Time is fast approaching for the second biggest increment in Windows 10’s short life known as Windows 10 Redstone update. It is just around the corner. So, what to expect from it?
Windows 10 has undergone one major update in the form of the November 2015 update. The improvements it brought to users were newer features such as better Microsoft Edge experience with the Edge Sync, find my device and better Cortana functionality.
Microsoft has finally gone for the jugular by introducing Windows 10 Insider Preview build 11082 code named Redstone update to its Insiders. The build does not really reveal much about what the next update will do to Windows 10 but when there is Windows Clan, there is always a way.
The Redstone Update is sure to be the second biggest update to Windows 10 because it will bring more to the OS than the smaller cumulative updates. It’s name has been adopted from Minecraft. If you think the older update missed something that you badly want to be amended, here’s what to expect from Windows 10 Redstone update:
The Redstone update will probably bring users with Continuum. Continuum is the ability of Windows 10 to switch modes depending on the type of hardware attached to your device or certain gestures that you perform. By this I mean that if you’ll fold your device’s keyboard, it will automatically move into an interface that is better suited to touch and vice versa. This is going to do users a lot good who prefer using tablets and Surface rather than PCs. Through Continuum, if you’ll plug in a mouse or keyboard to your Windows 10 device, it will intelligently switch back to desktop mode.
Apart from Continuum, Redstone update also plans to bring the capability of roaming apps on your screen from your Windows 10 Phone. You will be able to go from browsing a webpage in Edge, to your mobile’s browser seamlessly. It’s a lot like Apple’s Continuity feature in iOS 9. This helps you make the most out of Windows 10 mobile devices as if you’re doing something on your smartphone that you feel like continuing on your PC right away, you can simply switch to it without a hassle.
Next in line is the ability to make phone calls from your smartphones over your desktop via Wi-Fi. Rumor has it that you’d require an IR blaster to do this but nevertheless, it’s going to be really handy.
Last but not the least is the possible return of OneDrive placeholders plus Microsoft Edge extensions. Placeholders were a very intuitive and space saving way for users to access their OneDrive files without having to download them on their PC’s. This also works when users are offline so it was a very disappointing decision for Microsoft to ditch it in the first place.
Apart from these babies, they’re really isn’t much we know. Of course the performance improvements and bug fixes are always there. One thing for sure is that these newer features will surely encourage many users to buy Windows 10 mobile devices as they bring automation with PC’s to a newer level.
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