Bad news if you're on Vodafone and were yearning for that Windows Phone 7 Tango refresh. The update was originally due in July but that time has since come and gone with no update. Now Vodafone has confirmed in a blog post that Tango has been canceled: "Roll out of this update has been canceled. We have now been advised that this update will not be rolling out to Vodafone customers...
Just as we reported two days ago, Verizon has opened the flood gates for the Windows Phone Tango update. Customers who own the HTC Trophy will be able to update their device(s) once the notification of updateable-goodness has appeared on-screen or through Zune. We've already received word from a number of Windows Phone Central readers confirming the update is indeed rolling out. To...
Verizon have returned with an announcement that the Windows Phone Tango update is almost ready to fire up for their HTC Trophy handsets. Customers will be able take advantage of new features and functionality in the next version of Windows Phone. This will begin to prep consumers for the Windows Phone 7.8 update which is sat on the horizon. The carrier has published a PDF document...
We've got some good news for those who reside in Australia and own either the Nokia Lumia 800 or HTC Trophy. Vodafone AU is rolling out Windows Phone "Tango" to their customers in a staged release, which will cover a 24-day period until the flood gates are opened for all to receive the upgrade. Should you not see the update notification immediately fear not as you're probably sat in...
While Verizon Wireless does off the HTC Trophy as the company's one and only Windows Phone, customers have been wanting more selection out of the wireless provider for some time. Based on what Verizon's executive vice president and chief financial officer Fran Shammo said during a conference call, Verizon customers may finally see more Windows Phone becoming available. Shammo said he...
We broke the news the other night that Verizon Wireless was set to roll out the latest (or nearly the latest) Windows Phone OS update, version 8107, to HTC Trophy users on its network. That update not only fixes security issues but addresses the disappearing keyboard bug that has driven many mad for the last few months. We've now received a flood of tips that the update is currently...
Today's a big day as DFT have released their HSPL RSPL tool version 3 for Windows Phone. Previous versions allowed access to GSM editons of Generation 1 HTC devices which is why they're able to run those custom ROMs that we've reported on previously. This latest version of the HSPL RSPL tool released today now enables support for two CDMA phones: the Verizon Trophy and Sprint Arrive (7...
We're getting a lot of reports in from readers that Verizon is now pushing out their radio firmware update for the HTC Trophy. We reported on this a few days ago, noting that it would fix the GSM roaming issue that many faced when returning to the US. The update brings users to the following: OS version: 7.10.7720.68 (same) Firmware revision number: 2305.13.20110.605 Radio...
Verizon is getting ready to roll out a firmware update for their HTC Trophy. The rollout upgrades the radio to provide "improved data connectivity in certain scenarios when Connection Setup application is installed." Little other detail is provided, nor a date in which the update will be made available. The instructions simply note that users will receive a notification on their...
Nothing beats more feel good stories for Windows Phone as we countdown to the big day (should you celebrate Christmas of course). We've witnessed the Nokia Lumia 800 taking top spots around the globe in terms of orders/sales. Now it's Amazon's turn with three Windows Phones taking the top three positions (beating multiple Android handsets) on the top rated, contract-bound mobile phones...
Good news for those on Vodafone in Australia: the carrier has approved the HTC update that will enable WiFi internet sharing on the 7 Trophy, this just weeks after announcing that they were testing it: Windows Phone 7.10.7720.68 Maintenance Release MCR1 (Internet Sharing Update) Vodafone has granted technical approval of a new maintenance release. Roll-out will begin soon; keep an...
Remember the previous Amazon Wireless penny sale last year? Well, we're having another, and a number of Windows Phones are included from AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. Amazon is also throwing in a $100 gift card* with each purchase. The handsets that are included are: HTC Arrive HTC HD7 S HTC Trophy LG Quantum Samsung Focus Samsung Focus Flash 4G Samsung...
It would appear that Vodafone AU is waiting on HTC to provide them with the Internet Sharing (tethering) update for the Trophy to begin testing. The carrier was one of the first to announce they have completed testing Mango a few months back and are now keeping customers up-to-date with the latest features. Source: @Vodafone_AU, thanks Gary for the tip!
We're not sure if this is a way to clear out inventory for new Windows Phones or just Verizon being generous. Regardless, Verizon is offering the HTC Trophy for $29.99 through October 20, 2011. The deal is web only so you'll probably not see the $29.99 price tag in your local Verizon stores. The discounted price does call for a two year contract and minimum data package of $30. Oh...
If you have been holding out on getting a Verizon Trophy, wait no more. Amazon is selling them for a single penny with free shipping when you open a new line of service. This deal is part of a larger Verizon "Penny-pincher" promotion on Amazon that features all of their Verizon handsets for one cent. The offer runs between 5:00 p.m. PDT October 11, 2011, through 11:59 p.m. PDT...
Take this how you will, but it's a good sign in our book when your official Verizon stores are displaying their one and only Windows Phone, the venerable HTC Trophy, running 7720.68 aka Mango. These pics were taken by reader aphrophyre at the Broadway & 17th Street, New York store today. Does this mean absolutely that Mango is coming the 27th? Nope, but we like the odds that it's...
After Microsoft's announcement that Mango updates would roll out "in coming weeks" and AT&T's confirmation that they would begin on September 27th, one of our faithful readers decided to take it upon himself to try to find out when exactly Verizon was planning to send out their updates. He poked around the Verizon Wireless site, when suddenly he was prompted to join a live chat...
Customers on Verizon who own the HTC Trophy (see review) are certainly wondering where big red stands on the Mango update. By all accounts, most carriers seem to be in line with the "in a few weeks" stance that Microsoft has given them and because of that, we expect Verizon to do the same. That and we've seen the finalized HTC ROM for the Verizon Trophy--meaning this is really just...
For those looking for a sweet deal, you may want to to take a look at Amazon Wireless. They're running their special sale again where upon purchase of certain phones, you can get a $50 Gift Card, good towards accessories or anything else. Seeing as the Verizon HTC Trophy (review) is going for $0.01 (2 year new contract), if you throw in this gift card, you're actually making $50 which...
Fancy winning some awesome prizes? Of course you do! First place in this Verizon sweepstakes will receive (hold your breath) a HTC Trophy, Xbox 360 console, three (3) 360 games, 8000 Xbox Live points, and a $125 Verizon Wireless gift card. Ten runners up (first place winners) will earn 1600 Xbox Live points. Not bad eh? To enter, simply fill out the sweepstake entry form (for US souls...