Windows Phone 8: the new features

2. SlimSoulja86 posted on 20 Jun 2012, 14:52 6 15

Samsung will make the S3 of the Windows Phone 8.

3. networkdood posted on 20 Jun 2012, 14:57 18 4

This actually looks pretty cool....

4. kanagadeepan posted on 20 Jun 2012, 15:03 5 10

So who said LUMIA800 and Lumia900 will get WP8???????

So M$ has fooled all those early adopters....

7. bragzter posted on 20 Jun 2012, 15:05 24 10

WP8 > iOS6

8. CellularNinja posted on 20 Jun 2012, 15:06 8 5

I have a windows phone now. And I like it alot. But I was thinking about switching to iPhone with my upcoming upgrade in a few months. But now I really am not so sure. The home screen looks so awesome! Good job, Microsoft.

This is a surprise Microsoft is really innovating!

10. KingShango posted on 20 Jun 2012, 15:12 4 9

Now that its officially out lets see some actual hardware. Personally I'd love a One X with WP8.

12. Mobile-X-Pert posted on 20 Jun 2012, 15:29 5 3

Now lets just bring some bad ass WP8!!!!

13. krimHD posted on 20 Jun 2012, 15:33 5 4

lovely home screen i most say

14. Penny posted on 20 Jun 2012, 15:33 2 3

Thank you to Victor and PhoneArena for compiling the major new features of WP8 with visuals and captions.

Although on point #20, difference sources are saying different things. We know for sure that WP7.5 will not be upgraded to WP8, but the question is what features are being included in the WP7.8 update, and if this upgrade will be coming to a select few Mango devices or all legacy devices. Most of what I have read elsewhere indicates that some of the major features will be included in the update and sources are split on whether or not it will make its way to legacy devices.

15. harundk posted on 20 Jun 2012, 15:44 0 4

this is so thick. Am ı wrong ?

16. osanilevich posted on 20 Jun 2012, 15:45 0 5

These sound like mostly hardware improvements

17. maxican16 posted on 20 Jun 2012, 15:52 0 3

Color me impressed.

20. fongy posted on 20 Jun 2012, 16:18 5 0

great set of hardware improvements...

BUT

can anyone tell me if the more 'soft' areas have been addressed, such as individual volumes for alarm / media / ringer.... ability to have your own MP3 as ringtone? what about drag / drop files instead of using Zune for everything? that kind of thing?

I'm worried that they've focused on hardware, but it's still almost as restrictive as iOS underneath...

:O/

21. rsiders posted on 20 Jun 2012, 16:21 0 0

Wines Phone really sets itself apart from any other OS with its start screen. Absolutely gorgeous. With apps and hardware advancements and such, I really am all in for Windows Phone!

23. aahmed215 posted on 20 Jun 2012, 17:11 6 0

I have been an iOS user for the past 5 years, but I'm switching to the Galaxy S3. I loved iOS, but lately, Apple has been playing catch-up. Android has taken over as the best OS out there imo. I haven't been as excited about a phone as the S3. And now with this update, Windows phones are challenging iPhones. Apple need to stop worrying about suing companies and taking cheap digs at their competitors in their ads and keynotes. Instead, concentrate on bringing the best features to your consumers. I won't be going back to an iPhone until Apple steps up their game.

26. JigsterNL posted on 20 Jun 2012, 17:49 1 1

Oh wow , how stupid is microsoft(or PA). They featured the HTC Titan 1 in their Windows Phone 8 campaign...

27. krimHD posted on 20 Jun 2012, 17:50 5 1

i can see android and iphone fans hating

29. som posted on 20 Jun 2012, 18:42 1 0

Is WP 7.5 phones will be update to WP 8 OS or never?

30. zibbyzib2000 posted on 20 Jun 2012, 18:46 1 0

It kind of looks like a mix of the plain iOS app grid and the crazy live widgets of Android mixed into one awesome masterpiece... I like it.

32. mercorp posted on 20 Jun 2012, 19:52 1 0

wp9 coming soon...in 2014.

33. DontHateOnS60 posted on 20 Jun 2012, 20:43 0 0

What happened to native screenshot???? Is that too much to ask? I'm getting sick of this security BS excuse.

34. PapaSmurf posted on 20 Jun 2012, 20:53 1 0

I must say... WP8 is a BIG improvement over WP 7.5. It looks really promising and looks like it would do really well.

People nowadays look for a easy to use smartphone. This easily takes the cake.

38. B3BLW29 posted on 20 Jun 2012, 22:58 0 0

I am waiting..... Make that damn device MS...pronto :)
Can't wait

42. thunderising posted on 21 Jun 2012, 01:01 0 0

Covered here in non-timeline format. Easier to go through

http://gadgetronica.com/news/windows-phone-8/

44. cornerofthemoon posted on 21 Jun 2012, 01:20 0 0

The interface grid looks like the Partridge Family bus.

46. mas11 posted on 21 Jun 2012, 01:33 0 0

Apple could learn a thing or two from Microsoft about revamping a UI. WP8 is able to keep the distinct look of a WP and still look brand new. The only time Apple slightly altered the look of iOS was when iOS4 came out and that wasn't much of a change. For the most part, all they did was allow backgrounds and changed how the dock looks.

54. frydaexiii posted on 21 Jun 2012, 07:08 0 0

I'll be honest, the new homescreen is hideous. I wasn't one who found the WP7 homescreen beautiful, but at least it was neat and uniform, now it just looks messy, like a poorly made website. I hate to say this but I actually find iOS's rows of icons nicer looking than that. Of cause other than that the features and support surpasses iOS 6.

56. jtech posted on 21 Jun 2012, 15:51 0 0

I'm so glad I had my bucket near by or there would have been a big mess. WP* looks absolutly amazing I can't wait and (fingers cross) that CDMA carriers start supporting the platform

57. RedEyedCoder posted on 22 Jun 2012, 11:09 0 0

People have been very skeptical online about the future of Windows Phone. There has been article after article about Nokia's sales numbers and Windows Phone in all. Just the other day I think it was shown why the numbers have been down. Who wants to go out and buy a brand new phone if they don't have to right now when they can wait and purchase a new Windows Phone 8 at the end of the year?

This is my projection for the Windows Phone platform, by this time next year I believe the platform will be in double digits. (currently at 5.2%)
http://blog.redeyeproject.com/post/2012/06/21/Windows-Phone-8.aspx