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.
- Jun 9, 2014, 12:00 PM UTC
Microsoft bets on Kinect-like gestures for the future of Windows Phone
By Tom Warren
- Apr 14, 2014, 12:00 PM UTC
Windows Phone 8.1 review
One foot in the future, one firmly in the present
By David Pierce
- Apr 3, 2014, 5:36 PM UTC
Windows Phone 8.1 update available on April 14th
Designed for developers, but anyone can get the update
By Tom Warren
- Apr 2, 2014, 3:46 PM UTC
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
By Vlad Savov
- Mar 28, 2014, 7:49 PM UTC
Windows Phone 8.1 videos detail Start Screen backgrounds and Lumia 630
By Tom Warren
- Mar 1, 2014, 7:35 PM UTC
Windows Phone 8.1 Start Screen backgrounds revealed in screenshots
By Tom Warren
- Feb 23, 2014, 3:46 PM UTC
Nokia Lumia 630 appears in leaked image, first Windows Phone with on-screen buttons
By Tom Warren
- Feb 23, 2014, 12:52 PM UTC
Microsoft details Windows Phone 8.1, update coming this spring
By Tom Warren
- Feb 15, 2014, 3:37 PM UTC
Windows Phone 8.1 includes Start Screen backgrounds and browser sync features
By Tom Warren
- Feb 11, 2014, 12:52 PM UTC
Windows Phone 8.1 includes universal apps and lots of feature updates
New built-in camera UI, settings tweaks, on-screen buttons, and more
By Tom Warren
- Feb 9, 2014, 11:43 AM UTC
Windows Phone 8.1 Notification Center revealed in leaked screenshots
By Tom Warren
- Feb 7, 2014, 10:12 AM UTC
Windows Phone 8.1 'Cortana' personal assistant will be powered by Foursquare
By Tom Warren
- Dec 16, 2013, 4:25 PM UTC
Windows Phone 8.1 includes notification center and Siri-like personal assistant
By Tom Warren
- Dec 14, 2013, 11:58 AM UTC
Leaked Windows Phone 8.1 screenshot reveals new on-screen buttons
By Tom Warren
- Nov 25, 2013, 11:55 AM UTC
Microsoft is fixing Skype messaging, ‘fun things’ planned for Windows Phone 8.1
By Tom Warren
- Nov 14, 2013, 2:16 PM UTC
Nokia’s first Windows Phone 8.1 handset includes ‘3D Touch’ features
By Tom Warren
