Neowin News Feed for: Apollo

GIF and WAV support coming to Windows Phone 8 with Apollo+ update?

Brad Sams — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:47:31 +0000

A comment posted to Reddit indicates that Gif and Wav support will be coming to Windows Phone 8 with the Apollo + update that will likely arrive in Q1 of 2013. Read more...

Source: Windows Phone 8 update is codenamed "Portico"

Steven Parker — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:51:21 +0000

Just over a week ago it was revealed that the first major update for Windows Phone 8 would land in the first quarter of 2013 and that update is codenamed Apollo+, not so according to one source. Read more...

'Apollo+' update coming to Windows Phone 8 in Q1 2013? [Update]

Andy Weir — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:49:31 +0000

Windows Phone 8 is less than a month old, but speculation is already swirling about the next stage in its development, as it's claimed that an update - codename 'Apollo+' - will roll out in Q1 2013. Read more...

Windows Phone 8 brings improved multitasking [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:55:59 +0100

Windows Phone users will be happy to hear that the new version of the OS will bring some improvements to multitasking. Perhaps most significantly, tapping a tile won't restart an app as it does now. Read more...

Windows Phone 8 ship party

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:50:42 +0100

Windows Phone 8 was released to manufacturing this month so in keeping with tradition the team had a shipping party. Beers, gangnam style dancing and as far as we know a good time was had by all. Read more...

Nokia Lumia 920 to include 8MP cam and wireless charging?

Andy Weir — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:09:17 +0100

More details have emerged on Nokia's new flagship Windows Phone 8 handset. The Lumia 920 will reportedly include wireless charging, 32GB of on-board storage and an 8MP 'PureView' camera. Read more...

More details emerge on two new Samsung Windows Phones

Andy Weir — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:44:52 +0100

More details have apparently emerged on the two new Windows Phone 8 devices leaked several weeks ago, including storage options, microSD support and perhaps the most important info of all: price. Read more...

Microsoft planning ‘child-friendly' mode for Windows Phone 8?

Andy Weir — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:52:52 +0100

Following last week's Windows Phone 8 SDK leak, registry data appears to reveal evidence of a possible 'KidZone' child-safe operating mode for the mobile OS. Read more...

A few random nuggets on Windows Phone 8 from our Microsoft interview

Andy Weir — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:47:31 +0100

Microsoft revealed plenty of details about Windows Phone 8 earlier - but there were a few questions that went unanswered. We sat down with Microsoft's Casey McGee to try to get some answers. Read more...

Windows Phone 8 screenshots leak, show off new features

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:29:39 +0100

Some new Windows Phone 8 screenshots have leaked, showing off some new features that will be coming to the operating system such as integrated Skype, the "DataSmart" app and a new camera UI Read more...

A vision of Windows Phone 8 and how Microsoft could enhance the platform

Andy Weir — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:28:32 +0100

With Windows Phone 8 due later this year - and due to be announced in the next few weeks - we decided to put together some concept sketches of what the new OS might look like. Behold, the evolution. Read more...

Will Windows Phone 8 also have support for 1080p?

Anthony Tosie — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:00:00 +0100

It appears the previous information about Windows Phone 8 resolutions may just be the tip of the iceberg. A new report indicates that a Windows Phone device running at 1080p exists. Read more...

New Windows Phone 8 display resolution size revealed?

John Callaham — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:25:51 +0100

Windows Phone 8 may support a resolution of 768x1280 in addition to other display sizes, according to a new report that also shows some new build numbers for the mobile OS. Read more...

Windows Phone Apollo to be shown off in June, but you already knew that

Brad Sams — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:22:11 +0100

If you are excited about Windows Phone 8, then June will be a great month for you as Microsoft prepares to offer its first glimpse of the next generation of Windows Phone. Read more...

Microsoft and Nokia, where does this road go?

Andy Weir — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:46:54 +0100

Nokia leapt from its 'burning platform' into the arms of Microsoft when it adopted Windows Phone last year. But as Nokia continues to burn through cash, will Microsoft end up buying the mobile giant? Read more...

Is Sprint changing its tune on Windows Phone?

John Callaham — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:15:20 +0100

A Sprint executive claims that the company is "still bullish on Apollo" which may indicated the wireless carrier could launch one or more Windows Phone 8-based smartphones. Read more...

Windows Phone 8 variant of Galaxy Note coming this Fall?

John Callaham — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:47:34 +0100

A new report claims to have revealed more of what Samsung has planned for both Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, including a Windows version of the Galaxy Note device. Read more...

New 4G Samsung Windows Phone pictured, dressed in white

Andy Weir — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:45:07 +0100

Samsung's latest Windows Phone - perhaps best known by its codename, 'Mandel' - gets caught on camera, but it's still anyone's guess as to when the 4G LTE handset will be officially launched. Read more...

Windows Phone dev conference slated for June, Apollo around the corner?

Brad Sams — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:31:01 +0100

Microsoft has just sent out invitations to a Windows Phone developer conference in June. While nothing about the invitation screams Apollo, we will hedge our bets to see the new platform in June. Read more...

Rumor: Samsung's Windows Phone 8 device revealed?

John Callaham — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:05:02 +0100

A new rumor claims to have learned the first details about Samsung's upcoming smartphone based on Windows Phone 8, including the claim it will be called the Samsung Focus S II. Read more...