Select Omnia 7 Models Requiring Resistor Jump to Apply New Update
Out of all of the current Windows Phone 7 models, owners of the Samsung Omnia 7 Windows Phone smartphone have had the worst luck in regards to updates and the latest update is not helping matters. Omnia 7 models with the v4.10.1.9 bootloader are currently unable to apply the latest patch available (7392), ironically designed […]
Nokia Selects Qualcomm for Windows Phone 7 and Seeks More Chipset Partners
A Nokia representative speaking to Reuters has confirmed that the Finnish manufacturer’s first Windows Phone 7 handsets slated for launch later this year will use Qualcomm chipsets, following previous long term litigation between both companies regarding patents and licensing. The confirmation of Qualcomm chips in the first wave of Nokia Windows Phone 7 handsets also […]
Verizon Announces HTC Trophy WP7 Phone for May 26th
Rounding out the Verizon announcements for today, the carrier has announced its first Windows Phone 7 smartphone in the HTC Trophy which is slated for release on May 26th for $199.99 after new 2 year agreement and $50 mail-in rebate. The phone features a 3.8-inch WVGA resolution display powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 16GB […]
Microsoft’s Mango Update Pushes WP7 to Version 7.5
According to a screencap taken from an internal Microsoft partner site, the forthcoming Mango update for Windows Phone 7 is such an extensive update that the version number will be updated to version 7.5 on account of its expanded featureset which includes true multitasking, deeper app integration into the OS and new hardware APIs. While […]
Two AT&T WP7 Phones Get NoDo on Tuesday, NoDo On Surround Delayed to May
After months of delays and testing, the last of the carrier branded Windows Phone 7 devices as found on the AT&T lineup in the LG Quantum and Samsung Focus will be getting the NoDo update on Tuesday, while the HTC Surround will require additional work for its update to be developed and deployed due to […]
Microsoft Details Mango Update Scheduled for Fall This Year
During the MIX 2011 conference, Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore detailed the next major update for Windows Phone in the Mango update, which includes true multitasking support, Internet Explorer 9, Twitter support in the People Hub, and improved support for Office documents in SkyDrive. The update will be released this fall. Microsoft also demonstrated new applications, such […]
Microsoft Updates Connector for OS X, Adds ALAC Support
Microsoft has updated its Connector sync program for owners of Windows Phone 7 handsets that own a Mac. The slight update pushes the software up to 1.1.1 and adds support for Apple’s Lossless Audio Container for sync to devices as well as an option to launch when a phone is connected.
Sprint Launches HTC Arrive, Amazon Selling for $49.99 (Updated)
As expected, Sprint has launched the HTC Pro 7 Windows Phone 7 smartphone as the HTC Arrive. The phone features Microsoft’s long-awaited NoDo software update, which enables copy / paste functionality and CDMA support as well as other fixes and improvements. Specifications for the Arrive consist of  a 5.0 megapixel camera with flash, autofocus and 720p […]
Bloomberg: Microsoft Paying Nokia Over $1 Billion Over 5 Years
Bloomberg is reporting and citing its own sources regarding the recent Nokia-Microsoft tie-up and stating that Nokia stands to gain over a billion dollars over a period of more than five years for becoming one of Microsoft’s biggest hardware partners and subsequently shifting its strategy from Symbian and MeeGo to Windows Phone 7, with the […]
Latest Windows Phone 7 Update Still Causing Issues
Following up on the previous Windows Phone 7 update that caused issues for Samsung owners, the latest update that was meant to fix the previous issues is now causing more issues of its own, centering on a new error code “800705B4†with no description of the issue. To make matters worse, some customers are unable […]