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Latest Windows Phone 7.8 update removes Google Contacts & Calendar sync

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:46:43 +0000

The latest update to Windows Phone 7.8, 7.10.8862.144, apparently removes the ability to sync Google contacts and calendars after resetting your phone and attempting to re-add your Google account Read more...

Microsoft Italy reveals Windows Phone 7.8 features and availability

Andy Weir — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:29:10 +0000

While Microsoft has shared little about Windows Phone 7.8 since announcing it back in June, its Italian division briefly dropped its guard, revealing features of the update and when it's due to land. Read more...

Nokia Lumia 510 caught on video, will reportedly cost $150

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:03:53 +0000

Previously known as just the Nokia "Glory", some new images and a video what is supposedly the low-end Nokia Lumia 510 has surfaced, and it will apparently cost just $150 outright Read more...

Microsoft not specifically after Windows Phone 7.8 suggestions

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:08:59 +0000

Microsoft has backtracked on their original statement asking specifically for Windows Phone 7.8 feature requests, now saying "it is not set up to take requests for specific product versions" Read more...

Rumor: Nokia planning "Glory" Lumia 610 successor, running Windows Phone 7.8

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:27:08 +0000

Rumor has it that Nokia has a new low-end smartphone in development: it's known as the "Glory", it will be running Windows Phone 7.8 and will supposedly be a successor to the Lumia 610 Read more...

In-app purchases to be Windows Phone 8 exclusive

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:49:28 +0000

MSDN documentation has revealed that in-app purchases will be restricted to Windows Phone 8, which indicates the Wallet Hub will not make its way to Windows Phone 7.8 and older devices Read more...