Nokia conference beta updated.

[Tejas Javery]

"Nokia conference beta" just got update after ages, and the name has changed to "join conference beta."
Changes... Well, haven't checked it out yet.

Has anyone checked out the difference? I dont even remember what was there in nokia conference beta. XD

 

[RumoredNow]

Most likely it is just a name change. Microsoft is contractually obligated to phase out use of the Nokia brand from everything they bought with the Lumia phone division, both hardware and software.

 

[Microsoftjunkie]

Added Cortana integration. "Cortana join meeting". Automatically figures out what meeting.

 

[blackdaemon]

The Cortana integration does not work for me though. Neither "join meeting" nor "join conference" (as store description suggests) works for me. Instead I get "When should I schedule the meeting?" or "When is your event?"

 

[Microsoftjunkie]

The Cortana integration does not work for me though. Neither "join meeting" nor "join conference" (as store description suggests) works for me. Instead I get "When should I schedule the meeting?" or "When is your event?"

That means you have no meetings scheduled. So it makes sense for Cortana to ask those. Cant join something that's not there.

 

[blackdaemon]

That means you have no meetings scheduled. So it makes sense for Cortana to ask those. Cant join something that's not there.

I have meetings scheduled, quite a many, actually. And I tried before and during the meeting.

 

[Microsoftjunkie]

Maybe they're not set properly?

 

[blackdaemon]

Maybe they're not set properly?

What you mean with "set properly"? They are visible in Conference Beta and I can join them normally from within the application (by tapping the call icon).
Just Cortana does not know anything about Join Conference Beta. If I ask "What can I say?", the Join Conference Beta is not even listed in the applications which provide voice commands.

Are you able to see it in your list?

 

[Microsoftjunkie]

I can see "join Conference" in the app command list. Only after I entered the app.

 

[blackdaemon]

OK I made this working finally by combination of reinstalling, disabling/enabling cortana and restart.

Funny thing is, this is just a gimmick right now. It is not any time saver as you have to:

- Say "Hey Cortana" (if you have it)
- Say "Join Conference"
- Unlock the phone
- Wait for Cortana to say the meeting name
- Click on "Call"

So it is hardly a "hands free" operation and it actually takes longer than just unlocking and clicking on icon/meeting/call.
As a bonus, when joining a conference using Cortana, I am abruptly disconnected from the call after some minutes... that is not happening when opening the call manually.

I wish we would be actually able to fill a bug report to MS.