More alleged screenshots of Windows Phone 8.1 Blue leak, show potential Notification Center

We're filing this one under unsubstantiated rumor, but forum member qXerro has posted a few more screenshots over the last solar day of Windows Phone 8.i. The problem with such stories of grade is trying to verify the data and since screenshots tin can be very easily faked, information technology's difficult to justify.

Nonetheless, qXerro has posted screenshots of features like app sorting before. That rings a bell considering we know of that feature just never reported it publicly—so either he's a skilful guesser or at that place is some truth to his leaks (Unfortunately, the final nosotros heard is that app sorting was removed due to ongoing issues).

What exercise the latest screenshots reveal? One is merely the Nokia Extras + Info, though the 'Extras' has been dropped. Instead we're shown the Software Release as 'Bluish' and something almost 'Accessories Attached' and it'southward allegedly running on a Lumia 820 (RM-826).

The Accessories Attached could be a reference to Bluetooth iv.0 LE and other objects like Nokia's Treasure Tags, little devices that volition help you rails your keys or baggage. Nosotros also know from our sources that Nokia is working with Fitbit and Jawbone to become those devices to sync direct to the phone with a companion app.

The other epitome is more than mysterious. It appears to exist a layout of the standard Live Tiles and App listing to the right (along with sorting). The more interesting bit is what is on the left hand side, where it simply says "Don't Peek*". It's likewise allegedly from a Lumia 1820, which nosotros take no data on regarding its legitimacy. There is also a drop down list from the top, indicating a drib down history for Toast notifications.

The last time we saw "*" it was in reference to the Notification Heart leak every bit that symbol may exist used to indicate new alerts for the eye beingness developed. If these images are existent (and that's a big if) Nokia and or Microsoft could be implementing a swipe from the left strategy for Notifications. That would brand sense and has been something that users accept been requesting for some fourth dimension now.

Update: xQerro clarifies that swipe left is "Me ,quick share ,settings and personalize", not Notifications.

All we tin can add to this is that a lot of the Notification images recently leaked have all been from "super erstwhile builds" and "…things don't look like that these days", then we demand to take all of this with some circumspection before judging the results.

A new Child'due south Corner with an optional "Crave Password" option is also revealed.

Finally, qXerro notes some changes to the 3 push functions of Windows Phone 8.1:

Long Start = CORTANA (voice assistant)
Double Start = What is going on area?!
Double Back = ends electric current app

The offset one, Long Start, is already how TellMe works and information technology makes sense that Cortana would act in that fashion likewise. We're unclear what the Double Start is referring to and the third change, double Back, sounds like an easy manner to close out apps, something that nosotros know is coming in GDR3.

Since Windows Phone Central has not been able to verify qXerro's credentials, we're but giving this a 'five' on our rumor meter.

Source: Windows Phone Central Forums, Twitter; Thank you, zhoulhas, for the tip

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