Windows Phone 8 (finally) gets screenshot support
Microsoft has finally added screenshot functionality to Windows Phone, with a shot of what's currently on the display now able to be grabbed with a simultaneous press of the power and Windows buttons. An odd omission until Windows Phone 8, the tool also makes sharing screenshots with social networks straightforward.
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Microsoft's Joe Belfiore from the Windows Phone team demonstrated the technology on the new Lumia 920, snapping a picture of the homescreen complete with its four columns of icons. Then Belfiore shared the screenshot straight to Twitter:
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Screenshots might not sound exciting, but they're handy if you want to send a quick map image to someone, show them how a document or presentation shows on-screen, or if you're reviewing devices or trying to discuss problems with technical support. It will be available across all Windows Phone 8 devices.