Neowin News Feed for: Mango

No Windows Phone 7.8 update for T-Mobile's Nokia Lumia 710

Andy Weir — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:46:21 +0000

The Windows Phone 7.8 update is rolling out, but its distribution is carrier-dependent - a fact that will hurt owners of Nokia's Lumia 710 on T-Mobile US, who won't be offering the update. Read more...

Samsung: All Windows Phone 7.5 devices will get 7.8 update

Andy Weir — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:11:02 +0000

As we've heard in recent weeks, not all Windows Phones will get the upcoming 7.8 update that's due early next year - but Samsung has confirmed that all of its handsets will be eligible for the update. Read more...

Nokia announces Lumia 510, its new entry-level Windows Phone

Andy Weir — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:27:55 +0100

Nokia has officially announced its new entry-level Lumia 510. When the 4-inch handset goes on sale in Asia and South America, it may launch with Windows Phone 7.5, with an update to 7.8 coming later. Read more...

Wave of new features uncovered in Windows Phone Tango update

Andy Weir — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:01:05 +0100

As Windows Phone 7.5 handsets start to receive the latest 'Tango' update, various new features of the new OS build have been identified, including new wallpapers and notification improvements. Read more...

Microsoft dev retracts Windows Phone 8 update claims

Andy Weir — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:13:13 +0100

The developer-evangelist who raised the hopes of so many by claiming that current Windows Phone handsets would see an update to Windows Phone 8 has retracted his claim, blaming it on a simple mistake. Read more...

The plot thickens: sources claim no Windows Phone 8 updates for WP7

Andy Weir — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:07:04 +0100

Contrary to an earlier claim, multiple sources say that Microsoft will NOT provide a Windows Phone 8 update to current-generation handsets, but the company maintains its wall of silence on the matter. Read more...

Android security criticised, as BlackBerry 7 rated most secure mobile OS

Andy Weir — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:23:03 +0100

Research finds that BlackBerry 7 is the most secure mobile OS, but researchers criticise Android's fragmentation as a security flaw, as well as its reliance on users understanding app permissions. Read more...

Tango update to be branded ‘Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh'

Andy Weir — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:09:13 +0000

While Windows Phone 8 will be the next big OS release later this year, the 'Tango' update will arrive before then, and a Microsoft executive has now revealed the official name for the interim update. Read more...

Windows Phone Tango: new features and limitations revealed

Andy Weir — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:11:37 +0000

Microsoft confirms a range of limitations and restrictions on low-end Windows Phone 'Tango' devices that have 256MB of RAM, while several new features for handsets with better specs are also revealed. Read more...

Microsoft releases Skype app beta for Windows Phone

Andy Weir — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:18:11 +0000

Other platforms may have been getting the love lately, but Microsoft has now confirmed the availability of its Skype app for the Windows Phone platform - although it will be in beta form only for now. Read more...

Nokia Lumia 610 passes certification, amid Tango speculation

Andy Weir — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:49:56 +0000

The existence of Nokia's Lumia 610 is independently confirmed - but as a new image surfaces of the new entry-level Windows Phone, there remains uncertainty over what the new Tango update will bring. Read more...

Windows Phone 7.5 wins Interaction Design Association award

John Callaham — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:13:02 +0000

The Windows Phone 7.5 mobile operating system from Microsoft has been given the Connecting award in the first annual Interaction Design Association's Interaction Awards. Read more...

Microsoft job post hints at Xbox LIVE gaming for iOS, Android

Andy Weir — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:54:07 +0000

Microsoft raised a few eyebrows last month when it released its My Xbox LIVE app for iOS devices. Now it seems they intend to go further, with Xbox gaming for mobile platforms beyond Windows Phone. Read more...

Microsoft testing fix for SMS bug that disables Windows Phones

Steven Parker — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:35:32 +0000

The nice person who discovered, and then reported without giving away too many details on how to reproduce the flaw, has confirmed that Microsoft are already working on a fix. Read more...

Windows Phone roadmap leak shows Tango/Apollo details

Byron Hinson — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:44:32 +0000

A newly leaked Windows Phone roadmap gives details and possible release dates for both Tango and Apollo codenamed operating system updates due out sometime next year. Indicating increased sales/specs. Read more...

Microsoft year in Review - From A to Z

Christopher White — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:25:39 +0000

Microsoft had a busy year in 2011 with product anniversaries, new releases, partnerships, and more. What's in store for the software company in 2012? Read more...

Nokia Lumia 900 details surface from blogger hands-on

Andy Weir — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:10:53 +0000

Nokia's Lumia 800 Windows Phone is an awesome device, but many of us have been craving something even better. Now, details have emerged claiming to shed light on Nokia's new flagship: the Lumia 900. Read more...

Revealing Windows Phone's ‘hidden' emoticons, Part 2.0

Andy Weir — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:07:55 +0000

Did you know that Windows Phone supports many more emoticons than just the ones you see on the keyboard? Last week, we revealed dozens of these 'hidden' icons, and today, we've got 40 more to share. Read more...

Carrier IQ on iOS but not WP7, Nexus, Verizon or Nokia devices [Update]

Andy Weir — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:32:46 +0000

A more complete picture is developing of the manufacturers and networks employing the controversial Carrier IQ software that tracks and sends your mobile web searches, call data and keystrokes. Read more...

Revealing Windows Phone's ‘hidden' emoticons

Andy Weir — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:40:27 +0000

The Mango update brought a new look for Windows Phone's emoticons - but did you know that many more emoticons are supported in Windows Phone than just those that appear on the keyboard menu? :-D Read more...