Windows Phone 7 Clipboard Features Exhibited in Video
PocketNow has obtained videos of an internal beta of Windows Phone 7. The videos show clipboard functionality in Microsoft’s new flagship mobile OS, including multi-touch copy and past functionality. The update, version 7.0.7338 was recently released to software developers, to help them retrofit their applications to take advantage of the new software APIs. This release […]
Dell Now Offering Venue Pro with T-Mobile Service
After two weeks of unexplained delays, Dell is now offering the Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 smartphone with T-Mobile service or unlocked. The no contract versions run $499.99 for the 8GB version or $599.99 for the 16GB version while a new 2 year agreement with T-Mobile brings the price of the 8GB version down to […]
AT&T Releases Statement on Samsung Focus MicroSD Bug
Following up on this week’s report detailing issues with microSD card stability when installed in the Samsung Focus, AT&T has released an official statement addressing the issue and suggesting that customers wait for the release of certified cards tested to work in Windows Phone 7 devices with user accessible microSD slots. "Windows Phone 7 requires […]
AT&T Warning Samsung Focus Customers to Not Install microSD Cards
AT&T reps are warning customers who purchase the Samsung Focus today to not install microSD cards into the included slot after receiving an employee memo instructing employees to do the same. AT&T is also telling reps to hold off until Microsoft releases an update to address the issue. The memo goes on to detail an operating […]
Windows Phone 7 Now Available
Microsoft’s long-awaited Windows Phone 7 lineup is now available in the US with the HTC HD7, Surround and Samsung Focus now available from the Microsoft Store. AT&T has also launched its Windows Phone lineup with the Focus and HTC Surround available on its online store for immediate purchase while the LG Quantum is available for […]
T-Mobile Dell Venue Pro Exclusive to Dell and Microsoft Stores
According to internal T-Mobile employee documentation, the long-awaited Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 device will launch on November 8th as scheduled, but will not be available through any T-Mobile sales channels and instead launch through the seven Microsoft Stores around the country. The smartphone will then be launched through Dell’s online sales portal on […]
Samsung Announces Focus for AT&T on November 8th
Samsung has announced the launch of the Focus Windows Phone 7 smartphone for AT&T next Monday November 8th for $199.99. The phone features a 4.0 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch display, 5.0 megapixel camera with 720p video capture, auto-focus and flash, Internet Explorer Mobile browser with pinch and zoom gesture support, Zune support, Wi-Fi with […]
FCC Approves Dell Venue with T-Mobile 3G Support
The FCC has approved a variant of the forthcoming Windows Phone 7 based Dell Venue with T-Mobile 3G support ahead of this month’s launch. The Venue will feature a 4.1-inch capacitive display, a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 5-megapixel camera and 8 GB of storage along with a QWERTY keyboard.
Sprint Confirms December 8th HTC HD7 Pro Pre-Order for Microsoft Employees
Sprint has confirmed to PhoneNews.com that the December 8th pre-order date first revealed early this morning is meant for Microsoft employees and not for the general public. This follows recent comments made by the software giant confirming that CDMA hardware launched last month would not be available until the first half of next year, beginning […]
AT&T Announces Samsung Focus and HTC Surround for November 8th
AT&T has officially confirmed the November 8th launch of the Samsung Focus and HTC Surround Windows Phone 7 devices. Both devices will be sold for $199.99, with the LG Quantum being launched the week after for the same price after new agreement.