One step closer to launch
Microsoft continues to tweak its Windows 10 Mobile platform though it's still not ready for release. In the meantime, there's a new Preview Build (10536) available to Insiders subscribed to the Fast ring.
If you're coming from Build 10512, it's a bit of a process to get the new release. Microsoft says you'll see Build 10514 and Build 10536.1000, both of which you'll need to run. After they're installed, you'll receive another update for Build 10535.1004.
"This process will take a bit more time than usual but this update has all the important fixes for Build 10536 so you will want to make sure you take BOTH updates," Microsoft says.
Otherwise, you can go back to Windows Phone 8.1 and then update directly to Build 10536.1004, whichever way suits your fancy.
No matter how you get there, once installed, you should notice a handful of minor improvements -- the Insider Hub is back, mobile hotspot functionality is fixed, pinch to zoom in Maps now works as expected, and a few other fixes -- plus an updated there's an Photos app and a new one-handed mode.
Microsoft added a folder view to its Photos app to make it easy to see your OneDrive and PC folders. You can also see folders on your SD card. The updated app also brings faster photo viewing (especially when panning and zooming), context menus. and favorites.
As for the one-handed mode, Microsoft said it heard feedback from Windows 10 Mobile users that they wanted the functionality on all phones, including smaller size devices, not just larger ones. So, it's included -- just press and hold the Start button, which slides down the screen so you can reach items from up top.
There are some known issues with the latest build, though they're mostly minor annoyances. For example, after rebooting, you won't see notifications until you unlock your phone.
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