Windows 10 Mobile build 10166 – Quick hands-on video

Today, Microsoft released build 10166 for Windows x Mobile to those on the Insider program. The release brings the mobile version up to date with the desktop release, marking the kickoff time both operating systems are lined upwardly.

In terms of raw features, there is not a whole lot new. After all, at this stage Windows 10 Mobile is mostly feature locked. There is the new larger sized (or just 'normal') battery icon and a lot more polish to the UI and core apps similar the Store, which is now out of beta.

Interestingly, the new People app Live Tile does not seem to be active in this build. And then once more, users accept reported it only working after a hard reset. It is not clear, however if Microsoft intends to keep that blitheness or non.

There is too the new Wallet app, which you download in the link below. This app was discovered before today, simply it would not work with the Store in build 10149. Now, notwithstanding, when y'all striking the Shop button it launches that app to list all apps that are compatible with Wallet.

Download Wallet for Windows x

Additionally, some other core apps were updated including Xbox and the Store app.

We are testing build 10166 on our Lumia 1520 and so far, the CPU does not seem to exist generating nearly as much heat as the terminal build. That previous release of Windows x Mobile notoriously tuckered the battery, so things are looking more promising with today's iteration.

Overall, this build is exactly what Microsoft intended: a faster, smoother experience. There is notwithstanding some distance to go earlier this is solid, but things similar the Photo app is much quicker to index images, and we meet many improvements gained. Between this release and the 10166 version for the desktop, it is not hard to imagine this OS being an excellent release from Microsoft in the coming weeks and months.

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