s Siri feature, Android’s Google Now and Samsung’s S Voice.
As your personal assistant, Cortana sets appointments and reminders and performs searches online via Bing. You can use voice command to locate the nearest restaurant while you are travelling or access information about the weather. Cortana also performs phone functions by making calls and sending text messages. Once you download the update, activate Cortana by swiping through Setting.
This Windows 8.1 personal assistant is the perfect way to stay organized and meet every task ahead with calculated precision. If you are like most Americans with a busy schedule and a never-ending list of daily tasks, this feature will be a great option since it provides simple solutions for everyday tasks.
- One-stop Access to Windows Features & Services
Microsoft offers a more integrated experience through universal Windows apps that function on multiple platforms including PCs, tablets. The latest OS update for Windows smartphones takes advantage of this by enabling smartphone users to access the Windows experience – Office, OneDrive, Bing, Skype and Xbox— wherever they go. This offers a level of convenience that consumers will love due to the software’s ease-of-use and integrated design. Best of all, customers will be more able to balance their time between achieving productivity and accessing entertainment regardless of their location.
Since the Windows phone is the only phone connected to Xbox, gamers and entertainment enthusiasts will be also able to enjoy a unique experience as they play games, listen to music and interact with other like-minded gadget owners.
- Access to More Efficiency via Tools like Word Flow keyboard
Those who download Windows 8.1 will automatically gain access to multiple tools designed to increase their productivity and efficiency. One of those tools, the new Word Flow keyboard with its shape writing capabilities, provides users with an easier way to type on their mobile device.
The Word Flow keyboard is reputed to be so fast that a Seattle high school student in April used it to achieve a Guinness World Record for the fastest texting on a touchscreen phone. Such a keyboard will enable more mobile users to access shape writing and fuel faster communication and productivity as users send messages and create text documents and so forth.
Other tools include Action Center which acts as a hub for multiple notifications regarding missed calls, text messages and other features.
- Personalization via Start Screen and Live Tiles
One of the most notable aspects of the updated Windows mobile software is its new and improved start screen which users can easily personalize according to their personal preferences. Users can pin their favorite apps and music to their start screen, thus ensuring that only the most important features are displayed. Likewise, they can customize their screen by changing the size and colors of Live Tiles.
How to Update your Windows Phone
To access the software update on your AT&T Lumia 925 and 520, start by tapping the Settings Live Tile then Phone Update. Once you tap Phone update, you’ll be prompted to download Windows 8.1 on your smartphone. Ensure that your phone battery is charged at least to 50% to ensure a successful installation.
The long-awaited Windows 8.1 update is now available to customers with AT&T Nokia Lumia 925 and 520 phones. This update provides access to innovative features such as a personal assistant called Cortana and the Word Flow keyboard. The update can be downloaded to your device by accessing Phone Update in Settings.
AT&T Lumia Devices Get Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1 Update
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