14 DAY TRIAL // Both Windows 10 and Windows Phone 10 are expected to launch sometime this year, and while the first can already be tested by those who registered for the Windows Insider Program, the latter is still a big enigma for each and every one of us.
According to sources, Windows 10 and Windows Phone 10 are both in the works right now, so testing versions should soon be up for grabs not only for partners and developers but also for consumers who'd like to see what's new in this OS.
But with the Windows 10 rollout, Microsoft is aiming to bring together all its platforms, so the concept of convergence is already expected to be embraced by the Redmond-based tech giant as well.
And since Windows Phone 10 and Windows 10 are supposed to work together much closer, users hope to be able to access certain features on their phones straight from the desktops and thus get more control over their devices without actually touching them.
How this is going to work
Users who posted on the Windows UserVoice have already found a solution on how to make this project work in a very simple way.
Many claim that Microsoft should follow Apple's example and allow phones and desktops to work together just like it's happening right now with OS X and iOS.
“In OS X Yosemite, if you have an iPhone and a Mac, you can pair the phone with the laptop. That way, you can receive texts and phone calls on the laptop, and answer/reply via laptop without having to pick up the phone at all. It does this with interactive notifications,” one user posted.
“Windows 10 should have this as well since Windows devices have microphones on them, and speakers, and should all be able to display notifications to you.”
Basically, what they want is the possibility of making calls, sending text messages, and accessing documents quickly if they are using the Windows Phone 10 – Windows 10 combo.
While this is indeed a pretty good idea, there's still no indication that such a thing could be implemented in Windows 10 and Windows Phone 10, as both products are still under development right now and a lot could change until the final versions come out.
Microsoft will be holding a consumer event on Windows 10 later this month, and during the conference, the company is also likely to share new info on both the desktop and the smartphone versions of its new operating system.