Microsoft has added and packaged a host of new features and applications in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (v1809). In the following article, Mytour will introduce you to the list of new features in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update 1809.
Explore the Exciting New Features in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update v1809
New Features in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (v1809)
1. Your Phone Application
Your Phone is a completely new application, making its debut on Windows 10 October 2018 (v1809). The app allows users to easily connect with their smartphones, access data files, image galleries, and SMS messages directly from their Android phones at any time.
With the feature to view and drag-and-drop photos directly from the phone, users can effortlessly drag and drop any photos taken on their phone into documents, Office applications on Windows 10 computers, and even send and receive SMS messages.
2. Android Timeline
Shortly after introducing the Timeline feature for Windows 10, Microsoft is also rolling out plans to bring it to Android devices through Microsoft Launcher. With Timeline, users can back up activities and content on their phones to Windows 10 devices and vice versa, enabling them to continue their work across different devices or simply edit documents seamlessly.
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3. Inking and 3D Models for PowerPoint and Word
The Windows 10 October 2018 Update 1809 brings several new enhancements to Inking, including the ability to convert handwritten notes into a neatly formatted slide, making PowerPoint designing smarter. Additionally, Microsoft has added over 30 new vibrant 3D models for Word and PowerPoint.
4. Microsoft To-Do
Users can now update their to-do lists directly within the Microsoft To-Do app using ink or by handwriting. Furthermore, Microsoft is integrating To-Do into Outlook.com to provide users with a fresher experience.
5. Snip & Sketch
Finally, but equally important, on Windows 10 October 2018, Microsoft introduces the all-new Snip & Sketch app to replace the popular Snipping Tool, making it easier for users to capture screenshots on Windows 10. To take a screenshot, users simply need to use the Windows + Shift + S key combination, and a toolbar will appear on the screen, allowing them to select either a full-screen or partial screenshot.
In the article above, Mytour has introduced you to the list of new features in the Windows 10 October 2018 1809 update. Additionally, Microsoft has just announced the Windows 10 October 2018 update file deletion issue has been resolved and re-released to users. If you're a Windows Insider user, you can install Windows 10 October 2018 to experience the new features right now. Download and install Windows 10 October 2018 1809 here.
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