Neowin News Feed for: Windows phone 7.8

Windows Phone 7.8 is not faster than WP7.5

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:38:54 +0000

Benchmarks have been performed that conclude Windows Phone 7.8 is not any faster than Windows Phone 7.5 on legacy devices, with the update only bringing cosmetic and feature changes Read more...

Nokia releases Cinemagraph for its older Lumia phones

John Callaham — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:02:20 +0000

Nokia has released Cinemagraph photo app for its older Lumia Windows Phone 7.8 smartphones, allowing them to access the same features found on the Windows Phone 8 phones. Read more...

Microsoft to support Windows Phone 7.8 and 8 until mid-2014

John Callaham — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:07:16 +0000

Microsoft's support page shows that it will end mainstream software support for Windows Phone 7.8 on September 9th, 2014 and for Windows Phone 8 on June 8th, 2014. Read more...

Another Windows Phone 7.8 update fixes Live Tile bug

John Callaham — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:01:29 +0000

Microsoft has released its second Windows Phone 7.8 update in less than a day, and this software update apparently fixes the Live Tiles issue that has been affecting some of those phones. Read more...

Windows Phone 7.8 rollout reportedly halted; Live Tiles to blame?

John Callaham — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:04:53 +0000

Microsoft has reportedly halted its plans to roll out the long awaited Windows Phone 7.8 update to older devices, even though the company has admitted to an issue with the Live Tiles feature. Read more...

Problems with Windows Phone 7.8 Live Tiles reported

John Callaham — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:29:04 +0000

There are reports that a number of Windows Phone 7.5 phone owners who updated to Windows Phone 7.8 are having problems with the Live Tiles updating as promised by Microsoft. Read more...

T-Mobile confirms no Windows Phone 7.8 for Lumia 710

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:33:25 +0000

If you're a Nokia Lumia 710 user on T-Mobile, you won't be getting the Windows Phone 7.8 update as the company confirmed today. It's another story in the disappointing saga of the legacy update Read more...

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...

Windows Phone 7.8 changelog released

John Callaham — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:55:28 +0000

Microsoft has released the official patch notes for Windows Phone 7.8, the new update for older Windows Phone 7 and 7.5-based smartphones that started rolling out this week to the public. Read more...

AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 getting Windows Phone 7.8 update on January 30th

John Callaham — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:15:16 +0000

A new report says that AT&T will launch the long awaited Windows Phone 7.8 update to owners of the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone on Wednesday, January 30th, one day earlier than previously thought. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7.8 SDK

John Callaham — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:26:39 +0000

Microsoft has released the software development kit for the upcoming Windows Phone 7.8 operating system to app developers, which is one more step for the official launch of the OS update. Read more...

Microsoft's big (rest of) January: A look ahead

John Callaham — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:02:45 +0000

Microsoft has a ton of major announcements and launches that could be announced in the last third of January and we take a look at what we can expect from the company. Read more...

Telstra confirms Windows Phone 7.8 for Lumia 800 in January, other devices later

Vlad Dudau — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:43:26 +0000

Telstra has confirmed the Windows Phone 7.8 update will be coming by the end of January. The Lumia 800 will be the first device to get it with other phones being scheduled for the following months. Read more...

O2: Windows Phone 7.8 will be launched by the end of the month

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:39:43 +0000

After rumors earlier today we now have an official confirmation, via O2's Twitter stream, that Windows Phone 7.8 will actually be released by the end of this month. 7.5 users everywhere rejoice! Read more...

Windows Phone 7.8 update release imminent?

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:17:57 +0000

A recent update to one of Nokia's own apps prompts users to upgrade their phones to Windows Phone 7.8 leading to speculation that the promised update's release might be imminent. Read more...

Windows Phone design head reveals plans for Windows Phone 8 are 3 years old

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:57:11 +0000

In an interview the head of design integration for Windows Phone revealed that most plans for Windows Phone 8 are 3 years old. The designer mentions this is what they intended to ship from the start. 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...

Microsoft and Nokia comment on the WP7.8 early rollout

Brad Sams — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:49:42 +0000

Microsoft is on the cusp of rolling out an update to the Windows Phone platform and there are some reports that some devices are already receiving the update that brings new features to the platform. Read more...

Windows Phone 7.8 update may be rolling out

John Callaham — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 18:28:29 +0000

Reports are coming in that some Nokia Lumia 800 smartphones are getting updates to Windows Phone 7.8, a few weeks ahead of Microsoft's previously announced release date. Read more...

It's official: Nokia announces the Lumia 505

Andy Weir — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:18:37 +0000

After being prematurely outed earlier this month, Nokia has now officially announced the Lumia 505, an entry-level device packing an 8MP camera and a 3.7-inch AMOLED screen. Read more...