In line with the strategy to aggressively promote the Windows Phone 8 OS, Nokia will be pushing the Lumia Black Update early next year. It is based on the WP8 GDR3 update. Some of the major features include -
- Nokia Storyteller - integrate picture with HERE application
- Nokia Video Editor - video editing application
- Nokia Beamer - share content on other screens
- New Nokia Camera Application - integrating pro, smart and video modes
- Better Storage Maintenance
- Enable Locking Screen Orientation
- Bluetooth Fixes
- Internet Sharing Over Bluetooth with Windows 8.1
- Driving Mode - minimizes distraction while driving
- Enhanced Glance Screen - more information
- Other Phone And Camera Performance Fixes
Looking at the features listed above, this is a very important update from Nokia/Microsoft so far. This update is bound to push the lumia sales a lot further. A preview of the update can be downloaded and installed from the Windows Phone Developer site, however, this will void your warranty. Also this is an incomplete update having only the Microsoft updates and make not work properly.
