Mobile Windows 10 – Microsoft takes control of updates … – ZDNet France

When Windows Phone launched about five years ago, Microsoft ensured that it would retain control of updating its operating system process. But the company is not the only actor in the chain and he could bypass the operators who have a say in the distribution of software upgrades.

Denim update of Windows Phone was a new opportunity to see. But Microsoft now promises a real change at this level with the arrival of Windows 10 or Windows 10 Mobile smartphone in its declination.

Updates as PC

The announcement of this commitment, however, remained subdued. The information appears in a blog post published on the occasion of the conference of Microsoft Ignite:

“At Microsoft, we take seriously our responsibility to keep Windows secure We [.. ..] proactively updating terminals supported with the necessary updates to resolve problems. And today we announce that this continuous updating process applies to all Windows 10 devices, including phones “.

When contacted by ZDNet, a Microsoft spokeswoman confirmed that the declaration therefore also applies to terminals in Mobile Windows 10, they are operated by individuals or companies.

In addition, he adds, the update process on mobile will be consistent with that applied to PCs running Windows 10. Updates will include security-related fixes and reliability of the OS, as well as new features

From WP 8.1 to Windows 10. operators decide

So, future holders of Windows Mobile devices 10 will have access to updates, Microsoft ultimately deciding the availability of software upgrades. These will then pushed simultaneously on all compatible terminals and with all operators. But they will not remain on the sidelines despite everything, reports ZDNet.com.

The Windows Insider program will continue after the release of Windows 10 Mobile. Registrants will have early access to updates. The operators will participate in the test program. And according to ZDNet, they might even go even earlier versions or “builds” of the OS.

The updates should be more fluid with Windows 10. But attention, upgrade of Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows Mobile 10, free for all users, it will however always subject to the control of network operators. Some owners of smartphones WP 8.1 should therefore wait longer than others to have the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile OS.