14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft launched a new Windows 10 build for PC insiders this week, and contrary to what everyone expected, the company decided to hold back the release of a mobile version this time, even though it tried with keep devices in sync with the latest builds.
According to Microsoft itself, the decision was made after the Windows team discovered a bug in the mobile build at the very last minute, suggesting that a release for smartphones could take place in the near future.
And now Gabe Aul, head of the Windows Insider program, says that work on fixing the cellular data bug continues and a new Windows 10 Mobile build is now expected to debut next week. But once again, there’s nothing confirmed, as builds are part of the preview program, and should any other bugs be discovered, the release could be canceled at any minute.
“No builds today for Mobile. We had a blocking bug in Selfhost this week, so likely next week for new Fast build,” Gabe Aul explained in a short tweet today.
Still no cumulative update either
While build 14316 that was released for PCs and which is now expected to land on mobile devices is part of the Redstone branch (Anniversary Update) coming in the summer, there are users who are also waiting for cumulative updates for the stable 10586 version.
Devices that aren’t getting the upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile, but remain part of the Windows Insider program, have to stick with 10586, so it’s no surprise that so many users are hoping for more frequent updates as part of this branch.
For the moment, however, the focus seems to be on the Anniversary Update scheduled to launch in the summer, so expect more new builds than cumulative updates to be released in the next months.
Right now, we don’t have a specific release date for the Anniversary Update, but since it’s called “Anniversary,” it might be released when Windows 10 turns one, which happens in July. During the same month, Microsoft is also ending the one-year free upgrade promo for Windows 10, so it pretty much makes sense to see this update debuting in July.
@gradea_rudolf no builds today for Mobile. We had a blocking bug in Selfhost this week, so likely next week for new Fast build. — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) April 7, 2016