What! The Old Windows Phone Smartphone Can not be Upgrade to Windows Phone 8

Windows Phone 8 officially introduced by Microsoft. And, of course, the old Windows Phone smartphone users expect that the phone can be updated to that version.

But, it seems that hope has vanished, when Microsoft officially informed that Windows Phone 8 will not be present on some WP smartphone available today. Via Engadget, it was reported that the limitations of the hardware into the barrier. In fact, another speculation emerged, in which Microsoft was rumored to have done it so the old WP smartphone users have to upgrade the device.

Though the news makes the old WP smartphone owners sadly, at least there is something encouraging. Some neat features that will be present in Windows Phone 8 mentioned will appear in the update Windows Phone 7.8. So, Windows Phone 7.5 Tango users can update OS devices with WP 7.8.

On Windows Phone 7.8 display menu will be present in the three-column menu icons, which is one of them comes with a smaller box size (half of the standard). It seems not only that, but details are still not informed, as well as update release schedule of WP 7.8.

Just an additional, previously known that the applications in Windows Phone 7.x will be able to run on Windows Phone 8. However, for applications which was originally devoted to WP 8 will not be compatible with the Windows Phone 7.x.

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Microsoft Introducing Surface, 10.6 Inchi Tablet with Windows 8 OS

Through a press conference held in Los Angeles, United States, Microsoft officially introduced the new tablet that bears his name Surface.

The new tablet's comes with a screen measuring 10.6-inch ClearType HD whose surface has been coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 2.

Microsoft Surface itself comes with two specific models. The first tablet, will be powered by an Intel 22nm Ivy Bridgewhich will give users the experience of 'Full Windows' from the OS Windows 8 Pro. While the tablet will only come with the ARM chipset that will run the operating system that are specific to Windows 8 ARM-based tablet, known as Windows RT.

A number of popular applications of Microsoft Surface tablets will be packed in, including Xbox Live, and Netflix is also the default application. The device is also reported to be equipped with USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, and a camera located at the rear and in front of the device.

Tablet with only 9.3 mm thick and weighing less than 1.5 pounds of it also comes with a Bluetooth keyboard. In the display sector, the support for two-finger touch and stylus, as well as 600 dpi "Digital Ink" for purposes of drawing, writing, and marking documents.

As quoted via Boy Genius Report, Surface tablet running Windows 8 Pro will come with a choice of internal memory capacity of 64 GB and 128 GB. As for Windows RT model will come with two choices of the memory capacity of 32 GB and 64 GB.

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Microsoft Prepare Xbox Surface, Gaming Tablet with a 7-inch Screen?

Having paved the way into the tablet market by presenting a 10.6-inch Surface, Microsoft back reportedly is developing gaming tablet with a screen size of 7 inches.

According to information revealed by various sources to the sources at the site The Verge, it is said that the early stages of determining the hardware of the Xbox tablet called Surface that lasts middle. Also informed that the initial specs are accurate and final implementation was in progress.

Xbox Surface is likely to include ARM processors and high-bandwidth RAM, designed specifically for gaming. The tablet is allegedly being developed by independent hardware developers, and specifications may be changed to adopt the SoC from Intel.

Xbox Surface tablet informed consent will not run Windows full version. In contrast, only 7-inch tablet will run a Windows kernel. Although focused on gaming, this tablet will support the messaging features and other functions are included in a tablet.

The process of products Xbox Surface tablet likely made ​​in the same facility where Microsoft built other products, but bring a higher secrecy. As for some other development allegedly committed at the headquarters of Microsoft in the United States.

Related release information about the tablet Xbox Surface, Microsoft through a spokesman declined to comment on rumors or speculation.

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Skype on Windows 8 Will Be More Powerful

Skype application already rumored to be present in the mobile platform Windows Phone 8. And now, as reported by CNET, Skype reportedly will come again in the latest operating system from Microsoft, Windows 8.

As the advantages of this application, will be bringing Skype video call capabilities to Windows 8, which also offers integration to Windows contacts us, better power management and a more attractive design.

Indeed, the most visible of the Skype for Windows 8 is the composition of the interface. Looks more 'clean', balanced with icons in Windows 8. Then, on the HOME side will display recent activity, favorite columns and people columns, for access to all contacts on Skype belong to you.

All of its functions will feel comfortable when accessed on a desktop computer, smartphone or tablet. Indeed, the call connection quality will still depend on the resolution of your Internet connection and webcam. Here, Skype also overhauling the infrastructure, where the shift from systems based peer-to-peer to server based. This means enhanced security connection, the call is more stable and allows the connection is still open when the application is inactive.

Skype will be available on Windows 8 app store, along with the launch of Windows 8 by the end of this month. Meanwhile, for the Skype version of Windows Phone 8 informed consent will be present at the beginning of November.

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Predicted, Windows 8 Tablet Will Be Serious Competitor for iPad

When Microsoft showed a small form of its tablet product last week, many people predicted that Windows 8 could be strongest iPad contender  to compete in the gadget market. Quoted from intomobile, belief that’s a key in the Windows 8 tablets is located on the operating system that is relatively rich in features, complete with applications and programs commonly used in everyday life.

The plan is Microsoft will immerse update of the latest Office 13 for this device. There are still many companies and offices that use the Windows operating system is Windows distinctive forte. Because if this tablet comes with the application in exactly the same as those contained in the PC / laptop, the tablet will be easy to get into prospective customers who are familiar with Windows programs.

Currently, Microsoft also is developing a desktop application for use on the tablet. Chances are, his appearance would be a pretty crushing blow for the iPad.

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Microsoft Back Glance at RIM?

Some time ago the software giant Microsoft is rumored to be approaching the manufacturer of BlackBerry, RIM (Research In Motion), who was then his track record is on the decline. When it's apocryphal, in which there is no official statement from both parties, both Micorosoft and RIM.

However, in view of current conditions was again pushed the issue. This is related to the condition getting worse in the RIM smartphone competition. And, it seems as though RIM opens 'opportunities' for others to 'go' to defend his company.

RIM's current position seems to be under pressure to consider some tough choices, in because their shares have fallen by 70% in the past year. Under these conditions, they only have the option to start selling the business network or forming alliances with other parties, in this case Microsoft Corp is rumored seems to indicate signaled to come back again.

The issue was registered more incentive to circulate. But the passing of information is quoted via Reuters (29/06), it seems that RIM and Microsoft declined to comment about it. There's just something that's a question that is related to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who insisted to remain close to RIM in recent months to reach a similar partnership like Nokia, which will use the latest operating system from Microsoft Windows on their latest generation of smartphones.

Well, if you look at this case according to the narrative sources quoted by Reuters, when RIM agreed to partner with Microsoft it means an end to the independence of the technology company based in Waterloo, Ontario Canada.

For now, the scenario from RIM still expects a result of the development on the BlackBerry operating system 10. Only, the presence of a new platform-based devices are known to be delayed until early 2013. Thus, there is still much for us to predict its future, particularly in the smartphone competition in global markets.

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First Generation Surface Equipped with Wi-Fi Only

The first generation of Microsoft Surface tablets reportedly will only come with Wi-Fi connectivity and will not be able to connect to a 4G network. It was as reported by Bloomberg recently.

Although only appear to feature Wi-Fi connectivity, it is not always a bad sign for the software giant's tablet.

The reason, according to an analyst from the narrative of Gartner named Carolina Milanesi in a note on Bloomberg, said it is not necessarily a bad thing because many people are happy with a device that only has Wi-Fi connectivity, either in notebook or tablet.

Further Milanesi said most customers are still using the tablet device at home, where they have a Wi-Fi.

"Wi-Fi-only is not a limit to the Surface," Milanesi said.

Microsoft said this week that it will begin selling the Surface at the end of this year.

Based on the accounts of two anonymous sources close to the issue, said that Microsoft has been having an contract with Pegatron Corp., to manufacture Surface. As we know Pegatron is a Taiwan based company that has been assembled for the Apple iPhone.

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Microsoft Develops Surface at Underground Bunker

Before finally revealed and known to the public, Microsoft is able to maintain the confidentiality of Windows 8 tablet, known as Surface. In fact, news or rumors that reveals the presence of the arguably Surface barely audible.

Well it turns out, what is done by Microsoft so that it can maintain a high level of secrecy was recently revealed one of his executives, Stevie Bathiche to sources at Techradar. Where confidentiality is mentioned, the Microsoft avoids the usual design process for the Surface.

The report revealed that, of all teams from the companies that started to spread in the hardware business, began development of its first tablet in an underground bunker without windows.

High level of confidentiality made Microsoft is paid off when it finally made ​​surprised many, including their manufacturer partners, as that software companies introduced the Surface.

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Windows Phone 8 devices will be equipped with Wallet hub

NFC technology has been officially revealed will support with all devices based on Windows Phone 8.

The features that one of its functionality is as a digital wallet will allow users to collaboration a credit card, debit cards, membership cards, and many more.

To maximize the use of NFC features, Microsoft as reported by BGR, reportedly will equipped your Windows Phone 8 with a service called Wallet hub.

Wallet hub services will be compatible with the third-party applications for mobile payments and other services. That way, users who have set up payment accounts with other mobile applications can directly resume its service without having to start from scratch.

Microsoft said it has teamed up with several operators in the United States to integrate the programs 'digital wallet', and it is expected that the service is compatible with ISIS, a joint venture undertaken by some operators such as AT & T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.

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Microsoft Officially Introduce Windows Phone 8

In the event the Windows Phone Developer Summit which started yesterday (20/06), Microsoft officially announced the details of the next mobile operating system, Windows Phone 8.

Operating system some time ago was mentioned with the epithet of Apollo, according to a report quoted by Electronista, will debut with a number of new devices in the autumn of this year.

Windows Phone 8 will be described with the chipset support for multicores and a large screen resolution, 1280 x 768 pixels. Interestingly, Windows Phone 8 will also be compatible with ekseternal storage memory via SD card.

Support for the NFC will come through a special SIM card, which will give the operator control over the technology and features. Nokia Maps also be embedded in the new operating system that will include support for offline folders.

Microsoft promised that it will implement a high level of security, with encryption and a secure boot. For corporate users, given the ability to deploy and restrict applications by admin on the phone, and certainly with remote management as well.

All applications are Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" also confirmed it will run on Windows Phone 8.

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