HTC did not give us any hint as to the pricing of the Windows Phone 8X by HTC when it announced it last week. Fortunately, thanks to Amazon UK and Expansys UK now taking pre-orders, we have our first clues as to how much we will need to save up. Amazon UK lists the Windows Phone 8X for £531.43. That […]
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HTC announces Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S
As widely expected, HTC today unveiled two new Windows Phone devices, the Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S. Described as “hero products” by CEO Peter Chou, they are the result of close cooperation between HTC and Microsoft. Windows Phone 8X by HTC specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Operating system: Windows Phone 8 Cellular connectivity: HSPA/WCDMA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE Other connectivity: […]
Rumour: Windows Phone 8 hits RTM milestone
Microsoft appears to have hit a major milestone on Friday: Windows Phone 8 hit the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) stage according to ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley’s sources. Pictures obtained by WMPowerUser of Microsoft staff signing a large RTM poster support the report. This means that Microsoft’s partners, including HTC, Nokia, and Samsung, now have the final version of Windows Phone […]
Microsoft struggling to complete Windows Phone 8 development on schedule?
Microsoft and its partners are working overtime to ensure that Windows Phone 8 device launch in early November. The Verge has learned that Microsoft has yet to complete Windows Phone 8. According to its sources, Microsoft had planned to launch Windows Phone 8 in early October, ahead of Windows 8. Instead, delays and bugs have now pushed the release beyond […]
HTC to announce HTC 8X, 8S, and 8V at next week’s event?
Past rumours suggested that HTC’s upcoming Windows Phone 8 lineup would be made up of three devices. The HTC Zenith flagship would have the mid-range HTC Accord and entry-level HTC Rio at its sides. The HTC Accord has been the subject of a number of rumours, including ones that indicated that the device would be known as the HTC 8X […]
Sony Mobile considering Windows Phone 8?
Going as far back as its days as Sony Ericsson, Sony Mobile has preferred to focus on Android for its smartphones. At the same time, it never completely closed the door on Microsoft’s operating system. Rumours that Sony Ericsson would launch Windows Phone devices (including a keyboard slider) surfaced regularly but never came to fruition. It appears that Sony Mobile’s […]
Entry-level WP8 4-inch Nokia Flame planned for early 2013?
Nokia’s 2013 Windows Phone 8 lineup continues to take shape. First we learned about the mid-range Nokia Zeal. Now comes word of the entry-level Nokia Flame. The Nokia Flame is expected to be powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and Windows Phone 8. It will come with a 4-inch display, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of onboard storage and a microSD […]
Nokia announces Windows Phone 8 Lumia 920 and Lumia 820
Nokia today announced its new Lumia smartphones, based on Windows Phone 8. As expected, it unveiled both the Lumia 920 flaghsip and Lumia 820 mid-range smartphones. The Nokia 920 is the first Windows Phone device to come with Nokia’s PureView imaging technology (but without the 41MP sensor found on the Nokia 808 PureView). Nokia Lumia 920 specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core […]