Nokia’s first Windows Phone could be the Nokia 703. A picture from an alleged carrier presentation has been leaked showing the device and some difficult to read specification details. The specifications outlined by sharp eyes suggest a mid-range device sporting a 3.7-inch display, 512MB RAM, 8GB of onboard storage, and a 5MP camera. The pictured device appears similar to the […]
Windows Phone 7
Nokia Windows Phone 7 Sea Ray caught on video again
We first caught sight of Nokia’s Windows Phone 7 Sea Ray prototype via a leaked video / PR stunt late last month. It has been caught on video again, this time showing the boot sequence (with a “7” logo and “Q” screen). The video also gives us a quick tour of the buttons (including the three capacitive ones below the […]
Angry Birds now available for Windows Phone devices
It took a bit longer than initially expected but Angry Birds finally landed in the Windows Phone Marketplace. Angry Birds for Windows Phone was officially announced back in February. Initially expected on May 25th, it was delayed to June 29th to ensure “the best possible gaming experience on Windows Phone.” Angry Birds for Windows Phone is available for US$2.99. A […]
Verizon launching Windows Phone 7 HTC Trophy on May 26th
Verizon Wireless today announced the upcoming launch of its first Windows Phone 7 device. HTC Trophy specifications: Processor: 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 Operating system: Microsoft Windows Phone 7 (with NoDo update) Cellular connectivity: Dual-band CDMA/EV-DO and GSM Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 Display: 3.8-inch WVGA Input: Capacitive touchscreen Memory: 576MB RAM and 512MB ROM Storage: 16GB onboard […]
Angry Birds for Windows Phone 7 delayed (Updated)
WinRumors.com is reporting that the expected launch of Angry Birds for Windows Phone 7 has been delayed. Rather than launching on May 25th as announced at MIX11, the game will now apparently launch on June 29th. According to a Microsoft spokesperson: “The shift in timing of Angry Birds as the final title in the Must Have Games lineup was a […]
Microsoft sells less than 700,000 Windows Phone 7 smartphones in 2010?
While Microsoft did announce back in January that some 2 million Windows Phone 7 devices had been shipped to carriers since the launch of its newest mobile operating systems, just how many of these found their ways into customer hands has remained a mystery. LG, one of Microsoft’s launch partners, suggested that sales had not met its expectations but did […]
Microsoft begins pushing out Windows Phone 7 security update
As reported earlier, Microsoft has begun to push out a Windows Phone 7 security update. The security patch blocks a number of fraudulent third-party digital certificates. Update 7.0.3292 provides the following: This update includes a critical fix to an industry-wide issue with nine untrusted digital certificates that were issued by one root certificate authority. These third-party digital certificates are used […]
HTC working on 16MP camera smartphone?
If a leaked ad is any indication, HTC is working on a smartphone equipped with a 16MP camera and dual LED flashes. The device in question also sports the Windows Phone 7 button layout (including the Microsoft search button), giving us a clue as to the operating system it would use. To date, the highest megapixel cameras offered by HTC […]