LG was an original Windows Phone 7 partner way back when the platform originally launched in late 2010 but apart from a couple of launch day devices we have yet to see a follow-up Windows Phone device from them. Now, new rumours suggest that the Korean company will debut a …

After numerous leaks in the past, Huawei has made official its first Windows Phone 8 offering on the first day of CES. The low to mid range device should offer Huawei's traditional value for money retail pricing. The device itself will be available in China and Russia this month before …

Thus far HTC have announced and released two Windows Phone 8 devices; the Windows Phone 8S by HTC and Windows Phone 8X by HTC. Both devices are somewhat small by today's standard and neither carry specifications worthy of a true flagship. Back in late June specifications were leaked for a …

With Windows Phone 7.8 currently rumoured for an early 2013 release following the launch of Windows Phone 8, we are gradually starting to get a better idea of what features Microsoft will include in the watered-down version of its flagship mobile platform. We have known for quite a while now …

In order to appeal to as many demographics and markets as possible, Nokia has today unveiled the “most affordable” Windows Phone 8 device to date. The device will be better known as the Nokia Lumia 620 and continues with Nokia's trend of offering a device in as many colours as …

A recent tweet from the Senior Director of the Windows Phone Apps Team, Todd Brix, announced some good news for Windows Phone followers. Brix said that since the launch of Windows Phone 8 in November the number of application downloads, as well as developer revenue has more than doubled. These …

The HTC HD2, first released in late 2009 is undoubtedly the smartphone that will never die. In its latest accomplishment, Windows Phone 8 has been ported to the device. It is also worth keeping in mind the HD2 originally launched with Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional. The feat has been accomplished …

Some early adopters of Windows Phone 8 devices such as the Nokia Lumia 920 and Windows Phone 8X by HTC have discovered that their new devices are prone to randomly rebooting, presumably due to stability issues. The latest reports are suggesting that Microsoft believes that they have identified the issue …

While we are sure many early adopters of the Windows Phone platform were disappointed to find their devices would not be updated to the latest Windows Phone 8, Microsoft is set to deliver the compromise in early 2013. Windows Phone 7.8 for such devices as the Nokia Lumia 800 and …

We saw got a glimpse of an affordable Windows Phone 8 handset from Huawei back in October dubbed the Ascend W1 and now TechBlog.gr have got their hands on the device. The unit they had some hands on with is in blue, as per previous leaks, but it would be …

At a recent briefing between Nokia Singapore and Microsoft it was mentioned by the head of Nokia Asia Pacific Developer division that the Windows Phone 7.8 update has been shipped to manufacturers. This means that the update could be weeks, or perhaps even days away, we're not really sure. However, he did …

Microsoft has organised a deal with Devicescape that will include Windows Phone 8 users being granted free access to over 11 million Wi-Fi hotspots around the world (but mostly in the United States). In order to avoid excessive cellular data usage, the system uses DataSense, a new feature found in Windows Phone …

When Windows Phone 8 was first teased earlier in the year it was revealed that existing Windows Phone devices will not be updated to WP8, but instead Windows Phone 7.8. We have not heard much about the watered down Windows Phone 8 experience of late. Matter of fact, it was …

Windows Phone 8 was formally unveiled yesterday and a video featuring Joe Belfiore, the manager of the Windows Phone group at Microsoft shows off many of the new features found in the new platform. [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQZEkXCE_fY'] Capabilities covered in the video include new Live Tile abilities, Live Apps, Data Sense, …

Earlier in the week we reported that Huawei was getting ready to unveil two Windows Phone 8 devices this week, however the expected press event date has come and passed. The latest reports now suggest that the mid-range Ascend W1 and flagship Ascend W2 won't be ready until the end of …

Huawei have made some sucessful value orientated Android smartphones in recent years and as they make a move to the high-end, they are about to unveil two Windows Phone 8 devices. On a media event on September 25th the Chinese company is set to unveil the Ascend W1 and Ascend …

Yesterday afternoon London time HTC renewed allegiance to Microsoft in New York. At the press event they announced two new devices for the Windows Phone 8 platform; the flagship 8X and 8S. The HTC 8X has a very sleek polycarbonate body weighing 130 grams and looks to fit in the …

Over the weekend it has been revealed that Microsoft's latest effort at a mobile operating system, Windows Phone 8 ‘Apollo', has reached the RTM stage. Contrary to previous rumours the RTM date was planned and the late October release of Windows Phone 8 is still on schedule. Windows Phone 8 …

While many of us are looking forward to Windows Phone 8  in one way or another, the lack of custom ROMs will be sure to make a few people hesitant about the platform. Custom ROMs are a large part of the Android developer community and have also been seen in …

While Windows Phone 8 is currently set for a late October launch and some high profile product announcements occurring in the very recent past and coming weeks from the likes of Samsung, Nokia and HTC, Sony still isn't convinced. While Windows Phone prototypes from the company have been leaked in times gone …

Following the announcement of the two upper tier models, the Lumia 920 and 820, from Nokia last week, rumours have started to surround the tier down from these devices. The Nokia Flame is rumoured to be a 4 inch low to mid range Windows Phone 8 device. Considering the upper …

After their fair share of leaks, Nokia has officially announced the Lumia 920 flagship and Lumia 820 yesterday afternoon. The Lumia 920 retains much of the design from the Lumia 900 and offers a 4.5 inch PureMotion HD+ WXGA (1280×768) IPS display. It is also optimised for input with gloves …

While the Nokia and Microsoft event is just a few hours away, some more images of the Lumia 820 and 920 have been leaked by the same source as the wireless charging station. On the left there is the Lumia 820 in purple which is rumoured to have an 4.3 …

While many eyes and ears are currently set on Nokia's Windows Phone devices that will be announced this Wednesday or the impending iPhone 5 announcement, the latest rumours are hinting at a Windows Phone 7.8 device. Indeed, this is the version of Windows Phone that would be used to cheer …

Alongside the Galaxy Note II Samsung also announced the first Windows Phone 8 device at the Mobile Unpacked Event, the ATIV S. This announcement comes less than a week before we expect Nokia to unveil their own Windows Phone 8 hardware. The ATIV S has a 4.8 inch HD Super …

Thus far, Nokia's PureView camera technology has only been seen on the 808 PureView; a device restricted to the out of fashion Symbian operating system. This could soon change in the coming months as Nokia has teased the possibility of Windows Phone PureView device. On Twitter Nokia replied to a …

A recent report by analyst firm Localytics reveals that even though Nokia did not join the Windows Phone 7 realm until second generation devices made their appearance, they today control 59% of the Windows Phone  market. Nokia started the year in third place with 22% global market share, behind Samsung and …

Ever since Microsoft unveiled Windows Phone 8 and the watered down WP7.8 version for current Windows Phone devices there has been no real clues regarding what features from Windows Phone 8 will filter down other than the customisable tiles. Now a couple of images from a seemingly Nokia source reveal what …

The latest mumbling around the world are suggesting that HTC plans to unveil its Windows Phone 8 range in the third week of September at an event in either London or New York. The models in question have been leaked previously and have been codenamed as the Rio, Accord and …

Samsung has perhaps mistakenly unveiled two potential Windows Phone 8 devices through court documents this week. The Odyssey and Marco were contained in documents submitted as part of the ongoing Samsung vs Apple legal battles. The Odyssey is at the higher end of the spectrum while the Marco will be …