Tile Sizes in Windows Phone 8.1 Increased, Large Tile Added
Tile Sizes in Windows Phone 8.1 Tweeted to Include One More, Large Tile
Tile sizes in Windows Phone 8.1 will be more. A new size will be added to the existing three sizes. The source of the information is an ex Microsoftie. He is called Nawzil and has tweeted the news to the online audience here. According to him, in addition to the Small, Medium and Wide tile sizes the new version of the OS will offer also a Large size. That is in conformity with the change introduced in Windows 8.1. It also added a new and larger Live Tile. Now the new Windows Phone version will also expand the number of its sizes. The new Large tile size will join the group of three tile sizes already available.
Information on the novelties to come with Windows Phone 8.1 leaks out very often. The release of the new version is round the corner. That is why everyone is expected to see it unveiled. Then users will be able to see the more tile sizes in action.
Tiles are images that represent the different apps on the Windows Phone device screen. Apps for Windows Phone have one tile at least. It is shown in the Start screen. Apps can also support secondary tiles if needed, for showing more details. Users can choose which tile sizes they are going to pin to the Start screen. That is why app developers strive to provide an image for each tile size. The size of the image depends to the Tile template that an app supports.
The leaks of information about different features to come with Windows Phone 8.1 make everyone eager to see it. The information so far shows that there are going to be great changes. The new version of the OS will not be just a minor tweak. It will improve user experience in a great way.
Source: Wmpoweruser
