Stories about: Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2  

Microsoft is finally updating its affordable flagship

It will ship with Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2

New connectivity features and visual tweaks will be added

Other Windows Reference Design devices might get it soon

It adds Bluetooth HID features, MKV video support, more

The phone will be available from May 15 for $130 outright

It brings support for more Bluetooth HID scenarios

The update comes loaded onto Lumia 640 and 640 XL phones

GDR2 is required to install Windows 10, the company says

Microsoft confirmed some devices need the upgrade

Only a few phone models will get it, however

You can now lock and unlock phones without a physical button

This version of OS comes loaded onto Lumia 640

Instead, Redmond will only make it available on new models

New Lumias come with Windows 8.1 Update 2

Microsoft ships a new version of Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft is working on a second update for WP8.1