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The next Lumia update name rumored, developer preview may be coming any moment now

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By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Oct 17, 2014, 6:32 AM

The next Lumia update name rumored, developer preview may be coming any moment now

Microsoft has barely launched its Denim firmware and rumors are already floating about, pointing at the name for the next update. The rumors seem believable, as they stem from screenshots, made on what appears to be the Developer Preview for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR 2. The preview was rumored to be available on the 8th of October, though that didn't happen.

Well, it looks like developers may soon get it, after all, as the guys over at WMPoweruser did some (or maybe – a lot) of digging through the boundless Internet and found some screenshots, hidden in some Vietnamese and Chinese sites, which show a device, toting Microsoft's latest update for the WP, and it's named "Lumia Emerald".

Jumping to a new update, after Denim, is not such a surprise, as the last firmware only brought some fine-tunings to Cortana, and speed improvements to the camera. Now, we don't have a full list of what "Emerald" will bring, but here's what previous rumors said:

Mobile Data on/off toggle in the Action Center (finally?)
Support for Snapdragon 805
Support for 2K resolution
Cortana alpha version available in more regions
Settings menu to be ordered alphabetically (finally x2) and to probably have a search option

Back in September, some speculated that GDR 2 will be rolling out around November, but we wouldn't take that to be the truth. Seeing as the Developer Preview hasn't rolled out yet, we'd wager that "Emerald" may go live for regular users after the holiday season.

via: WMPoweruser

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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