More time needed for validating the new build, Redmond says

Jun 12, 2015 04:31 GMT  ·  By

Windows 10 Mobile build 10136 is currently being tested by Microsoft in its internal slow rings, and the company has confirmed through the voice of Gabriel Aul, the Softie keeping us up to date with Windows 10 news, that 2 or 3 more days are needed before pushing the release button, but it turns out that the new build won’t arrive sooner than next week.

Previously, Aul hinted that Windows 10 Mobile build 10136 could be pushed to insiders in the fast ring sometimes this week, but because the whole process of validating and publishing takes a little bit more time, the launch would only take place next week.

A specific release date for this new build isn’t available, obviously, because Microsoft is still working on it and any major bug that the development team comes across could push back the launch. That’s the worst thing that can happen when providing a release date and missing it leads to more criticism from users across the world, so it’s better to remain tight-lipped and bring it out once it’s ready.

At the same time, a new PC version is also expected to launch very soon, but once again, Microsoft is remaining tight-lipped on such details.

The company already teased Windows 10 build 10136 for PCs and Aul said that more new flights would be released before RTM, but no other release dates were provided. Interestingly, the company has already confirmed that it wants to focus more on fixing bugs and issues before the big launch on July 29, so it remains to be seen what exactly we are going to get in the next releases.

The full launch of Windows 10 Mobile

As far as the debut of the final version of Windows 10 Mobile is concerned, the company is yet to provide us with such information, but some reports online claim that it’s either September or October.

No matter which one it actually is, the release could take longer than expected because Windows 10 Mobile will be rolled out gradually to users across the world, just like any other Lumia firmware update (e.g. Denim) that needs carrier approval.

The process can thus expand to 2016 for some models, which is definitely the worst news a Windows Phone enthusiast can receive. The workaround for this is to join the Windows Insider program, as it’s believed that testers will be the first to get the final bits of Windows 10 Mobile, but needless to say, this leaves the door open to bugs and other issues that could affect the performance of the device.