Windows Phone 8 has been released to manufacturers and should be released to the public in the next couple months, and so the steady stream of little tweaks and features that we didn't know about are starting to come through. The latest is the addition of 3rd party app notifications on the lockscreen.
The info isn't exactly new, it's more info on something that we hadn't really given much time to before. It was an unnannounced feature that was shown off during the Nokia-Microsoft announcement of the Lumia 920. On the lockscreen during the announcement were the standard lockscreen notification icons that we've come to expect, like missed calls, messages, and mail. But, there were also two new icons that weren't mentioned: Facebook and Twitter.
Integration with Facebook and Twitter are nothing new for Windows Phone, as both have been folded into the system and especially the People app, but notifications on the lockscreen are something new for the social networks. Apparently, Windows Phone 8 also has a new API which will allow other 3rd party apps to display notifications on the lockscreen, with room for up to 5 different app notifications.
Michael Heller is known for his clear and informative articles on mobile technology. He explores important topics such as the rollouts of 5G networks and the advancements in mobile payments, offering readers insights into the evolving tech landscape.
Recommended Stories
Loading Comments...
COMMENT
All comments need to comply with our
Community Guidelines
Phonearena comments rules
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed: