As a part of the “Preview for Developers” program Microsoft just recently released the first larger update for Windows Phone 8.1 called just “Windows Phone 8.1 Update” with OS version number 8.10.14147.180. The original Windows Phone 8.1 was 8.10.12359.845.
According to MSDN blog article this update brings primarily these new end user features:
- Cortana is now available for couple of new countries
- Live Folders – native implementation of app folders on the Start screen
- Option to simply select multiple SMS messages for deleting/forwarding
- Apps Corner, Private VPN, Store Live Tile, Internet sharing via Bluetooth, customizable snooze time for Alarms and more.
But probably the most interesting feature, that might be part of this update as well, is is the support for notification on accessories, typically on smart watches and other wearables. The best hint for this functionality is already in the phone settings – the new “accessory apps” section.
The second hint is the new available API, that’ll be shown in the rest of this article.