Microsoft is preparing a significant update to its Windows Phone 8 operating system. While the company has been pushing out smaller General Distribution Releases (GDR), the biggest change to Windows Phone 8 is expected to be released in early 2014. Windows Phone 8.1 will likely include a notification center, changes to multitasking, and even a "Cortana" personal assistant. Check out all the news below as we follow Windows Phone 8.1's progress.
Windows Phone 8.1 update available on April 14th
Designed for developers, but anyone can get the update
Windows Phone 8.1 brings a new look and a Siri rival named Cortana
Update coming in "the next few months," though new Windows Phone 8.1 phones should be on sale in April
Windows Phone 8.1 includes universal apps and lots of feature updates
New built-in camera UI, settings tweaks, on-screen buttons, and more