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 10:27:55 +0000

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 13:01:05 +0000

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 14:13:13 +0000

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 09:07:04 +0000

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 10:23:03 +0000

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...

Microsoft rolls out minor Windows Phone update

Andy Weir — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000

As distribution of the Mango update for Windows Phone nears 100%, Microsoft has released a further minor update to its mobile OS. Sadly, there's still no fix for the 'disappearing keyboard' bug. Read more...

Nokia Lumia 800 goes on sale in the UK

Steven Parker — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:10:38 +0000

As expected, the Nokia Lumia 800 is now available across the UK and Europe. Nokia has marketed this device to the max, only time will tell if it will be a success for both the company and Microsoft. Read more...

Nokia launching Lumia 800 4G on AT&T in January

Andy Weir — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:07:37 +0000

The wait for the launch of Nokia's Windows Phones in the US is almost over, as the company prepares to launch a 4G version of the striking Lumia 800 handset at CES in January, starting with AT&T. Read more...

Samsung Focus S and Flash available now from AT&T

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:39:53 +0000

Just like it was announced late last month, the Samsung Focus S and Samsung Focus Flash are now available to purchase from AT&T ahead of the November 7 Windows Phone event in NYC Read more...

Nokia advertising blitz can only be a good sign

Byron Hinson — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:18:43 +0000

Since the Nokia Lumia phones were announced last week, Nokia has launched a full scale advertising assault across TV, billboards and on the internet in the UK. A good sign for the future of WP7. Read more...

Review: HTC Titan

Tim Schiesser — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:29:44 +0000

The Titan is HTC's top-of-the-line Windows Phone device, loaded with a massive 4.7-inch display and 1.5 GHz processor; today Neowin goes hands-on to see whether it is the best Windows Phone yet Read more...

Windows Phone 7 Mango update delivered to all eligible phones

John Callaham — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:05:04 +0000

Microsoft has announced that the big Mango update for its Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system is now being delivered to all of the eligible phones around the world. Read more...

Facebook Windows Phone 7 Mango update next week

John Callaham — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:27:43 +0000

Windows Phone 7-based smartphones with the Mango update will soon be able to use an updated version of the Facebook application, perhaps as soon as next week. Read more...

Nokia Windows Phones: this is just the beginning

Andy Weir — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:12:23 +0000

As Nokia's first Windows Phones are revealed, a company executive reveals insights on their special relationship with Microsoft, and how Windows Phone 8 will really show what MS and Nokia can do. Read more...

Tango to offer first Windows Phone 7 videophone app

John Callaham — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:34:33 +0000

Tango has announced it will be the first company to offer Windows Phone 7 users a videophone app on Nov. 7, well ahead of Skype's launch of its own app for Microsoft's mobile operating system. Read more...

Nokia Windows Phones unlikely to arrive in US before 2012

Andy Weir — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:19:25 +0000

Nokia's marketing campaign for its new Windows Phones has begun in Europe, ahead of their unveiling this week in London. If you're hoping to buy one in the US this year though, don't hold your breath. Read more...

Microsoft opens the spigot, Windows Phone Mango available to all

Brad Sams — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:44:45 +0000

Microsoft has said that its rollout of the Windows Phone update is going so well that it is kiciking it into high gear. If you own a Windows Phone device, you now have access to the Mango update. Read more...

Some Mango users report touch screen keyboards disappearing

John Callaham — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:06:31 +0000

A growing number of Windows Phone 7 users are reporting that their touch screen keyboards are disappearing sometimes after the release of last month's Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) update. Read more...

Review: HTC Radar

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:46:59 +0000

The second wave of Windows Phones for the Western world, preloaded with WP7.5 Mango, are being launched right now. Neowin goes hands-on with HTC's newest WP device: the HTC Radar. Read more...

Windows Phone boss takes shots at Apple and Google

John Callaham — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:20:58 +0000

Windows Phone head Andy Lees takes some shots against Apple's iPhone 4S and iOS 5 along with Google's Android operating system in a new interview. Read more...

Acer Allegro Windows Phone coming soon

Andy Weir — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:00:32 +0000

A new manufacturer joins the Windows Phone club, as Acer plans to launch its new 'Allegro' handset before the end of the year - and it's set to have the lowest price of any Windows Phone so far. Read more...

Microsoft: Dual-core LTE Windows Phones are coming

John Callaham — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:11:15 +0000

The head of Microsoft's Windows Phone division says that we will see smartphones with the operating system working on dual-core processors and with LTE wireless networks. Read more...

Report: 'Nokia Sun' Windows Phone coming in November

Andy Weir — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:59:08 +0000

Nokia's new Windows Phones are eagerly awaited but concrete info is hard to come by on the first three devices: Searay, Sabre and Ace. A leaked image from Orange adds a new name to the mix: Nokia Sun. Read more...

Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update expanded

John Callaham — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:38:54 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it is moving forward with its Windows Phone 7.5 update, releasing it to 50 percent of the smartphones that qualify to receive the update for the mobile operating system. Read more...

HTC: WP7 accounts for 30% of our unit sales

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:48:15 +0000

HTC is finding success with their Windows Phone line-up, with HTC Singapore manger Melvin Chau stating today that 30% of their overall unit sales are Windows Phones Read more...