New Windows Phone update fixes disappearing keyboard issue

Windows PhoneMicrosoft has begun to push out a new Windows Phone update. The update contains no new features but fixes a number of bugs including one that sometimes caused the onscreen keyboard to disappear. Update 7.10.8107.79 includes the following fixes:

  • On-screen keyboard. Fixes an issue to prevent the keyboard from disappearing during typing.
  • Email. Fixes a Google mail syncing issue.
  • Location. Fixes a location access issue. With this fix, the Me feature in the People Hub sends anonymous information about nearby Wi-Fi access points and cell towers to Microsoft only if you agree to allow the Check In function to access and use location information.
  • Security. Revokes digital certificates from DigiCert Sdn Bhd to address an encryption issue.
  • Email threads. Fixes an email issue related to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. With this fix, when you reply to or forward a message, the original message is now included in your response.
  • Voicemail. Fixes a voicemail notification display issue that occurs on some European and Asian networks under certain conditions.

As to when the update will hit your phone, it will depend on your carrier. Among the first to receive it are Vodafone-branded LG Optimus 7 users.

Read more: Windows Phone Update History