We all are waiting for NoDo and Mango update for Windows Phone. Probably those are what you thought of when you read the title. Unfortunately this update isn’t either of these. Although nothing more was said on the Windows Phone Blog about the update, they hinted that this update will make future software update process a lot smoother. In their words, “This first update for Windows Phone is designed to improve the software update process itself.” So dont expect to see anything new on the phone once its done.
The update is being rolled out in phases and the timing will vary a bit depending on your carrier, so dont panic if your friend got it and you didnt. You will get a notification on the phone when its your turn. Then plug the phone to your PC via USB and the Zune software will do the rest. Mac users will need the Windows Phone 7 Connector. Make sure you have the latest version of Zune installed before you try.
The good news is that this one is paving the way for the real update. Copy and paste is still expected in early to mid March, as Ballmer said at MWC last week, along with faster app loading and better Marketplace search. So a little more waiting. Stay tuned!!
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