A few points to consider before you go ahead and take the plunge Now that we know when we're going to see the first Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones, there are definitely going to be a lot of people getting ready to try it out. The desktop previews have been well received, and there's nothing to suggest the phone previews won't be equally so. But there are some things to consider before jumping in with both feet. Shiny new things are always exciting but perhaps more so than a computer, the smartphone in your pocket is something you rely upon every single day. So tread carefully and consider these points first.

It. Will. Be. Buggy.

This is not the Preview for Developers program. Whereas that pushes out a product you'd consider mostly the finished article – though bugs are always possible – the Technical Preview will not. Not even close at this point. As such it's going to be buggy, things are going to be broken and in some cases you may not even be able to complete basic, essential tasks. That may sound extreme, but it's entirely possible with preview software. Best VPN providers 2020: Learn about ExpressVPN, NordVPN & more And because it's not Windows Phone 8.1 and currently not a platform developers are building for, some of your favorite apps may not work as intended. Think twice before using your main/only phone