Updating Nokia Amber, which is to improve the update of its mobile operating system to the version of Windows Phone 8 General Distribution Release 2 (GDR2) directly from Microsoft, began to spread on the Lumia smartphones just a week ago and has brought many changes to the device as visible and not much, but, nevertheless, to be frank, until OSes redmondovskoy company inferior to its competitors in functionality “out of the box.” Another step, which is to improve the usability of Windows Phone has become a release update of Windows Phone 8 GDR3, who is rumored to have been tested in Nokia.

One of the most important innovations in the new version of OSes should be the appearance of the center of notifications (which is likely to be made as usual on Android and iOS panel), but, unfortunately, no details on this yet. However, according to the site nokiapoweruser, update GDR3 also get a feature called Appetitte, which probably can be a tool recommendations applications (similar to Genius on iOS). Also, an update will be modified grid of tiles on the home screen – users of devices with large screens will have an additional column that will be very useful, especially given the rumors that Nokia is preparing smartped with a 6-inch screen.

We do not know when it can be submitted to the Windows Phone 8 GDR3, but we expect the announcement Communicator Nokia, which we have mentioned above, in September – perhaps, Microsoft will show its new mobile OSes in the same month. However, these are only assumptions that may subsequently be adjusted, but we hope that soon there will be official statements of Nokia and Microsoft in this regard.

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Some time HTC has been a leader of mobile industry, but it did not last long – the last couple of years, the company pursued the failures of various kinds, and she is now struggling for survival. In an attempt to get out of debt and regain a little bit of former glory, HTC released the HTC One, which sold quite well, but was unable to return the company to service.

If HTC wants to regain its influence, it needs to focus on products that have the potential and are able to bear fruit. It is also necessary to reduce losses wherever possible. Yes, we are talking about Windows Phone 8.

According to DigiTimes, since Windows Phone’s market share continues to decline, the company may refuse to support the platform. Yes, the resource DigiTimes known for his controversial statements, especially when it comes to rumors and speculation, but we must admit, that makes sense.

Even despite the fact that the OS is Windows Phone 8 showed a slight increase in recent years, it still takes 3.7% of the smartphone market. Of these, 80 per cent accounted for by Nokia, and HTC was left far behind with its 5%. By the way, in order to produce devices with Windows Phone 8, the company must agree to the license fee that will be charged for devices with Android.

Apparently, HTC is to abandon Windows Phone 8 to avoid the trouble. What do you think?

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