Microsoft has confirmed that all Lumia cell phones are getting the Windows 10 update . For the very first batch , the company has named a minimum of 10 Lumia models , including the Lumia 430 , Lumia 435 , Lumia 930 , Lumia 532 , Lumia 535 , Lumia 540 , Lumia 735 , Lumia 640 , Lumia 640 XL and Lumia 830 .
Older Lumia models are said to also receive the update , even though it will be at a later date . Microsoft seems to be balancing the rollout to premium and non-premium models since it strategies to include at least one non-premium and a pair of premium smartphones launched in 2015 to get Windows 10 Mobile .
While Microsoft is busy rolling out the Windows 10 update , the company is also gearing up for the release of a couple of flagship smartphones possibly at the IFA or perhaps at a special function which will be held at least before the year lasts . The handsets will have the titles Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL , that are otherwise nicknamed Talkman and Cityman respectively .
According to Microsoft , Windows 10 Mobile phone will bring in a number of new features that include new Office apps , a smarter Cortana , a refreshed Action Center , support for universal applications and the browser called Edge . This new internet browser will allow users to view notifications and respond to or dismiss them across several gadgets , such as their tablet , PC , or handset .
"The all-new browser built to go beyond surfing to allow you to perform more on the web ," said Microsoft on the Windows blog page . "With inking features built in , you can write or type directly on webpages and share your mark-ups with buddies , family , coworkers or anyone you'd like . If you worth a premium reading experience , there's a function that permits you to eliminate distractions from your online articles and a reading list that organizes your favorite reads to enjoy later on ."
Microsoft additional touts the Edge as the only web browser that allows users to "directly" write or type on internet pages .
With 10 Lumia models set to get the upgrade earlier than the rest , it would be interesting to know how people take advantage of the unique technological innovation exclusively offered by the new Edge browser .
Microsoft has already entirely integrated the Edge with Skype and SMS and plans to add other popular messaging platforms , such as WhatsApp and Facebook messenger . Since the rollout includes only the first batch of Lumia models , it is consequently expected that Microsoft will be announcing the second batch of Lumia to receive the upgrade anytime soon .
