GigaomWith Windows Phone 8.1 update, Cortana is going international
Microsoft announced a major update to Windows Phone at a event in China. Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 will bring localized Cortana support to both China and the UK. Read more »
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Microsoft announced a major update to Windows Phone at a event in China. Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 will bring localized Cortana support to both China and the UK. Read more »
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