Nokia document shows off differences between Windows Phone 7.8 and 8

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 13 Aug 2012 9:23 User comments (2)

A leaked Nokia document has shown off the differences between the upcoming Windows Phone 7.8 and Windows Phone 8 operating systems.

7.8 will be available for current Windows Phone devices, including popular devices like the Nokia Lumia 900.

Windows Phone 8, on the otherhand, will be deployed on newer and more powerful devices.

The following is missing from 7.8:

Over-the-air updates
Support for screen resolutions higher than WVGA
Internet Explorer 10
Multi-core processor support
Windows Phone Wallet
NFC
Real multitasking
MicroSD card support
Device Management
Company Hub
Secure Boot and Encryption

Check the document here:

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114.8.2012 18:01

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The hell?! Before WP8, there's no OTA updates for the OS? My, my. I'd be super-pissed about the lack of an upgrade path from 7.8 to 8, if I was a Lumia purchaser...

215.8.2012 10:35

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Thanks for the 3310, Nokia, but give it a rest.

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