The end of October is going to be quite busy for Microsoft. Aside from the launch of Windows 8 on September 26th (itself preceded by a press event on the 25th), it will also host BUILD 2012 from the 30th to November 2nd. And if that’s not enough, Microsoft today started press invitations to another event, this one on October […]
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Windows Phone 7.8 Nokia Lumia 510 to sell for US$150?
Nokia may be getting a new entry-level Windows Phone device ready. This new smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 510, would come with a 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7227A processor, a 4-inch display, 256MB of RAM, 4GB of onboard storage, and a 5MP camera. With such specifications, it would be unable to run Windows Phone 8 but would instead use Windows Phone 7.8 (or […]
HTC One VX, HTC One X+, and Windows Phone 8X by HTC headed to AT&T
Shortly after HTC unveiled the HTC One X+, AT&T announced that it would be its exclusive U.S. carrier. It also announced that it would offer the HTC One VX, billed as “ideal for those looking for an affordable Android smartphone and a premium experience.” AT&T also confirmed that it will offer the Windows Phone 8X by HTC in November. “We […]
Microsoft Surface smartphone rumours resurface
Despite assurances that it has no plans to build its own Windows Phone devices, rumours of a Microsoft Surface smartphone have resurfaced (Apologies, could not resist!). A report by the China Times suggests that Microsoft has been working on such a device for at least four months now with plans to have it out in the first half of next […]
Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 European pricing announced
When Nokia first unveiled its Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 Windows Phone 8 handsets, it did not provide availability and pricing information. These details were revealed today as a number of Nokia European subsidiaries today announced both devices will be available starting in mid-November. Nokia Germany has the Lumia 920 priced at €649 (about CA$820) and the Lumia 820 at […]
Nokia to sue HTC over Windows Phone 8X design?
Things could be about to get interesting in the Windows Phone 8 camp. Citing an “internal reliable source,” PC-Tablet is reporting that Nokia is getting ready to sue HTC over the design of its just announced Windows Phone 8X smartphone: The reports are saying Nokia is preparing to get HTC 8X banned in various parts of the world from going […]
Windows Phone 8X by HTC pricing revealed?
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 […]
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: […]