FM Radio Feature Returns To Windows Phone 8, Nokia Lumia 920 & Lumia 820 To Get Updates

Microsoft, which recently updated its core Windows 8 apps, is now updating Windows Phone 8 to support FM Radio hardware, a feature expected to be part of the Windows Phone 8 General Distribution Release (GDR2).

This eliminates one of the important shortcomings of Windows Phone 8 which did not offer FM Radio. Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 supported FM Radio hardware, and now bringing back the feature will let Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 support FM radio, as both of them already incorporate the necessary hardware.

Along with FM radio support, The Verge also mentions that Nokia plans to arm its Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 with a "Gesture Control" feature. When it comes about, users will be able to activate (unlock) their smartphone by double-tapping on the phone's display. Nokia is expected to bring the feature in the form of a firmware update. Other firmware updates speculated to come from Nokia include a flip option that puts the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 into standby mode. Even profile color settings are also said to be on the cards.