Microsoft outlines Windows Phone Tango update details

Microsoft Windows PhoneMicrosoft has added details its Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh better known as Tango upgrade to its “Windows Phone Update History” web page, suggesting that the update could soon be making its way onto devices. Bearing version 7.10.8773.98, it will offer the following:

  • Messaging. Adds new messaging capabilities to your phone. You can now attach multiple pictures, videos, audio notes and ringtones to text messages.
  • SIM card. Adds features related to SIM card contacts. You can now export phone contacts to a SIM card and selectively import SIM card contacts to your phone.
  • Other quality improvements. Includes many other improvements to Windows Phone.

Microsoft has not provided an upgrade schedule yet on when Tango could be deployed to devices that don’t already have it. It warns that “this update is not available in all markets or for all phones.” It already ships with the European version of the Nokia Lumia 900 and the Nokia Lumia 610.

Microsoft retired its Where’s my phone update? page at the beginning of the year. Update notifications are more likely to come from carriers themselves now.

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