Top 10 New Features of Windows 10 for Phones: First Look

| Updated: Friday, January 23, 2015, 12:43 [IST]

Microsoft pulled off the curtain on the upcoming Windows 10 operating system focused on bringing harmony to the diverse array of internet gadgets in people's lives.

As it previewed the new operating system, Microsoft also unexpectedly added to the roster of modern gadgets with the unveiling of headgear that overlays holograms on the real world and lets wearers use their hands to interact with virtual objects.

Microsoft Windows 10 is not only for PCs or laptops, tablets but also the Lumia series will get the update for free- stated Microsoft.

Here are the new features which will be automatically added to your Lumia handsets which will come receive Windows 10 update. Swirl through the slider below:

New Word

Microsoft previewed a version of Office that's been redesigned for large touchscreens and smartphones. Microsoft word will have all the features which word 2013 had, which include modern style interface, user friendly start screen, sky dive integration and sync across devices. The new microsoft word will smooth touchscreen use too.

New Outlook

The Microsoft Outlook will have attachment reminder, exchange active sync, Add-in resiliency, Cached Exchange Mode Improvements, IMAP improvements, People Hub etc.

Revamped Powerpoint

Instead of opening with a blank presentation, the all new Microsoft powerpoint will gives you several suggestion to start your next presentation using a template, a theme, a recent presentation, a not-so-recent presentation, or a blank one.

Auto enhanced Photos

The new photo app comes with auto-enhance mode automatic albums features and more.

Messaging

The People app is an address book and a social, all in one. Users can add their contacts, see updates on social networks (like Facebook and Twitter), and keep in touch with friends and family on Skype-all from a single app.

Music

With the Music app that comes free with Windows 10 a user can play and manage all of the music from their collection, including albums ripped from CDs, songs bought from other music services, and the playlists you've created.

Cortana

Microsoft has Cortana who will guide you through your trip even in offline modes.

Project Spartan

Spartan is poised to be the successor to Internet Explorer. "Project Spartan is a new browsing experience tuned for being mobile and working across this family of devices.