14 DAY TRIAL // Windows 10 build 15031 was released for PC insiders in the Fast ring a couple of days ago, and now Microsoft is pushing the very same build to mobile users too.
Unfortunately, while the PC version brought a bunch of new features such as picture-in-picture support and Dynamic Lock, the mobile build comes with just a single new thing, and that’s an icon.
As weird as that might sound, the only new “feature” that users installing this build are going to get is a new Share icon which, for some reason, Microsoft seems to believe it’s something really big. So big that it reserved an entire blog post just for the new icon.
Other than that, it’s all about bug fixes and performance improvements, and you’re recommended to check out the full changelog in the box after the jump to find out what’s changed in this build.
At the same time, there are also several known issues, including a bug that makes it impossible to download speech packs. Additionally, the Bluetooth quick action in Action Center does not work, going to Settings > Devices crashes the Settings app, new Bluetooth devices cannot be paired, and Continuum no longer works with a wireless connection.
More issues than new features
As you can see, there are many more known issues than new features in this build, and what’s angering fans even more is that Windows 10 Mobile is now supposed to be feature-complete. In other words, no new features will be added in the coming builds, with Microsoft switching the focus entirely to fixing bugs and improving performance.
All the features that users have been drooling over and which aren’t yet it in Windows 10 Mobile preview builds are more likely to arrive in the next OS update codenamed Redstone 3, which can be nothing but frustrating, especially because Microsoft appears to have abandoned efforts to keep PCs and mobile devices in sync.
Top features available on PCs aren’t offered to mobile users, and the recently-introduced Dynamic Lock, the blue light filter, and the picture-in-picture support are just living proof. It remains to be seen if this decision affects Windows Phone’s already-dropping user base, but there’s no doubt that loyal fans won’t be pleased with it.