Here's a rundown of features Windows Phone 7.8 will and won't be getting
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The biggest omissions in Windows Phone 7.8 devices will be lack of OTA updates, NFC capabilities and “real” multitasking. Internet Explorer 10 is also only running on the newest Windows Phones. The list of missing features continues with secure boot, encryption, device management, company hub, and Microsoft Wallet.
Luckily, at least Windows Phone 7.8 devices will get the new small sized Live Tiles, Wi-Fi Tethering and plenty of camera improvements. Check out the full list below.
source: Smartphone France via Electronista
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1. IamYourFather6657 posted on 14 Aug 2012, 03:48 3 9
Can anyone translate to me what is gonna happen to 610 on the side note ?
3. HTCFreak posted on 14 Aug 2012, 04:13 5 10
Limitations sur Lumia 610= Some limitations for the Lumia 610
Sauf Lumia 610= Every WP7.8 except for the Lumia 610 :D
5. IamYourFather6657 posted on 14 Aug 2012, 04:44 2 9
Thanks .
But so sad , so many features 610 not getting
10. -box- posted on 14 Aug 2012, 07:52 2 0
It's the least powerful WP device to date (to my knowledge), so not much surprise for me there. Personally if I only had the budget for a low-end phone like that I'd have spent a little bit more for the 710 or 800. 610 just isn't worth the savings, same reason I don't recommend buying cheap androids or an iPhone older than the 4s. As a Lumia 900 owner I'm a tad disappointed about only getting 7.8, but I also didn't expect any updates outside of maintenance updates. Same as when I build a computer, I don't expect Microsoft to send me a free copy of the next-gen OS just because I bought the current iteration.
17. IamYourFather6657 posted on 15 Aug 2012, 01:58 0 0
i choosed the 610 over the 710 because 610 looks better and more classy and i am using this as my second phone so i dont want anything too expensive
2. denied911 (banned) posted on 14 Aug 2012, 03:52 1 8
newest apps for WP8 will not work on WP 7.8
and why not update internet explorer?
I don't get that, it is only engine allowed and users will stuck with slow browser to the rest of phone's life
in android if you don't have system updates you allways can instal browser from android market with different engine and count on developers for updates of speed and functions
4. SemperFiV12 posted on 14 Aug 2012, 04:30 3 8
Im running 7.5 and my browsing speeds are way faster than any Android device I've used (similar relese dates), and keeps up with most Android and iPhone users.
I'm not making this a platfrom war, just pointing out that WP browser is fine for an above average user (as far as speed goes).
7. denied911 (banned) posted on 14 Aug 2012, 05:22 1 8
from what I know browsermark and sunspider numbers are not really good, Lumia710,800,900 have ss (less=better) about 6000ms and bm (more=better) like 30 000.
very similar results has samsung mini2 with the same cup as Lumia610 (from gsmarena), htc sensation xl is exactly the same as htc titan (same screen cpu ram and so on) and titas is as fast as lumias and sensation xl has ss about 2400 and bm 70 000. the same cpu and more than 2 times faster, dont get me wrong, i am looking only at tests (you can go to this pages and test every browser even pc). I don't get why, what is wrong, it clearly shows that IE in WP is very slow. from these tests symbian has slow cpus but is extremely good optimized, second is ios and couple % less has android (android has fastesr cpus so is the fastest but little better optimized is ios) . can someone explain to me why this tests show that WP is snail slow?
16. snowgator posted on 14 Aug 2012, 22:37 0 0
Who are these mysterious "-8 club" that give 8 thumbs down on every WP 8 story?
A very dedicated group.....
9. redmd posted on 14 Aug 2012, 06:18 0 5
Where's Bluetooth to other/non WP devices? SD card is a blessing though.
11. alterecho posted on 14 Aug 2012, 08:04 1 1
Good to see Nokia services like maps coming to 7.8
12. disneydad posted on 14 Aug 2012, 08:20 1 1
Agree. Bing just doesn't cut it. I use a Symbian Nokia C7 with offline maps as a standalone GPS in my car and it works way better than Bing Maps.
15. snowgator posted on 14 Aug 2012, 22:34 0 0
Not as great as it could have been.
Not as bad as some were expecting.
I am disappointed that Microsoft is not coming to my house and installing a dual core processor and new hi def screen on my Focus S......


