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Top 8 incredible features of Windows 10 smartphones that you might not have thought

Posted: 12 Feb 2016 08:56 AM PST

After the launching of Windows 10 smartphone by Microsoft, we have not seen more Windows 10 smartphones since last 2 or 3 months. Windows 10 is the Microsoft's best UI ( user interface ) ever seen in Windows smartphones. Windows phones are always criticized for availability of less number of features and applications also. But it is not like that the whole OS is bad. Windows phones also do have some incredible features that you might have not thought.

If you are Windows 10 smartphone user than here we have listed some incredible features :

Unlock your Windows 10 Smartphone

Windows Hello feature will allow you to unlock your Windows 10 smartphone. This feature will work by scanning your face, iris or fingerprint sensor to unlock your smartphone.
To activate iris features just go to Settings > Accounts > Sign in options, now tap the Set up under iris, now tap get started and scan your eyes and you are done.

Protect Your Data

Windows 10 smartphone Kid's corner feature is also one of the best feature to protect your sensitive data. With the feature turned on, you can safely hand-over your phone to a child, knowing they will not interfere with your official and personal data. You can add games, music, videos, etc. in this corner, which you have no problem sharing with your children.
To activate this feature: Go to Settings > Accounts > Kid's Corner and then select the data that you would like to grant access to your child. Swiping right on the lock-screen will give you the Kids corner.

One Hand Mode

One hand mode was the feature which was missing in Windows 8.1. You just need to hold down the Windows button for a second, which will bring down the display in the reach of your thumb. If you want to exit from the feature, just tap on the black screen.

Find My Phone

With Find My Phone feature in Windows 10 you can Lock, reset and track your Windows 10 smartphone. This free service can be activated by following some simple steps, before that you just need to logged in from your Microsoft account on the smartphone.
To activate: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Find My Phone. By keeping this feature turned on, you can ring your Windows phone remotely even if it's on silent mode, lock or even erase your phone completely by visiting the Microsoft site. This is very helpful in case if you lost your smartphone.

Call Recording

You can record the incoming or outgoing calls without installing any third party app. Windows 10 has this inbuilt feature. To activate: Go to Settings > System > Phone, and scroll to the bottom of the page. Under the Get an app, click on the drop-down menu to select Voice Recorder. While you receive or dial the call just tap on Record button to record the call.

Magnify

With the feature turned on, double-tap the screen with two fingers to magnify the content. 'Magnifier' option that allows you to zoom in on any content on the screen. To activate: Go to Settings > Ease of access > Magnifier.

VPN

This is the one of the best feature by which you can set your own proxy setting to access blocked sites. You just need to go Settings > VPN settings and set your own settings and connect it.

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Friday, February 12, 2016