First item content doesn't update when starting with an empty ObservableCollection even though an indicator is present. Steps to repro: 1- Starting with an empty ObservableCollection<T> ItemsSource 2 - Add two items (notice 1st item's content stays empty) 3 - Slide to the 2nd item (notice content is visible) 4 - Slide back to 1st item (notice content is now visible) Attached a runnable repro. Available in minor release 2018.1.405. It will also be available in the R2 2018 release.