Are the features in Windows Phone 8.1 enough to put it on par with iOS and Android?

[Windows Central]

There?s no other way to put it: Windows Phone 8.1 is jam-packed with new features. Some of these new additions, like the new notification center, are features that both critics and fans of Windows Phone have been clamoring for.

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[peachy001]

There are many that have been gagging for the notifications screen. Notifications is not my thing, I was happy with the numbers on tiles. The quick functions will be nice though. I have not looked into the volume control thing, but I assume that is an improvement. See lots of nice customisation though.

I would like a file manager, tether via USB, and an improved download system. I struggle to download podcasts. And they need a slider.

 

[princecharming71987]

Can someone inform me how in the world do we add our own apps to the action center for notification purposes?