Microsoft earlier this week announced that it will start rolling out Windows Phone 7.8 upgrades for current devices in early 2013. What this upgrade will look like on a Nokia Lumia 900 is now the subject of a video. Being only 37 seconds in length, you can forget about any in-depth look at what the upgrade will offer. It briefly […]
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Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8 update coming in “early 2013”
While Microsoft has been focused on the launch of Windows Phone 8 and new devices, there has been little news about its Windows Phone 7.8 update for existing Windows Phone 7 devices. That changed today with a blog post that shed some light on when we will see it. It is currently working with its hardware partners and hopes to […]
Windows Phone 8 random reboot fix coming in December
There is good news today for Windows Phone 8 users who have been suffering from a random reboot issue. Microsoft today confirmed that it has identified the issue and is now working on a fix. In a statement to AllThingsD, it said: We’re continuing to investigate some reports of phones rebooting and have identified a cause with our partners. We […]
Foxconn to manufacture Amazon and Microsoft smartphones for mid-2013 launches?
The evidence continues to grow that both Amazon and Microsoft will launch smartphones next year. The latest comes from Digitimes. Citing “sources from the upstream supply chain,” it reports that Foxconn has received handset orders from both companies. Both are expected to have “limited” shipment volumes initially. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft’s mobile phone will be powered by Windows Phone 8 but there […]
Microsoft to update Windows Phone 8 with Apollo+ in Q1 2013?
Microsoft is currently readying its first update for its Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system. Codenamed Apollo+, it could be out as early as Q1 2013 according to @Football4PDA: MS is going to roll out update for WP8 which is called Apollo+ in Q1 2013… Citing unnamed sources, The Verge has a few additional details on the update. Aside from […]
Sony Xperia flagship device to take on Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S III?
Sony is looking to up its game in the smartphone market with its next flagship smartphone. In an interview with the German-language Financial Times Deutschland, Sony Mobile’s Communications CVP Sales & Marketing Dennis van Schie said that a flagship model to be released “in the near future” will compete directly against Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy S III. It remains […]
Bell launches Windows Phone 8X by HTC
Bell today launched its first Windows Phone 8 device, the Windows Phone 8X by HTC [specifications]. They are carrying the 16GB model only. The Windows Phone 8X by HTC combines a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and blazing-fast speeds of up to 75 Mbps on Canada’s largest LTE network1, making your everyday tasks faster than ever. Plus, it runs on the […]
China-bound Nokia Lumia 920T to sport Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset
The Nokia Lumia 920 is just starting to hit the street that Nokia already appears to have an upgraded version as well. But before you decide to hold off buying your Lumia 920, it appears that the Nokia Lumia 920T is headed only to China so far. According to the China Mobile’s Sina Weibo website, the Lumia 920T will sport […]