It wasn’t long ago that we reported that the first update to Windows Phone 8 would arrive in Q1 of 2013 under the assumed codename of ‘Apollo+’. We have new information, by way of WPCentral, that this update isn’t going to known as Apollo+ but rather as Portico. This same source that this release will be a minor update just like NoDo was prior ... Read More »
Microsoft let everyone know at the Windows Phone 8 launch event that Verizon was getting another Windows Phone in December from the likes of Samsung to join the carrier exclusive Nokia Lumia 822 and HTC 8X. With the ATIV S pretty much being a no show in the US, speculation was on this device for Verizon being it. Well thanks ... Read More »
Well this day has finally come. Multiple sources are confirming that Windows Phone 8 (Apollo) has finally hit RTM. This means that all software is final and there will be no more code changes. Windows Phone 8 still doesnt have a solid release date but with software behind them, the real fun will be getting the new phones out to ... Read More »
Bluetooth was another feature that was lacking in Windows Phone 7.X. In Windows Phone 8 will be able to access the Bluetooth stack via API’s and will be able to communicate with other devices. These same API’s also allow the ability to connect to 3rd party peripherals. Read More »
Microsoft at the Dev Sumit said that Windows Phone 8 would have Lense functionality that would extent what the built-in camera would be able to do. As a part of the Windows Phone 8 SDK leak, more have been revealed about what that is. Developers will be able to plug-in their 3rd party apps which can be accessed within the default UI. Read More »
Microsoft said they would be releasing the Windows Phone 8 SDK in the next few weeks but you know how these kinds of things go. Liveside is reporting that the Windows Phone 8 SDk is currently available on Microsoft’s own servers. The Windows Phone 8 SDK build is LKG-25 and will only run on the Windows 8 Release Preview (Sorry Windows 7 users). Read More »
While Android 4.0 (ICS) and iOS have supported native screen capture, Windows Phone 7.x has been long without this feature. Well if Windows Phone 8 is any indication, it might be coming soon. WPDang is reporting that Microsoft is readying Windows Phone 8 to support these natively by using the Windows key and Camera button. Read More »
Microsoft took the time in California to finally detail Windows Phone 8, the next major software update for Windows Phone. There have been a lot of rumors of what the platform would carry but now many questions have been laid to rest. This event focused on detailing platform features and not end-user features. Read More »
The summer is really heating up. With E3, WWDC and Google I/O, Microsoft won’t be left out of all of the action. Microsoft has sent out invites to their Windows Phone summit. Unlike the original invite that teased that it would be a multi-day event but that has now been reduced to a 1 day only event. Read More »
Oh Sprint, your relationship with Windows Phone has been quite a mixed one. While AT&T, T-Mobile and even Verizon have given some treatment to their Windows Phone, Sprint honestly hasn’t done that much to promote the HTC Arrive. If you don’t recall, the HTC Arrive was the poster child for phone recycle program which Sprint denied was done intentionally. They still ended up kowtowing to ... Read More »
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