HTC could integrate Beats Audio in to its Windows Phone 8 smartphones

Upcoming HTC Windows Phone 8 devices will come with Beats Audio. Well-informed sources have confirmed the news. The first smartphone to integrate it might just be the HTC Accord with 4.3" display and Windows Phone 8 on board. HTC have made the appropriate changes to make it possible to integrate Beats audio in the new release of Windows Phone OS.

Samsung is working on a Windows Phone 8 smartphone for AT & T?

Even Samsung , like Nokia and HTC is focusing his work to produce smartphones based on Windows Phone 8 . In the last hours the rumor is that Samsung is planning another smartphone for AT&T based precisely on WP8 Apollo.

HTC's Windows Phone 8 roadmap unveiled - Zenith , Rio and Accord Windows Phone 8 smartphones

The statements of CEO Peter Chou on the arrival of the new Windows Phone 8 smartphones by the end of the year quickly followed the first rumors about the composition consisting of line-up . According to recent rumors the range  HTC Windows Phone 8 devices may be formed of three models: Zenith, the top end of the range,Accord,medium-high end smartphones, and close to the line-up, Rio , the model medium-low. 

The models name is a code and, as often happens, it will change with the commercial version of the device. 

Recalling that the information that we bring to those not yet final, we move immediately to examine the alleged technical specifications of each model after the break.

HTC Titan and HTC Radar get unlocked bootloader and custom ROMs

Windows Phones from the second generation was very complicated and inaccessible to hackers and geeks of the platform, mainly because of increased security of the system introduced by Mango. Today, however, the well-known DFT team has published a new guide on XDA Please install a new HSPL that will flash Custom ROM in HTC Radar and Titan.

The procedure for intallation dell'HSPL the DFT is a bit 'complicated and therefore only recommend for advanced users. In any case, then you Please install the terminal on your new Custom ROM DFT always created by the team where you can fully exploit the Full Unlock the device.

HTC Mozart updated to Windows Phone Tango aka WP7.5 refresh (Updated)

It seems that the much-discussed update to Windows Phone Tango is being released at this very hour, to report it is Aviraj Ajgekar, Technology Evangelist for Microsoft writing on his  technet blog that his unlocked HTC Mozart  received an update that upgraded his HTC Mozart to  software version 7.10.8779.8.

You acknowledge that you have received as many as 3 consecutive updates to bring your own device, the shift has seen these different versions, build 8112.7 -> 8773.98 -> 8779.8.Despite this, the download time of several updates is quite low, probably because Windows Phone Tango does not offer a significant number of new features.,mostly some fixes and updates to the OS (mostly around enhancing MMS).

Update: Aviraj has deleted the post from his blog and no one else is reportedly getting this update. Is yet another Microsoft employee being misinformed or was this an internal update for testing?

Source Aviraj Ajgekars's blog

Apple and Samsung share the 99% of the profits of the global smartphone market

Horace Dediu of Asymco has made ​​available the data in its possession about the operating profits extracted from the eight major manufacturers of smartphones in the world in the first quarter of 2012 and from that data we can see Apple and Samsung flying high.

It seems, in fact, that Apple and Samsung together possess 99% of total industry revenue , with Apple that makes the lion's share with its significant 73%, although its share has declined slightly, compared to 75% the previous quarter. Samsung, meanwhile, has increased its share from 16% to 26%, totally demolishing all other manufacturers.

LG abandons Windows Phone, will focus on Android Phones for now

In the past few hours LG told the Korea Herald had no future plans regarding Windows Phone based smartphones, noting that " The total units of Windows Phone sold in the global market is not a significant figure. " .

The interview with the Herald, however, continued reassurance by LG will continue its efforts on research and development for the Microsoft system.

From these words it can be assumed then a long pause where LG will not launch any Windows smartphone, probably jumping the launch of Windows Phone 8 and waiting for a "silent" eventual success of the OS made in Redmond.

LG then leave in the hands of Nokia, Samsung and HTC the fate of Windows Phone, a major loss for the mobile OS where the cheapest devices were precisely those of the Korean manufacturer.

Source KoreaHerald Via WPCentral

Nokia Lumia 900 and HTC Titan II now available to order from AT&T's website

Many of us are excited about AT&T new 4G LTE Windows Phone line up, which include the  Nokia Lumia 900 and the HTC Titan II and now both devices are available for order from the AT&T website.


The Nokia Lumia 900 previously was available for pre-order, but now the device is up for immediate order and delivery. Of course the same incredible price remains: $99.99 with a new (or renewed) 2-year contract with AT&T or $449.99 without a contract.

HTC Titan II s available for $199 with a new (or renewed) 2-year contract with the carrier and $549.99 without a contract.The Titan II has 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor, 4.7-inch Super LCD screen, and 16-megapixel f/2.4 lens with dual LED flash.

The original HTC TITAN has one of the highest satisfaction ratings from AT&T customers and we expect the same for the TITAN II.

More information about the HTC Titan II and Nokia Lumia 900 at AT&T wireless site 

Rumor| HTC is planning a new Surround?

The site PatentBold, has made ​​public the new plans for a new model from HTC . The images remind us immediately of a Windows Phone from the first generation of Taiwanese home or the HTC Surround , a terminal distributed in the U.S. through AT & T and other countries, perhaps not very popular but with the particularity of possessing an innovative design and excellent Speaker slides .

Windows Phone OEM's are demanding more UI flexibility on Windows Phone 8

According to Digitimes Taiwan OEM's  have urged Microsoft to provide more flexibility to enable smartphone makers to modify applications and the user interface on Window Phone 8 so that smartphone makers will be able to come out with differentiated devices, according to industry sources.


Apparently OEMs believe that hardware differentiation is not enough, and hence they are making calls for a differentiated software experience, which will most definitely kill the timely OS updates, if allowed.


"Microsoft should count on the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 to compete with iOS and Android in the second half of 2012, since PC users will be more eager to take up Windows Phone 8 smartphones if they are familiar with Windows 8. As a result, Microsoft should adjust its policy to enable IT product developers to develop applications for PCs, tablet PCs and smartphones, therefore expanding the Windows Phone's ecosystem in a fast manner, the sources commented."


So far the only OEM allowed to customize Windows Phone was Nokia and so far we haven't done anything so far, but enjoyed the very good sales, mainly because of  the commitment Nokia made to marketing the its Windows Phone devices.


Via Digitimes

HTC Locations is updated and brings GPS Offline navigation to HTC Windows Phone devices

HTC today has updated its exclusive application "HTC Locations" to version 2.1 bringing Offline GPS navigation on their HTC devices.


HTC Locations makes it possible to get directions with voice guidance and the ability to download maps on your phone and use it completely without any active data network. This move comes from HTC likely to counter with Nokia's Nokia Drive, application much appreciated by users.



Locations  can be found  in HTC Section of Windows Phone Marketplace.


Via Endgadget

The Unlocked Nokia Lumia 900 arrives in U.S. for only $ 449

Yesterday afternoon, Nokia has finally announced the dates for pre-order and marketing for the United States of Lumia 900. Today, according to report certain items, the Finnish manufacturer had decided to sell the same version of the smartphone unlocked for only $449.99 

Also in the U.S the HTC Titan II should be sold unlocked  at $ 549.99, we can only imagine how Nokia intends to forcefully enter the U.S. market with a high-end smartphones.

Via  WPCentral

T-Mobile US rolling out Windows Phone 8107 update for HTC HD7

T-Mobile US has started rolling out Windows Phone 8107 update for HTC HD7.The news was officially announced on the T-Mobile U.S. support forum.The update Its been a long wait, with many frustrating disappearing keyboards, but the 8107 ROM update for the HTC HD7, which brings a variety of improvements, including a fix for the disappearing keyboard.

The update will come try Zune,so connect your handset to to you laptop,pc and wait for the notification that new update is available.


More info at Suport.T-Mobile Via WPCentral

Tango will be released in mainland China in the first three weeks of March.

Chinese website WPDang has shared some more news about the next big Windows Phone update named Tango.

According to WPDang website all Mango devices can be updated to Tango, and in China special modifications will be included.

The Chinese specific changes will include :

• Tango of China would have the Xbox Live function removed
• WeiBo (Chinese version of Twitter) and RenRen (Chinese version of Facebook) would be used to replace Twitter and Facebook which cannot be accessed in China
• Bing search result would be based on a combination of Bing and BaiDu, the Chinese no.1 search engine

Tango will be announced at Mobile World Congress 2012 and will launch in Beijing in China at an event in the 3rd week of March, attended by HTC, Nokia, ZTE and LG who will be showing their Tango-powered devices off there.

Source WPDang ;Via WMPU

The HTC Radar 4G is now available for order on SaskTel

HTC Radar 4G has finally arrived in Canada. SaskTel has removed the “coming soon” label and released the Second generation Windows Phone smartphone. It can be yours for $49.99 on a 3-year and ranges north to $369.99 outright.


The HTC Radar 4G is the first of second generation smartphones coming to Canadian carries,Nokia Lumia 710 will be coming to Rogers and the Nokia Lumia 800 to Telus.


More info about the HTC Radar 4G at SaskTel


Source MobileSyrup

Tango early preview upgrade for HTC Surround (Video)

Russian site W7ph.ru reports that one of their members came across an upgrade for his HTC Surround which provided a Tango early preview (7.10.8107 to 7.10.8757.81).

Microsoft has been handing our HTC Surrounds as developer devices after poor sales on AT&T, which may explain the existence of the software.

The handset is an updated HTC Surround Version 7.10.8757.81 should be a pre-Tango,but so far we don't what's  different in the implemented features.This information, if confirmed, would show that Tango update is not targeted exclusively for low-end handsets.


Tango early preview 7 10 8107 to 7 10 8757 81 Video:

Source WP7ph.ru ; Via WMPU

Windows Mobile 6.1 arrives on Windows Phone, thanks to DFT

The well-known DFT Team has struck again ,windows Phone hacker Cotulla has tweeted the below video which shows a Windows Mobile emulator of some sort running as an app on Windows Phone 7, and working pretty well also.


the DFT Team has not explain  the procedures or the way he was able to obtain this result, but revise the old system of Microsoft, for all those who have got to have it, is certainly something also exciting to realize the transition abysmal that Microsoft has done with the new Windows Phone. It is assumed that everything looks like an emulator or something like that seen in the video is also available in multitasking mode. We'll see if the DFT team will ever release to the public how to do this.

T-Mobile HTC Radar getting the 8107 update

Finally some good news for HTC Radar 4G owners on T-Mobile.T-Mobile has announced that from February 15 HTC Radar 4G will receive the 8107 update, bringing forth a list of new features and improvements:

• Improvements to proximity sensor
• Arizona time zone not updating is resolved
• Gmail contact sync improvements
• Visual voicemail error resolved
• Microsoft security fix

Customers will receive pop-up notifications advising them an update is available beginning today, February 15th. There is no expected completion date for the software update listed. The update takes Windows Phone 7.5 up to software version 7.10.8107.79.

HTC Radar 4G is going to cost $369.99 off contract at SaskTel

SaskTel announced few weeks ago that they will be releasing the HTC Radar 4G in Canada. This device is still noted as “coming soon”,on SaskTel web page ,but now pricing has been revealed.


The handset is $49.99 with a 3 year voice and data contract, or you can purchase the Radar 4G off contract for $369.99 Canadian dollars.Other carriers in Canada as WIND Mobile and Videotron are expected to release the HTC Radar soon, probably at similar pricing.


Source SaskTel ; Via MobileSyrup

Nokia is still leading in the amount of data traffic from mobile devices

StatCounter is always a useful resource for understanding the evolution of data traffic in the global mobile industry and the latest stats are very interesting.

So with the end of the first month of 2012, the famous analyst firm reported that from January 2011 to January 2012, the web traffic on mobile devices has grown again, seeing more and leader Nokia phones connected globally.

These are the words of Aodhan Cullen, CEO of StatCounter:

"Despite the use of the Internet through mobile phones and Smartphones are still less than 10%, the pace of growth is remarkable."

Apple dominates in the United Kingdom and the United States, but Nokia is behind in many markets. Nevertheless, countries where the overall Web browsing is made of 40% from mobile devices such as India, where Nokia was able to dominate sales, enabling the Finnish giant still be a leader in the field of mobile data traffic.

Via BGR