OS upgrades

Windows Phone 7.8 to offer some Windows Phone 8 functionality to existing WP devices

As expected, existing Windows Phone 7.5 devices will not be upgraded to Windows Phone 8. Instead, Microsoft will offer a number of Windows Phone 8 features to current devices through a Windows Phone 7.8 upgrade. Microsoft explained that the significant changes made in Windows 8 and ties to new hardware such as multi-core processors meant that many features would not […]

Microsoft outlines Windows Phone Tango update details

Microsoft has added details its Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh better known as Tango upgrade to its “Windows Phone Update History” web page, suggesting that the update could soon be making its way onto devices. Bearing version 7.10.8773.98, it will offer the following: Messaging. Adds new messaging capabilities to your phone. You can now attach multiple pictures, videos, audio notes and […]

HTC Amaze 4G Android 4.0 upgrade now available for Mobilicity and WIND Mobile users

Both Mobilicity and WIND Mobile have announced that Android 4.0 upgrades are available for the HTC Amaze 4G. The update also includes HTC Sense 3.6 rather than the newer HTC Sense 4 because “some aspects of Sense 4 require dedicated hardware, which is not available on all devices.” As always, if you have not yet received it, you can check […]

Rumour: Windows Phone 7.7 upgrade coming to current Windows Phone 7 devices

A report by Wirtschafts Woche, the German version of Business Week, supports earlier rumours that current Windows Phone 7.x devices will not be upgraded to Windows Phone 8 (Apollo). According to its Microsoft and Nokia sources, these devices will instead receive a “feature update” likely to be known as Windows Phone 7.6 or 7.7. This update will consist of the […]

Android 4.0 upgrade now available for TELUS HTC Amaze 4G

TELUS today announced via Twitter the availability of the Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgrade for the HTC Amaze 4G. As HTC previously indicated, it comes with HTC Sense 3.6. HTC explained that “some aspects of Sense 4 require dedicated hardware, which is not available on all devices.” As always, if you have not yet received it, you can check […]

Motorola previews Android 4.0 UI and Webtop 3.0

In preparation for its upcoming Android 4.0 upgrade for the Motorola RAZR, Motorola Japan has released a number of videos that highlight some of the upcoming changes. These cover topics like navigating in Android 4.0, the updated lock screen, new camera features and a lot more. Some of the features, like the enhanced lock screen, look quite promising. Here are […]

Sony will not upgrade Xperia Play to Android 4.0

In its latest Android 4.0 upgrade deployment update, Sony Mobile today confirmed that the Xperia Play will not be upgraded to Android 4.0. Sony had launched a beta version of the update some time ago but has now decided not to move forward with the update: In regards to Xperia PLAY, after extensive in house testing with our developer teams […]