HTC’s confirmation that it would release Windows Phone 8 devices this year is barely dry that its roadmap has allegedly been revealed. The Verge received details from a “knowledgeable source” that suggest three devices are on the HTC Windows Phone 8 roadmap for this year. At the low end of the scale is the HTC Rio. It will be powered […]
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HTC and Huawei confirm Windows Phone 8 devices coming this year
Microsoft yesterday announced that Nokia, HTC, Huwei, and Samsung were all on board to offer Windows Phone 8 devices. Both HTC and Huawei have independently committed their support for the next version of Windows Phone. HTC indicated that it will launch “new Windows Phone 8 smartphones” later this year, suggesting that more than one device is in the works. “HTC […]
Windows Phone 8 devices to use Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset
Qualcomm confirmed back at Computex that its Snapdragon chipsets would continue to be found in Windows Phone devices beyond the current models. The Verge has now learned that Windows Phone 8 devices will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 Plus mobile processor. The 28nm Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus comes dual-core Krait processors running as high as 1.7GHz and can be paired to […]
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 […]
Windows Phone Summit summary
Windows Phone Vice-President Terry Myerson and Joe Belfiore, Corporate Vice President, Windows Phone Program, today took to the stage for the Windows Phone Summit. Here is a summary of the event: Event focused on Windows Phone 8 Windows Phone 8 will have a Shared Windows Core with Windows 8 (kernel, networking, multimedia, etc). Shared Core will allow a much larger […]
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 […]
Nokia announces leadership changes and job cuts
Nokia today announced a number of changes “aimed at sharpening its strategy, improving its operating model and returning the company to profitable growth.” Among the changes are the cut of 10,000 jobs globally by the end of 2013, changes to the leadership team, corporate realignments, and consolidation of manufacturing operations. “We are increasing our focus on the products and services […]
ChevronWP7 unlocked phones to relock starting on August 11th
ChevronWP7 Labs announced back in April that they would no longer provide Windows Phone unlock codes after deciding to “discontinue the ChevronWP7 Labs experiment.” Yesterday they revealed that unlocked phones will start to relock after August 11th. The process will not be automatic but will occur as soon as devices are connected to Microsoft’s Zune PC software. The team behind […]