Microsoft has launched a site to show people who might be interested in the Lumia 640 how it will look with Windows 10 Mobile , with a cool background image and a selection of apps based on their personal interests.
The site begins by letting users pick a Start screen background image, then lets them pick two categories of app interests, such as Travel, Business, Social and more. Once they are selected, the users see their simulated Lumia 640 Start screen. Clicking on the Start tiles offers up more info about each app, and the page also offers a quick way to purchase the smartphone.
The site would seem to indicate that Microsoft is preparing people with older Windows Phone devices to get the Windows 10 Mobile upgrade when it is officially launched later this year.
Thanks to @Sachin_990 for the tip!
Purchase the AT&T Lumia 640 from Microsoft Store for $79
Source: Microsoft
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Microsoft has a simulated Lumia 640 Windows 10 Mobile 'experience' on the web
And the link to that Microsoft website is......
I can't find it :(
Is windows 10 tech preview stable for 512mb ram phone now ? Earlier It was a mess what about this new 10536 build.?
Does it show a black screen with "resuming" written on it?
Nice.
Lets hope that wont have to wait too long for the 640 to get updated.
where do i get that background! anyone have a link?
Vijay, why go for 730 or Lumia 640xl now?? You should wait for tomorrows event to see what they release. I have a lumia640xl and while it has a snapdragon 410 it is just a mediocre processor. It's not bad , but it could be better. I bought the phone because of the screen size. If you want to compare the 730 or Lumia 640xl, to should also look at the screen size factor.
The new phones might not be available in other countries soon, if at all.
*400, not 410
The less you pay for your phone , they more you'll be paying for the service, and or less features and benefits you'll get. My 640 I got for $150. +tax from T- Mobile, but I get device protection and I can upgrade my handset up to three times a year. The 640 is no longer available from T- Mobile, the pre-paid version from Wal-mart that usesT-Mobile network you can get for $99 but you can not access the features that I get.
Does it make sense to pay 50% more so that you can pay for additional device protection? I'm using my Walmart bought 640 on Tmobile and don't see any reduced features. I confirmed with a Tmobile rep that the SIM card included in the box is just a regular SIM card that can be used for pre or post paid.
I'm right there with you. Swapped out my Lumia 635 SIM into the "prepaid" Lumia 640 from Walmart. I'm on a postpaid account and get all the T-Mo goodies, i.e. Music Freedom, Wi-Fi Calling.
Need advise! Should I go with 730 or 640xl ? Camera and display top priority.
Get a 930 used if camera and display are top priority. Or you can wait for the 950/950XL.
640xl. 730 has a comparatively better display. But you wouldn't notice the difference. Go with the 640xl.
Have no idea about 640xl camera, but between 735 nad 640 , 735 is my choice.
Does that mean they will continue to sell the Lumia 640 after Saimaa comes out?
This is awkward. Full screen background image (W10M), Internet Explorer (WP8), outdated WhatsApp tile (WP7). :D
That isn't Windows 10, it is just Windows Phone 8.1 (look at the Internet Explorer tile!).
Its 10, besides this was for demonstration purposes
It's still windows 10. It's just an old build where internet explorers was still the browser
also the spacing between. those tiles are now closer together!
Youre' right. The UI looks more like 8.1 (tiles spacing, icons) than W10. That's a good thing
The latest build on my 640 runs very bad. The longer I have this build the worse it get! I really losing faith.. Hope the build of this week will fix things.
I was going to buy 640 as it is in the official list of phones that will support W10M, but then I saw this video (old build):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm_avnyAhSg
So instead I bought a used 930 (couldn't find a new one) which is specs-wise the best of all the phones in the list.
Is anyone experiencing a problem with links posted on articles? When I click on them they start with:
www.windowscentral.com/ext?link=http%3A%2F%2Fclkde.tradedoubler.com%2Fclick
What is this?
analytics. Bing it up
I think that's food on the table for the people who run the website. I dunno.
sketchy
Windows 10 mobile's performance is very bad on my Lumia 630 but I loved windows 10... Will upgrade my phone soon
It's decent on the 640 though, just needs some finishing touches and optimization, but looking really good considering the specs of the 640
So will the windows 10 update be delivered by Microsoft or my service provider? Cause I'm not holding my breath being on Verizon.
I think Microsoft already announced that windows 10 updates will be handled by them not vendors.
Got a citation for this claim?
I agree with Zain that Microsoft said they'll have control of the updates this time. However if for any reason the first ever Win10Mobile update is sent through the carriers, as long as your phone is definitely compatible with Win10Mobile, just manually upgrade through the Insider Programme then enroll afterwards if u want :D
I have a 640 with a T-Mobile prepaid account. It's good to know that this will run Windows 10 without any problems. I, like everyone else am looking forward to tomorrow's presentation. Whether I will consider upgrading to a 950 will be based on two things. First, will it be available for T-Mobile? Secondly, what is the price? Since I am on a prepaid account, I will have to purchase it for full price, so obviously, this is a major factor.
I SINCERELY hope that MS releases this thing at a competitive price to similarly spec'd Android handsets. They've got to come in with a good value to draw people back into Windows Phone and hope that the accessories (like the Continuum dock, wireless chargers, etc) can make up for the rest of the loss. We need Windows converts, not just a new phone for the current Windows fans.
They earn thru android. As now the patent dispute is settled between Google and Microsoft oems would be going pre installing Microsoft apps in android handsets. Soif Microsoft gets a 15% market share of windows 10 mobile then it would be quite enough to maintain its mobile presence.
Will Lumia 550 Support windows hello feature??
We'll find out tomorrow.
Can't find the link to site in OP!
but search no more! here's the link
http://www.microsoft.com/en/mobile/personalize/lumia640-lte/
EDIT: LOL NVM! found the link in OP.
Seems like nobody noticed that the alleged "Win10" has IE tile instead of Edge (and even the text beside the phone says Internet Explorer). This must be old...
Lol yea
We noticed, we just chose ignore :P
And the tiles aren't close enough together.
Just got a 640 (over the blu HD lte) and I couldn't be happier. The value is through the roof and the sacrifices minimal. I replaced by 8X with it, vast improvement imo
Enjoy!
I made the same decision when my 920 finally gave signs of its age a couple of weeks ago. I'm actually very happy and not missing much, except for the camera.
Loving my blu win HD lte
So this one or 550?
If the specs are going to be same as the ones got leaked. 640 is definitely better.
Still somewhat shocked that T-Mobile stopped selling the 640 so quickly. Still at Walmart, though.
Yes, but we got ours!! I hope tomorrow answers the questions about the us Carriers and Microsoft. Will they be unlocked? Lets hope Apple and Nexus started a trend.
If you looked at the history of T-Mobile's treatment of Windows phone users you wouldn't be that shocked.
They didn't sell at TMo because the over-priced it. I bought mine at Walmart before its release date for $99 vs $120 at TMo.
I think the 640 is the best budget phone I've ever owned, can't believe I even got it cheaper than my budget 521! Arguably the best budget phone out there on any OS.
Agreed! I'm using w10 on my 1020, but its not a daily driver. That's why I'm not updating my 640...
Wow
This is always been out of stock in flipkart
I know that feel bro
Really? I bought two 640s on separate occasions just in the last month.
That moment when there's no beta text on Instagram live tile. :D
Impossible till 2016 atleast
Finally?
Who cares? 6tag has always been better...
6tag is superior. We don't need the instagram app
That's why Instagram won't develop!
Instagram should update the app in spite of that fact. They need to show some pride in their app.
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Yes but we need snapchat!!! I hope the windows 10 mobile will support snapchat
The OS has doesn't need to be updated for Snapchat to work. The CEO of Snapchat just needs to stop ignoring Windows and release their app or let Rudy Huyn make it for them.
Casper for android works with project Astoria. It handles google play services on its own
+640
That is something craziest and awesome.
Tommorow.. The fate of my fav mobile os will be decided..lets see what happens
That's how I feel. I really hope this is a successful event. I'm excited but I feel like I know most of the stuff they are going to announce.
Their events are always successful but not always reflect what the users actually get.
Yeah seriously hope they don't disappoint, since this is probably their last shot in the mobile world. Also, no further reboots from here on, PLEASE.
This. No more reboots pls, MS. Take your time but do it right this time. :)