We have heard rumblings of March 18th release for the Nokia Lumia, but now comes word from BGR that it will come on that date with a price of just $99.99. If Nokia is able to get the Lumia 900 on shelves at $99.99, that would be a significant move for Microsoft in their drive to gain widespread acceptance Windows Phone. This pricing also begs the question, what's Nokia … [Read more...]
Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore Slams The Breaks On September 1st Mango Rumor
Yesterday's rumor of a September 1st launch of Mango at IFA in Berlin seems to have been smashed by Microsoft's Joe Belfiore and he did it in less than 140 characters. Source: @joebelfiore … [Read more...]
Windows Phone 7.5 Launching on September 1st
The coming out party for Windows Phone Mango, which will be known as Windows Phone 7.5, is rumored to be on September 1st. According to Pocket-Link, trusted sources indicate that Microsoft will use Europe's IFA in Berlin as venue for showcasing new devices running Mango. IFA is Europe's largest consumer electronics show with companies like Samsung, Acer, ZTE and LG showcasing … [Read more...]
Windows Phone 7 Comes To Thailand, Sells Out Quickly
According to the Bangkok Post, the Thai launch of Windows Phone 7 was a success, with the only phone available — the HTC HD7 — selling out immediately. It went for 22,900 baht which comes to $760 more or less, with a 799 baht ($26.50) monthly data plan, though initial adopters get a 500 baht per moth discount for the first eight months. Thailand is only the fifth nation to … [Read more...]
Is the HTC HD7 Release on T-Mobile Later Than November 8th?
Just yesterday, Tim reported that T-Mobile tweeted plans for a November 8th release of the HTC HD7. November 8th being the first day of US sales for Windows Phone 7. That date is now thrown into question upon seeing an official tweet from @WindowsPhone. They say AT&T will see Windows Phone 7 on November 8th, but the T-Mobile release will come later. Somebody's got the wrong … [Read more...]
