Windows Phone 8.1.The Notification Center sneak peak

We have some leaked screenshots from an internal Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, detailing the new Notification Center in Windows Phone 8.1.The Notification Center, which is named as "Action Center" by Microsoft , is shown when you take a short swipe from the top of the screen. This will display four basic quick settings that are shortcuts to options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other system settings. All four are customizable, and the basic Action Center also displays the date and a battery level percentage. If you pull down further on the Notification Center, a full "Action Center" is displayed. A driving mode shortcut would be available to keep distractions to a minimum while on the road.

All the notifications from apps are collected in the full version of Action Center, and they can also be silently added, updated, and deleted in this view. The separate volume controls for Windows Phone 8.1. Microsoft is finally splitting volume controls for ringer / notifications and media / apps in the upcoming update. It’s a minor addition, but a highly requested feature from Windows Phone users. Microsoft is also building its own "Cortana" personal assistant into Windows Phone 8.1. Foursquare, Bing, and other data sources will help power the service, and it’s expected to be unveiled alongside all of Windows Phone 8.1’s features at the Build developer conference in April.

Let's see what more the Windows Phone 8.1 update brings to us. Keep Reading!