Last week, we asked readers if they also think Nokia got the short hand of the deal when Microsoft announced Windows Phone 8, leaving all existing WP7 handsets cold with no promise of a WP8 update. But before that, let me share with you the reasons why WP8 may not really make sense with older Windows Phone 7 handsets. Windows Phone 8 was developed from the ground up and is totally different from how Microsoft originally developed WP7. Nikka Abes of Nokia Philippines emailed us and pointed out a few more developments under the Nokia Lumia line: â— Lumia smartphones are not doomed. o The new Windows Phone start screen, featuring 3 new tile sizes The WindowsTeamBlog.com shared this video of the Windows Phone 7.8 demo running on a Lumia 900: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L569NikOIag Now that's something to look forward to. Internationally announced at MWC in Barcelona last March, Cherry Mobile's Alpha Neon is a Windows-powered phone that packs modest specs. Previous Windows Phone owners should have no problems navigating through its UI. Conclusion The Alpha Neon feels like a premium Windows phone in terms of hardware. Read more in our articles including "Why Nokia Lumia phones won't get Windows Phone 8" and "Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon Quick Review".
Last week, we asked readers if they also think Nokia got the short hand of the deal when Microsoft announced Windows Phone 8, leaving all existing WP7 handsets cold with no promise of a WP8 update. But before that, let me share with you the reasons why WP8 may not really make sense with older Windows Phone 7 handsets.
Windows Phone 8 was developed from the ground up and is totally different from how Microsoft originally developed WP7. Nikka Abes of Nokia Philippines emailed us and pointed out a few more developments under the Nokia Lumia line: â— Lumia smartphones are not doomed. o The new Windows Phone start screen, featuring 3 new tile sizes The WindowsTeamBlog.com shared this video of the Windows Phone 7.8 demo running on a Lumia 900: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L569NikOIag Now that's something to look forward to.
Our coverage of nokia windows phone 8 includes: "Why Nokia Lumia phones won't get Windows Phone 8"; "Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon Quick Review"; "iPhone 3G: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". Each article provides unique insights and information.