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Presenting Nokia Lumia 925 Microsoft had said that smartphones Windows Phone 8 would benefit several minor updates before enjoying Windows Phone Blue , expected in 2014. After Samsung ATIV S , it’s time for some days, smartphones HTC Windows Phone HTC 8S and HTC 8X of have access to the second update GDR2 .

In May, Microsoft announced that two minor updates, called ” General Distribution Release “(GDR ) would be proposed before a major update Windows 8 , called Windows Phone Blue expected for 2014 .
The first GDR2 , expected this month, began its deployment. After Samsung ATIV S , models of HTC, HTC 8S and HTC 8X can benefit from updating Windows Phone 8 . The deployment began on the night of July 19 and progressive depending on the model and the .

This update brings some changes. It allows you to enjoy FM radio (not for all models) which was abandoned for WP7, and a Xbox Music improved. In addition, support for CalDAV and CardDAV protocols will synchronize contacts and calendar services Google . Skype and Internet Explorer are improved when data consumption is controllable through Data Sense (not used with all operators, it seems).

update Amber , reserved for Nokia Lumia , is expected in the coming days and will bring additional improvements already on the Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020 natively equipped.
The next minor update, GDR3 , is expected before the end of the year.

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