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Windows Phone 8 packed full of new features
Things have been pretty quiet for HTC on the Windows Phone 8 front since we last heard that HTC was denied the opportunity to build a tablet for the upcoming mobile operating system. While we do not have any new HTC Windows Phones rumors for you to nibble on we do bring you bite…
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HTC denied access by Microsoft to develop Windows RT tablets
Once considered to be inseparable, the relationship between Microsoft and HTC appears to be getting a bit hostile. According to an unnamed source, Microsoft has denied HTC access to develop Windows RT tablets, citing concerns with low sales of HTC’s current tablets and its inexperience within the tablet market. For those who don’t know, Windows…
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Leaked Microsoft roadmap points to launch of Tango update in Q2 and Apollo update in Q4
Now that Microsoft has gotten that perky Mango update out of the way, it looks like the company has shifted its focus towards the next two updates which are scheduled for 2012. An alleged leaked roadmap from Microsoft indicates that the Tango update is scheduled for a Q2 launch while the Apollo update would be…
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Windows Phone ‘Mango’ update, this week or next
Windows Phone users have been hanging on every bit of rumour and speculation as to when Microsoft would release Windows Phone 7.5 [dubbed Mango]. Rumours pointed to the 15th of September, were unceremoniously quashed by Joe Belfiore himself. Reminding us all of the date Microsoft had mentioned earlier. Less a date, more a season, fall…
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Windows Phone ‘Mango’ Rolls out in the Home of HTC!
Apparently if you live in Taiwan, there will be no over the air update for your Windows Phone, via Zune or any other means. You have to run down to your local HTC dealer right now, and get your phone flashed to Mango. Initially the Mango update is available for the HTC Mozart, and the…
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AVG Virus Scanner For Windows Phone Pulled For Privacy Invasion!
As strange as it seemed when an Antivirus app for Windows Phone appeared on the market, most people saw it as an act of forethought by AVG, pre empting any attack that may come in the future. Malware for smartphones, while not a major threat, it has made the news, especially related to Android devices,…
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Front-facing camera Skype support coming to new Windows Phone Mango devices
Windows Phone fans looking to snag up new Mango powered devices this fall should be thrilled to hear that Microsoft has plans to enable front-facing cameras for video calling through Skype. The news was revealed at TechEd event in New Zealand, where Microsoft also mentioned that their Lync VoIP technology would soon be introduced for Android, iOS,…