Seeing as Microsoft is busy showing off the new Start screen for Windows Phone 7.8 and knowing so far that it is the only announced feature coming with that update, speculation as to when we will get the update is on the tips of everyone's tongues.
We just received a copy of an internal AT&T document which reveals that the 7.8 update won't come out until after new Windows Phone 8 devices launch. New Windows Phone 8 devices are not expected until the fall, putting the 7.8 update off untill very late in the year.
The document was for specific AT&T employees and it breaks down to the reps what the Windows Phone Summit involved including details on Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 7.8, updates and more. Regarding the 7.8 update, the document states the following:
When will Windows Phone 7.8 be available?
Windows Phone 7.8 will be made available sometime after the Windows Phone 8 is released.
Although we have verified that this was from AT&T and it seems quite definitive on the matter, we should leave a little wiggle room here for Microsoft. We have seen a lot of changes recently, including the dropping of one display resolution (480x640) just a few weeks ago from Windows Phone 8. That modification happened just two weeks prior to the Summit demonstrating how fluid Microsoft can be on these matters.
Having said that, it's not looking too good for consumers if the 7.8 update is that far off, especially if Microsoft and AT&T tease current Windows Phone users with new WP8 hardware. In addition, AT&T reaffirms that it is only the new Start screen that is coming to WP7.8. Then again, perhaps Microsoft is planning to add more with all of that extra time. We can only hope.
Update: Joe Belfiore actually says the same thing on the Windows Phone Blog "So we’ll be delivering it to existing phones as a software update sometime after Window Phone 8 is released"
Read the contents of the internal memo after the break. Thanks to our source for the info.
Document title - What did Microsoft announce at the Windows Phone Summit on June 20
What did Microsoft announce at the Windows Phone Summit on June 20, 2012?
Microsoft gave a platform preview for Windows Phone 8 highlighting the core OS elements shared with Windows 8. They have yet to reveal the full set of Windows Phone 8 features.
What is Windows Phone 8?
Windows Phone 8 aligns Windows Phones with Windows 8 via shared core technology. It also brings new hardware capabilities like multi-core chips, new screen resolutions, SD card support, and NFC.
Windows Phone 8 additionally delivers new features including a new start screen, IE 10, and Wallet, as well as support for native development, and enterprise capabilities such as device encryption and management.
When does Windows Phone 8 launch?
Microsoft announced that Window Phone 8 devices is going to be available later this year. AT&T has not announced devices or timing at this time.
Can I upgrade my Windows Phone 7.5 device to Windows Phone 8?
Windows Phone 8 is a generational shift in technology and thus it requires new hardware, so current Windows Phone devices will not be able to upgrade to Windows Phone 8. However, Microsoft will release an update called Windows Phone 7.8 that includes the new Windows Phone 8 Start screen.
What is Windows Phone 7.8?
Windows Phone 7.8 is the next version of Microsoft's Windows Phone OS for Windows Phone 7.x smartphones.
Windows Phone 7.8 includes the signature feature of the Windows Phone 8 release: a re-imagined start screen which lets customers personalize their phone by changing the size of each live tile to bring what is most important to them closer.
When will Windows Phone 7.8 be available?
Windows Phone 7.8 will be made available sometime after the Windows Phone 8 is released.
What else did Microsoft announce for existing customers?
Microsoft announced that there are now over 100k apps available in the Windows Phone Marketplace. The app catalog continues to grow quickly, with new well-known apps added constantly such as Audible. Microsoft also announced that Chase, PayPal and Zynga’s hit games Draw Something and Words with Friends are also coming soon.
In addition, Nokia announced that Lumia devices are getting new functionalities such as a counter to track voice and data usage, a new contact sharing feature and camera extras. Camera extras include a self-timer, panorama mode, action shot, and smart group shot. The smart group shot takes several pictures and creates a composite photo using the best features of each individual shot.
Where can I get more information for existing Windows Phone 7.5 customers?
In the next week, Microsoft will have more information on www.windowsphone.com that summarizes all of the new innovation coming to Windows Phone 7.5 users.
Reader comments
AT&T internal document reveals Windows Phone 7.8 coming after Windows Phone 8 launch
Obviously with Microsoft not releasing the SDK for WP 8 until its actual release - they are behind where they want to be (normally SDK's, including for WP, are released months in advance so devs can get their apps ready).
I'll be very happy if we get this before 2013, but won't be surprised if it gets delayed and doesn't come out till sometime into 2013. I'm glad MS is bringing it though, they could have easily just left 7.5 to be as it is, MS doesn't normally provide UI updates for their prior OS's. It'd be nice if this came out sooner but I'll take it as it comes.
Had my Lumia 800 since release - had I kept my 3GS from 3 years ago, it would still be supported with the upcoming iOS 6.
Looking forward to iOS 6 & the iPhone 5 smashing the shit out of Windows Phone 8 and all this bullshit.
You lot are welcome to this crusty platform which had tremendous potential but fucked over by greed and ill-planning.
Att stores are pushing people to not buy windows phones until 8 arrives
And putting it out after 8 is a slap in the face. Ef Microsoft windows phone. I love the idea of 1 os to rule them all. But they are more and more becoming like apple in the way thr enjoy giving it to their consumers.
For all those saying that adopting lumia 900 as an early adopter is risky as with any technology is well risky because of being soon absolete is compete garbage. I purchased the lumia maybe 2 months after released and a month and a half later. Its already announced to be obsolete. Do not tell me that at launch they didn't know it wasn't going to be obsolete 3-4 months later. That is unfair. They knowingly put out a product they knew they wouldn't support on the next os. I bought the phone because it was the latest and greatest and a month later I am told I need go buy another one. Garbage. Its as unfair as android's fragmentation hell its more unfair at least the nexus is cheap off contact. I feel cheated for buying the Nokia lumia. I already felt cheated when they gave away our exclusive apps like OneNote or Xbox companion. Now they are literally bending us over? Well why the hell would you buy windows phone when all the apps are already one ios and especially android. And guess what. At least you'll get support or an update for an android and ops device 4 months after launch.
Let's keep on voting - 30K and counting: http://windowsphone.uservoice.com/forums/101801-feature-suggestions/suggestions/2945071-bring-new-features-of-wp8-that-can-be-supported-by
I'm not sure if anyone else could read the blurred out parts in the pic, but I made out a sentence about the lumia getting an update on 7.8 to the camera, including group pic(not sure what they called it), which will take multiple pics of the group and will sort out the better shot of each person and compile it as one whole group pic.
That sounds cool and all, but how about if that program can be placed onto ANY windows phone instead of excluding everyone else that doesn't have a Nokia?!
C'MON!
The best u can do at this point is set aside any fanboy feelings u have for windows phone. I've been reading post nd u many clearly dnt allow others to voice critism which in many cases is true nd holds merit. Windows 7.5 is dead nd if u own any other device besides a lumia ur facing extinction when it comes to phone support. I WILL NOT support windows phone anymore. Im tired of it being behind in apps nd features. My next phone will be an android or iPhone, nd just like u guys who spread the word I will happily spread my experience with windows phone. ESPECIALLY the skin makeover they are tossing us called "7.8" I call bullshit
+1
I purchased the 900 after breaking a Focus, replacing it with an HD7S, then becoming unbelievably frustrated with AT&T for not releasing the 8107 update (It got a ton of attention here when on March 23 AT&T said they wouldn't release it, then March 28 said they would after all). That update was released Jan 6 and for those still holding out for an official release, AT&T has yet to hold up to their word and release it.
Honestly, after going with the Lumia, I never looked back and was very pleasantly surprised to have received 2 updates in the past 2 months. I thought I'd made the right move and was thinking the 8773/8779 "7.5 Refresh" could be right around the corner. So I start looking online for some info on that release and find out about 7.8.
Now 7.8 sounds nice and all, but I'm really feeling like I might be back in the same boat as I was with my HD7S, with current updates being skipped in favor of waiting out an already announced future update. I'm ok waiting for 7.8 because it was an unknown when I got my Nokia. But with the 710 being released with 7.5 Refresh (then Tango) elsewhere in the world already, I was optimistic about the 900 getting that update sooner than later. Especially after the update timeline Nokia has shown so far.
Can anyone (Daniel??) shed any light on an official 7.5 Refresh release for the Lumia 900? Or are we getting the shaft again because MS had to open their mouths about a future 7.8 release (that we apparently won't see for several months) before we even got the current one? I know I'm not the only one who is still waiting on basic functions like sending video.
Bah. Do it early and satisfy us whiners.
The best thing about w8 is upgradable to w8.5/9
Lol WP8 won't get 9
I expected this....
While I'm not super thrilled with the overall situation there is always a risk by being an early adopter of any new technology. Things change or may not be around for an extended period if time.
Whatever. Still don't have a keyboard fix update on my Titan. I'm not holding my breath. ATT is pretty much lying through its teeth about updates as far as I'm concerned.
I just wonder how long it will take the people over at XDA to get a copy of the update.... Maybe DFT already has a copy building it into roms.....
Well I just spoke with AT&T customer support about the update after speaking with 3 people they basically said it's not up to them and Microsoft is in charge of it. Also they said when ever there's a delay with a update it's cause they want to unsure it's working correctly before releasing it. I don't know what to believe, what do you guys think?
I would rather the carrier NOT be involved in these types of decisions anymore. If MS decided to hold off the update until after Windows Phone 8 dropped, I probably wouldn't mind it as much. From the carrier it feels a android-ish.
I also think customer support reads from a script for specifically this question. It gets them off the phone quicker and puts AT&T out of the loop.
Lol...so much drama every time an update is mentioned. where is my popcorn & soda. :D
Wait a sec!
First it says after windows phone 8 is released... wouldn't that mean when the software is released not an actual phone? and at the same time, wouldn't that follow the same update schedule as Mango... after mango was released, the update was available soon after or am I missing something that everyone else is. Isn't this just what we expected, for the update to follow mango...
Second, I know smart consumers buy phones not just cuz of the quality of phone but also the quality of support which includes updates... so being that I don't see why people are so bothered that there are complaints with the product not being updated, we would love to have paid for one that has great support. Truth be told we could move over to another product but money wise, we would rather take the great support...
Well guys its time to really sit down and relax. We lumia owners will not see this update damn well into or near DECEMBER. We are on AT&T time now.
Those with a newer phone like a lumia 900...why did you buy a wp7 knowing wp8 was coming soon after .... This with devices like a focus...stop bitching. I'm not even gonna rant about why...you all should know why you should stop bitching.
When I first saw the article, I felt frustrated. Then I saw the leaked info was from AT&T, so I felt less so. Then i saw the Belfiore confirmation, and i was down again.
Thinking about it, i realized a couple of things:
Microsoft really needs to place a restraint on AT&T, or a lot of WP fans will become alienated.
While the reason for the delay of the 7.8 upgrade could be based solely on profits, I believe it's because Microsoft is adding additional features as of yet still unmentioned to the upgrade and the going is slow as the team members have to finish those features in WP8 first before helping to tweak them in 7.8.
I'm less than impressed with Windows Phone - too many basics overlooked. I hoped they would address some of it in an upgrade but it looks like the token start screen is all there will be. I can't email a PDF. I can't backup the entire phone including SMS. I can't easily close an application and more. But I should have researched better before choosing WP
I have been having similar feelings my friend. We though those little things would have been added sooner, just makes me wonder if that little robots grass is really greener.......
As of right now there is no reason to close an app because nothing runs in the background. The rest if your gripes are valid.
The fact that you can't email a PDF is Adobe's fault, not Microsoft.
it be different if there was some form of a file structure to pick from. But hey that still must be Adobe's fault.
So let me get this straight, we that have wp7 and stood by Microsoft while they had no apps almost, disappearing keyboard, etc.. Why are being treated like this ? You would think they would want to show their appreciation for us but no this is really tragic. Here's to hoping it's not real...
You aren't being treated roughly at all, you're just a stupid brat.
It doesn't really matter to me anyway, because new hardware and new software always have bugs in it. So my thing is by the time I upgrade, they should have all the kinks worked out with windows 8. Don't stress peeps. Just be patient with it.
NoDo, Mango, Apollo. All have had the new devices release before the updates rolled out to the existing devices. This does not surprise me.
All of you are completely out of control about this, and I think I'm gonna have to stop reading articles like this (or at least stay out of the comments). First of all, Belfiore pointed this out and it makes sense... from a business model (why cannibalize your own sales) as well as a consumer perspective (confusion). Second, AT&T (and other carriers) haven't even released Tango yet... and the focus IS on the future rather than the past. Third, why do any of you believe that XDA won't publish links to the manual updates to the releases as soon as they have them? Finally, some of you just really do have unrealistic expectations about all of this. I think it would be nice if Microsoft skipped the 7.8 update and focused their developers on 8, but I do understand that the platform changes being made probably prevent that. I accept it. I'm over it... a lot of you should too.
Apple some how manages to up date iPhone 3gs without new hardware yet we should expect to for some reason .....im a die hard WP user but I'm sick of the naive.
There's a difference here... historically, Microsoft has always done the same. This time, however, it's not just a hardware change, it's an entire platform infrastructure change. They are likely leaving a lot of the legacy code behind as they make the shift.
The new look and feel would have made a nice selling point for the non tech savvy. Just because WP8 is coming later this year, it's still a long way out and I'd be trying to sell as much product as I could between now and then if I was Microsoft and Nokia. Instead of just using the update as damage control for users who care, they could have used it as something glittery to attract new customers who just want a new phone as well as a way of easing the pain for us current users. WP8 still boasts NFC, better resolutions, and faster processors, plus whatever else they cook up so it's not like there's going to be shortage of marketing buzz words come release time.
I'm sure there's unseen complications holding this idea back, but from my point of view, releasing new features to current devices ahead of the WP8 release could have helped MS out a bit. I can't complain though, I got my Lumia 900 for free and it does everything I need it to.
Just give us the freaking start screen when wp8 comes out so we can blend in with all the new wp8 users so people think we are cool and up to date. :P lol
My lumia still rocks, love it as is. As long as it's delivered this yr
Meh. Its at&t after all...
People are getting emotional. We all know that there's no rationality once emotions settle in. If you are a die hard fan and you feel emotional, please stop yourself from commenting because you will say some stupid, useless sh**.
Thank you
Like you......stupid ish comment feels emotional to me
As the days go by, more and more i believe that Tango is being skipped too after some ATT rep said it was coming. We are ending June in a few days. Eff you ATT!
"Couldn't care less" makes more sense, could care less makes one think you do care at least something. Confused.
Pretty sure I'm still going to be going for a new device. Need a developer platform... Wait, will MS give me a free one this time? They've made enough money from my apps surely...
Pardon this off-topic question, kind sir, but I find myself scrolling forever to get the latest comments on these popular postings. Am I missing a sort option? Thanks, and I hope you do get that free phone :)
Personally I could care less, we need more mainstream apps...
+1
I went from hd7 to Titan 2 and had to pay tmo to get out of my contract and knowing myself, I'm willing to do it again to get wp8. We all have our priorities, I guess. I found the platform that I like and I ain't going anywhere...
Unfortunately the platform you like is breaking up with you in this case.
Fortunately for me, I don't see it nor feel that way but thanks for your reply. Just looking forward to the surface and wp8.
Most likely early 2013 so it doesn't canibalize WP8 sales during Xmas. As much as I am a fan I think MS dropped the ball here, we're not that much so they had to do this, as far as I'm aware we're a small dedicated bunch which should have been treated with more politeness (e.g. timed info, time updates, maybe a freebie, or some kinda nice gesture), they would have reaped a seriously good word of mouth.
I do feel a bit defrauded each day that passes.
It just like they care very little with us which already couped with a lotta shit. Just saying...
Really old MS antics. It's a shame.
How do you know that MS didn't test WP8 on existing hardware and found out it wouldn't work? You really can't be that clueless
Because Sullivan said that WP8 would run on Lumias but it just doesn't make sense business wise as releasing and maintaining would be too expensive compared to the benefits.
No, seriously... why not just release that WP 7.8 update right about now...?
Oh, but they HAVE to release it BEFORE WP8 as 7.8 is after 7.5 and BEFORE 8.0 ... Sorry, it's just the way things are so they HAVE to... :)
Wow you people saying windows phone isn't fragmented with 7.8 are the same people that have called android fragmented , and are really pissing me off . You have said andoid is fragmented because of how long it takes to get and update for old phones , and how some apps run on certain phones and how is is that you seriously think android has many problems but WP doesn't .....as some one that got a windows phone in early march 2011 (sorry I'm not a 1st dayer like some of you) I can say that I am a die hard Microsoft guy , yes i will get wp8 only because of Xbox achievements on WP and every other Microsoft product i own......i would be out the door iam a die hard ms man but I am pissed off .....ms could & should add some more features other than the hardware specific ones ...like how about a freaking Skype app that works with the app being open @ this point I could see skyp still not working properly on w7 long after 8 comes out....i would love game center typeofplay on WP I mean how the hell could the company behind Xbox still not have a shit load of real time multiplayer games is laughable , I mean even uno doesn't have multiplayer support..........speaking as some one that love windows phone and will stick with windows phone their are problems that other company addressed on their platform long ago like notification center .....if I wasn't such a Xbox and windows lover id be gone because who knows if ms will do another major renovation on the mobile side in another 2years with wp9 apps be incomparable with 8$ .....sorry just needed to vent go Microsoft.
This isn't a surprise, really, from AT&T. But, with this in mind, wouldn't it be nice if they gave us the Tango update for our phones? C'mon, AT&T, get with the program!
Microsoft is releasing 7.8 update after wp8 so expecting buyers would not be confused with wp8 being on older phones...ppl would think what changed.....wp8 will allow new buyers and owners alike to buy and influence others into our ecosystem...im extremely glad I'm with the under dog...like Ford...they usually have the best s###. I also know that it would be a bad idea to release 7.8 to us now since all we would do is brag to friends on what our phones still do just with a screen and then they would not be impressed since we don't have the other features to go with it...ill wait for wp8...im very optimistic on WP success and will support as long as I can.
1. Belfiore needs a hair cut!
2. I really hope this is not the case.. we need 7.8 before 8 comes out.. or, honestly i will never have 7.8.. im pretty sure i will upgrade my lumia 900 when the WP8 from nokia hits shelves.
This was expected.
Exactly!
Why would they give away a key feature of WP8 before it is launched?
Exactly ;)
Good excuse for AT&T to skip the Tango update as well.
For now I'll just have to deal with being frustrated by this damn disappearing keyboard on my HTC Titan.....
I was always skeptical about the "sometime after WP8 is released" statement because in AT&T time, "sometime after" probably means three months minimum. Six if there's a new iPhone coming out that they'll have to prioritize first.
Microsoft is sending the update out themselves, why is this so hard to understand?
Anything in that memo about Tango and the updates that came before it, like the vanishing keyboard issue?
Well this could be an issue if it is after Windows 8. How am I to sync?
Zune software runs just fine on Windows 8.
Um...that's not the point. It's Xbox Music on Windows 8. Rumors say more like active sync as well. I've been running 8 for close to a year. Red Alert works!
I dont care and dont believe this info. I know they will give us the 7.8 before wp 8 launch. Also I can wait for upgrade because using my wp 7.5 is still awesome and fast and fluid. So all you complainers be quiet and wait has at least Microsoft is giving on a awesome wp8 start screen and other features. For me I might just buy a new wp8 phone has I dont mine getting one. Again it cool to wait and worth it
Belfiore said it himself, we link it above.
Do you have to have a dual core processor to run wallet? No. Do you have screen resolutions higher than existing handsets in order to run wallet? No. Do you need NFC on the phone to run wallet? Joe bellfiore said, No. Microsoft, please give us Wallet (and other goodies) on 7.8...? Some of us have to wait at most two years to get a new phone.
No, but you need WinPRT aka the core of WP8. You have to think of the APIs and how those apps are designed.
MS would have to re-code them to work on a CE device, in effect duplicating their work.
It's like saying "take 64-bit Office and just run it on a 32-bit machine", it doesn't make much sense.
GREAT comment Daniel. I can't stand it when people who don't understand the technical reasons insist that they don't exist.
Zactly
WinRTP ;-)
And this also showcases an important point - for Windows8/WP8 Microsoft has finally started using the same technology for their apps as they provided for third-party developers (they didn't do that on WP7).
Daniel, does mean that if Microsoft isn't will to recode their apps or programs, developers will have the same attitude and not program for 7.5?
Exactly.
I think you missed the most valid point in your comment, " MS would have to re-code them to work on a CE device, in effect duplicating their work."
It isn't because it is like trying to get 64 bit office running on a 32 bit machine. It is because Microsoft doesn't want to spend resources on developing 2 applications. Just like they didn't want to spend resources on upgrading devices.
It isn't as technical as you think, it is resource intensive and they want to distance themselves from the old platform under the guise that it is difficult.
How do you know?
The Start Screen is probably already ready, there's no need to wait so long. MS really needs to fix how and when they deliver updates. I've been using WP since pretty close to day one, I'm no where near abandoning ship, but this is getting annoying.
Since there was a video on here a few days ago with somebody holding a Lumia 900 with the new start screen, I'd say it is almost finished. However, I would bet that there are other tweaks coming. At least I hope they are. The start screen has been the only thing explicityl mentioned in 7.8, but nobody has said this is the only thing. I'd like to see some more refinement, like the email screen will be black with white text when you select the dark theme for the phone. Have the native podcast app download new podcast episodes without having to sync with Zune. There are other things I'd like to see as well. I'm holding out hope that smaller components wil be included with 7.8.
Don't hold your breath kid
I could have sworn I got the latest wpcentral podcast over WiFi while I was at work without Zune software. Maybe I'm not understanding you correctly?
Really, this document is just a summary of the previous announcements. We know nothing more now than we did before.
Exactly. In addition, nowhere does ATT commit to even releasing 7.8 at all. I've heard that MS will be the ones to send it out irrespective of carriers, but we've heard that story before.
No we haven't, the updates have always been handled by the carriers and OEMS
Am I the only one that read what Joe Belfiore wrote on Windows Phone Blog on the 20th June.
Windows Phone…7.8!
The new Start screen is so useful and emblematic of what Windows Phone is about that we want everybody to enjoy it. So we’ll be delivering it to existing phones as a software update sometime after Window Phone 8 is released. Let me repeat: If you currently own a Windows Phone 7.5 handset, Microsoft is planning to release an update with the new Windows Phone 8 Start screen. We’re calling it “Windows Phone 7.8.”
Clear as it can be to me....
I'll stick it out, I like my current device Htc Arrive. Alot can happen between now and fall. Im not going to burn myself out over things I never had a say in. "shrugs"
Let's be honest here: the changes in the new start screen are not that difficult to implement. If they wanted, they could release them a lot sooner. The reason why they are releasing this after WP8 is so that it does not take away anything from the WP8 sales. And WP8 is all they really care about, WP7 is DEAD.
Also, they will surely lauch some WP8 exclusive apps with WP8. If you give the people that have 7.5 devices the 7.8 update, the average clueless user will think "well my phone looks like WP8, why can't I run these new apps?". And they don't want that bad publicity, they already have enough of that...
Another ignorant comment, if WP7 was dead they wouldn't have even created 7.8 or guaranteed continued app development
I can't believe there's people in this room waiting for AT&T to give them the updates.Why not just unlock and debrand your phone? I've had 8107, the update for the keyboard issue 3 months ago, and as of yesterday I'm running the latest 8773 update. AT&T will make you wait forever.
+1
Did this to my HD7 as O2 UK was holding NoDo, so Debranded it and ever since I get updates when they hit Euro zone
What i dont understand is why does microsoft choose to make their phone worthless and so fast? I remember buying a used Samsung Focus at $200 after 2 month of it's release. The phone retailed for $550. Then When i bought the Samsng Focus S at $550 the price stayed steady and dropped to $375 after two months. Then all of a sudden they pulled the windows Phone challenge that practically flooded the market with $250 samsung focus, HTC titan and Nokia phones.
If i was to get a WP8 I much rather wait 3 months to get the phone knowing how much lower it's going to go after a month or two.
Plus the fact that my Nokia would probably be worth 200-250 used, there would be a much bigger cost difference for me if i wanted to get the WP8 in the Fall.
It doesnt make much sense to me why MS wouldnt want to try and maintain it's value on their current produces.
It's like a buying a car, Smart people will buy vehicles that are safe, reliable and holds their value.
The iPhone is clearly the choice when people think of safe, reliable and holding it's value.
That's the price you pay with anything, INCLUDING CARS....
Tech advances so its only logical for prices to be reduced, as something better is available....
Apple only "hold" value due to the sheep willing to pay stupid prices, not because its a safe choice! And again, isn't this the same company who announce a new phone every 6-12months?!? So, your logic is flawed
How is my logic flawed?
People buy products because of quality. If your not going to produce adiquate updates to your phone then it's not quality.
Apple has never released a phone less than 12 months so what are you talking about?
"Apple only "hold" value due to the sheep willing to pay stupid prices" that's the most business ignorant thing you can say.
Well apple is doing something right so I dont understand how you can argue a logic that is clearly making Apple bank.
Don't narrow minded, I want MS to succeed in the phone market but at this rate I just dont see it happening. If they can irratate a fanboi as I am how are they going to win over Apple/Android users?
To be completely fair here...You can't compare Apple releasing a new phone, ~12 month cycles, to "Nokia" releasing a new phone in April that wont run Microsoft's new OS thats coming out in the Fall.
Microsoft makes the OS. The last MAJOR update to the OS was wp7, maybe wp7.5. 7.5 was ~12 months before the projected date of WP8, and 7 was ~24. Microsoft is doing almost exactly what Apple does on the software side of things, and since they don't make hardware, you can't really blame them for any of this.
I feel like Nokia was really waiting for WP8 in the first place, but wanted to get a head start and released a couple of nice phones on 7.5 as well.
Also, feature updates have nothing to do with product "quality", thats just setting a flawed expectation. This does ad value, but its not a measure of quality. You also can't judge quality on resale value. Quality can contribute to good resale value, but good resale value does not mean its good quaility. It only means that people want it, no more, no less.
Im just glad im due for an upgrade come fall. Well be able to see exactly what devices will be available for WP8 as well as the competition.
Im just glad im due for an upgrade come fall. Well be able to see exactly what devices will be available for WP8 as well as the competition.
i dont care. its normal to feel screwed over in these sistuations.. but its just normal progression.. i think they should get 7.8 out ASAP for the people that already bought titians and lumias..
an early upgrade option would shut everyone up also... if i was nokia/att/ms i would be doing something for the lumia/titan crowd... at least the option to upgrade with a discount.. doesnt have to be a free phone or full 2 year discount .. but something would be better than nothing at all.
Why should they?
You were the fools to purchase Lumias and Titan IIs to close to the Apollo announcement which would coincide with Win8.....
If you guys are really that bothered, buy an unlocked WP8 and sell your Lumia/Titan to reclaim some of the cost.... Its really that simple, rather than spitting your dummies out!
Speaking of dummies. (that would be you) I purchased one of those 900s. I am no fool, I new full well what the deal was going in. I never expected to get something for nothing. We are not all whiny tittie babies. I am fully satisfied with my purchase.
Can I just have the disappearing keyboard fix already? It's beyond irritating. AT&T what on earth are you doing?
THIS is a complaint I can agree with, although it does not affect me.
Having no confidence in ATT fixing the disappearing issue quickly is in part why I bought the L900. I feel your pain. It sucks!
Agreed 100%!!!!!!!
Were already getting screwed with 7.8. Yes im aware that not all information has been revealed and that some of them is due to hardware limitations, but they should at least have release it by now or way sooner (preferably sooner than the release of WP8 to keep us at bay and happy for the time being. I know that not everyone is not ecstatic about 7.8 but I was okay with it until this. Lets hope that changes
OH BOY!!! here comes more complaint threads.. hehe
If you're going to allow praise, you have to also allow and expect the criticism.
they are allowed! 100%, id rather not have them doh :P lol
the only time threads get closed is when it gets way outside the box and people start to attack each other
This can't be true or at least I hope not. Plus I don't see why non-Lumia owners aren't getting Nokia Maps as part of the 7.8 update. CLEARLY its capable of running on current hardware. And if all we're getting is the new start screen, we should get that well before Windows Phone 8 seeing as how that's such a leap as opposed to a few tweaks. And being that it's ATT we are probably the last ones to get updated(and my keyboard just disappeared twice). Looks like I'll give the manual Tango update a go cause you can't wait for ATT to do anything. Sorry for venting.lol I think the update is fair but we should get it in a timely manner is all.
Which of the two do you think Microsoft is putting (has put) their devs on?
Like I said, if it's true that we're only getting the start screen, they should at least make it happen soon seeing as how we're not getting a whole lot. And if ATT skips the Tango update my keyboard will disappear all the way into late fall. C'mon man!lol Just saying.
Glad I'm planning on upgrading devices
NOT good... :(
so, let's wait and see what the fine ladies and gentleman from xdadevelopers bakes for us ;-) If hardware requirements does not change drastically, I think t could he possible to port Win Phone 8 to old devices as well. Of course, we would have a question of drivers there but I am confident something will show up :)
The V8 Vega strikes again!
Well, I'm going to buy a Galaxy Nexus. As far as I like Microsoft, after owning a WP7 since day one, I'm not interested to be a Beta Tester again, and paying for this...
See ya later! My L900 does exactly what I need it to very well, so I don't feel like a beta tester. If the new hardware intrigues me, then I'll upgrade. Otherwise I'm good
Well, wait a minute. If you're a WP7 user since launch, wont you be eligible for an upgrade when WP8 devices come out anyway? If so, what's the big deal? It's not like you'd be missing out if you were planning to upgrade anyway.
Heck, I bought an HTC Trophy and am eligible for an upgrade in the fall and those were released well after launch.
Let him go and just say good bye!
Not if he's Canadian. We have 3-year terms to get the maximum subsidy.
Beta Tester?
You sir are a moron!
I've been with WP since day 1 too with my HD7 and have NO issue with what they're doing regarding the whole 7.8 issue.
To the people who do have issues, just shut up or buy an unlocked WP8 when they're out. You're missing out on WP8 features as you couldn't wait when you knew WP8 was around the corner, and there was no info whether you were going to get Apollo!
Shoehorning Wp8 into first Gen devices is like having a V8 Vega. Sure you could do it but....really?
Funny
I'd like to see Apple squeeze OS X into iPhone. Not possible, never gonna happen and if it does, well _all_ previous models will be 'obsolete' overnight .. lol
Good riddance..
Anyone who buys a phone for what it may someday do instead of what it does now is an idiot.
Enjoy your Android device.
What do u think Android user are. On top of that u pick a dev phone, nothing but beta testing going on there. Just look @ WP8 as graduating to college. The transition is a little hard, but the benefits are worth it. So kiss mommy good-bye and stop crying.
You kidding me? The nexus is as beta as you can get
You wouldn't be beta testing...
Think this was already mentioned by Microsoft.
And I'm sure we'll get the obligatory comments saying people should be grateful for even getting 7.8, should have researched, blah, blah, blah. :)
Yes. I'm pretty sure Joe Belfiore mentioned they wouldn't start pushing out 7.8 until after they have gotten WP8 out.
"look what you get.....after new users even though you've been there since the beginning".
Ha ha ha get the new phone so you don't feel left out.
I've been with WP7 since the beginning, but I think we all foresaw this when the lumia 900 was released. I just got my lumia off contract with the $100 dollar discount. Ready to upgrade when WP8 is released (perhaps to be screwed 6mo later)
Screw you guys, I'm going home...
haha :D
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I personally didn't think that the update would come before the WP8 devices. I think they're aiming for everything Windows 8 to launch at roughly the same time, so getting the 7.8 update this summer didn't really make sense to me. Now what would make sense is if 7.8 and the new devices came out at about the same time. Hopefully 7.8 doesn't come too long after the new phones come out.
That would dampen my day.
Actually, I'm pretty sure Microsoft said that it would be after WP8 during the presentation.
I remember it that way, too. This memo seems to be nothing more than meeting minutes from the summit presentation.
I believe it's a gimmick to get us 7.5 users to purchase a wp8 then be content with 7.8
buddy wake up. not everyone out there that buys a cellphone is as knowledgeable about technology as all of us that regularly view tech blogs, thus the amount of people bothered by the lack of wp8 upgrade path is relatively small compared to the people that don't even know there's a wp8
my dad for one, has a windows phone and he has absolutely no care in the world if there's an update coming.
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I wouldn't think 7.5 users would get pampered. I would have just though it would come within reasonable timing as wp8 was released
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Well said
Lol that's the plan and I bet it will work.
Everyone's complaining about this 7.8 update. I like the new changes just enough to please the majority it'll be nice to have different tile sizes. I just thought of this, I believe the reason they will update after WP8 I'd released is because after the update all WPs will look similar. So if I show you a WP7.8 start screen and a WP8 start screen most people.wont be able to tell the difference. That's what I think. (it's like a kit car, looks like something expensive on the outside but once you get under the hood you find out looks are deceiving)
*is released not I'd.