Windows 10 Mobile Gets Better at Multitasking, Now Supports 16 Apps at Once

Advertisement
By Manish Singh | Updated: 23 February 2016 13:24 IST

Over the weekend, Microsoft released Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 14267. The build brings with it a range of new features and improvements such as it is now easier for users to open InPrivate tabs in Microsoft Edge, and do music searches in Cortana. The Redmond, Washington-based company has also quietly improved the multitasking experience on its mobile operating system, it appears.

Users who have updated to build 14267 can now have as many as 16 apps running simultaneously, reports MSPoweruser. Prior to the update, users could only have up to eight apps run at the same time. The improvement to the multitasking feature could come handy to many, especially those who have a smartphone with 2GB of RAM or more.

Advertisement

The build also comes with a number of other features including support for Word Flow in Microsoft Edge address bar. The company says it has also made it easier to search for music in Cortana. There's a music search icon to the top right of Cortana for that.

Private browsing in Microsoft Edge is also easier now. The company has moved the InPrivate tab button, and it now appears next to the new tab button. Download prompts are also getting better now in Microsoft Edge, giving you the option to cancel unwanted downloads.

Advertisement

Interestingly, the build is not available for Windows Insiders in the Fast ring with a Lumia 550. The company says that it is investigating an issue that is preventing the aforementioned Lumia smartphone from charging when connected via USB.

 

Get your daily dose of tech news, reviews, and insights, in under 80 characters on Gadgets 360 Turbo. Connect with fellow tech lovers on our Forum. Follow us on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News for instant updates. Catch all the action on our YouTube channel.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. Samsung Exynos 2700 Leak Reveals Major CPU and GPU Upgrades
  2. IFA 2026: Acer Swift Blade 14, Swift Air 16 (2026) Debut With These Specs
  1. Canva Launches Multiple Visual Suite Features Across Docs, Sheets, Whiteboards, Websites and More
  2. Mivi One 5G India Launch Date Announced, Camera Design Teased
  3. Grok Bot Now Available on Android After Debuting on Linux, macOS and iOS
  4. Airtel Offers 1-Year Free Super Duolingo Subscription to Customers
  5. Xiaomi 18 Fold Showcased at IFA 2026, Previews More Than 380 Products
  6. Coldcard Hacker Converts Stolen Bitcoin to ETH Through THORChain
  7. Australia Sets September 30 Deadline for Crypto Firm Licensing
  8. Samsung Exynos 2700 Leak Reveals a Major CPU Redesign, Bigger GPU and LPDDR6 Support
  9. iQOO 16 Renders Leaked Again; Could Feature New Rear Camera Design
  10. Huawei Watch 6 and Watch 6 Pro Announced at IFA 2026; Watch GT 7 and GT 7 Pro Tag Along
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2026. All rights reserved.