More Windows Phone 8 Details Revealed Via Leaked SDK

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As Windows Phone 8 SDK got leaked few hours ago, people have started digging into the SDK for Windows Phone 8 details. As Windows Phone 8 SDK included an emulator, you can basically have a preview of the OS features with it. Following are the new changes in Windows Phone 8,

  • Data Smart app is now called Data Sense. Using Data Sense you can keep track of your data usage details on your Windows Phone 8 device.
  • The camera UI has been changed and there is an addition of camera lens apps button in the app bar which will allow 3rd party apps integration.
  • Zune branding is gone for the Music and Videos hub.
  • New Start Screen Experience
  • New Wallet Experience
  • Internet Explorer 10 engine.
  • Ability to allow apps upload content automatically in the background.
  • 3rd party apps can now access lockscreen notifications.
  • Allows Bluetooth P2P file sharing and more.

If you noticed any new features, let us know in the comments.

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