According to the reports, Microsoft is planning for the update to Windows Phone 8 that would enable support for seven and ten-inch tablets. Currently Windows Phone 8 devices are limited to four-inch screens.
Microsoft has a full proof plan of unifying its platform, as an app is being created for Xbox One which will run on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 without it needing to be re-coded.
There is always a reason behind a startup and it’s possible that Windows Phone 8.1 is Microsoft’s move to bring its mobile operating system in line with Windows 8.1 and the Xbox One. Some more updates like dropping the back button with the Windows Phone 8.1 update is also in news.