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Microsoft working on Windows Phone 8.5 behind closed doors

Pocket Lint: Greg Sullivan, senior product manager of Windows Phone, has told Pocket-lint that Microsoft is very much working on upgrades to the Windows Phone operating system, but is changing tactics in how it goes about letting us know about it.

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adorie4063d ago

Further proof of Windows 8 failing to penetrate the numbers of Windows 7.

mcstorm4062d ago

Windows Phone and Windows 8 are 2 different types of Operating system.

adorie4062d ago (Edited 4062d ago )

You are correct. I was typing that from a wifi connection on a 4.8 inch screen after a nap, I didn't bother to delve into the article like I usually do, nor did I notice the phone image on the right.

In light of the article, WP8 is doing considerably better than WP7.
I wonder if WP8.5 will be tailored to Microsoft's "Apple-like-eco-system&qu ot; strategy they seem to have adopted. (e.g Xbox Live, Skype, Windows App Store)

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Microsoft Kills off the Windows 8 Smartphone as it Officially Ends Support for Handsets

Microsoft has ended support for its Windows 8 smartphones, as the US tech giant focuses on other segments, amid ongoing speculation about its strategy for mobile.

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Sahil2469d ago

In 2017? well.. it's never too late.

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WhatsApp rolls out voice calling feature to Windows Phone

The much awaited voice calling update has finally hit the windows smartphone and users can now call friends and family using the app.

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Windows Phone 8 devices will get Windows 10 upgrade, Microsoft reveals

Replying to a tweet from a curious consumer, the company revealed that all current devices running Windows Phone 8 will be bumped up to Windows 10 in the future.

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