Now we can download WP8 Update 3 (GDR3) right now, here are the major improvements in addition to support for larger-screen devices expected to be released later this year:
- More useful ringtones: With Update 3, you can use custom ringtones for more things—including instant messages, emails, voicemails, and reminders. You can also assign custom ringtones to contacts for text messages, so you'll know who's texting you without even looking.
- No more twist and shout: Does your screen keep spinning when you’re trying to read emails in bed? Use the new rotation lock option to keep it fixed in place.
- Better storage management: New storage settings make it easier to free up space on your phone and manage temporary files. A new category view shows what's taking up space at a glance.
- Easily close apps: Now you can use the App switcher to quickly close apps when you're finished with them.
- Wi-Fi access out of the box: You can now connect to Wi-Fi during phone set up, so you can start conserving cellular data right out of the box.
There are still some notable omissions, including a notification centre, and we'll have to wait for WP8.1 for those. But at least now we'll get all WP updates faster.
- Better Bluetooth: The team made a bunch of improvements to improve connection quality for Bluetooth accessories.
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